Here's another great toy you can make for you favorite four legged friend. Using the very small hook makes the stitches nice and tight; which also makes for a very durable and long lasting toy.
Supplies:
4.25 mm crochet hook
soft white yarn
warm brown yarn
* colors based on Red Heart Super Saver yarn
stuffing material
squeaky noise maker
stitch marker
yarn needle
scissors
Abbreviations Used:
Rnd(s) --- round(s)
ch --- chain
sc --- single crochet
st/sts --- stitch/stitches
sc2tog --- single crochet 2 stitches together
Notes:
--- Be sure to move the stitch marker up as you complete each round.
--- Squeakers to place inside the toy can be found at craft stores and large pet supply stores.
~Pattern~
Rnd 1: with the soft white yarn, ch 2; 6sc in second ch from hook - 6sts
Rnd 2: 2sc in each st around - 12sts
Rnd 3: 2sc in first st, 1sc in next st; repeat to end - 18sts
Rnd 4 & 5: 1sc in each st around - 18sts
Rnd 6: sc2tog, 1sc in next st; repeat to end - 12sts
Rnds 7-19: 1sc in each st around - 12sts
Change to warm brown yarn.
Rnd 20: 2sc in first st, 1sc in next 2sts; repeat to end - 18sts
Rnd 21: 1sc in each st around - 18sts
Rnd 22: 2sc in first st, 1sc in next st; repeat to end - 24sts
Rnd 23: 1sc in each st around - 24sts
Rnd 24: 2sc in first st, 1sc in next 3sts; repeat to end - 30sts
Rnd 25: 1sc in each st around - 30sts
Firmly stuff the "bone" portion of the toy.
Rnd 26: 2sc in first st, 1sc in next 4sts; repeat to end - 36sts
Rnd 27: 1sc in each st around - 36sts
Rnd 28: 2sc in first st, 1sc in next 5sts; repeat to end - 42sts
Rnd 29: 1sc in each st around - 42sts
Rnd 30: 2sc in first st, 1sc in next 6sts; repeat to end - 48sts
Rnd 31: 1sc in each st around - 48sts
Rnd 32: 2sc in first st, 1sc in next 7sts; repeat to end - 54sts
Rnds 33-40: 1sc in each st around - 54sts
Rnd 41: sc2tog, 1sc in next 7sts; repeat to end - 48sts
Rnd 42: sc2tog, 1sc in next 6sts; repeat to end - 42sts
Rnd 43: sc2tog, 1sc in next 5sts; repeat to end - 36sts
Rnd 44: sc2tog, 1sc in next 4sts; repeat to end - 30sts
Rnd 45: sc2tog, 1sc in next 3sts; repeat to end - 24sts
Begin firmly stuffing the "meat" portion; insert the squeaker near the middle of the toy.
Rnd 46: sc2tog, 1sc in next 2sts; repeat to end - 18sts
Rnd 47: sc2tog, 1sc in next st; repeat to end - 12sts
Rnd 48: sc2tog; repeat to end - 6sts
Fasten off; leave a tail for sewing.
Finish firmly stuffing the turkey leg.
Using the tail of yarn, sew the opening closed.
Tie off and trim all loose threads.
This pattern is my own creation, so please do not sell, distribute, post on any other websites, or claim it as your own. If you wish to share my design with others, post a link to my page.
I do not care if you sell the finished item you make at a craft fair, fundraiser, or just give it away as a gift; but please do give me credit for the pattern.
Thanks for sharing your pattern! I featured it on Moogly this morning! :) http://www.mooglyblog.com/free-crochet-turkey-patterns/
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Deletewhat do you stuff with, dog toy manufacturers have stopped putting fiberfill and small pellets in dog toys after dangerous situation happened. What have you found that works..I love the turkey leg and so would my dog.
ReplyDeletewhat do you stuff with, dog toy manufacturers have stopped putting fiberfill and small pellets in dog toys after dangerous situation happened. What have you found that works..I love the turkey leg and so would my dog.
ReplyDeleteOld t-shirts, socks and materials that you no longer use can be cut into small pieces and used as stuffing. Works for me.
DeleteOld t-shirts, socks and materials that you no longer use can be cut into small pieces and used as stuffing. Works for me.
DeleteLove the idea, but am i doung something wrong can't get count you have when brown is started? I kept taking apart and kept getting a different count.
ReplyDeleteYea I agree. You only get 16sts when changing to brown
ReplyDeleteLovely poost
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