Crochet Ms Pig Dish Soap Cover
The Crochet Ms Pig Dish Soap Cover is an adorable and practical addition to any kitchen sink! This quirky handmade creation not only adds a touch of charm to your dishwashing routine but also helps keep your soap dry and easily accessible. With its cute pig design, this crocheted dish soap cover brings a smile to your face every time you reach for the soap. It's a fun and functional way to add a little personality to your kitchen decor while keeping your soap clean and lasting longer. Plus, it makes a great conversation starter for guests who visit your home. So why not treat yourself to this delightful Ms Pig Dish Soap Cover and make your daily chores a little more enjoyable?
Materials:
3.5oz pink, small amount black. (I used Red Heart Sport weight)
Crochet hook size H
This pattern is made from the top down, and fits a 25 oz dish detergent bottle. For a smaller bottle simply decrease number of rows.
Head: With pink, ch 20, sl st to beg ch.
Row 1: ch 2 *dc in next 5 ch, 2 dc in next ch* Repeat from * to * 3 x's ending dc in next 2 ch, sl st to ch 2.
Row 2: ch 2 * dc in next 3 dc, 2 dc in next dc* repeat form * to * 6 x's sl st to ch 2.
Row 3 – 5: ch 2 dc in ea dc around, sl st to ch 2.
Row 6: ch 2*dc in next 5 dc, dc dec* repeat from * to * 4 x's ending dc in next 3 dc, sl st to ch 2.
Torso and body:
Row 7: ch 2 *dc in next 5 dc, 2 dc in next dc, * repeat from * to * 4 x's ending dc in next 3 dc, sl st to ch 2.
Row 8-9: repeat row 3
Row 10: repeat row 5
Row 11: repeat row 6
Row 12-17: repeat row 3
Row 18: ch 1, sc in ea dc around, sl st to ch1 finish off.
Nose:Ch 4; join with a sl st to form ring
Round 1: Ch 3 to count as the first dc, work 11 more dc in the ring, sl st to the top of the beginning ch 3. (12 dc)
Round 2: ch 3, bpdc on ea dc of ea dc around, sl st to ch 3
Round 3: ch 3, dc in ea dc around, sl st to ch 3. finish off, leaving end long enough to sew in place. With black stitch mouth and nostrils in place. Stitch to front between rows 4-5.
( I FOUND IT EASIER TO STUFF IT FIRST A LITTLE BIT.)
Eyes: (make 2)
With black, Ch 2, 8 sc in 2nd ch from hook, sl st to first sc finish off, leaving 1 inch tail at both ends. Using tails tie to post of dc on 2nd row of head.
Ears: (make 2)
Ch 8, sc in 2nd ch from hook, and in ea ch across, *ch 1 turn, 2 sc in 1st sc, sc in ea sc across, 2 sc on last sc, *ch 1 turn, sc in ea sc across, sc dec at, end,* rep from * to * until one sc on hook. Finish off and tie in place on top of head.
Arms:
With pink, ch 15, sc in 2nd ch from hook and in ea ch across. Finish off. Twist a few times and stitch ends to side of torso. (optional)Tail:. Sc around pipe cleaner from end to end, ch 1 turn, sc in ea sc, Twist to create curl. Sew to back of pig.