Crocheted Bluebird Potholders Pattern Design 2823

Crocheted Potholders: These two bluebird potholders are made of four strands of Crochet and Knitting Cotton worked together. The designs are worked entirely in single crochet. Included in the pattern is a chart for each potholder, also directions describing how the charts are to be used. They can either be made in two shades of the same color or of unbleached and a color to match your kitchen. The first bluebird is 6 1/2 x 6 1/2 inches and the second is 6 1/2 x 6 3/4 inches.

This is a Mail Order Design pattern, purchased through newspapers and catalogs. This pattern was marketed as Laura Wheeler 2823 in 1941.  The newspaper description:  "Bluebirds in the kitchen - they'll make it gay! And, since they are such practical potholders, they'll make you gay to. Do them in reverse colors as shown - use the predominating colors of your kitchen".

MATERIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Dark and light blue Crochet and Knitting Cotton in (400 yard) skeins and a No. 1 steel crochet hook.
• The first style potholder requires approximately 150 yards of dark blue and 40 yards of light blue.
• The second style potholder requires approximately 35 yards of dark blue and 125 yards of light blue.

GAUGE: 5 sts = 1 inch; 4 rows = 1 inch. (In making these potholders always work with 4 strands of cotton held together (this will make a very heavy thread). Do not work with a single strand).

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