Upcycled Rope Potholder
Over winter break, I let myself veg out in a way that’s highly unusual for me. I put my phone away, slept in past 8, wore pajamas until noon, and watched a string of movies that were popular a decade+ ago!
But while my body was happy to rest, my mind wasn’t having it. At some point, while watching a movie, I remembered how much easier it is to sit still when your hands are happy and busy. So without a second thought, I grabbed the remaining cord from the upcycled rope trivet I made a few weeks ago, cast it onto a knitting needle, and stitched a simple-square potholder that’s every bit as simple as it is functional.
I could have stopped there but, feeling fancy, I decided to accessorize it with a suede strip and a brass Chicago bolt. I love how it turned out and am hoping to try more rope-based projects soon. For now, hope you enjoy this one!
Materials
1/4” cotton sash cord
Solid brass plain Chicago Bolt
Size:
6″ x 6″
Pattern::
Cast on 10 stitches.
Knit for 18 rows.
Bind off.
Weave in ends.
Cut 4.5 inch piece of suede leather strip.
Thread through a corner of the potholder.
Bring together ends of leather strip and, using the leather punch, punch a hole through both pieces.
Insert the female half of the Chicago bolt through the holes in the leather.
Screw in the male half of the Chicago bolt to fasten the bolt and secure the strips.