Yarn-Newbie

Before I tackle the big project for thanksgiving - the pumpkin pie (shown in earlier post) I decided to start on " Sweet Potato Pie Pot Holders" to give as hostess gifts to friends and family.I found this awesome pattern ( shown below)! I'm moving along pretty good so far with no problems :)

I have already started on the back of the Pie (round 2)

I am using Brunt Orange yarn for the "pie filling" and Taupe yarn for the "crust"

I wanted this pot holder to resemble a Sweet Potato Pie- My favorite Fall time dessert

I can't wait to see the finished results !

Pumpkin Pie Potholder

Designed by: Cylinda Mathews

Materials:
Worsted weight yarn (Brown, Cream or Lt Beige)
Crochet hook, size H

Finished Size: 8 3/4" in dia.
Gauge: Not important to over all size

Skill Level: Advanced Beginner

Pumpkin Pie: (Make 2) (Using brown)

Rnd 1) Ch 4; (11 dc) in 4th ch from hook (first 3 chs skipped count as first dc); join with a sl st to 3rd ch of beg ch 3: 12 dc.

Rnd 2) Ch 3 (counts as first dc), dc in joining; * (2 dc) in next dc; rep from * around; join with a sl st to first dc: 24 dc.

Rnd 3) Ch 3, (2 dc) in next dc; * dc in next dc, (2 dc) in next dc; rep from * around; join with a sl st to first dc: 36 dc.

Rnd 4) Ch 3, dc in next dc, (2 dc) in next dc; * dc in next 2 dc, (2 dc) in next dc; rep from * around; join with a sl st to first dc: 48 dc.

Rnd 5) Ch 3, dc in next 2 dc, (2 dc) in next dc; * dc in next 3 dc, (2 dc) in next dc; rep from * around; join with a sl st to first dc: 60 dc.

Rnd 6) Ch 3, dc in next 3 dc, (2 dc) in next dc; * dc in next 4 dc, (2 dc) in next dc; rep from * around; join with a sl st to first dc: 72 dc. Fasten off, secure ends.

Edging and Joining: (Using cream or lt. beige)

Rnd 1) With both pieces held together, backs facing each other; join yarn to any back lp on top piece and through both lps of corresponding dc on bottom piece; * ch 3, dc in next 2 dc through both lps of top and bottom pieces, ch 2, sl st in front lp on top piece only, sl st in back lp of same dc on top piece and through both lps of corresponding dc on bottom piece; rep from * around; join with a sl st in front lp of last dc, sl st in base of beg ch 3; Ch 10, sl st in same st (handle). Fasten off, secure ends.