Introducing the Cross My Heart Potholder! This pattern is in partnership with Clover-USA. You can find the free pattern on their blog.

You can complete this simple and enjoyable project in about an hour, depending on your crochet skill level. Featuring the traditional single crochet with the finishing touch of a crossed half double crochet. Best of all, it is reversible! For projects of this nature, cotton yarn is the best option because it is not only strong but also has exceptional heat resistance, which makes it ideal for handling hot kitchenware.

MATERIALS:
Clover Amour Crochet Hook G | 4 mm (or size to obtain gauge) 
Clover Jumbo Tapestry Needle (Bent Point)
Clover Patchwork Mini Scissors
Tape Measure
Cotton Worsted Weight (#4) Yarn, approximately 80 yards

NOTES:

1. Read the pattern carefully before starting.
2. This pattern uses US crochet terms.
3. This pattern is worked in rows and after establishing the heart-shaped design, you will be working around it.
4. The beginning ch 1 does not count as a stitch.
5. • • repeat instructions between asterisks as many times as directed or repeat at specified locations.
6. A number before a stitch indicates how many of that specific stitch to work into the same stitch; for example, 2 SC means to single crochet 2 times in the same stitch. A number after a stitch indicates how many times you need to work that specific stitch in a row; for example, “SC 3” means work 3 single crochet stitches into the next 3 stitches.
7. The number of stitches in each row is indicated by the numbers at the end of the round.

Gauge: 18 sts X 18 rows = 4 inches in Single Crochet Stitch 

Skill Level: Adventurous Beginner

Finished Measurement: Approximately 8.5 (height) x 8.5 (width) inches (unstretched, unblocked)

ABBREVIATIONS:
ch(s): chain(s)
hdc: half double crochet
rep: repeat
sc: single crochet
sc2tog: single crochet two stitches together (decrease)
sc3tog: single crochet three stitches together (decrease)
slst(s): slip stitch(es)
sp(s): space(s)
st(s): stitch(es)
chdc: crossed half double crochet

Please don’t hesitate to reach out with questions regarding this pattern. I would love to see your version of the Cross My Heart Potholder! Please tag me on IG @stringsandcuddles and use these hashtags when sharing: #stringsandcuddles, #stringsandcuddlesdesigns, #crossmyheartpotholder

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