Easy Crochet Vintage Pot Holder Pattern

This is a pattern for pot holders that my neighbor taught me. It is a great project for the beginning crocheter. I have been giving these as gifts for many years, and they are always well received. They have a double thickness, and can be made with one color or several, it's up to you. They are a fun and quick project for using up leftover kitchen cotton yarn.

Materials
2 skeins of worsted weight cotton yarn (2.5 oz./70.9 g each)
1 G or H crochet hook
1 tapestry needle

ch: chain
sc: single crochet (American) 

Leaving a long tail, (about the length of your arm,) loosely chain 60. You can also use a  larger hook for the chains, and then switch back to the G or H hook. This works well for people who are new to crocheting if they crochet tightly. Join in the round in the back of the first ch with a sc. Continue to sc in each ch in the round so that you are making a tube. The connection will look slightly off. It will be fine later when you whip stitch the pot holder together.

Fold the pot holder so that the tail is at the edge of the diagonal. You can check it this way a few times. Once your ends meet together nicely, break the yarn and leave a long tail. Whip stitch the diagonal seams on each side. Weave in the ends. Block and dry flat. 

I love this pattern because it's repetitive and simple. I like it for knitting groups, traveling, or when waiting my turn at appointments. Please let me know if you try it. I would love to see a photo of your project!