Peony Petals Hot Pad Set

Cascading layers of petals flow across these highly textured cottage style hot pads. The crochet pattern instructions come in 4 sizes, including a 9"x13" hot pad for casserole dishes. ***This crochet pattern is available for free on my website or you can download it here as a print-optimized, ad-free PDF for your convenience.*** **Difficulty:** Intermediate **Materials Needed:** 4mm (G) hook, or hook needed to obtain gauge 90, 130, 170, 400 yards #4 worsted weight 100% Cotton yarn in colors of your choice. Pictured is I love this Cotton in "Warm Blush", and "Parchment", and Mainstays 100% Cotton Yarn in "Brown Stone Beige". Yarn needle Scissors **Stitches Used:** ch = shain sl st = slip stitch sc = single crochet dc = double crochet BPsc = back post single crochet BPhdc = back post half double crochet **Additional Terms:** st/sts = stitch/stitches prev = previous sk = skip **Measurements:** Approximately 5x5", 6"x6", 7"x7", and 9"x13" **Gauge:** 17 sc in 4". Gauge is not especially important for this pattern. **Additional Notes:** -ch 1 at beginning of round does not count as a stitch. -These hot pads are crocheted starting at what will be the top of the piece. -New rounds are always started in the same stitch you joined into. this will keep your seam going straight up the side of the hot pad. -These hot pad patterns eat up a lot of yarn. This is purposeful and adds to their thickness and functionality.