Whit's Knits: Four Felted Hot Pads

I had the idea that I would like to knit in a way that was more like painting, a bit more spontaneous, more whimsical, more for the sake of itself. A hot pad seemed a perfect little canvas for my experiments. With some quick sketches formed out of the haze of deep sleep, I set to work!

I started out with a strangely clear vision of what colors I wanted to use: dusty pinks, deep yellows and foggy lavenders.  When I'm feeling uncompromising, I always turn to Manos Del Uruguay's Handspun Semi Solids. With dozens of incredible hand dyed colors to choose from, Manos is the closest you can get to mixing your own paints. I knew it! Each color I had envisioned was sitting right there on the shelf!

Riffing off common knitting designs and techniques, I ended up with these four little "paintings": the Argyle Hot Pad, the Striped, the Log Cabin, and the Bordered Square.

None are complicated or fancy, but to me each one has a sort of precious completeness to it. I never knew knitting pot holders could be very satisfying! If you'd like to try your hand at it, please visit our Four Felted Hot Pads Project Journal. Thanks! - Whitney

Comments

[Karen]

I love these.

[Chrissy]

Those are really lovely! I've made felted hot pads where I crocheted a perfect square and then washed them- they weren't nearly as lovely as those!! Thank you for sharing!

[lightbluegrey]

I so love this, the colors, the composition. Maybe try it once for a bag too? Thanks!

[betsy]

Wow - these are lovely. Thanks for sharing!

[Caroline C]

The colors you chose are perfect! Those would be such a beautiful gift.

[vicki]

these are really lovely!

[jen]

i never thought i'd use the term "sumptuous" for pot holders, but these are! the colors are so warm and comforting that i'd like to take a nap on them. they look so plush! thank you for sharing!

[Melissa McAllister]

I love these! If I wanted to make a simpler version, like just solid hot pads with the argyle threading detail, how many could I make from each skein using this yarn?

[OnePerfectDay]

I love them!!

[Lynda]

Argyle. <swoon>

[Luisa]

Love these!