Chunky Potholder Pattern | Knitted Potholder Pattern 

You can do it!!

Thanks! I'm certainly going to TRY!👍😀 I ordered rope yesterday for delivery today and I MADE a set of knitting needles this morning out of wooden 9mm dowels I already had on hand. Large knitting needles are too expensive if they'll only get used a few times and making them was easy. Thanks again! 🙏 Oh, btw, I subscribed. 👍😀

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Where do I find the 6mm chord

Thanks for sharing!!

Wonderful! It is a fun project - I have made several as gifts!

Your excitement made me smile!!! I felt the same way. I saw it on vacation and started trying to crochet it for hours and hours - then had the same ah-ha moment and realized it was knitted!! I would love to hear how yours turn out and see pictures! diyonthehouse@gmail.com

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We love them! Have fun.

We love them.

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Thanks and It's a fun project!

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I used 4mm Cora’s Craft Cord from Hobby Lobby. They have several colors. It came out really nice. Just thick enough and easy to work with.

You are so welcome! Have fun!!

Glad it was helpful!

Glad you enjoyed it!

I used 3mm cord and did the same pattern for coasters - which would be the size of a scrubbie - never thought of using them as scubbies. Great idea!

You can do it!

Glad it was helpful! I love giving these as gifts, they are just fun and unique.

Learn the continential stitch, it will be easier and less awkward.

Wonderful! Great job!!

Hi could you tell me where you purchased your cotton yarn?

I'm a knitter and crocheter but this was really tough to do. Didn't want to slide very well on the bamboo needles. I ended giving up because it was so tough.

Yes, absolutely!! They are very thick!

@@DIYOnTheHouse can I use a thinner one? Saw some 3 mm and 4 mm for half off

@@RB-fz9gg I use the thinner one with a large crochet hook, so smaller knitting needles would work great!

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Glad it was helpful!

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We love them as well. I only have size 9 needles. Thanks

No - it is 6 mm. Here is the link amzn.to/3rZkLCO

I used 1/2" - it depends on the size grommet you have.

By chance I have a video going up in 2-3 weeks on that.

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Thank you very much!

Cool! It is 7.25" x 7.25"

@@DIYOnTheHouse thank you 🥰

It's a 9mm

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I agree, it is harder than using yarn for sure! I had to keep mine loose, otherwise I couldn't get it to slide. If it is grabbing on your needles, maybe rub wax paper on the needles??

Yes we wash ours, but we don't put it in the dryer.

The kit amzn.to/43ecdon. For the leather, you just need a few inches. Hobby Lobby is a good option - I use thin goat leather.

OHHH - thank you!

Super thick!

Totally stands up to heat! Love it!

Thanks for the tip!

I am so sorry - THANK YOU - for catching this! I use size 9 on my macrame thread, and never caught that I said the wrong size! This uses size 13: amzn.to/3RDCGsG -- Thanks again! Totally appreciate it!

It is scrap leather. The best place to purchase small quantities of leather is Hobby Lobby. You can also cut up old leather items, like purses from the thrift store and use the leather.

Congrats on finishing!! I would use the same color thread and whipstitch around the end and secure it in place. Let me know if that works!

Oh, I see that they don't offer the 6mm. The 5mm will work great! Have fun!!

The link has 5mm cord when you scroll down. They had 6 mm when I made the video - but 5 mm will work with the same size needles. amzn.to/2LpgHX7 Have fun!!

absolutely! I'm sure it will be beautiful! If you do a blanket can you please send me a picture? I would love to see it. DIYonthehouse@gmail.com

That is a fantastic idea!! I bet they would look incredible!

@@DIYOnTheHouse So can I?

@@user-uk7rg8bm3c Yes - for sure!

Sorry about that. The product has different size options below the description - here is the link to the 6mm. amzn.to/3rZkLCO

​@DIYOnTheHouse the link brings you to cord that only goes up to 5mm. Did you use braided or twisted cord?

WOW -- I had no idea there was another technique! I will certainly look that up!! Thanks!

I think they would be fine!

This thick of cord would be pretty tough to join. Were you able to try joining them?

This is my 3rd attempt to answer you. LOL! 😄 It keeps getting wiped out before posting it.😡 Ok, here goes... ▪️ The first loop is the Slip Knot she put on the needle that had the long tail. ▪️ Then she cast on 12 loops which makes a total of 13 loops. (I was baffled by this at first too). ▪️ The knitting stitch used is called the Garter Stitch in case you want to look at other videos using this Stitch. (I searched a video for the Garter Stitch and found videos that showed how to make the sides even and professional looking like the bottom's V shapes. It's not necessary but I preferred it). ⭐⭐Some really great, although unsolicited, info: ⭐⭐ I don't think I could have Knitted this (or anything else) without this particular video though because she gave very good instructions. I have NEVER KNITTED anything in my life until I made this potholder and it turned out great even if I do say so myself. 😊 So... if I can do it, you can too! TO SAVE $, make yourself 2 SETS of WOODEN KNITTING NEEDLES FOR UNDER $2 vs buying them on Amazon for $13+ by doing the following: ▪️Buy one 48" Long wooden dowel with a 7/16" diameter (it's the closest diameter to the suggested needle diameter). Cut it into 4 even lengths of 16". Sharpen the ends to a point with the large hole of a pencil sharpener. Use fine grit sandpaper OR a fine grit fingernail file to smooth out the point and any rough edges. (When selecting my dowel, I chose the smoothest available but the point will still need to be sanded smooth after sharpening it). BTW, I bought my dowel at Home Depot for $1.24 and made 2 sets. I used their saw to cut my four 16" Lengths. Okie dokie, that's it. I hope this info is helpful. Best wishes to ya'!😊

You guys are the best!! I love these projects - and apologize when I am not clear in my instructions!! Thank you!

That same link in the description has multiple sizes -- the last I looked, the 6mm was not available - but 5mm would work good!

Sorry, I missed seeing your comment. Did your needles work for you?

Shoot, I am not sure. Tons! I made them for 14 days straight while my dad was in the hospital - the nurses all got one!

Ok great! Can this be made using 3 or 4mm macrame cord instead of 6mm macrame cord?

@@shakeeras3029 I made crochet ones with 3mm - and they were adorable. Obviously they won't be as chunk - but they were cool!

Ok cool!

Sorry, I don't have it in print - I just made it up.

I get the parts and pieces at Hobby Lobby, also If you have a Tandy Leather they have it.

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I am so sorry - THANK YOU - for catching this! I use size 9 on my macrame thread, and never caught that I said the wrong size! This uses size 13: amzn.to/3RDCGsG -- Thanks again! Totally appreciate it!

I've never knitted until this. Your video really simplified the process. It was a challenge for me as a lefty. But after ordering larger needles, I was able to figure it out. I appreciate the correction as I wouldn't want the same thing to happen to someone else. If I wasn't new to this, I probably would have known better what to get. But all is well and I've completed several of these. Thank You again

@@DIYOnTheHouse at the beginning of the you said 6mm and this reply said size 9 thread.

Sorry, I will look into it!