Tuesday, January 11, 2011  World's Best Potholder  I’ve been
thinking a lot about things I used to make when I was young.  I
wanted to update some of those gifts to make them more modern
and current.  In particular, I kept thinking about the
potholders my Grandmother taught me to make. Actually, they are
the first thing I ever learned to make, so it seems apropos to
have it be my first posted pattern. Let me tell you, these
potholders rock! They are sturdy, washable and incredible at
blocking out the heat from even the hottest of pots and pans. 
Size    Finished potholder is 7” wide x 6.5” long
Yarn              Worsted Weight Yarn: 100% Cotton; Shown here:
Lion Brand Yarn Lion Cotton (100%       cotton; 236 yards [215
m]/142 g): #152 espresso  Hook        Size F/5 (3.75mm)  Gauge
       19 sc and 21 rows to 4" (10cm)  Notions       Twine or
embroidery thread, tapestry needle  The crocheted fabric is
doubled for the part that holds the pot and then there is
another layer to protect the top of your hand (wh