DOZENS OF POT HOLDERS

     And they all need pressing. I no longer have a full-size iron. When the last iron quit working I did not replace it. What do I need an iron for?

    I do have a 'travel' iron, a small iron only about five inches in length. Why anyone would weigh their luggage down with even a small 'travel' iron is beyond me. I bought it for pressing small things, like pressing the seams on a quilting project. Not that I am into quilting, but I do think about it from time to time

    I exaggerate. I only have a dozen and a half pot holders, but I have a lot less stash. I will have to seek permission, but I hope to 'sell' them at the next public gathering in promotion of Leavenworth Attainable Housing. For a donation for LAH, the donor can choose from the pot holders.

    From what I hear LAH housed 16 people, whether as families or as individuals I do not know, but I also heard there was no recidivism. Instead of passing laws that make homelessness illegal, cities should be encouraging programs like attainable housing.

    

I HATE TO ADMIT

     I'm crocheting.

    I hate to admit it, but I'm crocheting. Yes, I am. Not knitting.

    But I am trying use up part of my stash.

    I like to crochet what I call origami pot holders.

    You start with a row of chain stitches, crochet back on the starting row, and just keep crocheting. After a while you artfully fold the piece and you have a double-thick potholder. The yarn should sort of be the same weight -- well, fairly close -- and the colors can be anything you like, the wilder the better.

    Add new colors by knotting the end to a new color. Be sure the knotting occurs on the same side so the ends can be tucked inside. You don't have to weave them together with the finished product and they add more thickness to the pot holder. The size will depend on the length of the original chain.

    They are fun to make even if I have to admit I am crocheting.