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Do you like to crochet toys for your fur babies? Bruno loves squeaky toys, and I love making him new toys. This week I made a dog-shaped toy out of different sizes of crocheted hearts. It’s an easy pattern using cotton worsted yarn, and it won’t take you long to make it.

Please be aware that all dogs are different; some will eat a toy within a day. Bruno will chew on a toy for about 3-4 months before it’s ready for the trash. Regardless of how long it takes them to finish the toy, cotton yarn and cotton stuffing are best because they can be digested by the dog.

Materials:

Cotton worsted weight yarn:

90 yards Pink

25 yards Red

2 yards White

1 yard Black

Size G (4.0 mm) crochet hook

Yarn needle

Cotton stuffing

Squeakers

Dog toy measures approximately 6” tall by 6.5” wide.

Gauge: 5 sc = 1”, 5 rows = 1”

Directions:

FACE: (Make 2)

Rnd 1: With pink yarn, ch 22, 2 sc in 2^nd ch from hook, sc in next 9 ch, 3 sc in next ch (2^nd sc is center top), sc in next 9 ch, 3 sc in last ch. Working on opposite side of starting ch, sc in next 8 ch, sk 1 ch, sc in next ch (center bottom), sk 1 ch, sc in next 8 ch, sc in last ch (same lp as first ch with 2 sc). Join with sl st. (44 sc)

Rnd 2: Ch 1, 2 sc in first 2 sts, sc in next 8 sts, 3 sc in next st (2^nd sc is center), sc in next 8 sts, 2 sc in each of next 3 sts, sc in next 7 sts, sk 1 st, sc in next st (center), sk 1 st, sc in next 7 sts, 2 sc in last st. Join with sl st. (50 sc)

Rnd 3: Ch 1, *sc in next st, 2 sc in next st,* repeat once, sc in next 9 sts, 3 sc in next st (2^nd sc is center), sc in next 9 sts, repeat * to * 3 times, sc in next 6 sts, sk 1 st, sc in next st (center), sk 1 st, sc in next 6 sts, repeat * to * once. Join with sl st. (56 sc)

Rnd 4: Ch 1, *sc in next 2 sts, 2 sc in next st,* repeat once, sc in next 10 sts, 3 sc in next st (2^nd sc is center), sc in next 10 sts, repeat * to * 3 times, sc in next 5 sts, sk 1 st, sc in next st (center), sk 1 st, sc in next 5 sts, repeat * to * once. Join with sl st. (62 sc)

Rnd 5: Ch 1, *sc in next 3 sts, 2 sc in next st,* repeat once, sc in next 11 sts, 3 sc in next st (2^nd sc is center top), sc in next 11 sts, repeat * to * 3 times, sc in next 4 sts, sk 1 st, sc in next st (center), sk 1 st, sc in next 4 sts, repeat * to * once. Join with sl st. (68 sc)

Rnd 6: Ch 1, *sc in next 4 sts, 2 sc in next st,* repeat once, sc in next 12 sts, 3 sc in next st (2^nd sc is center), sc in next 12 sts, repeat * to * 3 times, sc in next 3 sts, sk 1 st, sc in next st (center), sk 1 st, sc in next 3 sts, repeat * to * once. Join with sl st. (74 sc)

Rnd 7: Ch 1, *sc in next 5 sts, 2 sc in next st,* repeat once, sc in next 13 sts, 3 sc in next st (2^nd sc is center), sc in next 13 sts, repeat * to * 3 times, sc in next 2 sts, sk 1 st, sc in next st (center), sk 1 st, sc in next 2 sts, repeat * to * once. Join with sl st. (80 sc)

Rnd 8: Ch 1, *sc in next 6 sts, 2 sc in next st,* repeat once, sc in next 14 sts, 3 sc in next st (2^nd sc is center), sc in next 14 sts, repeat * to * 3 times, sc in next st, sk 1 st, sc in next st (center), sk 1 st, sc in next st, repeat * to * once. Join with sl st. (86 sc)

Rnd 9: Ch 1, *sc in next 7 sts, 2 sc in next st,* repeat once, sc in next 15 sts, 3 sc in next st (2^nd sc is center), sc in next 15 sts, repeat * to * 3 times, sk 1 st, sc in next st (center), sk 1 st, repeat * to * once. Join with sl st. (94 sc)

Fasten off pink.

MUZZLE:

Rnd 1: With red yarn, ch 14, 2 sc in 2^nd ch from hook, sc in next 5 ch, 3 sc in next ch (2^nd sc is center), sc in next 5 ch, 3 sc in last ch. Working on opposite side of starting ch, sc in next 4 ch, sk 1 ch, sc in next ch (center), sk 1 ch, sc in next 4 ch, sc in last ch (same lp as first ch with 2 sc). Join with sl st. (28 sc)

Rnd 2: Ch 1, 2 sc in next 2 sts, sc in next 6 sts, 3 sc in next st (2^nd sc is center), sc in next 6 sts, 2 sc in next 3 sts, sc in next 3 sts, sk 1 st, sc in next st (center), sk 1 st, sc in next 3 sts, sc in last st (same as first sc with 2 sc). Join with sl st. (34 sc)

Rnd 3: Ch 1, *sc in next st, 2 sc in next st,* twice, sc in next 7 sts, 3 sc in next st (2^nd sc is center), sc in next 7 sts, repeat * to * 3 times, sc in next 2 sts, sk 1 st, sc in next st (center), sk 1 st, sc in next 2 sts, repeat * to * once. Join with sl st. (40 sc)

Rnd 4: Ch 1, *sc in next 2 sts, 2 sc in next st,* twice, sc in next 8 sts, 3 sc in next st (2^nd sc is center), sc in next 8 sts, repeat * to * 3 times, sc in next st, sk 1 st, sc in next st (center), sk 1 st, sc in next st, repeat * to * once. Join with sl st. (46 sc)

Rnd 5: Ch 1, *sc in next 3 sts, 2 sc in next st,* twice, sc in next 9 sts, 3 sc in next st (2^nd sc is center), sc in next 9 sts, repeat * to * 3 times, sk 1 st, sc in next st (center), sk 1 st, repeat * to * once. Join with sl st. (52 sc)

Fasten off red.

