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Flattened Witch Pot Holder
" This unfortunate witch got squashed by a pot that landed on her! This pot holder would be a great decorative and functional accent for your table/counter during the Halloween season. A perfect accessory for any Halloween party! Sit a candy dish, bowl, pot, or cauldron with whatever you’re brewing right on top for a totally cute and festive look! MATERIALS – Size H/8/5.00mm crochet hook – 2 skeins cotton worsted weight (4) yarn in black (I used Lily Sugar ‘n Cream yarn in Black) – Cotton worsted weight (4) yarn in purple (I used Lily Sugar ‘n Cream yarn in Black Currant) – Cotton worsted weight (4) yarn in green (I used Lily Sugar ‘n Cream yarn in Hot Green) – Cotton worsted weight (4) yarn in brown (I used Lily Sugar ‘n Cream yarn in Warm Brown) – Cotton worsted weight (4) yarn in tan (I used Lily Sugar ‘n Cream yarn in Jute) – Tapestry Needle – Scissors – Stitch Markers"
NotesThe main circle is made with TWO black pieces of yarn held together. Hold two separate strands of black yarn together and crochet like you would with one piece. This is to make it thicker and more durable.
The main circle is worked in continuous Start the first stitch of each round in the first st of the previous round without any joins or chains.
Crochet HookH/8 or 5 mm hook
Yarn Weight(4) Medium Weight/Worsted Weight and Aran (16-20 stitches to 4 inches)
Crochet Gauge3 hdc rounds of main body has a diameter of approximately 2¾ inches
5 rows of hdc = 2 inches; 4 hdc = 1 inch
Finished SizeThe total height is about 17 inches. The total width (at widest part) is about 14½ inches.
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