Pot and Plate Pincher Variation

Pot and Plate Pincher Variation : Original pattern -   http://www.crochetville.org/forum/showthread.php?t=108845

This variaton differs from the original in that it is crocheted in one two piece, and instead of both ends matching in size, one end is for your thumb.
    I fell in love with them, for removing plates & other items from the microwave.  Cudos to carovan for this terrific little item.  And if you happen to know her, or how to reach her, please let her know that I have listed this variation and would love to hear from her so that I may ask for her permission to leave it listed.

Cotton worsted weight yarn
H hook

Row 1: ch 8, sc in 2nd ch from hook and each ch to end. Ch 1, turn. (9sc)

Row 2 – 10: sc in each st across. Ch 1, turn.

Row 11 - sc dec, sc in next 5st, sc dec. Ch 1, turn. (7sc)

Row 12 - 23 - sc in each st across. Ch 1, turn.

Row 24: 2 sc in first st, sc in each st to end, 2 sc in last stitch. Ch 1, turn. (9sc)

Row 25: 2 sc in 1st st, sc across, ending with 2 sc in last st. Ch 1, turn. (11sc)

Row 26 - 36: sc in each st across. Ch 1, turn. (11sc)

Row 37: sc dec, sc in next 7sc, sc dec. Ch 1, turn. (9sc)

Row 38: sc dec, sc in next 5sc, sc dec. Ch 1, turn. (7sc)

Row 39 - 40: sc across. Ch 1, turn.

Row 41: 2 sc in first st, sc in each st to end, 2 sc in last stitch. Ch 1, turn. (9sc)

Row 42: 2 sc in 1st st, sc across, ending with 2 sc in last st. Ch 1, turn. (11sc)

Rows 43 - 53: sc across. Ch 1, turn.

sl st acoss to end.

Fold large half together to form finger pocket, sc in each st around the edge, stitching through both thicknesses. end off.

Attach yarn at first st in beginning ch, sl st across.

Fold small half together to form thumb pocket, sc in each st around the edge, stitching through both thicknesses. end off.

Weave ends in.