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What do you think of when you see a raccoon? Many people immediately think of a dirty, rabies-carrying mischievous thief. But let me challenge you to think a little differently about these resourceful creatures.
In Native American cultures, these masked bandits often symbolized cleverness and dexterity. They were totems of the curious and the problem solver. Raccoons are known for being very smart.
As for the dirtiness and rabies, both are myths. Raccoons are very clean animals and despite popular belief, not one raccoon has ever been implicated in a human case of rabies. Incredible!

Now you can bring the cleverness of the Woodland Raccoon and its cute little masked face into your home by making this double knit potholder featuring the raccoon hiding in one of its favorite places, a tree hole. 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 Soft Print” in Color 201 Charcoal)
~ 60 yds CC (#1) super fine weight yarn (I used “Cotton Kings 8/4” in Color 35 Grey)

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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