{"id":3079,"date":"2020-04-20T10:32:55","date_gmt":"2020-04-20T17:32:55","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.lindadeancrochet.com\/blog\/?p=3079"},"modified":"2020-04-20T10:32:58","modified_gmt":"2020-04-20T17:32:58","slug":"crochet-connections-in-pot-holders-free-pattern","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lindadeancrochet.com\/blog\/?p=3079","title":{"rendered":"Crochet Connections in Pot Holders- Free Pattern"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

There are times when crochet shares a perspective that I was\nnot aware existed. I was invited to join an on-line conference call of crochet enthusiasts\nrecently, and as I was sitting back and listening to the discussions, I was\nstruck by a topic I had never considered. The heritage of a pattern, and how it\nconnects us to others. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This particular topic was around a pattern for a pot holder.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Some Stories of Connection<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

I listened to a story of how a learned family pattern has\ncontinued through generations. How even after the legacy of the pattern has\npassed the skill is picked up by another and still being created and shared\nthroughout the family.  Connecting multiple\ngenerations and family tree branches, as so many had memories of this one pot\nholder pattern that was created by the family matriarch. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

I heard another regarding a very similar pot holder pattern\nand how it was the captivating project that encouraged them to further their\nown crochet skills so as to create the pattern themselves. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Still more was the eagerness of others to learn this pattern\nto make the same connections with family and each other. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

My Take Aways<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

I was in awe of how one simple pattern was connecting all of\nthese people, and how they shared that it was a connection throughout those\nthat they love. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Everyone may not crochet, but the legacy of a simple crochet\npattern has connected these families. That to me is mesmerizing, as I have no\nconnection to those in my family that crocheted before me. I may have some\nhooks that belonged to my great-grandmother, but I never met her, I have never\nseen any of her handiwork. There are no family patterns in my family that holds\nthese vivid memories for me, but it a wonderful to know that these exist of\nothers, and I feel honored to have heard their stories. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you want to create attempt this legacy potholder, below is a similar pattern to those that were engaging the memories of others. I have used this pattern for several years to help new crocheters practice their skills. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Free Pattern<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Diagonal Corners Pot Holder<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Diagonal Corners Pot Holder<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Materials List<\/h2>\n\n\n\n