DIAGONAL STRIPES POT HOLDER

Foundation rnd (RS): With lemon, ch 36, sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across, working on opposite side of foundation ch, sc in each ch across, place stitch marker at beg of round, do not turn (see

Pattern Notes). (70 sc) Rnd 1: *Sc in next sc, sc in

back lp (see Stitch Guide) of each of next 3 sc, [sc in each of next 3 sc, sc in back lp of each of next 3 sc] 5 times, sc in next sc, rep from * once, do not turn.

Rnd 2: *Sc in each of next 2 sc, sc in back lp of each of next 3 sc, [sc in each of next 3 sc, sc in back lp of each of next 3 sc] 4 times, sc in each of next 3 sc, sc in back lp of each of next 2 sc, sc in next sc, rep from * once,

do not turn.

Rnd 3: *Sc in each of next 3 sc, sc in back lp of each of next 3 sc, [sc in each of next 3 sc, sc in back lp of each of next 3 sc] 4 times, sc in each of next 3 sc, sc in back lp of next sc, sc in next sc, rep from * once, do not turn.

Rnd 4: *Sc in each of next 4 sc, [sc in back lp of each of next 3

sc, sc in each of the next 3 sc] 5 times, sc in next sc, rep from * once, do not turn.

Rnd 5: *Sc in next sc, sc in back lp of next sc, [sc in each of next 3 sc, sc in back lp of each of next 3 sc] 5 times, sc in each of next 3 sc, rep from * once, do not turn.

Rnd 6: *Sc in next sc, sc in back lp of each of next 2 sc, [sc in each of next 3 sc, sc in back lp of each of next 3 sc] 5 times, sc in each of next 2 sc, rep from * once, do not turn. Rnds 7–36: [Rep rnds 1–6 consecutively] 5 times.

FINISHING

Working through both thicknesses (front and back) and matching sts, sl st in each st across. Fasten off. Dampen and pin straight on pinning board, allow to dry.