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MATERIALS:
CLARK'S O.N.T. COTTON RUG YARN, 1 ball of any color will make 3 pot holders.
J. & P. COATS or CLARK'S O.N.T. SIX STRAND EMBROIDERY FLOSS, 1 skein each of Green and Black.
Crochet Hook, size G.
A bone ring.

Starting at center with Rug Yarn, ch 2. 1st rnd: 7 sc in 2nd ch from hook. Join with sl st in 1st sc made. 2nd and all even rnds: Sl st in each st around. 3rd rnd: 2 sc in back loop of each sc of 1st rnd. Join. 5th rnd: * Sc in back loop of next sc of 3rd rnd, 2 sc in back loop of next sc of 3rd rnd. Repeat from * around. Join. 7th rnd: * Sc in back loop of next 2 sc, 2 sc in back loop of next sc. Repeat from * around. Join. Continue thus increasing 7 sts evenly on each sc rnd until piece measures 6 ½ inches in diameter, ending with a sl st rnd. Now work ears as follows: Working in both loops of each sc, make * sc in next sc, h dc in next sc; in next sc make dc and tr; in next st make tr and dc; h dc in next sc, sc in next sc, sl st in 9 sc. Repeat from * once more; then continue sl st to end of rnd. Fasten off.

Using wrong side of crochet for face, embroider cat's features, having green eyes, and black nose, mouth and whiskers. Sew ring between the ears.

Other great patterns from Pot Holders, Book 196:

Crochet Patterns

Flower Pot Pot Holder
Ma, Pa & Baby Pot Holder
Teacup Pot Holder
Wall Pocket Pot Holder
Butterfly Pot Holder
Fruit Slice Pot Holder
Scallop Pot Holder
Double Wheels Pot Holder
Cat Pot Holder
Tulip Pot Holder
Bell Pot Holder
Hot Spot Pot Holder
Pinwheel Pot Holder
Salt & Pepper Pot Holder
Checkerboard Pot Holder
Horseshoe Pot Holder
Strawberry Pot Holder
Water Pitcher Pot Holder
Oven Mitt I Pot Holder
Oven Mitt II Pot Holder
Star Pot Holder
Hexagon Pot Holder
Diamond Pot Holder
Double Diamond Pot Holder
Square Pot Holder
Striped Square I Pot Holder
Striped Square II Pot Holder
Circle Pot Holder
Striped Circle Pot Holder
Variegated Circle Pot Holder