A Potholder from Cotton Tube Yarn
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This potholder is quick and easy to knit: Knit all stitches on all rows (garter stitches) using cotton tube yarn which is 100% cotton on the outside, filled with nylon stuffing on the inside (heat resistant). A faux leather paper strap is sewn on with mercerised cotton yarn. Yarn consumption: 100 g cotton tube yarn.
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It's important to knit a test square to test your tension. If there are too many stitches on a 10 cm test square, change to thinner needles and if there are too few stitches, change to thicker ones. Gauge: 10 x 10 cm = 12 stitches and 24 rows (garter stitches on all stitches and rows).
It's important to knit a test square to test your tension. If there are too many stitches on a 10 cm test square, change to thinner needles and if there are too few stitches, change to thicker ones. Gauge: 10 x 10 cm = 12 stitches and 24 rows (garter stitches on all stitches and rows).2 
Cast on 24 stitches on No. 8 circular knitting needles and knit plain stitches on all rows (garter stitches) until the knitted piece measures 20 cm.
Cast off and secure the ends on the back.
Cast on 24 stitches on No. 8 circular knitting needles and knit plain stitches on all rows (garter stitches) until the knitted piece measures 20 cm.
Cast off and secure the ends on the back.3 
Faux leather paper strap (can be washed and is heat resistant): Cut a 2.5 cm wide x 13 cm long faux leather paper strip. Double over, and make four holes with hole punch pliers.
Faux leather paper strap (can be washed and is heat resistant): Cut a 2.5 cm wide x 13 cm long faux leather paper strip. Double over, and make four holes with hole punch pliers.4 
Sew on the strap with mercerised cotton yarn and secure the end by tying a knot underneath the strap.
Sew on the strap with mercerised cotton yarn and secure the end by tying a knot underneath the strap.Free Step-by-Step Guide
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