Crochet Giant Turkey Leg Dog Toy

      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.

Doll Pillow & Blanket

      This pillow and blanket set is just the right size for a small doll, or maybe even a little stuffed animal.. You could even make them to use with my Crochet Little Kitten pattern =>


Supplies:
     5.00 mm crochet hook
    6.50 mm crochet hook
     worsted weight yarn
     yarn needle
     stuffing material
     scissors

Abbreviations Used:
     ch --- chain
     sc --- single crochet
     st/sts --- stitch/stitches
     trc --- triple-crochet
    sk --- skip
    slp st --- slip st

Notes:
     --- For both of my projects, I used Red Heart Super Saver yarn in Bon Bon; but almost any color or combination of colors can be used.



~Patterns~

Pillow (make 2):
     Using the 5.00 mm hook, ch 10.
     Row 1: ch 1, turn; 1sc in each st across - 10sts
     Rows 2-14: Ch 1, turn; 1sc in each st across - 10sts
     Fasten off.
     Repeat to create the second piece.
     At the end of Row 14, fasten off; leave a very long tail for sewing.

Assembly & Finishing:
     Hold the two pieces together, aligning the edges.
     Using the tail of yarn, sew around 3 of the outside edges to affix the pieces together.
     Stuff the pillow so it is nice and fluffy.
     Sew the remaining open end closed to seal the pillow.
    Tie off and trim all loose threads.

Blanket:
     Using the 6.50 mm hook, ch 35.
     Row 1: ch 1, turn; 1sc in each st across - 35sts
     Rows 2-29: ch 1, turn; 1sc in each at across - 35sts
    Row 30: ch 4 (counts as first trc), turn; sk first st, 1trc in each remaining st across - 35sts
    Row 31: ch 1, turn; slp st in each st across.
    Fasten off.
    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.