One Day Crocheting & Knitting Projects for Pets: Over 15 Crochet & Knit Projects for Your Loving Cats & Dogs (Crocheting projects, one day crochet, knitting, ... for beginners, crochet pets, patterns)
Author: Taylor, Elizabeth
Date: 2015-02-16

One Day Crocheting & Knitting Projects for Pets

Over 15 Crochet & Knit Projects for Your Loving Cats & Dogs

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Table of Contents

An Introduction to Crocheting

The Basics of Knitting

SNUGGLY ARAN BLANKET FOR PETS

CROCHET DOG COAT

DUCK TOY FOR PETS

RIPPLES STRIPES BLANKET FOR PETS

NAP NEST FOR PETS

SCARDY CAT DISHCLOTH

FAT CAT TOY

DRAFT DODGER FOR PETS

PLAY RUG FOR PETS

TRELLIS PILLOW FOR PETS

CUDDLY CATERPILLARS FOR PETS

DAISY TOY FOR PETS

SATIN TOY BUNNIES FOR PETS

SATIN BEAR, BUNNY, KITTY AND MOUSE FINGER PUPPETS TO PLAY WITH YOUR PETS

RESTING RUG FOR PETS

An Introduction to Crocheting

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There are a few basic crocheting techniques that you may need to get a hang of. So here is a basic breakdown of them for you.

Slip Knot

1. Firstly, you need to make a loop and then hook another loop through the original loop.

2. Next you need to tighten the loop gently and carefully slide the knot up to the hook.

Chain Stitch

1. Do the whole ‘yarn over hook’ and then draw the yarn through to create a brand new loop without tightening the previous one.

2. Repeat the step above to form as many chains as the instructions suggest. It is important that you don’t count the slip knot as a stitch.

Slip Stitch

1. Insert the hook into the work (it is the second chain from the hook), do a ‘yarn over hook’ and draw the yarn through both the work and loop in one swift move.

2. In order to join a chain ring with a slip stitch, you must insert a hook into the first chain, then place the yarn over hook and next you should draw it through both the work and the yarn on hook in just a single move.

Single Crochet

1. Firstly, you need to insert the hook into the work (this is the second chain from the hook on the starting chain), *yarn over hook and draw yarn only through the work.

2. Place the yarn over the hook again and then carefully draw the yarn through both the loops.

3. Now one single crochet has been made. Insert the hook into the following stitch: now repeat from * in step one.

Half Double Crochet

1. Firstly, place the yarn over the hook and insert it into the work (it is the third chain from the hook on the starting chain).

2. *Yarn over hook and draw through the work only.

3. Then place the yarn over the hook again and draw through all three loops.

4. Now that one-half double crochet made, you should place the yarn over the hook again and insert it into the next stitch, then repeat from step two.

Double Crochet

1. Place the yarn over the hook and insert the hook into the work (this is the fourth chain from the hook on the starting chain).

2. Place the yarn over hook and draw through the work only.

3. Then place the yarn over the hook and draw through the first two loops on the hook only.

4. Next, place the yarn over hook and draw through the last two loops.

5. Now one double crochet has been created. So to repeat this process; place the yarn over the hook then insert it into the following stitch and repeat from step two.

Triple Crochet

1. Yarn over hook twice, then insert hook into next stitch.

2. Yarn over hook and draw yarn through stitch - (there are four loop on the hook)

3. Loop yarn over hook and draw through two loops, (there are now three loops remaining on the hook).

4. Yarn over hook and draw through two loops.

5. Again, loop yarn over hook and draw through the last two loops on the hook (there is now one loop remaining.)

This completes one treble crochet.

Double Crochet Front Post

1. Work a round of normal double crochet for the first round and then turn.

2. Chain two for your first double crochet.

3. Yarn over and insert the crochet hook from the front to the back between the posts of the first and the second double crochet of the round underneath and then from the back to the front again between the posts of the second and the third stitches.

4. Yarn over and pull the yarn around the post of the stitch.

5. Yarn over and draw the yarn through the two loops on the hook, two times.

Double Crochet Front Post

1. Work a round of normal double crochet for the first round and then turn.

2. Chain two for your first double crochet.

3. Yarn over and insert the crochet hook from the back to the front between the posts of the first and the second double crochet of the round underneath and then from the front to the back again between the posts of the second and the third stitches.

