These double-thick potholders can be used with heat, given as gifts, or displayed in your kitchen. The color scheme of this pattern is red, white, and blue to represent America! Show off your patriotism with these unique potholders. This crochet pattern set includes instructions for the following designs:Mitered Corner - About 7 ½" wide and 7 ½" long.Red & White Dress - About 9" wide and 7 ½” long.Shell Round - About 6½" round.Red Boxer Shorts - About 7 ½” wide and 4 ½” long.Blue Flower Outline - About 7 ½” round.Red & White Teapot - About 7 ½” wide and 5” long.Oh, Yeah…If you want to use the finished vintage potholder in the kitchen, I suggest lining them with either a store bought potholder or layers of cotton quilt batting. Another idea is to place hot cookware on the backside of your potholder to protect the front from scorch marks. I have seen a few old potholders with a cotton backing added to them showing signs of scorching. The front of the potholder is like new but the back shows all the wear and tear from use.This Crochet Patterns Edited By:Maggie WeldonSkill Level: IntermediateSizes:Mitered Corner - About 7½" wide and 7½" long.Red & White Dress - About 9" wide and 7½" long.Shell Round - About 6½" roundRed Boxer Shorts - About 7½" wide and 4½" long.Blue Flower Outline - About 7½" round.Red & White Teapot - About 7½" wide and 5" long.Materials:Thread Needle; Crochet Thread Size 10:Mitered Corner White - 150 yds Blue - 25 ydsRed & White Dress White - 150 yds Red - 120 ydsShell Round White - 100 yds Blue - 30 ydsRed Boxers Red - 75 yds White - 25 yds⅜" Buttons - 3Blue Flower Outline White - 120 yds Blue - 50 ydsRed & White Teapot Red - 35 yds White - 75 ydsFabric for backing (optional)Crochet Hook:Steel No. 7 (1.65 mm) or size needed to obtain gauge.