Redheart Michael’s lists five colors, Walmart lists three
Thread Art Walmart list twenty-seven colors
Herrschners Best Herrschners lists twenty colors. Clark’s O.N.T. or J. & P. Coats Six Strand Embroidery Floss, 1 skein of Orange and 1 skein of Green. Milward’s steel crochet hook No. 7 (1.65mm). A bone or metal ring.
Use thread double. Wind thread into 2 equal balls.
Pattern in US terms.
Front … Starting at lower edge, make a 7-inch chain.
1st row: 3 tr in 5th ch from hook (half shell), * skip 2 ch, sc in next ch, skip 2 ch, 7 tr in next ch (shell). Repeat from * across, ending with 4 tr in last ch; turn.
2nd row: Sc in 1st tr of half shell, * shell in next sc, sc in 4th tr of next shell. Repeat from * across, ending with sc in last tr. Ch 4, turn.
3rd row: Half shell in sc, * sc in 4th tr of next shell, shell in next shell. Repeat from * across, ending with half shell in last sc.
Repeat 2nd and 3rd rows alternately until piece is square. Fasten off.
Back … Make an 8-inch chain.
1st row: Dc in 8th ch from hook, * ch 2, skip 2 ch, dc in next ch. Repeat from * across. Ch 5, turn.
2nd row: * Dc in next dc, ch 2. Repeat from * across. Ch 5, turn.
Repeat 2nd row until piece forms a square. Fasten off.
With 2 full strands of Orange Six Strand embroider carrot in outline stitch. With Green embroider pepper and carrot stalk. Insert pad and join pieces with neat over-and-over stitches. Sew ring to upper corner.
Pattern in UK terms.
Front … Starting at lower edge, make a 17.78 cm chain.
1st row: 3 dtr in 5th ch from hook (half shell), * skip 2 ch, dc in next ch, skip 2 ch, 7 dtr in next ch (shell). Repeat from * across, ending with 4 dtr in last ch; turn.
2nd row: Dc in 1st dtr of half shell, * shell in next dc, dc in 4th dtr of next shell. Repeat from * across, ending with dc in last dtr. Ch 4, turn.
3rd row: Half shell in dc, * dc in 4th dtr of next shell, shell in next shell. Repeat from * across, ending with half shell in last dc.
Repeat 2nd and 3rd rows alternately until piece is square. Fasten off.
Back … Make a 20.32cm chain.
1st row: Tr in 8th ch from hook, * ch 2, skip 2 ch, tr in next ch. Repeat from * across. Ch 5, turn.
2nd row: * Tr in next tr, ch 2. Repeat from * across. Ch 5, turn.
Repeat 2nd row until piece forms a square. Fasten off.
With 2 full strands of Orange Six Strand embroider carrot in outline stitch. With Green embroider pepper and carrot stalk. Insert pad and join pieces with neat over-and-over stitches. Sew ring to upper corner.
1 ball of No. 126 Spanish Red; 15 yards each of No. 131 Fudge Brown and No. 48 Hunter’s Green.
Milwards Steel Crochet Hook No. 1/0 (zero).
A piece of felt and ring.
This was written in US terms.
Flower: Starting at center with Brown, ch 4. Join with sl st to form ring.
1st rnd: Ch 1, 6 sc in ring. Do not join.
2nd rnd: In each sc around make (sc, ch 5) twice— 12 sc.
3rd rnd: Sc in first sc, ch 1, holding loops forward, * sc in next sc, ch 1. Repeat from * around—12 sc.
4th rnd: In each sc around make (sc, ch 7) twice.
5th rnd: Repeat 3rd rnd. Join to first sc— 24 sc. Break off and fasten.
Petals—1st rnd: Attach Red to joining, * in next ch-1 sp make h dc, dc, 3 tr, dc and hdc; sc in next ch-1 sp. Repeat from * around—12 petals. Hereafter do not join.
2nd rnd: Ch 4, holding petals forward, * sc in base of the center tr of next petal, ch 4. Repeat from * around.
3rd rnd: In each loop around make sc, hdc, dc, tr, 3 dtr, tr, dc, hdc and sc—13 petals.
4th rnd: Ch 2, * sc in base of the center dtr of next petal, ch 5. Repeat from * around.
5th rnd: In each ch-5 loop around make sc, ch 2, dc, tr, 5 dtr, tr, dc, ch 2 and sc. Join to first sc. Break off and fasten.