4. Yarn over and pull the yarn around the post of the stitch.

5. Yarn over and draw the yarn through the two loops on the hook, two times.

Treble Crochet Front Post

1. Yarn over hook. Insert the hook horizontally from the right to the left in front of the post of the next stitch.

2. Pull up a loop (Yarn over hook and draw through two loops on the hook) two more times.

Treble Crochet Back Post

1. Yarn over hook. Insert the hook horizontally from the left to the right in front of the post of the next stitch.

2. Pull up a loop (Yarn over hook and draw through two loops on the hook) two more times.

Popcorn

1. Double crochet in the next stitch.

2. Remove the hook and insert in the first double crochet of the group, catch the loop of the last double crochet and pull through the first double crochet, making sure that the popcorn pattern is on the right side of the work.

Cluster

Yarn over, insert hook in indicated stitch and draw up a loop, yarn over and draw through two loops on hook; [yarn over, insert hook in same stitch and draw up a loop, yarn over and draw through two loops on hook] three times; yarn over and draw through all five loops on hook.

The Basics of Knitting

How to Cast On

In order to begin knitting, simply make a foundation round of stitches on your needle by the process of “casting on”.

1. Firstly, do a slip knot by looping strands of yarn into a pretzel-like shape and leave a strand at the end that is at least 3x the width of the thing you’re knitting (if your scarf is 8’’, you will require a twenty four inch tail). Simply slip the knitting needle through the pretzel shape and tug the ends of the yarn in order to tighten it. To begin knitting, you will need to create a foundation row of stitches on your needle by "casting on."
2. Wrap the end of the yarn over your left thumb and the working yarn (ball end) over the left forefinger. Utilize your different fingers to get yarn lengths in left palm. Supplement needle upward through the circle on the thumb.
3. Using the needle, discover the working yarn that is on your forefinger, and draw it through the circle on your thumb. Expel the thumb from the circle. Keeping the yarn finishes secured in palm, reposition thumb, and tighten the new fastening on the right-hand needle. Proceed using these steps until you've thrown on the obliged number of join.

Knit Stitch How-To

Hold the needle with cast-on stitches in your left hand. Then wrap the yarn you are using around your left second finger, and hold it in back of the left-hand needle.

1. Add the right needle from the front to the back into the 1st cast on stitch on the left needle and hence open up a space for a stitch.
2. Get the working yarn with the right needle.
3. Get the yarn through the opened stitch.
4. Push the cast-on stitch off the left needle while holding the middle finger against the 2nd cast-on stitch to make sure that it doesn’t slip off. The stitch on the right needle is the brand new knit stitch. Proceed in knitting across the cast-on row. When you have gotten rid of the last stitch from the left needle (completing a row), exchange the needles and return the needle with the stitching to your left.

How to Purl

The purl stitch varies from the knit stitch in two major ways: The working yarn is held in the front of the task rather than from the behind, and the needle is embedded from the behind to the front rather than from the front to the behind. So hold the needle with cast-on fastens in your left hand then wrap the working yarn (ball end) around your left forefinger, and hold it before the work.

1. Then using the right-hand needle, go once again to from the front into the first cast-on fasten on the left-hand needle, opening up a line.
2. Lay the working yarn over the needle from the front to the behind by moving the left forefinger in a descending fashion.
3. Push the working yarn from the front to the behind through cast-on stitch and slip the cast-on stitch off the left-hand needle while holding the center finger against the second cast-on line to guarantee it doesn't accidentally slip off. The line on the right needle is the recently framed purl stitch. It’s switch side resembles a V.

How to Pick Up a Dropped Stitch

If you accidentally miss a stitch or drop it while you knit, do not worry, it is easy to fix your mistake with a crochet hook.

1. With the knit side facing you, place the crochet hook inside, from the front to behind and into the loop of the dropped stitch.
2. Use the hook to catch the first horizontal "ladder," and pull it through the loop to the front.
3. Then repeat until all the ladders have been pulled through the loop. Place the stitch back onto the left needle, with the right of the loop on the front of the needle.

To pick up a dropped stitch that occurred on a purl knit, simply turn your work around, and repeat the steps for a dropped knit stitch.

