10.16.2012

patchwork star potholder



Who knew you could do patchwork with crochet!?




After finding the loveliest Leisure Arts Leaflet at the thrift store called NOSTALGIC POT HOLDERS TO CROCHET by Terry Kimbrough (copyright 1991) I noticed a pieced potholder that seemed to be put together very much like fabric patchwork.




Three words?  I. love. this.! 

The way each patch flows out magically like a piece of fabric...




...and yarning over to make a granny hexie for the back.




And I just SMILED when joining the front to the back and seeing the windows of color peeking out.





The icing on this cake was poking out the popcorn stitch in the center of this potholder just like a cute belly button peeking out.




I used up all of my leftover cotton yarn to make this potholder, but now I can see this in so many cute color combinations.

Of course, I'll need to run to the store for more yarn...







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26 comments:

  1. Casey16/10/12 3:47 PM

    I love it! I've been thinking of diamonds a lot lately, so I love seeing this :)

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  2. Isa Maria16/10/12 4:09 PM

    beautiful. I like so mutch.

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  3. Chloe grice16/10/12 7:22 PM

    So pretty! I might have to have a go too! x

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  4. Tatkis16/10/12 8:36 PM

    What a lovely potholder! Colours are so cute and sunny!

    Hugs,
    Tatyana

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  5. God's Kid16/10/12 9:00 PM

    That is awesome!!! And the colors fabulous!!! :)

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  6. Jeanne Feijó Machado16/10/12 10:23 PM

    Parabéns desde o Brasil! Ficou maravilhoso, bem colorido, adorei. Bjs.
    Jeanne

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  7. Gloria Beatriz16/10/12 11:07 PM

    Beautiful...

    Nice star =O

    XOXO

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  8. Tanya17/10/12 12:41 AM

    ooOooo like this very much. those colours are gorg.

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  9. Anonymous17/10/12 12:46 AM

    It is really very successful and I like very much your colors. Bravo for this beautiful creation.
    Kisses from France.

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  10. Anna17/10/12 4:41 AM

    Beautiful ! Nice combination of colors, nice pattern...
    Have a great day !
    Anna

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  11. agnieszka17/10/12 4:53 AM

    brilliant idea! looks soo beautiful!

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  12. Radullin blog17/10/12 5:34 AM

    Dobrý nápad.Krááásný.Radka.

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  13. Aisyah Helga17/10/12 6:57 AM

    That is so cool! I love the color combination! Can't wait to see more of this!

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  14. Wendy17/10/12 8:32 AM

    Oooo... love it!

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  15. Biljana17/10/12 12:00 PM

    Beautiful...

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  16. Monica18/10/12 12:37 AM

    Beautiful! I love it!
    Monica

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  17. Marilyn18/10/12 10:41 AM

    nothing like an "outie" to finsh something off with a flourish...
    I have some bits and bobs of cotton...
    and I like patchwork...
    so what am I waiting for!!!! another great little gem...almost too pretty to use tho'..

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  18. annemarie18/10/12 2:07 PM

    Lovely - patchwork crochet - love the idea. Your colors are just perfect - now you need to do on in Christmas colors. I know that that would be stunning.

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  19. Preeti19/10/12 7:54 AM

    Very beautiful! The colors are bright and cheerful:)

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  20. Katie B20/10/12 4:54 AM

    That's a unique looking potholder. Love the colors!

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  21. Andi20/10/12 10:54 AM

    That has to be, hands down the pretties potholder I have ever seen. Of course being the brilliant person you, the color combo really makes it.
    You are quite fantastic....tell your family I said so!

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  22. Anonymous1/11/12 11:06 PM

    Pattern please?

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  23. Leo and Lisa Zugner7/11/12 8:23 AM

    Would you please post instructions for this?

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  24. Anonymous4/8/13 8:54 PM

    Do you have the pattern or know where I can find it?

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  25. Unknown18/4/14 2:35 PM

    Hi Dawn! Love your blog and the sweet simple thing like this amazing potholder! ciao :::Silvia

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  26. nelliefuertado200221/1/19 5:59 PM

    Diagram please

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