Decorate your kitchen with this fun birds potholder! It makes a perfect quick gift! Double knit, the potholder is reversible, with opposite colors on the reverse side. Use color changing yarn for interesting color combinations or solid colored yarn for a more classic look.
The finished size is approximately 7 inches by 7 inches (17.8 cm by 17.8 cm).
Disclaimer: This pattern is for creating a decoration only. The knitted item might not protect you from hot items and contact with hot items could melt certain types of yarn. Please use caution.
Double Knitting Tutorial
If you’re new to double knitting, check out my Double Knitting 101 tutorial to learn the technique:
Materials
- Size 5 US (3.75 mm) needles.
- Size 4 US (3.5 mm) needles (optional for a neater cast on edge).
- Approximately 50 yards (45.7 m) each of two contrasting colors of worsted weight yarn makes one potholder.
- Needle to weave in ends.
