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Grandma Leona's Hot Pad

This is a short blog about  Grandma Leona's Hot Pad by Kathleen Mower at Miss Abigail's Hope Chest.
I can not take any credit for this pattern, Kathleen gets all the credit for this pattern. I am only wanting to promote this free pattern, and show you my work. This hot pad does not use any special stitch, just a simple single crochet stitch. However its the way you make the single that makes this hot pad thick and durable, and here's how. The rows overlap the previous row. I have not done this technique before, but it's really easy to learn.









This hot pad has become one of my favorites to make because of the thickness and sturdiness of the finished product, and I like to use 100% cotton so it holds up to the heat better. If  your interested in the pattern head over to Miss Abigail's Hope Chest  you will find the free pattern and how she found this pattern while shopping at her favorite craft store. When she saw a beautiful sample of  Grandma Leona's Hot Pad. Kathleen knew she wanted it, so she got the pattern and took it home. Now I don't know about you, but when I get a new pattern it's very hard for me not to try it out immediately when I get home.  So I can imagine her excitement when she got  home and settled in for the evening to get started on Grandma Leona's Hot Pad.
There are several reasons I like and want to make these hot pad, the thickness, sturdiness, and the simplicity of the pattern, however those reasons was not what drew me to this pattern. Was the story and history behind it. I have a very creative and imaginable mind so I can almost see Grandma Leona relaxing after a long day making up a bunch of these for her friends and family, Now you can make these for your family and friends, or just keep it for yourself. Hope you have enjoyed this blog and this free pattern. Happy crafting.

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