Has anyone asked what you’re doing? I read that during the pandemic, people are documenting their accomplishments on social media. Some are impressive- home improvement, organization, gourmet meals, stacks of books read,all sorts of things.
When someone asks me tomorrow what I did over the weekend, I’ll be able to proclaim this-
“I washed a stack of potholders today. And one dishcloth.”
My daughter Laura sorted the giant bag of colorful potholder loops on the dining room table. I photographed it with the iPhone.
We’re in crafty production this week!
Maura brought them with her from Columbus for her visit to Grandma’s house.
When the potholder is all woven, I slip 4 unsharpened pencils through the loops on all sides. So much easier to finish up with a crochet hook, a loop at a time.
Taking the woven piece off the loom keeps it together instead of it trying to pop off the metal loom as you bind off.
Maura found the potholder looms in the guest room night stand this evening. I’d rummaged around for them when I’d visit but could not find them. What a happy find tonight.
Anna and her friend got right to work. Maura needed some help. I use knitting needles or pencils through the loop ends as I approach the finish. Keep it from popping off prematurely. Then a crochet hook to bind off.
Weaving these provides major stress relief for me. Over under over under. Under over under over- The repetition.
Reminds me of childhood, too.
I like them especially for hot pot lids
when I want to peek inside.
