[SylviaC]

Just found this on Ravelry via the New Stitch a Day site.

I love these and I am definitely going to try this.

http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/tphpe

 

[idlehands1969]

These are gorgeous! Thanks for sharing!

 

[jumbleburt]

I love them and want to try double knitting. I printed the pattern and was surprised to find that they call for 100% wool. I know you wouldn't want man-made fibers for a hot pad, but I assumed cotton would be the logical choice. Would wool yarn really be better?

 

[idlehands1969]

Yes, cotton will burn with a flame, whereas wool will not. I believe it is also a better insulator against heat.

 

[jumbleburt]

Thanks!

 

[jenk57]

Jan, you and I are on the same page. I have been looking at double knitting patterns the past two days. I really like this one, and just finished printing it.

I also, would have naturally used Sugar and Cream for my pot holder, not wool.

So Marta, or any others with knowledge on the subject, should I look for a wool that will felt and try to felt it when I finish? Will this act as a better insulator?

 

[SylviaC]

Jenk57 - it will shrink if you felt it so you would have to take that into consideration and maybe add a border or it may turn out too small.
I plan to use regular wool and wash by hand to avoid the felting.

 

[idlehands1969]

I'm actually not sure whether it would be better to felt it or not as far as insulation. I do know that ChadleyB has made felted potholders/hotpads... you may want to ask him if he knows about this.

 

[coachchro]

I have this pattern and trying to decide if I can do it