Definitely use cotton yarn for this project, acrylic will melt as soon as you put a scorching hot pan on it.
I used a size G hook, but gauge and hook size really aren't very important with this project. It's a Hot Pad, who cares if it is a little bigger or smaller than the one I made.
Granny Square Pattern (Make 2)
The Granny Square pattern can also be used to make blankets, scarves or just about anything that a person can make out of blocks. I love using it for blankets.
Row 1. Ch3, 2dc in ring, (ch2 ,3dc in ring) 3 times, ch 1, sc in top of ch3 to join.
Row 2. Ch3, 2dc in sp, (3dc, ch2, 3dc in next space) 3 times, 3dc in next space, ch1, sc in top of ch3 to join.
Row 3. Ch3, 2dc in sp, 3dc in next sp, (3dc, ch2, 3dc in next space, 3dc in next sp) 3 times, 3dc in next sp, ch 1, sc in top of ch3 to join.
Row 4 and 5. Ch3, 2dc in sp, 3dc in each sp along sides, (3dc, ch2, 3dc) in each corner sp, (3dc, ch1, sc in top of ch3 to join) in last sp.
Joining Squares
With the yarn on your hook and holding the squares wrong side together single crochet across the edge, making sure to go through both layers. It helps keep things lined up right if you make sure not to start on one of the corners that you finished off at. Single crochet chain 2 single crochet in each of the corners. When you get back around to the beginning you can chain about 15 stitches to make a loop to hang the hot pad if you would like.
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| Ch 5, sl st to make ring |
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| Row 1 |
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| Row 2 |
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| Row 3, this is where the sides start. |
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| One side finished |
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| Finished Pot Holder |
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