Pantagram Shaped Potholder Pattern

Description

Create a unique pentagram shaped potholder to add a touch of magic to your kitchen decor. This pattern involves both knitting and crochet techniques. Get ready to show off your skills!

Materials

• Yarn: Worsted weight cotton yarn in black (approximately 50g)
• Knitting needles: US 7 / UK 7 / 4.5mm
• Crochet hook: US G-6 / UK 8 / 4mm
• Scissors
• Tapestry needle
• Stitch markers

Knitting Pattern

1. Cast on 31 stitches with black yarn.
2. Row 1-4: Knit across.
3. Row 5: K15, place marker, K1, YO, K1, YO, K2, YO, K1, YO, K1, place marker, K15.
4. Row 6: Knit across, slipping markers as you come to them.
5. Row 7: K13, K1, YO, K3, YO, K2, YO, K3, YO, K1, K13.
6. Continue in this manner, increasing stitches where indicated on each row until you have 57 stitches.
7. Row 35-38: Knit across.
8. Bind off all stitches.

Crochet Pattern

1. With your crochet hook, join black yarn to any stitch at the edge of the knitted piece.
2. Round 1: Single crochet evenly around the entire piece, working 3 sc into each corner stitch.
3. Round 2: *SC in next 5 sts, 2SC in next st* repeat around.
4. Round 3: *SC in next 6 sts, 2SC in next st* repeat around.
5. Fasten off and weave in ends.

Finishing

Block your potholder to help it lay flat. Weave in any remaining ends and trim excess yarn.

Enjoy your Pantagram shaped potholder!