Crochet Pink Pig Potholder

Looking for a cute addition to your kitchen? The Crochet Pink Pig Potholder is just what you need! This adorable potholder not only adds a pop of fun color to your kitchen but also keeps your hands safe from hot pots and pans. Its charming pink pig design will bring a smile to your face every time you use it. So why settle for a boring old potholder when you can have a cute and practical one that brightens your cooking experience? Make your kitchen a little more delightful with the Crochet Pink Pig Potholder today!

Materials

J. & P. Coats Knit-Cro-Sheen, Art. A.64: 2 balls of No. 65 Beauty Pink and 1 ball of No. 12 Black. Milwards Steel Crochet Hooks No. 4 and 7. Bone or plastic ring.

Instructions

Body Front

Starting at back end with a double strand of Beauty Pink and No. 4 hook, ch 12.

1st Row: 2 sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in each ch across. Ch 1, turn.

2nd - 15th Rows: 2 sc in first sc, sc in each sc across, 2 sc in last sc. Ch 1, turn (40 sc on 15th row).

16th - 30th Rows: 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 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 3/4" long. Break off and sew in place.

Nostrils (Make 2)

Starting at center with single strand of Beauty Pink and No. 7 hook, ch 2, 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 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 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.

Padding

Cut lining material slightly smaller than crocheted pieces. Tack to wrong side of one piece. With wrong sides facing and working through both thicknesses, attach a double strand of Beauty Pink and with No. 4 hook, sc closely around potholder. Join and break off.

Foot

Using a double strand of Beauty Pink and No. 4 hook, ch 7.

1st Row: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across. Ch 1, turn.

2nd - 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 - 7th rows. 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 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". Join and break off. Twist Tail to form a loop. Tack loop in place. Sew Tail to potholder. With Black, sc closely around bone ring. Sew in place.