Stem: With Green, ch 20. Hdc in 3rd ch from hook, hdc in next ch, * 2 hdc in next ch, hdc in each of next 3 ch. Repeat from * across. Break off and fasten.
Leaf (Make 2): With Green, ch 18, sc in 2nd ch from hook, hdc in next ch, dc in next ch, 2 tr in each of next 2 ch, tr in each of next 6 ch, 2 dc in next ch, dc in each of next 2 ch, h dc in next ch, sc in next ch, 3 sc in last ch; working along opposite side of starting chain, hdc in each of next 3 ch, 2 dc in each of next 2 ch, 2 tr in next ch, tr in each of next 7 ch, dc in next ch, h dc in next ch, sc in next ch. Ch 1, turn, sl st in each st around. Break off and fasten. Sew one leaf to each side of stem and sew to flower as shown.
Ring: With Red, sc closely around ring.
Finishing: Cut felt slightly smaller than the outline of pot holder and sew in place. Sew ring to back of flower.
Knit 3, Purl white across to last 3 stitches, knit 3.
Purl white across
Knit 3, Purl white across to last 3 stitches, knit 3.
Purl white across
Knit 3, Purl white across to last 3 stitches, knit 3.
Cast off in white
Wash both the knit piece and the potholder in warm water, and dry at high heat. Then position knit over potholder, and whipstitch around to attach them together.
Milward’s steel crochet hook No. 4 (2.00mm). A piece of gingham or cotton fabric.
Divide thread into 2 equal balls. Use thread double.
Pattern in US terms.
Ch 3; in 2nd ch from hook make sc, hdc, 14 dc. Dc in sc, 2 dc in hdc.
Hereafter make dc around, making necessary increases to keep work flat, until circle measures approximately 6½ inches in diameter.
Make hdc in next 2 sts, sc in next 2 sts, sl st in next st. Fasten off. Tack pad in place. Cut fabric slightly larger than crocheted piece, to allow for hem. Cut a strip of fabric 1¾ x 7¼ inches. Fold strip in half lengthwise, wrong side out, and seam raw edges; then turn to right side. Sew fabric circle to back of crocheted circle, having fabric strip across center back and turning short ends under between fabric and crochet.
Pattern in UK terms.
Ch 3; in 2nd ch from hook make dc, htr, 14 tr. tr in dc, 2 tr in htr.
Hereafter make tr around, making necessary increases to keep work flat, until circle measures approximately 16.51cm in diameter.
Make htr in next 2 sts, dc in next 2 sts, sl st in next st. Fasten off.
Tack pad in place. Cut fabric slightly larger than crocheted piece, to allow for hem. Cut a strip of fabric 4.45 x 18.42 cm. Fold strip in half lengthwise, wrong side out, and seam raw edges; then turn to right side. Sew fabric circle to back of crocheted circle, having fabric strip across center back and turning short ends under between fabric and crochet.
Redheart Michael’s lists five colors, Walmart lists three
Thread Art Walmart list twenty-seven colors
Herrschners Best Herrschners lists twenty colors.
Milward’s Steel Crochet Hook No. 7 (1.65mm). 2 bone or metalrings.
This amount is sufficient for 2 pot holders.
Pattern in US terms.
With light color, work sc closely over ring. Join with sl st to 1st sc made.
1st rnd: Ch. 3 (to count as 1 dc), dc in front loop of 6 sc, ch 3, dc in front loop of next 6 sc. Turn, and working in remaining loop of same sc’s make dc in 6 sc, ch 3, dc in 5 sc. Join with sl st to top st of 1st ch-3 made.
2nd rnd: Ch 3, (dc in each dc across to ch-3 sp, in ch-3 sp make 2 dc, ch 3, 2 dc) twice; dc in remaining dc. Join.
Repeat last row 15 more times. Fasten off.
Attach dark color and repeat 2nd rnd. Fasten off.
Attach light color and repeat 2nd rnd. Fasten off.
Attach dark color and repeat 2nd rnd. Join, ch 1.
Then holding both edges together, work sc through both thicknesses, picking up only the center loops of each st and making 4 sc over ch’s. Fasten off.
Attach light color and work edging as follows;
1st row: * Ch 5, skip 3 sc, sc in next sc. Repeat from * across. Ch 1, turn.
2nd row: * 3 sc in next loop, ch 4, 4 sc in same loop. Fasten off.