How to Join Yarn

To join a new ball of yarn as you knit, just pause your knitting with the old color while leaving a 6’’ strand and start using the new ball of yarn, but also remember to leave a long strand of yarn behind. The first stitch is going to be loose, so pull the yarn ends to secure it.

How to Cast Off

The following instructions aids in stopping the stitches from falling apart once they have been taken away from the needle.

1. Knit two stitches. Pull in the left needle into the first stitch, bring up the 1st stitch over the 2nd stitch and then altogether completely off the needle. Proceed knitting in this fashion until all the stitches have been cast off. Using a pair of scissors, cut the working yarn and leave a 6’’ strand behind then tug the tail through the last stitch to fasten it.
2. Using a yarn needle, connect all the ends of the yarn through the backs of multiple stitches, taking up the surface loops only.

Now that you have a basic understanding of both the crocheting and the knitting techniques, we can get started!

SNUGGLY ARAN BLANKET FOR PETS

MATERIALS

1)       One Color of Yarn – Sixteen Balls

2)     Size 5 mm (U.S. H or 8) Crochet Hook

MEASUREMENTS

Approximately Fifty-Two x Sixty-Eight Inches [One Hundred and Thirty Two x One Hundred and Seventy Three Centimeters].

TENSION

Twelve Double Crochet and Eight Rounds = Four Inches [Ten Centimeters] in Pattern.

INSTRUCTIONS

Note:

When you work the popcorn on the wrong side of the work, insert the hook from the right side to catch the loop of the last double crochet.

PANEL PAT (Worked Over Thirteen Stitches)

First Round: Right Side. (Treble crochet front post in the next stitch. One double crochet in each of the next two stitches) four more times. Treble crochet in the next stitch.

Second Round: (Treble crochet back post in the next stitch. One double crochet in each of the next two stitches) four more times. Treble crochet back post in the next stitch. These two rounds form the panel patterns. Chain one hundred and sixty nine.

Foundation Round: One double crochet in the fourth chain from the hook. One double crochet in each chain to the end of the round. Chain three. Turn. One hundred and sixty seven stitches.

First Round: Miss the first stitch. Work the first round panel pattern. * One double crochet in each of the next TWELVE stitches. One popcorn in the next stitch. One double crochet in each of the next TWELVE stitches. Work the first round panel pattern. Repeat from * to the last stitch. One double crochet in the top of the turning chain. Chain three. Turn.

Second Round: Miss the first stitch. Work the second round panel pattern. * One double crochet in each of the next ELEVEN stitches. One popcorn in the next stitch. One double crochet in the next stitch. One double crochet in each of the next ELEVEN stitches. Work the second round panel pattern. Repeat from * to the last stitch. One double crochet in the top of the turning chain. Chain three. Turn.

Third Round: Miss the first stitch. Work the first round panel pattern. * One double crochet in each of the next TEN stitches. One popcorn in the next stitch. One double crochet in each of the next THREE stitches. One popcorn in the next stitch. One double crochet in each of the next TEN stitches. Work the second round panel pattern. Repeat from * to the last stitch. One double crochet in the top of the turning chain. Chain three. Turn.

Fourth Round: Miss the first stitch. Work the second round panel pattern. * One double crochet in each of the next NINE stitches. One popcorn in the next stitch. One double crochet in each of the next FIVE stitches. One popcorn in the next stitch. One double crochet in each of the next NINE stitches. Work the second round panel pattern. Repeat from * to the last stitch. One double crochet in the top of the turning chain. Chain three. Turn.

Fifth Round: Miss the first stitch. Work the first round panel pattern. * One double crochet in each of the next EIGHT stitches. (One popcorn in the next stitch. One double crochet in each of the next THREE stitches) two more times. One popcorn in the next stitch. One double crochet in each of the next EIGHT stitches. Work the second round panel pattern. Repeat from * to the last stitch. One double crochet in the top of the turning chain. Chain three. Turn.

Sixth Round: Miss the first stitch. Work the second round panel pattern. * One double crochet in each of the next SEVEN stitches. One popcorn in the next stitch. One double crochet in each of the next THREE stitches. One popcorn in the next stitch. One double crochet in the next stitch. One popcorn in the next stitch. One double crochet in each of the next THREE stitches. One popcorn in the next stitch. One double crochet in each of the next SEVEN stitches. Work the second round panel pattern. Repeat from * to the last stitch. One double crochet in the top of the turning chain. Chain three. Turn.

