Potholders are always a good idea, because everyone can use them. And they don’t have to be boring, either. When they’re handmade and original, they make a very personal gift. Potholders are quick to crochet. If you have leftover yarn at home in the right colors, you can get started right away.

A potholder with a very personal message: the
Gingerbread Heart Potholder.
Here you can write whatever you like on it. It’s very easy, because the lettering is made from foundation chains that are simply laid into shape and then sewn on.

The
Milk Can Potholderis a little reminiscent of Grandma’s polka-dot coffee set. I still have a little milk jug like that at home myself, and it inspired me to make this potholder. The potholder is crocheted double-thick, so you can slip it on like a glove.

Especially in winter, the
Polar Bear and Penguin Potholdersfit particularly well in the kitchen. Here, the pattern is worked from a graphic chart. But for everyone who prefers detailed instructions, every row is also written out stitch by stitch.