Lion Dog Toy Crochet Pattern

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This is one of Bruno’s favorite toys. He loves to play tug of war, and the handle helps me hold onto the toy while he fights me for it.

Today you can get another FREE pattern from My Fingers Fly, Lion Dog Toy crochet pattern.

 

 

 

 

 

Materials:

Cotton worsted weight yarn:

40 yards yellow

25 yards variegated

5 yards brown

1 yard black

Size G (4.0 mm) crochet hook

Yarn needle

Cotton stuffing

Squeaker insert

 

Finished toy measures approximately 6” tall.

Gauge: 5 rows = 1”, 5 sc = 1”

HEAD:

Rnd 1: With yellow yarn, ch 2 (or magic ring), 6 sc in 2^nd ch from hook. Do not join. Work in continuous rnds throughout.

Rnd 2: 2 sc in each st around (12 sc).

Rnd 3: *Sc in next st, 2 sc in next st,* repeat around (18 sc).

Rnds 4-5: Sc in each st.

Rnd 6: *Sc in next 2 sts, 2 sc in next st,* repeat around (24 sc).

Rnd 7: *Sc in next 3 sts, 2 sc in next st,* repeat around (30 sc).

Rnd 8: *Sc in next 4 sts, 2 sc in next st,* repeat around (36 sc).

Rnd 9: *Sc in next 5 sts, 2 sc in next st,* repeat around (42 sc).

Rnds 10-11: Sc in each st.

Rnd 12: Working in BLO, sc in each st.

Rnds 13-14: Working in both lps, sc in each st.

Before starting dec rnds, use black yarn to embroider eyes, nose and mouth (see photo for placement).

Rnd 15: *Dec, sc in next 5 sts,* repeat 5 times (36 sc).

Rnd 16: *Dec, sc in next 4 sts,* repeat 5 times (30 sc).

Rnd 17:  *Dec, sc in next 3 sts,* repeat 5 times (24 sc).

Stuff face, add squeaker, add more stuffing.

Rnd 18: *Dec 3 times, *sc in next 4 sts, dec,* 3 times (18 sc).

Rnd 19: *Dec, sc,* repeat 5 times (12 sc). Finish stuffing.

Rnd 20: Dec 6 times (6 sc). Join with sl st. Fasten off and close Rnd 20.

MANE:

Mark center top of head at Rnd 12.

Count back 16 sts before marker. Attach brown yarn with sl st. *Sk 1 st, 5 dc in next st, sk 1 st, sl st in next st,* repeat 7 times. Fasten off brown.

HANDLE:

Rnd 1: With variegated yarn, ch 2 (or magic ring), 6 sc in 2^nd ch from hook. Do not join. Work in continuous rnds throughout.

Rnd 2: 2 sc in each st around (12 sc).

Rnd 3: Sc in each st.

Repeat Rnd 3 until piece measures approximately 7”. Stuff handle but not too firmly. Leave it loose enough so that the handle will bend.

Last rnd: Dec 6 times. Fasten off yarn and close last rnd.

Sew each end of handle to bottom of lion. Make as many sts as needed to firmly connect the handle to the head.

 

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