EARS: (Make 2)

Rnd 1: With red yarn, ch 8, 2 sc in 2^nd ch from hook, sc in next 2 ch, 3 sc in next ch (2^nd sc is center), sc in next 2 ch, 3 sc in last ch. Working on opposite side of starting ch, sc in next ch, sk 1 ch, sc in next ch (center), sk 1 ch, sc in next ch, sc in last ch (same lp as first ch with 2 sc). Join with sl st. (16 sc)

Rnd 2: Ch 1, 2 sc in next 2 sts, sc in next 3 sts, 3 sc in next st, sc in next 3 sts, 2 sc in next 3 sts, sk next st, sc in next st, sk next st, 2 sc in next st. (22 sc) Fasten off red.

NOSE:

Rnd 1: With black yarn, ch 6, 2 sc in 2^nd ch from hook, sc in next ch, 3 sc in next ch (2^nd sc is center), sc in next ch, 3 sc in last ch. Working on opposite side of starting ch, sk 1 ch, sc in next ch (center), sk 1 ch, sc in last ch (same lp as first ch with 2 sc). Join with sl st. (12 sc). Fasten off black leaving 9” length for sewing.

EYES: (Make 2)

With white yarn, ch 2 (or magic ring), 6 sc in 2^nd ch from hook. Join with sl st. Fasten off yarn leaving 6” length for sewing.

Use black yarn to make French knot in center of each eye.

Sew red heart (upside down) centered on the pink heart (right side up). Sew black heart (right side up) centered on top of red heart. Sew eyes above muzzle. Sew ears to top of head approximately 10 sts from center.

EDGING:

Place both large hearts wrong sides together, matching curves and point. Pin in place with one pin marking the center bottom.

Using Pink yarn, insert hook at st after bottom center marker (through both thicknesses). Sc in this st, sc in next 20 sts, *sc in next st, sc in next 5 sts,* 3 times, sc in next 5 sts, sk 1 st, sc in next st (center top), sk next st, sc in next 5 sts, (sc in next 5 sts, 2 sc in next st,* 3 times. Begin stuffing pillow.

Sc in each remaining st with 3 sc in marked st (center bottom), stuffing as you go. Add in 1-2 squeakers with the stuffing. Join with sl st.
Fasten off yarn. Weave in all ends.

PDF Download: Puppy Love Dog Toy Crochet Pattern

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Chinese New Year begins on January 22 this year and ends on February 9, 2024 (Chinese New Year’s Eve). This begins the year of the Water Rabbit, a sign of longevity, peace, and prosperity in Chinese culture. This year is predicted to be a year of hope. People born during the Year of the Rabbit are said to be vigilant, witty, quick-minded, and ingenious. The Rabbit is the fourth sign in the Chinese zodiac cycle and repeats every 12 years. Those born this year, along with those born in 2011, 1999, 1987, 1975, 1963, 1951, 1939, and 1927 are Rabbits.

If you’re planning to celebrate Chinese New Year this year, here’s a free card for you:

Chinese New Year 2023 Card

Crochet was popularized in Ireland and England in the late 19th century. Some researchers believe it was derived from the Chinese art of tambour in which fabric is stretched over a frame, and a hook is used to pull thread and beads through the fabric.

Amigurumi is a combination of two Japanese words “ami” meaning knitted or crocheted and “nuigurumi” which means stuffed creature. This art form gained popularity in Japan after World War II. However, it is also believed to have originated in China because of records found in the Shang Dynasty about knitted and crocheted dolls. Early examples of crocheted and knitted dolls were first found in Japan during the 17^th century (the Edo period) because of trade between the Dutch and Japanese people and the interaction between China and Japan during that time.

Rabbit Crochet Patterns

Celebrate the Year of the Rabbit by making a Rabbit Amigurumi. Thanks to my generous designer friends, we have a wide variety of free patterns.

bunny crochet pattern — Classic Amigurumi Bunny, Once Upon a Cheerio

bunny rabbit cupcake — Bunny Rabbit Cupcake, Sweet Softies

bunny crochet — That’s a “Latte” Bunny, The Burgundy Basket

bunny applique — Bunny Rabbit Applique Motifs, Knit & Crochet Blog

bunny dish scrubby — Bunny Dish Scrubby, My Fingers Fly

kawaii style bunnies — **Kawaii Style Bunnies,** Hooked on Patterns

buttons the bunny crochet a long — **Buttons the Bunny**, The Loopy Lamb

**Kavaluku Bunny**, Morine’s Hooked on Yarn

bunny butt coasters — **Bunny Butt Coasters**, Emerald Cherub Crochet

Easter bunny potholder — **Easter Bunny Potholder** Raffamusa Designs

rabbit granny square — **Rabbit Granny Square** Thoresby Cottage

Velveteen rabbit pillow — **Velveteen Rabbit Pillow** Desert Blossom Crafts

Bunny Pajamas — **Bunny Kids Pyjama** Memory Lane Crochet

bunny sleep mask — **Bunny Sleep Mask** Memory Lane Crochet

bunny doll onesie — **Bunny Doll Onesie** Memory Lane Crochet

bunny bucket — **Bunny Drawstring Bucket**, Fosbas Designs

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