Make another pot holder same as this, reversing colors.
Pattern in UK terms.
With light color, work dc closely over ring. Join with sl st to 1st dc made.
1st rnd: Ch. 3 (to count as 1 tr), tr in front loop of 6 dc, ch 3, tr in front loop of next 6 dc. Turn, and working in remaining loop of same dc’s make tr in 6 dc, ch 3, tr in 5 dc. Join with sl st to top st of 1st ch-3 made.
2nd rnd: Ch 3, (tr in each tr across to ch-3 sp, in ch-3 sp make 2 tr, ch 3, 2 tr) twice; tr in remaining tr. Join.
Repeat last row 15 more times. Fasten off.
Attach dark color and repeat 2nd rnd. Fasten off.
Attach light color and repeat 2nd rnd. Fasten off.
Attach dark color and repeat 2nd rnd. Join, ch 1.
Then holding both edges together, work dc through both thicknesses, picking up only the center loops of each st and making 4 dc over ch’s. Fasten off.
Attach light color and work edging as follows;
1st row: * Ch 5, skip 3 dc, dc in next dc. Repeat from * across. Ch 1, turn.
2nd row: * 3 dc in next loop, ch 4, 4 dc in same loop. Fasten off.
Make another pot holder same as this, reversing colors.
This is a vintage pattern and out of copyright in the US. Feel free to use it any way you want. You may edit it, change it, and create items for both personal and business uses. The only thing I ask is that you not include my edited portion in any books you offer for sale.
This holder may be made with any of the American Thread Company products listed below:
Material
Quantity
Needle
“STAR” Cotton Yarn Article 75
1 Skein Red or Color Desired
Steel 00
or
“STAR” Rug Yarn Article 44
1 Skein Red or Color Desired
Steel 00
or
“AUNT LYDIA” Heavy Rug Yarn Article 235
1 Skein Red or Color Desired
Bone 6
and
“STAR” Pearl Cotton Article 90, Size 5
1 Ball Ea White, Green & 4 Yds Yellow
Steel 7
Directions are given for “AUNT LYDIA” Heavy Rug Yarn. “STAR” Cotton Yarn and “STAR” Rug Yarn are written in where extra rows are required. These are both discontinued.
I would use any size 10 crochet cotton and a size 7 (1.65 mm) hook or Aunt Lydia’s Fashion Size 3 thread and a size 00 (3.5 mm) hook
With Red, ch 2, 8 sc in 2nd st from hook, do not join this or the following rows. Place a marker at beginning of each row.
2nd Row. 2 sc in each sc.
3rd Row. Working in sc increase in every other st (24 sc)
4th Row. Increase in every 3rd sc.
5th Row. Increase in every 4th sc.
6th Row. Work even.
7th Row. Increase in every 4th sc. If “STAR” Cotton Yarn or “STAR” Rug Yarn is used work 2 more rounds even. Next 2 Rows. Increase in every 5th sc in each row.
Next Row. Work even, sl st in next st to even row. If “STAR” Cotton Yam or “STAR” Rug Yarn is used do not sl st but work 1 more row increasing in every 6th sc, then work 1 row even.
EDGE: * Ch 2, s d c in same space, (s d c: yarn over hook, insert in st, pull through, yarn over and pull through all loops at one time) skip 1 sc, sl st in next sc, repeat from * all around, join, break yarn.
DAISY: With Yellow “STAR” Pearl Cotton and No. 7 hook ch 2, 8 sc in 2nd st from hook, join, break Yellow. Attach White in any sc, * ch 6, sc in 2nd st from hook, 1 s d c in next st of ch, 1 d c in each of the next 3 sts of ch, sl st in next sc, repeat from * 7 times, break thread. Work 11 more Daisies in same manner.
LEAF: With Green “STAR” Pearl Cotton * ch 13, sc in 2nd st from hook, 1 s d c in next st of ch, 1 d c in each of the next 8 sts of ch, 1 s d c in next st, 1 sc in next st, repeat from * twice, break thread.
Work 3 more groups of leaves in same manner. Applique to potholder arranging as illustrated.
With Green cover a bone ring with sc and sew to top of holder.
Redheart Michael’s lists five colors, Walmart lists three
Thread Art Walmart list twenty-seven colors
Herrschners Best Herrschners lists twenty colors.
Entire potholder is made with a double strand of cotton.
Pattern in US terms.
