Yo Ho! Haul up the Jolly Roger! Ready for Halloween, this cheery piratical pumpkin hotpad brightens any table! Can also be used as a decorative potholder. Made using a spool knitter (superknitter) (Lion Brand Yarn)

Lion Brand Pattern #: BK4K-0609003
PUBLISHED IN: By Kids, For Kids

SKILL LEVEL: Beginner (Level 1)

1 ball each:
(A) 630-133 Wool-Ease Chunky Yarn: Pumpkin
(B) 630-127 Wool-Ease Chunky Yarn: Walnut
(C) 620-153 Wool-Ease Yarn: Black (small amount for embroidery)
Materials should be sufficient to make several hot pads.

Giant 5 inch Plastic Red Superknitter (Large Spool Knitter)
No longer available from Lion Brand. Other spool knitter brands can be substituted.

Cords for potholder are worked with 2 strands of yarn held together throughout.

Form ‘pumpkin’ with braided cord following color photograph. Sew into place. Embroider the ‘face’ to finish.

Tutorials are available:

Spool Knitting - How to make a Spool Knitter
Lion Brand Pattern #: BK4K-0602020

Spool Knitting - How to use a Spool Knitter
Lion Brand Pattern #: BK4K-0602009