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FieldsofThyme
Farmgirl Guide & Schoolmarm / Chapter Leader

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Posted - Jan 04 2011 :  04:42:31 AM  Show Profile
I just finished my first pot holder (crocheted), and it measures about 11 inches. It's huge? I have crocheted sets that my grandmother made, that are regular sized (about 7-8 inch square). Are most patterns this generous, and should I just be making the patterns smaller? The one I made does not require a ring for hanging either. It's nice because you don't have to reach for 2 hot pads, but just wondered if people will like these for next Christmas?

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dutchy
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Posted - Jan 04 2011 :  04:56:20 AM  Show Profile
Maybe use a different gauge yarn? And no not all of them are that big, try another pattern :)

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FieldsofThyme
Farmgirl Guide & Schoolmarm / Chapter Leader

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USA
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Posted - Jan 04 2011 :  05:40:21 AM  Show Profile
The hot pad required 41 stitches and I used a 4.25 hook. It's huge, but nice too. Here's a photo of the hot pad and dish cloth (found the pattern on sugar n' cream's site.


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coffeemom
True Blue Farmgirl

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Melody
Carlinville IL
USA
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Posted - Jan 06 2011 :  12:01:18 PM  Show Profile
Hi Kristina.
This could also be due to the tension you apply when crocheting or the size of your hook. I tend to be a "tight" crocheter. My stuff is usually smaller than the pattern, so I practice "trying" to lighten up, but I also use a bigger hook. You may find you need to use a smaller hook if you are a loose crocheter. (pardon the pun). I am in the process of teaching myself and I pick a lot of brains when I find out some one knows crochet. I also love books, and I have purchased several crochet books to help myself. Good luck.

Melody (farm girl #833)
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Montrose Girl
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Laurie
Montrose CO
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Posted - Jan 07 2011 :  06:42:23 AM  Show Profile
Nice Kristina. I agree with Melody. Try a smaller hook.

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FieldsofThyme
Farmgirl Guide & Schoolmarm / Chapter Leader

4928 Posts



USA
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Posted - Jan 07 2011 :  11:38:27 AM  Show Profile
I used the same hook, but instead of stitching 41 I did about 24 and the hot pads measured about 7 x 7 inches. I added a hook too. They turned out nice. I may make each family a set, including the very large one. It's pretty nice for a large skillet or pan.

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