I know how to crochet a basic potholder, but I cannot figure out how to finish it.?

Question

Once I finish crocheting the body of the potholder, how do I finish it up? In other words, how do I do the finishing stich on the last row?

Answer 1

you can do 1 single crochet in each stich and 3 on each crochet

Answer 2

Do a reverse single crochet around the pot holder with 3 single crochets in the corners, When you reach the first chain stitch, chain 10 for the hanging loop.

Answer 3

Have you looked into doing the shell stitch around the edge? It gives a piece a nice finished look. Or, you could just finish it off with a slip stitch, or even a single crochet.

Answer 4

Are you doing the pot holder in the afghan stitch (you pull up loops all the way across, then pull a loop thru each on the way back)?

If so, you finish off the last row by pulling up the loop thru the bar and the loop on your hook -- only one loop left on hook. Repeat all the way across.

You can then do any kind of stitch all the way around. I recommend a row of single crochet first then any kind of fancy edging you want.