Pot of Gold Potholder

Give your kitchen a little St. Patrick's Day flair with a potholder shaped like a leprechaun's pot of gold. Crochet pattern takes only a few ounces of cotton yarn and works up quickly, so you can use up your stash to make lots for your next craft show. Crochet with a double strand of cotton yarn for extra thickness. You can also use a single strand of yarn and a smaller hook to create wine bottle coasters or add a pin to the back for a St. Patrick's Day accessory.

Skill level: Easy

Finished item measures approximately: 5" tall by 6 1/2" wide.

Materials needed:

Cotton yarn Black - 1 oz. Gold (yellow) - 0.2 oz Green- few yards Size J and G crochet hooks Yarn needle