Homestead Dreams

Last week, while riding with my truck driver husband, I brought some yarn with me.  I decided to keep it simple and decided to make a potholder.  I made 2 squares and joined them together.  I finished it the night of 4th of July.  While I was finishing it, I had people watching me.  My mother's best friend said she wanted it(plus more) so I gave it to her that night. 

I have learned that they don't take very long to finish.  I started a set(2) the afternoon of the 5th for my stepbrother who was in for his dad's birthday and the 4th of July.  (He jokingly told me he wanted a set and I told him ok.  I guess he thought I was joking, too.)  The set was finished Monday morning, the 7th, the day he was flying back to California.   As I said earlier, I join two squares together, so I had 4 squares.  It makes for extra padding and protection.  Here is what that set looks like.  

This is the set I finished today.  I am keeping them for myself.  My 8yr old daughter is holding them up for me so you can see that they are pretty good sized.

I have come to the conclusion that a lot of the women on my Christmas list will be getting a set or 2 for gifts.  That way, everyone gets the same thing(different colors, though), so no fights that one got something better than another.

Thursday, July 10, 2008 - I love them!!

Posted by Anonymous
Great Job!! I have never made pot holders only dish clothes. You will get a jump start on Christmas:)

Ma

Thursday, July 10, 2008 - Untitled Comment

Posted by gabbie427
These potholders are beautiful!! Good work on them, and good work on getting a head start on Christmas presents!!!!

God's Blessings,
Amy Jo

Friday, July 11, 2008 - Untitled Comment

Posted by ASimpleLife
I love the potholder's. I love to crochet, but have never taken the time to make potholder's. I've been working on afghan's for Christmas gift's this year and prayer shawl's.

Good work!!

Blessings,
Lynn

Tuesday, July 15, 2008 - Untitled Comment

Posted by Titus2Woman
These are absolutely beautiful!!! Just gorgeous! Thank you for sharing!!

God bless~ Andrea

Sunday, August 10, 2008 - Great Idea

Posted by cradtke
The pot holders are very nice. I' ve been rocheting since 3rd grade but never thought of making potholders. Thanks for the great idea.
Carol