The tapestry crochet Pig Potholder is the fourth potholder of my Farmhouse Collection.
Farmhouse Collection
The Farmhouse Collection started with the design of the Rooster Potholder, and it was not really meant to be a collection.
However, I really enjoyed designing potholders using tapestry crochet. So, I went on and made a goose, a cow, the pig, and kept adding more and more potholders.
Make sure to check all the designs included in the Farmhouse Collection HERE!
Or take a look at some of the patterns of the collection here…
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MATERIALS
- 3.0-mm (C/2 USA, 11 UK) Crochet Hook
- Paintbox Yarns Cotton DK in two contrasting colors (A and B)
- Tapestry Needle
YARDAGE
- A – 62 yds (56 m)
- B – 39 yds (35 m)
SIZE
6.7” (17 cm) by 7.3” (18.5 cm)
GAUGE
28 sc for 26 rows in 4” (10 cm) worked in sc tapestry crochet.
Crochet abbreviations (US Terms)
Ch – Chain
Crab St – Crab Stitch
Sc – Single Crochet
Sk – Skip
Sl St – Slip Stitch
St – Stitch
Yo – Yarn Over
Special Stitches
Crab Stitch (Crab St)
Find a step-by-step tutorial (with video) on how to crochet the crab st HERE.
Tapestry Crochet
This potholder is worked using tapestry crochet.
If you’re new to this technique, make sure to check these blog posts:
- Read all about tapestry crochet in this guide HERE;
- Learn how to make invisible color changes both on the right and wrong sides HERE.
Or watch the video tutorial on how to crochet the potholders of the Farmhouse Collection on my YouTube channel HERE.
PATTERN NOTES
- The pattern is written in two sections. The Potholder is worked in rows, then the Border is worked in rounds.
- The potholder is worked entirely in sc.
- If the pattern says “(A) 5”, it means that with color A, you need to make one single crochet in each of the next 5 stitches.
- Turn your work at the end of each row.
- The starting ch 1 counts as your first stitch and is always made with A.
- All odd-numbered rows are crocheted on the right side. All even-numbered rows are crocheted on the wrong side.
- (…) – Repeat the instructions within brackets for the indicated number of times.
- With the exception of the border, the stitch count is always 45 sts.
Thank you, Jorie!
Before moving on to the pattern, I would really like to thank Jorie who helped me a great deal with testing this pattern and making sure that the instructions are correct!
Tap on the image and give some love to Jorie’s Pig Potholder!
Tapestry Crochet Pig Potholder – free Pattern
(A) Ch 46.
← Row 1 [RS]. (A) Sc in second ch from hook and in each ch across. (45 sts)
→ Row 2 [WS]. (A) 45.
← Row 3 [RS]. (A) 2, (B) 1, ((A) 4, (B) 1) 8 times, (A) 2.
→ Row 4 [WS]. (A) 45.
← Row 5 [RS]. (A) 45.
Rows 6-7. Repeat rows 4-5.
→ Row 8 [WS]. (A) 2, (B) 1, (A) 39, (B) 1, (A) 2.
← Row 9 [RS]. (A) 45.
→ Row 10 [WS]. (A) 45.
← Row 11 [RS]. (A) 12, (B) 2, (A) 2, (B) 2, (A) 7, (B) 1, (A) 1, (B) 1, (A) 1, (B) 2, (A) 14.
→ Row 12 [WS]. (A) 14, (B) 2, (A) 2, (B) 2, (A) 7, (B) 3, (A) 2, (B) 2, (A) 11.
← Row 13 [RS]. (A) 2, (B) 1, (A) 8, (B) 2, (A) 2, (B) 2, (A) 8, (B) 2, (A) 1, (B) 2, (A) 12, (B) 1, (A) 2.
→ Row 14 [WS]. (A) 15, (B) 2, (A) 1, (B) 2, (A) 9, (B) 2, (A) 1, (B) 2, (A) 11.
← Row 15 [RS]. (A) 11, (B) 5, (A) 1, (B) 7, (A) 1, (B) 5, (A) 15.
→ Row 16 [WS]. (A) 14, (B) 20, (A) 11.
← Row 17 [RS]. (A) 11, (B) 20, (A) 14.
→ Row 18 [WS]. (A) 2, (B) 1, (A) 11, (B) 21, (A) 7, (B) 1, (A) 2.
