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Above is my first attempt at the Crochet Flower Hot Pads, inspired by Kate's lovely washers. 

I was apprehensive at first. They do look a touch complicated, don't they? But the pattern really is quite simple. I think I will add a few more rows to fill in those gaps in the petals and add a loop for hanging. Great for a little Christmas gift too I should think.

And, a little surprise found beneath the cover of my current read, Cohen's trio of dinosaurs.