Pot-holder

A potholder is usually square cloth that will facilitate the handling of hot pot handles, panhandles, casserole dishes, etc. when cooking and frying.

Quality and production

In addition to crochet potholders there are also sewn. These are two layers in the rule, usually provided with an insulating lining and stitched. Most potholders have a hanger. Potholders were also often made ​​from worn-out clothing. In cooking school and Buying Guide for Family & House ( publisher of Th Schröter, 1903-1905 ) puts it: Cut the white stockings along the seams on .... Also potholders can be made ​​of it, if the cut pieces in matching successive quilted shape with a hanger at one of the corners sewn ...

In Design Technology for primary (basic) Pupils in the German Reich and the Federal Republic of Germany crocheting such a lobe was often the first classical work task.

Traditionally selbstgehäkelte potholders are used like Mother 's Day gifts.

Development

A further development of oven glove is the oven glove. Sometimes is also a folded dish towel or kitchen pot holders replacement.