I was looking for a quick and easy pattern for potholders that I could make and sell at craft shows.  I stumbled across several variations of the Magic Potholder, which is worked in rounds and provides a lovely double-thick potholder.  I played with the pattern for a bit and finally came up with a texture I like.  The other patterns I’ve found are very tight and, to me, a bit of a pain to work.  So, here is my version of the Magic Potholder.

As always, you may use the pattern below to make your own, or you can hop over to Hamlin Craftworks and buy a few!

I used a J hook and one ball of Lily Sugar ‘n Cream yarn.

Chain 36 (or however many you like – this just happens to be my preference)

Round 1:  SC in second ch from hook.  SC across each chain and along the backside of the chain.
Round 2-18:  SC around and around.  Generally speaking, you want to do half as many rounds as you do chains.  The corners will be a bit tight to start.

Fold the potholder in on itself to form a square.  At the top of the square, ch 10 to form a loop, and slip stitch to join it at the start of the chain.  Cut the yarn, leaving a tail roughly twice as long as the potholder.

Line it up stitch for stitch and whip stitch a seam, going through both loops.

Happy hooking!