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Cutie Pie Pot Holders

Made from old sweaters these pot holders are sure to add a bit of color to any kitchen decor.

Crafts Supplies for Cutie-Pie Pot Holders

Design by Crispina ffrench.

Excerpted from The Sweater Chop Shop © 2009 by Crispina ffrench, with permission from Storey Publishing, LLC. Photography by © Kevin Kennefick and Mars Vilaubi. Illustrations by © Crispina ffrench and © Marguerite Sauvage, incorporating photographs by © Kevin Kennefick.

What you'll need:
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  • Felted wool sweater
  • Rotary cutter and cutting pad
  • One 7-inch square of woven cotton fabric
  • One 1x6-inch strip of cotton jersey
  • Extra-long straight pins
  • Size 16 yarn darner needle
  • Persian wool or embroidery floss

See The Sweater Chop Shop Book for more projects like this.

Continued on page 2: Instructions for Cutie-Pie Pot Holders

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Comments (2)
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mshaifley3 wrote:

NEXT to NOTHING??? The Sweaters, maybe, but your other "ingredients": cost and are not always "on hand". Try again, please!

10/8/2011 01:34:24 PM Report Abuse
amy.18 wrote:

this would make a great gift for grandparents.

9/8/2011 04:21:01 AM Report Abuse
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