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I’ve always loved the Cardinal as a symbol of winter. Growing up in California, I didn’t have the pleasure of seeing this beautiful bird, but as an adult, I now live in the Midwest and love seeing it’s striking bright red color against the freshly driven white snow. I also love hearing its distinctive call, so cheery and happy sounding even in the dead of cold winter!

Now you can bring the Cardinal and its beauty into your home by making this double knit potholder featuring the male and female birds. If you’re unfamiliar with double knitting, this small potholder is a great way to learn this knitting technique. Both sides are the same, except with reversed colors. You’ll get the accomplishment of finishing a beautiful project and the confidence of adding a new skill to your knitting basket.

With this instantly downloadable PDF pattern, you’ll have all the help you need to get started!
This pattern includes written instructions, a chart, and links to video tutorials for the invisible cast on, invisible bind off, slip stitch edging, and I-cord loop. You’ll end up with a professional looking finished project that you’ll be proud to give as a gift or keep and put on display.

Finished Size: 8” (20.5 cm) after blocking

~ 60 yds MC (#1) super fine weight yarn (I used “Cotton Kings 8/4 Print” in Color 23 Lincoln)
~ 60 yds CC (#1) super fine weight yarn (I used “Rainbow 8/4 Deluxe” in Color 1 White)

Knitting Needles Size US 0 (2 mm) - I used circular needles, but straight needles would work fine as well.
Double Point Needles Size 0 (2 mm) - only three are needed for this pattern

Yarn Needle for sewing in ends

Gauge: 27 stitches x 38 rows = 4” in Double Knit Stitch

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