This is a very easy and pretty pattern for a potholder. I did just single crochet but if you want to get it faster done so you can use half double crochet or double crochet. I am finnish ans this yarn is only available in finnish/swedish around area. Its a department store called Rusta the yarn is called Freja yarn. This pattern is of my advent calendar in made, Day 2nd. But i hope you will love this pattern and a sweater of this yarn is coming too. But the surface crochet yarn is a chenille Yarn that is called Alize Velluto. I love everyone of you that use this pattern. You can use this pattern as a gift or just for a potholder for yourself or your family.