Crochet Fish Hot Pad: Whimsical and Practical Addition to Your Kitchen

The crochet fish hot pad is not just any ordinary kitchen accessory; it's a whimsical and practical addition that adds a touch of fun to your cooking routine. Its adorable fish shape brings a smile to your face every time you reach for a hot dish. The intricate crocheted details not only showcase the skill and creativity of the maker but also provide a double layer of protection against heat, keeping your countertops safe from scorch marks.

Materials Needed

• 1 ball cotton worsted weight and a small amount of contrasting color
• Size "G" hook
• Black felt for eye

Important Note

To make pot holder, make 2.

Body Instructions

1. Ch 4, 11 dc in first ch. Join (12 dc)
2. Ch 3, 1 dc in the same place and 2 dc in each dc around. Join (24 dc)
3. Ch 3, 1 dc in the same place, (2 dc in next dc, 1 dc in next dc) around. Join (36 dc)
4. Ch 3, 1 dc in next dc, (2 dc in next dc, 1 dc in next 2 dc) around. Join (48 dc)
5. Ch 3, 1 dc in next 2 dc (2 dc in next dc, 1 dc in next 3 dc) around. (60 dc) Do not join. Finish off. (This gap will eventually be the mouth)

Tail Instructions

1. Working in rows and with the right side facing, join contrasting color in 26th dc, ch 3, 1 dc in next 3 dc, 2 dc in next dc, 1 dc in next 4 dc, ch, turn.
2. Ch 3, 1 dc in the same place and 1 dc in next 8 dc, 2 dc in last dc. Ch 3, turn.
3. Ch 3, 1 dc in the same place and 1 dc in next 10 dc, 2 dc in last dc. Ch 3, turn.
4. Ch 3, 1 dc in the same place and 1 dc in next 6 dc, ch 3, sl st in next 2 dc, ch 3, 1 dc in next 5 dc, 2 dc in last dc. Finish off.

Fin and Finishing Instructions

1. Attach contrasting color in 8th dc from tail. Ch 4, trc in same place and in next dc, 1 dc in next 2 dc, 1 hdc in next 2 dc, sc in each dc to mouth opening, 3 sc at the corner of mouth, 2 sc in bar of next 2 dc, 3 dc at the other corner of mouth, sc in remaining sc to tail, 2 sc in each dc bar, and 3 sc at each corner, sc in remaining dc. Sl st in the base of the first trc. Finish off.