With White and No. 3 (2.10mm) hook, ch 12, sc in 2nd st from hook, 1 sc in each remaining st of ch, ch 1, turn.
2nd Row. 2 sc in each of the next 2 sc, 1 sc in each of the next 7 sc, 2 sc in each of the next 2 sc, ch 1, turn.
3rd Row. 2 sc in each of the next 2 sc, 1 sc in each of the next 11 sc, 2 sc in each of the next 2 sc, ch 1, turn.
4th and 5th Rows. Working in sc throughout, increase 1 sc at beginning and end of row, ch 1, turn.
Next 3 Rows. Work even.
9th and 10th Rows. Repeat 4th row.
Next 2 Rows. Work even.
13th Row. 1 sc in each of the next 27 sc, ch 5, turn.
14th Row. Sc in 2nd st from hook, 1 sc in each of the next 3 sts of ch, 1 sc in each remaining sc, ch 1, turn.
15th Row. Increase 1 sc at beginning of row, ch 1, turn.
Next 4 Rows. Work even.
20th Row. Repeat 4th row.
21st Row. 2 sc in next sc, 1 sc in each of the next 29 sc, ch 1, turn.
Next 8 Rows. Work even.
30th Row. Ch 5, turn, sc in 2nd st from hook, 1 sc in each remaining st of ch, 1 sc in each sc, ch 1 to turn each of the following rows.
Next 4 Rows. Work even.
35th and 36th Rows. Decrease 1 sc at end of row (to decrease: insert hook in st, pull through, insert hook in next st, pull through, thread over and pull through all loops at one time).
37th Row. 1 sc in each of the next 28 sc.
38th Row. Repeat 35th row.
39th Row. Increase 1 sc at end of row.
40th Row. Increase 1 sc at beginning of row.
41 st Row. 1 sc in each of the next 27 sc.
42nd Row. Repeat 35th row.
43rd Row. Decrease 1 sc at beginning of row.
44th and 45th Rows. Decrease 1 sc at beginning and end of each row.
46th Row. Work even.
47th Row. Repeat 39th row.
48th Row. Work even.
49th Row. Decrease 1 sc, 1 sc in each of the next 17 sc.
50th and 51st Rows. Repeat 44th row.
52nd Row. 1 sc in each of the next 8 sc.
53rd Row. Sl st in each of the next 3 sc, 1 sc in each of the next 5 sc, without breaking thread work a row of sc all around entire section.
TAIL: With White ch 13, sc in 2nd st from hook, 1 sc in each remaining st of ch, break thread. Sew tail in position.
EARS: With Pink “STAR” Six Strand Embroidery Cotton and No. 7 (1.65mm) hook, ch 11, sc in 2nd st from hook, 1 sc in each remaining st of ch, ch 1 to turn each row.
Work 3 rows even, then decrease 1 sc at beginning and end of each row until 1 st remains, break thread.
Work 3 more sections in same manner. Sew 2 sections together and sew in position as illustrated.
SNOUT: With Pink ch 5, sc in 2nd st from hook, 1 sc in each remaining st of ch.
2nd Row. Increase 1 sc at beginning and end of row.
Work 3 rows even. Decrease 1 sc at beginning and end of each row until 1 st remains, break thread leaving an end for sewing. Thread into needle and sew in position.
FLOWERS: With Yellow “STAR” Six Strand Embroidery Cotton and No. 7 (1.65mm) hook, ch 2, 10 sc in 2nd st from hook, join, break thread.
Attach Blue, * ch 3, 3 dc in same space, ch 3, sl st in same space, skip 1 sc, sl st in next sc, repeat from * 4 times, break thread.
Work 1 more flower in Blue and 2 flowers in Red.
LEAVES: With Green “STAR” Six Strand Embroidery Cotton ch 10, dc in 3rd st from hook, 1 dc in each of the next 4 sts of ch, 1 sc in each of the next 2 sts, 3 sc in next st, working on other side of ch, 1 sc in each of the next 2 sts, 1 dc in each of the next 5 sts, break thread. Work 4 more leaves in same manner.
Sew flowers and leaves in position as illustrated. With Green and using 12 strands for all embroidery, embroider stem in chain st. With Black, embroider eye, ears, mouth and snout.
BACK SECTION: Work 1st 33 rows same as front.
34th Row. 1 sc in each of the next 5 sc, ch 10, skip 10 sc (thumb opening), 1 sc in each remaining sc.
