Gingham - Traditional Size (19-peg)
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Gingham… it’s the pattern of picnic blankets, vintage dresses, and it makes a pretty lovely potholder, too.
But did you know it started as a striped fabric in Southeast Asia, and only later became the classic check we know today? By the mid-1700s, textile mills in England were weaving gingham in blue-and-white checks using cotton yarns, a look that’s stood the test of time (think Dorothy’s dress in The Wizard of Oz).
By the 1960s, red-and-white gingham had become just as recognizable, especially in pop culture, vintage fashion, and summer table settings. As timeless as houndstooth, gingham is simple, structured, and always in style.
This summer we’ve been inspired by gingham, which left us playing around on our potholder looms. We found that our heathered loops work beautifully for gingham-inspired designs. The subtle color blends give the potholders a cozy, nostalgic feel that’s just right for summer, or any time of year.
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Caring for your friendly loom® potholders
At friendly loom®, we believe that your handmade potholders are meant to be used, loved and yes, sometimes dirtied. A woven cotton potholder is more than just a beautiful handmade creation; it’s a hardworking tool in your kitchen, and around your home. Naturally, a little care goes a long way toward keeping it clean, and long lasting.
How To Wash Your Potholders:
- Basic Care: Machine wash cold or warm, cold is preferred to avoid color fading and shrinking.
- Gentle cycle is best.
- Skip bleach and harsh detergents that can deteriorate the cotton fibers more quickly.
- Air dry is best, but you can also tumble dry on low heat.
P.S. Want to be extra gentle? We find handwashing and air drying to be the most delicate. Iron to press flat if your corners fold up.
