Reinventing the Wheel

"Linked double crochet stitches give this pattern a dense, but still flexible texture. Made in a cotton yarn, it works well as a trivet, a washcloth, or a potholder. With only 7 rounds, it works up really quickly too! The pattern uses only 2 different stitches, and includes photos and instructions for both stitches. There is also a link to a full tutorial for the linked double crochet stitch. It doesn't use a lot of yarn, so is a great for using up scraps."

Crochet HookH/8 or 5 mm hook

Yarn Weight(4) Medium Weight/Worsted Weight and Aran (16-20 stitches to 4 inches)

Crochet Gauge13 dc x 7 rows = 4 inches. Exact gauge is not critical.

Finished SizeAbout 8 inches diameter

Materials List

• Worsted weight, cotton yarn - 40 yds color A, 20 yds color B
• Size H (5 mm) hook or size needed to match gauge.
• Yarn or tapestry needle