Dream of skiing and hiking adventures while you cook with this deluxe landscape potholder design. Inspired by the Coast Mountain range of British Columbia--the northern sibling to the Cascades of Washington and Oregon. The abstract scene has stripes and triangle peaks that give it a bold look, while the seed stitch border and leather tab add some softer detail. Worked in the round to produce a double thickness (and reduce the amount of seaming required), this is a great project for beginners looking to learn circular knitting. The colorwork can be completed either in intarsia technique or using duplicate stitch, and the pattern includes a primer on duplicate stitch. A seed stitch back panel is worked separately and adds functionality and texture to this Pacific Northwest-themed design. A simple, easy project that makes a great gift for your favorite mountain lover.

THE PDF PATTERN INCLUDES

• A materials list

• Detailed written and charted instructions, including tips and illustrations for completing the colorwork and finishing seams, and

• A glossary of knitting terms and abbreviations used in the pattern.

Difficulty: Beginner.

Yarn Weight/Qualities: Size 3/Light (“DK”); a smooth, cotton yarn is recommended for drape, density, and washability; synthetic yarns are not recommended because of the heat the potholder will need to withstand when used (the fibers can melt)

Pictured Yarn: We Are Knitters the Pima Cotton in Olive (Color A) and Denim (Color B)

Approximate Yarn Amounts: Color A - 180 yds (165 m), Color B - 20 yds (18 m)

Suggested Needle Size: 16” Circular US 6 (4mm)

Gauge: 18 sts and 24 rows = 4” (10 cm) over stockinette stitch

Finished Measurements: Front/main - 9.5” x 9.5” (24 x 24 cm); Back Panel - 9.5” x 5.75” (24 x 14.5 cm)

Techniques: circular knitting, knit, purl, seed stitch, duplicate stitch, colorwork, seaming