← Row 19 [RS]. (A) 9, (B) 24, (A) 12.
→ Row 20 [WS]. (A) 11, (B) 12, (A) 1, (B) 13, (A) 3, (B) 1, (A) 4.
← Row 21 [RS]. (A) 5, (B) 2, (A) 1, (B) 12, (A) 3, (B) 11, (A) 11.
→ Row 22 [WS]. (A) 9, (B) 12, (A) 5, (B) 12, (A) 1, (B) 2, (A) 4.
← Row 23 [RS]. (A) 2, (B) 1, (A) 1, (B) 1, (A) 1, (B) 1, (A) 1, (B) 10, (A) 7, (B) 12, (A) 5, (B) 1, (A) 2.
→ Row 24 [WS]. (A) 7, (B) 12, (A) 9, (B) 9, (A) 2, (B) 1, (A) 5.
← Row 25 [RS]. (A) 8, (B) 9, (A) 4, (B) 1, (A) 4, (B) 13, (A) 6.
→ Row 26 [WS]. (A) 5, (B) 15, (A) 2, (B) 3, (A) 2, (B) 9, (A) 9.
← Row 27 [RS]. (A) 9, (B) 31, (A) 5.
→ Row 28 [WS]. (A) 2, (B) 1, (A) 5, (B) 27, (A) 7, (B) 1, (A) 2.
← Row 29 [RS]. (A) 11, (B) 25, (A) 9.
→ Row 30 [WS]. (A) 10, (B) 5, (A) 1, (B) 16, (A) 13.
← Row 31 [RS]. (A) 16, (B) 8, (A) 6, (B) 4, (A) 11.
→ Row 32 [WS]. (A) 11, (B) 4, (A) 30.
← Row 33 [RS]. (A) 2, (B) 1, (A) 28, (B) 3, (A) 8, (B) 1, (A) 2.
→ Row 34 [WS]. (A) 10, (B) 2, (A) 33.
← Row 35 [RS]. (A) 45.
→ Row 36 [WS]. (A) 45.
← Row 37 [RS]. (A) 45.
→ Row 38 [WS]. (A) 2, (B) 1, (A) 39, (B) 1, (A) 2.
← Row 39 [RS]. (A) 45.
→ Row 40 [WS]. (A) 45.
Row 41-42. Repeat rows 39-40.
← Row 43 [RS]. (A) 2, (B) 1, ((A) 4, (B) 1) 8 times, (A) 2.
→ Row 44 [WS]. (A) 45.
← Row 45 [RS]. (A) 45.
Border
After row 45, both A and B are at the left, top corner (if you are right-handed, or the right corner if you are left-handed).
Round 1 (RS). With B, place 45 sc on each side of the potholder starting from the left side, then the bottom, right side, and top. At the corners, sc 1 in the last st of the side, ch 1, and sc in the first st of the next side. Join the round with a sl st. (45 sts on each side and 1 ch at the corners).
Round 2 (RS). With A, crab st in each st from Round 1. At the corners, make one crab st in the ch-1 space.
Once you are back at the top, left corner, make the hanging loop: ch 20 and sl st back into the same corner. Without chaining, turn your work and sc 25 inside the loop. Sl st back into the same corner st. (45 sts on each side and 1 st at the corners)
Fasten off, weave in ends.
Your Tapestry Crochet Pig Potholder is ready!
I hope you enjoyed crocheting this pattern. Please, do not hesitate to contact me if you need any help or support. I am looking forward to seeing all your beautiful makes on Facebook and Instagram!
Find more potholders here on the blog!
I see some problems with this pattern, I had to frog several times as your directions are not clear, you start with 46, you skip one, yet you count turning chain as first stitch which would still give us 45, but yours read 44, then you have odd rows and uneven rows? Aren’t they one in the same? I love your pattern but can’t figure it out for the life of me, please help! Thank You
Hi Cindy,
Thanks for letting me know about the uneven and odd confusion. I now corrected it and also updated the pattern.
I also added the link to the video tutorial where I show how to crochet the potholders of the farmhouse collection. In case, you can find the video at this link https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qJzEcXuW3VM
I think the video can answer better than I can in written form 🙂 Let me know if it helps, otherwise, feel free to write back to me!
Best,
Raffaella
Thank you so much for sharing your potholder patterns. I have made 2 of them so far and have had no trouble. I’m hoping to make at least one of each pattern. Again Thank you !