Bowl Cozy Hot Pad

This pattern is GREAT for holding your hot bowl of soup OR cold bowl of ice cream!! It can also go in the microwave while re-heating items in your bowl and the corners can be used for carrying. ****Be careful to NOT get your hot pad wet before putting it in the microwave. This can cause serious burns!!**** Materials: size F (3.75 mm) crochet hook, Worsted Weight (medium, 4) Cotton Yarn 120 yards (Peaches and Cream, Peace and Bright Chartreuse, used for sample) , Yarn needle. Size: fits a 6 inch bowl · Base: 5 inches, measured from increases across. · Finished Sides Height: 3 inches · Edges: 7 inches x 4 sides Gauge: 4 sc = 1 inch, 5 sc rows = 1 inch Stitches and Terms Used: · Ch – chain · Sc – single crochet · St(s) – stitch(es) · Sl st – slip stitch * NOTE: This pattern is worked up tightly so that it holds shape around the bowl. Not all worsted weight cotton's are equal. Some work up much smaller, so be sure to check your gauge to ensure a proper fit.