35th Row. 1 sc in each sc and 1 sc in each st of ch, decreasing 1 sc at end of row. Complete back section same as front.
THUMB: With White and No. 3 hook, work 1 sc in each st of thumb opening (20 sc), without joining rows work 11 rows in sc even.
Next Row. Decrease 5 sc evenly spaced, then work 3 rows even.
Decrease every other st until 8 sts remain, break thread leaving an end. Thread into needle and sew top of thumb together, fasten firmly.
Overcast sections together leaving an opening around head large enough for hand.
Cover a ring with sc and attach to back of holder 1 inch (2.54cm) from top of back.
Pattern in UK terms.
With White and No. 3 (2.10mm) hook, ch 12, dc in 2nd st from hook, 1 dc in each remaining st of ch, ch 1, turn.
2nd Row. 2 dc in each of the next 2 dc, 1 dc in each of the next 7 dc, 2 dc in each of the next 2 dc, ch 1, turn.
3rd Row. 2 dc in each of the next 2 dc, 1 dc in each of the next 11 dc, 2 dc in each of the next 2 dc, ch 1, turn.
4th and 5th Rows. Working in dc throughout, increase 1 dc at beginning and end of row, ch 1, turn.
Next 3 Rows. Work even.
9th and 10th Rows. Repeat 4th row.
Next 2 Rows. Work even.
13th Row. 1 dc in each of the next 27 dc, ch 5, turn.
14th Row. Dc in 2nd st from hook, 1 dc in each of the next 3 sts of ch, 1 dc in each remaining dc, ch 1, turn.
15th Row. Increase 1 dc at beginning of row, ch 1, turn.
Next 4 Rows. Work even.
20th Row. Repeat 4th row.
21st Row. 2 dc in next dc, 1 dc in each of the next 29 dc, ch 1, turn.
Next 8 Rows. Work even.
30th Row. Ch 5, turn, dc in 2nd st from hook, 1 dc in each remaining st of ch, 1 dc in each dc, ch 1 to turn each of the following rows.
Next 4 Rows. Work even.
35th and 36th Rows. Decrease 1 dc at end of row (to decrease: insert hook in st, pull through, insert hook in next st, pull through, thread over and pull through all loops at one time).
37th Row. 1 dc in each of the next 28 dc.
38th Row. Repeat 35th row.
39th Row. Increase 1 dc at end of row.
40th Row. Increase 1 dc at beginning of row.
41 st Row. 1 dc in each of the next 27 dc.
42nd Row. Repeat 35th row.
43rd Row. Decrease 1 dc at beginning of row.
44th and 45th Rows. Decrease 1 dc at beginning and end of each row.
46th Row. Work even.
47th Row. Repeat 39th row.
48th Row. Work even.
49th Row. Decrease 1 dc, 1 dc in each of the next 17 dc.
50th and 51st Rows. Repeat 44th row.
52nd Row. 1 dc in each of the next 8 dc.
53rd Row. Sl st in each of the next 3 dc, 1 dc in each of the next 5 dc, without breaking thread work a row of dc all around entire section.
TAIL: With White ch 13, dc in 2nd st from hook, 1 dc in each remaining st of ch, break thread. Sew tail in position.
EARS: With Pink “STAR” Six Strand Embroidery Cotton and No. 7 (1.65mm) hook, ch 11, dc in 2nd st from hook, 1 dc in each remaining st of ch, ch 1 to turn each row.
Work 3 rows even, then decrease 1 dc at beginning and end of each row until 1 st remains, break thread.
Work 3 more sections in same manner. Sew 2 sections together and sew in position as illustrated.
SNOUT: With Pink ch 5, dc in 2nd st from hook, 1 dc in each remaining st of ch.
2nd Row. Increase 1 dc at beginning and end of row.
Work 3 rows even. Decrease 1 dc at beginning and end of each row until 1 st remains, break thread leaving an end for sewing. Thread into needle and sew in position.
FLOWERS: With Yellow “STAR” Six Strand Embroidery Cotton and No. 7 (1.65mm) hook, ch 2, 10 dc in 2nd st from hook, join, break thread.
Attach Blue, * ch 3, 3 tr in same space, ch 3, sl st in same space, skip 1 dc, sl st in next dc, repeat from * 4 times, break thread.
Work 1 more flower in Blue and 2 flowers in Red.
