Photos above © secretblue3 This is a versatile and useful pattern for making a hot pad that can fit around your bowl of soup or ice cream. You can use it to protect your hands from hot or cold temperatures, and you can also microwave it with your food for easy reheating. Just make sure your hot pad is dry before putting it in the microwave, otherwise you might get burned! The corners of the hot pad are designed to help you carry your bowl safely and comfortably. This crochet pattern…