Crochet Thermal Stitch
What is the thermal stitch?
Thermal stitch is a crochet stitch with a slight variation from basic stitches that creates a double-layer thickness in the fabric, making it ideal for making home textiles for the kitchen.
Material considerations
When crocheting items that come into contact with high temperatures, the safety of the materials is obviously a top priority.
For crochet items which , I recommend using wool yarn. Wool has a high autoignition temperature of 590 degrees Celsius, the highest among fibers, and it is not easily ignited. Even if it burns, it will not stick to the skin, making it a relatively safe option.
While pure cotton is a soft and skin-friendly material, it is very flammable, with an auto-ignition temperature of approximately 390 degrees Celsius. The highest temperature of a household oven is around 250-260 degrees Celsius, but the heating elements of an oven and the open flame of a gas stove will exceed this temperature. Although generally you don't need to worry about cotton potholders igniting when handling baking trays, be aware of the flammability risk when near high-temperature heat sources or open flames.
Many common synthetic fibers, while having a higher auto-ignition point than cotton, will melt after burning, potentially causing burns if they stick to the skin. Therefore, synthetic fiber yarns should be avoided.
Video Demonstration - Hdc Technique
This video demonstrates how to make a rectangular potholder using a hdc stitch technique.
Video Demonstration - Dc and sc Techniques
Besides the hdc, the thermal stitch can also be applied to dc and sc.
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