LEAVES: With Green “STAR” Six Strand Embroidery Cotton ch 10, tr in 3rd st from hook, 1 tr in each of the next 4 sts of ch, 1 dc in each of the next 2 sts, 3 dc in next st, working on other side of ch, 1 dc in each of the next 2 sts, 1 tr in each of the next 5 sts, break thread. Work 4 more leaves in same manner.
Sew flowers and leaves in position as illustrated. With Green and using 12 strands for all embroidery, embroider stem in chain st. With Black, embroider eye, ears, mouth and snout.
BACK SECTION: Work 1st 33 rows same as front.
34th Row. 1 dc in each of the next 5 dc, ch 10, skip 10 dc (thumb opening), 1 dc in each remaining dc.
35th Row. 1 dc in each dc and 1 dc in each st of ch, decreasing 1 dc at end of row. Complete back section same as front.
THUMB: With White and No. 3 hook, work 1 dc in each st of thumb opening (20 dc), without joining rows work 11 rows in dc even.
Next Row. Decrease 5 dc evenly spaced, then work 3 rows even.
Decrease every other st until 8 sts remain, break thread leaving an end. Thread into needle and sew top of thumb together, fasten firmly.
Overcast sections together leaving an opening around head large enough for hand.
Cover a ring with dc and attach to back of holder 1 inch (2.54cm) from top of back.
BODY—Front … Starting at back end with a double strand of Beauty Pink and No. 4 (2.00mm) hook, ch 12.
1st row: 2 sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in each ch across. Ch 1, turn.
2nd to 15th rows incl: 2 sc in first sc, sc in each sc across, 2 sc in last sc. Ch 1, turn (40 sc on 15th row).
16th to 30th rows incl: Sc in each sc across. Ch 1, turn.
31st row: Dec 1 sc—to dec 1 sc, work off 2 sc as 1 sc—sc in each sc across to within last 2 sc, dec 1 sc. Ch 1, turn.
32nd row: Repeat 16th row. Repeat the last 2 rows until 18 sts remain. Now dec 1 sc at both ends of every row until 12 sts remain. Break off.
SNOUT … Starting at center with single strand of Black and No. 7 (1.65mm) hook, ch 8.
1st rnd: 2 sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in each ch across, 2 sc in last ch; working along opposite side of starting chain, make sc in each remaining ch across.
2nd rnd: Sc in each sc around, increasing 2 sc evenly on each end. Repeat 2nd rnd until piece measures 1 ¾ inches long. Break off and sew in place.
NOSTRILS (Make 2) … Starting at center with single strand of Beauty Pink and No. 7 (1.65) hook, ch 2.
1st rnd: 8 sc in 2nd ch from hook. Join and break off. Sew in place on Nose.
EYE … Starting at center with Black and No. 7 (1.65mm) hook, ch 2.
1st rnd: 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook.
2nd rnd: * 2 sc in next sc, sc in next sc. Repeat from * around. Join and break off. Sew in place.
With a single strand of Black embroider a circle around eye and outline of an ear.
MOUTH … With Black and No. 7 (1.65mm) hook, ch 4.
1st row: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across. Ch 1, turn.
2nd row: Sc in each sc across. Ch 1, turn.
3rd row: Dec 1 sc, sc in next sc. Ch 1, turn.
4th row: Repeat 2nd row.
5th row: Dec 1 sc. Break off. Sew in place.
BACK … Work exactly as for Front.
Put padding between. With wrong sides facing and working through both thicknesses, attach a double strand of Beauty Pink and with a No. 4 (2.00mm) hook, sc closely around pot holder. Join and break off.
FOOT … Using a double strand of Beauty Pink and No. 4 (2.00mm) hook, ch 7.
1st row: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across. Ch 1, turn.
2nd and 3rd rows: Sc in each sc across. Ch 1, turn.
4th row: Sc in next 3 sc. Ch 1, turn.
5th row: Repeat 2nd row.
6th row: Dec 1 sc, sc in next sc. Ch 1, turn.
7th row: Dec 1 sc. Break off. Attach thread to first free sc on 3rd row.
Repeat 4th to 7th rows incl. Break off. Make another piece in same way. Sew 2 pieces together. Sew in place.
Make another foot in same manner and sew in place.
TAIL … With a single strand of Black and No. 7 (1.65mm) hook, ch 4. Join with sl st to form ring.
1st rnd: Sc in each ch around.
2nd rnd: Sc in each sc around. Repeat 2nd rnd until piece measures 4 inches. Join and break off.
