Have you ever heard of “Thermal” stitches? I have some time back and forgotten all about it.
If you are looking for a very thick stitch, great for coasters, potholders, baskets, where you need a ‘double’ thickness, then this is the stitch. It’s actually easy - great video link in the instructions.
This would be a great pattern for scraps (I have lots of cotton thread scrap balls) & would make nice, small gifts. Some folks make washcloths in crochet/knit ... a coaster or a potholder would likely be just as welcome, if not more so.
Thermal Crochet Coaster Pattern [thermal single crochet]
https://mycrochetspace.com/thermal-crochet-coaster-pattern/
Crochet Thermal Stitch [How To Pics & Video]
https://mycrochetspace.com/crochet-thermal-stitch/
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Extra Thick Crochet Potholder [thermal half double] with Video
https://mycrochetspace.com/extra-thick-thermal-potholder/
Handy! Thanks! Will check out that stitch.
I had a pattern that made a double-thickness hot pad; I’ll have to see if I can find that again.