Start a fun conversation in your kitchen with the Shark Pot Holder! You can also use it as an oven mitt… if you dare to put your hand in his mouth.
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In the vast ocean of kitchen accessories, the fearsome and functional Shark Pot Holder is sure to stand out!
Both delightful and quirky, this crochet pot holder is sure to capture the hearts of shark enthusiasts everywhere!
Plus, the pocket on the front can be used for gifting baking mixes and recipe cards!
While sharks are considered predators of the sea, he’s the protector of the kitchen… well, you’re hands while you’re pulling hot items from the stove top or oven anyway!
This design and construction of the shark pot holder has ultimate safety in mind, so the instructions include materials that provide the best heat resistant and durable materials!
And not only is this a pot holder, it can also be used as a trivet! Just flip it over and voila!
This pattern is part of the Crochet Shark Week event! Go to the Main Post for event details!
Materials
100% Cotton Worsted Weight Yarn(#4)
- Gray [2.5oz/120yds]
- White [2oz/96yds]
- Red [1oz/ 48yds]
- Black [Scraps]
I/9/5.50mm
1/4 yd 100% Cotton Batting (Optional, but recommended)
Scissors or Rotary Cutter (For cutting batting)
Yarn Needle
Gauge
12 sts x 12 rows = 4″
Gauge is not critical for this project
Finished Measurements
8.75″W x 11.5″H
Stitch Guide
arnd = around
ch = chain
dc = double crochet
dc dec = double crochet decrease
sc = single crochet
sc dec = single crochet decrease
sl st(s) = slip stitch(es)
st(s) = stitch(es)
Skill Level
Easy
Written in U.S. Terms
Notes
- Beginning chains do not count as stitches.
- Where asterisks appear, repeat the instructions between them.
- Where parenthesis appear, work those stitches all into the same space.
- Batting is used for heat resistance. This will provide more padding and protection from hot surfaces, however, two layers of crocheted cotton is typically thick enough for short term protection (from oven to stove top). Cotton Batting can be found in any store that sells fabric.
- 100% cotton yarn (and batting) is recommended. Acrylics can melt if they become too hot.
- A yard of fabric = 36″H, 1/4 yard of fabric = 9″H, but the width is 54″ wide. Batting doesn’t have a specific cutting direction.
Instructions
BACK PANEL
With Gray,
R1.Ch 25, *sc, dc* across, turn (24)
R2. Ch 1, *sc, dc* across, turn (24)
R3-21. Repeat R2
R22. Ch 2, dc dec, *sc, dc* across to last 2 sts, sc dec, turn (22)
R23. Ch 1, sc dec, *dc, sc* across to last 2 sts, dc dec, turn (20)
R24. Ch 2, dc dec, *sc, dc* across to last 2 sts, sc dec, turn (18)
R25. Ch 1, sc dec, *dc, sc* across to last 2 sts, dc dec, turn (16)
R26. Ch 2, dc dec, *sc, dc* across to last 2 sts, sc dec, turn (14)
R27. Ch 1, sc dec, *dc, sc* across to last 2 sts, dc dec, turn (12)
R28. Ch 2, dc dec, *sc, dc* across to last 2 sts, sc dec, turn (10)
R29. Ch 1, sc dec, *dc, sc* across to last 2 sts, dc dec, turn (8)
R30. Ch 2, dc dec, *sc, dc* across to last 2 sts, sc dec; Fasten. (6)
MIDDLE PANEL
With Red,
R1.Ch 25, *sc, dc* across, turn (24)
R2. Ch 1, *sc, dc* across, turn (24)
R3-15. Repeat R2
R16. With White: sc, With Red: *dc, sc* across to last st, With White: dc in last st, turn
R17. With White: sc, dc, With Red: *sc, dc* across to last 2 sts, With White: sc, dc, turn
R18. With White: sc, dc, sc, With Red: *dc, sc* across to last 3 sts, With White: dc, sc, dc, turn
R19. With White: *sc, dc* 2X With Red: *sc, dc* 8X, With White: *sc, dc* 2X, turn (24)
