When searching for the perfect porridge, chair, and bed, Goldilocks realized they aren’t all equal. Some were too big, too small, too soft, too hard, or too hot!
I think it’s safe to say I’ve had the same dilemmas with hot pads. One of our farmgirl sisters recently sent along a pair of hand-knit hot pads and you guessed it, they are the perfect thickness, texture, and size, which might not seem like such a big deal, but how many times have I grabbed my pot with a too-big hot pad all askew and found myself running my hand under cold water to comfort the burn that resulted. The perfect hot pad does make a difference, and these are just right.
This is why I am totally addicted to our chatroom Dishcloth swaps! I have received so many beautiful and thick dishcloths and they work perfect as hot pot grabbers too! Farm girl ingenuity!
Where I come from ( VA ) we call them potholders. I collect hand made ones, especially vintage ones in silly shapes like fruits, etc . The local Amish aren’t supposed to have anything not functional in their homes but hotpads/potholders are allowed as they are ” useful”. Amish homes are just filled with the most colorful and outrageous ones you have ever seen. They are hung on every door knob, on every cabinet door , on the walls, and anywhere else that needs sprucing up with beauty. They have hand knit, crocheted and quilted ones. It is a favored gift to make as well, especially for newlyweds. The ones shaped like chickens where the wings fold down over the pot handle are my favorites.
I have a chicken potholder … somewhere. I love it so much I put it in a special place:)
Does anyone have a pattern for that hotpad/potholder?? I’ve been searching for a crochet or knit pattern for a hotpad/potholder that would be just the right thickness, texture, and size. Mine always seem to let too much heat through and either burn me or the counter/table.
Thank yoU!
Karen
Is there a pattern available?
I too would love to have a pattern for the pictured hotpad.