The Grain Sack Stripes Pot Holder from THE RUSTIC COLLECTION

Clean lines and a classic feel.

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A little history about grain sack stripes:

The design features stripes found on antique grain sacks. In the past, grain sacks were very useful in transporting a family’s grain to the mill and they were often personalized to be easily identified. Families would have their own stripe design and colors commonly seen in grain sack stripes were blue or red.

About the pattern:

To pay tribute to this classic design, we wanted to bring forth a knitted version of the stripes that so many of us hold so dear. This pot holder features the grain sack stripes centered in the project, allowing for a symmetrical look in the piece. In contrast to our napkin rings and coaster, this pattern utilizes the yarn being held double - having two strands being used together throughout the project, along with the needle used, allows for more of a dense fabric. Pots and pans can be quite warm - so we wanted to ensure that your countertops are kept safe when using this at home.

To allow more of a stable center, the pot holder is knit in three sections, starting with a center rectangle portion, then working two triangular ends to form an overall hexagonal shape. Having the extra seams throughout the center of the pot holder supports the notion of being able to quickly grab your pot holder and toss it on the counter, having it land flat rather than fold over onto itself. We also opted for the hexagonal shape to pair well with the pots and pans in your kitchen, as most will have round bases. This pot holder when finished measures 8.5 inches/21.59 cm wide and 10 inches/25.4 cm long from top to bottom.

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Sizes:
One size - 8.5” x 10” hexagon / 21.59 cm x 25.4 cm hexagon

Yarn:
Universal Yarn - Deluxe DK Superwash
Color 1 (C1): 842 Oatmeal Heather - 100 g | 284 yds
Color 2 (C2): 840 Charcoal Heather - 100 g | 284 yds

40 g of yarn total for one pot holder

Needles:
US 6.0 / 4.0 mm - 24” circular needle

Gauge:
19 sts & 28 rows = 4” / 10 cm

Notions:
Optional: Tapestry needle, scissors, and row counter.

Sharing:
See pictures of other Grain Sack Stripes Coasters or share your own version on Instagram using the hashtag: #GSSTRIPESPOTHOLDER.

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