Give your kitchen a little St. Patrick's Day flair with a potholder shaped like a leprechaun's pot of gold. Crochet pattern takes only a few ounces of cotton yarn and works up quickly, so you can use up your stash to make lots for your next craft show. Crochet with a double strand of cotton yarn for extra thickness. You can also use a single strand of yarn and a smaller hook to create wine bottle coasters or add a pin to the back for a St. Patrick's Day accessory.

Skill level: Easy

Materials needed:
Cotton yarn
Black - 1 oz.
Gold (yellow) - 0.2 oz
Green- few yards
Size J and G crochet hooks
Yarn needle