Twist Tail to form a loop. Tack loop in place. Sew Tail to pot holder.
With Black, sc closely around bone ring. Sew in place.
Pattern in UK terms.
BODY—Front … Starting at back end with a double strand of Beauty Pink and No. 4 (2.00mm) hook, ch 12.
1st row: 2 dc in 2nd ch from hook, dc in each ch across. Ch 1, turn.
2nd to 15th rows incl: 2 dc in first dc, dc in each dc across, 2 dc in last dc. Ch 1, turn (40 dc on 15th row).
16th to 30th rows incl: Dc in each dc across. Ch 1, turn.
31st row: Dec 1 dc—to dec 1 dc, work off 2 dc as 1 dc—dc in each dc across to within last 2 dc, dec 1 dc. Ch 1, turn.
32nd row: Repeat 16th row. Repeat the last 2 rows until 18 sts remain. Now dec 1 dc at both ends of every row until 12 sts remain. Break off.
SNOUT … Starting at center with single strand of Black and No. 7 (1.65mm) hook, ch 8.
1st rnd: 2 dc in 2nd ch from hook, dc in each ch across, 2 dc in last ch; working along opposite side of starting chain, make dc in each remaining ch across.
2nd rnd: Dc in each dc around, increasing 2 dc evenly on each end. Repeat 2nd rnd until piece measures 4.45cm long. Break off and sew in place.
NOSTRILS (Make 2) … Starting at center with single strand of Beauty Pink and No. 7 (1.65) hook, ch 2.
1st rnd: 8 dc in 2nd ch from hook. Join and break off. Sew in place on Nose.
EYE … Starting at center with Black and No. 7 (1.65mm) hook, ch 2.
1st rnd: 6 dc in 2nd ch from hook.
2nd rnd: * 2 dc in next dc, dc in next dc. Repeat from * around. Join and break off. Sew in place.
With a single strand of Black embroider a circle around eye and outline of an ear.
MOUTH … With Black and No. 7 (1.65mm) hook, ch 4.
1st row: Dc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across. Ch 1, turn.
2nd row: Dc in each dc across. Ch 1, turn.
3rd row: Dec 1 dc, dc in next dc. Ch 1, turn.
4th row: Repeat 2nd row.
5th row: Dec 1 dc. Break off. Sew in place.
BACK … Work exactly as for Front.
Put padding between. With wrong sides facing and working through both thicknesses, attach a double strand of Beauty Pink and with a No. 4 (2.00mm) hook, dc closely around pot holder. Join and break off.
FOOT … Using a double strand of Beauty Pink and No. 4 (2.00mm) hook, ch 7.
1st row: Dc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across. Ch 1, turn.
2nd and 3rd rows: Dc in each dc across. Ch 1, turn.
4th row: Dc in next 3 dc. Ch 1, turn.
5th row: Repeat 2nd row.
6th row: Dec 1 dc, dc in next dc. Ch 1, turn.
7th row: Dec 1 dc. Break off. Attach thread to first free dc on 3rd row.
Repeat 4th to 7th rows incl. Break off. Make another piece in same way. Sew 2 pieces together. Sew in place.
Make another foot in same manner and sew in place.
TAIL … With a single strand of Black and No. 7 (1.65mm) hook, ch 4. Join with sl st to form ring.
1st rnd: Dc in each ch around.
2nd rnd: Dc in each dc around. Repeat 2nd rnd until piece measures 10.16cm. Join and break off.
Twist Tail to form a loop. Tack loop in place. Sew Tail to pot holder.
With Black, dc closely around bone ring. Sew in place.
The pattern includes both US and UK terms. You may create items for both personal and business uses. The only thing I ask is that you not claim the pattern as your own. Thanks.
Size 4 med cotton thread. Peaches and Crème, Royal
Size 6 knitting needles. (4mm)
Dollar Tree Potholder ( 2 for a dollar)
Stitches Used
P purl
K knit
Cast on 26 stitches.
Row 1: Knit across.
Row 2: (k1, p4) five times, k1
Row 3: Knit across.
Row 4: (k1, p4) five times, k1
Row 5: Knit across.
Row 6: Knit across.
Continue in pattern until item is square.
Cst off.
Wash both the knit piece and the potholder in warm water, and dry at high heat. Then position knit over potholder, and whipstitch around to attach them together.
Beth Bell The Thrifty Crafter 