Crochet Chicken Potholder

If you're looking to add a touch of whimsy to your kitchen, a Crochet Chicken Potholder is a must-have accessory! Not only does it protect your hands from hot pots and pans, but it also brings a smile to your face every time you use it. This charming potholder is both practical and delightful, making it a fun and functional addition to any kitchen. So why settle for plain potholders when you can add a pop of personality with a Crochet Chicken Potholder? It's sure to make cooking even more enjoyable!

Materials:

100% cotton yarn, medium weight, variety of colors

Red and black acrylic yarn

4 mm crochet hook (you can size up to 5 mm if you want your project to be larger)

Tapestry needle

Abbreviations:

ch: Chain

sl st: Slip Stitch

dc: Double Crochet

sc: Single Crochet

hdc: Half Double Crochet

tr: Treble Crochet

Instructions:

Round 1:

Start with a slip knot and chain 4.

Slip stitch into the first chain to form a ring.

Chain 3 (this counts as the first double crochet).

Work 1 more double crochet into the ring.

Chain 2.

Work 2 more double crochets into the ring.

Repeat steps 5 and 6 four more times (for a total of six 2-dc groups), chaining 2 between each group.

Complete the round with a chain 2, then slip stitch into the top of the first chain 3.

Round 2:

(Change color if desired) Start in any chain-2 space with a new color, chain 3 (counts as first double crochet).

Work 1 double crochet into the same chain-2 space.

Chain 2.

Work 2 double crochets into the same chain-2 space.

In the next chain-2 space, work 2 double crochets, chain 2, and 2 more double crochets.

Repeat step 5 for each chain-2 space around.

Finish the round by slip stitching into the top of the first chain-3.

Round 3:

Slip stitch over to the next chain-2 space, chain 3 (counts as first double crochet).

Work 6 double crochets into the same chain-2 space (for a total of 7 dc in this space).

Repeat step 2 in each chain-2 space around.

Finish the round by slip stitching into the top of the first chain-3.

Round 4:

(Optional: Change color) Slip stitch to any stitch.

Chain 1 (does not count as a stitch).

Work 1 single crochet in the same stitch and the next 6 stitches (7 sc total).

Work one long single crochet into the space between the groups of 2 double crochets from round 2.

Repeat steps 3 and 4 around, ending with a long single crochet to make six long single crochets in total.

Finish the round with a slip stitch in the first single crochet.

Round 5:

(Change color if desired) Chain 3 (counts as first double crochet).

Work 2 more double crochets into the next 2 stitches (3 dc total).

In the next stitch, work 1 double crochet, chain 2, and 1 more double crochet.

Work 3 double crochets in the next 3 stitches.

Skip one long single crochet and work 3 double crochets in the next three stitches.

In the next stitch, work 1 double crochet, chain 2, and 1 more double crochet.

Repeat steps 4-6 around, skipping the long single crochets.

End the round by chaining 3, turning your work, and working 1 double crochet in each of the next 8 stitches.

Round 6:

Continue by working 1 double crochet into each stitch.

In the chain-2 space, work 1 double crochet, chain 2, and 1 more double crochet.

Continue this pattern around.

Head:

Chain 1 and turn your work.

In the first stitch, work 1 single crochet, 1 half double crochet, and 1 double crochet.

In the next stitch, work 8 treble crochets.

In the next stitch, work 1 double crochet, 1 half double crochet, and 1 single crochet.

Final Round:

Chain 1, turn.

Skip 2 stitches, work 7 double crochets in the next chain-2 space.

Skip 2 stitches, work a single crochet in the next stitch.

Repeat the pattern, working around.

Slip stitch into the first stitch to finish.

Comb:

Using red yarn, attach to the first stitch after the head.

Chain 1.

Work 1 single crochet, 1 half double crochet, and 1 double crochet, skip one stitch, and repeat along the top of the head.

Wattle:

Using red yarn, attach to the stitch below the head (near the single crochet).

Chain 1.

Work 1 single crochet in the next stitch, 1 half double crochet in the next stitch, 1 double crochet in the next stitch.

Slip stitch in the next stitch and fasten off.

Beak:

Using yellow yarn, attach to the stitch after the wattle.

Chain 3.

Single crochet in the 2nd chain from hook and the next chain.

Slip stitch into the next stitch and fasten off.

Eye:

Using black yarn or embroidery thread, knot and sew around one spot into the head, ensuring it looks neat from the front.

Weave in all the ends.