R20. With Gray: sc, With White: *dc, sc* 2X, With Red: *dc, sc* 7X, With White: *dc, sc* 2X, With Gray: dc in last st, turn
R21. With Gray: sc, dc, With White: *sc, dc* 2X, With Red: *sc, dc* 6X, With White: *sc, dc* 2X, With Gray: sc, dc, turn
R22. With Gray: Ch 2, dc dec, sc, With White: *dc, sc* 9X, With Gray: dc, sc dec, turn (22)
R23. With Gray: Ch 1, sc dec, dc, With White: *sc, dc* 8X, With Gray: sc, dc dec, turn (20)
R24. With Gray: Ch 2, dc dec, sc, With White: *dc, sc* 7X, With Gray: dc, sc dec, turn (18)
R25. With Gray: Ch 1, sc dec, dc, With White: *sc, dc* 6X, With Gray: sc, dc dec, turn (16)
R26. With Gray: Ch 2, dc dec, sc, With White: *dc, sc* 5X, With Gray: dc, sc dec, turn (14)
R27. With Gray: Ch 1, sc dec, dc, With White: *sc, dc* 4X, With Gray: sc, dc dec, turn (12)
R28. With Gray: Ch 2, dc dec, sc, With White: *dc, sc* 3X, With Gray: dc, sc dec, turn (10)
With Gray,
R29. Ch 1, sc dec, *dc, sc* across to last 2 sts, dc dec, turn (8)
R30. Ch 2, dc dec, *sc, dc* across to last 2 sts, sc dec; Fasten. (6)
SMALL PANEL
With White,
R1.Ch 25, *sc, dc* across, turn (24)
R2. Ch 1, *sc, dc* across, turn (24)
R3-13. Repeat R2
R14. Ch 2, dc dec, *sc, dc* across to last 2 sts, sc dec, turn (22)
R15. Ch 1, sc dec, *dc, sc* across to last 2 sts, dc dec, turn (20)
R16. Ch 2, dc dec, *sc, dc* across to last 2 sts, sc dec, turn (18)
R17. Ch 1, sc dec, *dc, sc* across to last 2 sts, dc dec, turn (16)
R18. Ch 2, dc dec, *sc, dc* across to last 2 sts, sc dec, turn (14)
R19. Ch 1, sc dec, *dc, sc* across to last 2 sts, dc dec; Fasten. (12)
With Red,
R20. Attach yarn to corner of R14, sl st in the end of each row and in each st across the top; Fasten.
TEETH (Make 2)
With White,
Ch 31, sc in 2nd ch from hook, (ch 2, sl st to 1st ch), sl st in next 2 sts, *sc, (ch 2, sl st to 1st ch), sl st x 2* 9X; Fasten. (10 “teeth”)
EYES (Make 2)
With Black,
Make magic ring, sc, hdc, dc x 2, hdc, sc in ring, close ring; Fasten.
HANGER
Ch 16, sc in back bump of 2nd ch and across; Fasten. (15)
Finishing
- Lay back panel flat and lay batting on top, so it lines up with the bottom edge.
- Thread needle with gray yarn, insert needle from front to back, then from back to front one stitch over, and tie tails into a knot (on batting side). — Repeat this step multiple times. <This step tacks the 2 layers together and holds the batting in place. >
- Lay middle panel over the batting, then lay pocket panel over the top, lining up the bottom edges.
- Insert hook in bottom right corner, through all 3 crochet layers, and with Gray yarn single crochet in the same space and in the end of each row up the side, in each stitch across the top, in the end of each row down the left edge; Switch to White yarn and single crochet in each stitch across the bottom; Fasten. Make sure you’re working through all the crochet layers around. Do not crochet across the top of the pocket.
- Attach bottom teeth to the inside of the pocket, along the backside of the red slip stitches.
- Attach top teeth to the middle panel, where the red meets the white. I attached mine so the top teeth went into the spaces between the bottom teeth.
- Tack down corners of mouth, approximately 1” on each side to stabilize.
- Attach Eyes to sides of pot holder in desired locations. I attached them 10-12 stitches from the top.
- Attach the hanger to the upper left corner as desired; I placed mine just above the left eye.
- Stitch on gills and nostrils as desired.
- Hide all strings.
And that’s how you make the Shark Pot Holder!
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