Seventh Round: Miss the first stitch. Work the first round panel pattern. * One double crochet in each of the next SIX stitches. (One popcorn in the next stitch. One double crochet in each of the next THREE stitches) three more times. One popcorn in the next stitch. One double crochet in the next SIX stitch. Work the second round panel pattern. Repeat from * to the last stitch. One double crochet in the top of the turning chain. Chain three. Turn.

Eighth Round: Miss the first stitch. Work the second round panel pattern. * One double crochet in each of the next five stitches. One popcorn in the next stitch. One double crochet in each of the next three stitches. One popcorn in the next stitch. One double crochet in each of the next five stitches. One popcorn in the next stitch. One double crochet in each of the next three stitches. One popcorn in the next stitch. One double crochet in the next five stitches. Work the second round panel pattern. Repeat from * to the last stitch. One double crochet in the top of the turning chain. Chain three. Turn.

Ninth Round: Miss the first stitch. Work the first round panel pattern. * One double crochet in each of the next SIX stitches. (One popcorn in the next stitch. One double crochet in each of the next THREE stitches) three more times. One popcorn in the next stitch. One double crochet in the next SIX stitch. Work the second round panel pattern. Repeat from * to the last stitch. One double crochet in the top of the turning chain. Chain three. Turn.

Tenth Round: Miss the first stitch. Work the second round panel pattern. * One double crochet in each of the next SEVEN stitches. One popcorn in the next stitch. One double crochet in each of the next THREE stitches. One popcorn in the next stitch. One double crochet in the next stitch. One popcorn in the next stitch. One double crochet in each of the next THREE stitches. One popcorn in the next stitch. One double crochet in each of the next SEVEN stitches. Work the second round panel pattern. Repeat from * to the last stitch. One double crochet in the top of the turning chain. Chain three. Turn.

Eleventh Round: Miss the first stitch. Work the first round panel pattern. * One double crochet in each of the next EIGHT stitches. (One popcorn in the next stitch. One double crochet in each of the next THREE stitches) two more times. One popcorn in the next stitch. One double crochet in each of the next EIGHT stitches. Work the second round panel pattern. Repeat from * to the last stitch. One double crochet in the top of the turning chain. Chain three. Turn.

Twelfth Round: Miss the first stitch. Work the second round panel pattern. * One double crochet in each of the next NINE stitches. One popcorn in the next stitch. One double crochet in each of the next FIVE stitches. One popcorn in the next stitch. One double crochet in each of the next NINE stitches. Work the second round panel pattern. Repeat from * to the last stitch. One double crochet in the top of the turning chain. Chain three. Turn.

Thirteenth Round: Miss the first stitch. Work the first round panel pattern. * One double crochet in each of the next TEN stitches. One popcorn in the next stitch. One double crochet in each of the next THREE stitches. One popcorn in the next stitch. One double crochet in each of the next TEN stitches. Work the second round panel pattern. Repeat from * to the last stitch. One double crochet in the top of the turning chain. Chain three. Turn.

Fourteenth Round: Miss the first stitch. Work the second round panel pattern. * One double crochet in each of the next ELEVEN stitches. One popcorn in the next stitch. One double crochet in the next stitch. One double crochet in each of the next ELEVEN stitches. Work the second round panel pattern. Repeat from * to the last stitch. One double crochet in the top of the turning chain. Chain three. Turn. These fourteen rounds form pattern. Repeat these fourteen rounds nine more times, then first round once. Work one round double crochet. Fasten off.

Fringe:

Cut fourteen inches [thirty-five and a half centimeters] lengths of yarn. Taking four strands together, knot into the fringe in every third double crochet across each end. Turn the fringe evenly.

CROCHET DOG COAT

MATERIALS:

-        One Color of Yarn (1 Ball for S & M, 2 Balls for L & XL)

-        Crochet Hook (Size 5mm)

-        Marker

SIZES
:

To fit the dog chest measurement: S (M-L-XL) 10 (13-16-24) inches.

INSTRUCTIONS:

These instructions are written for the smallest size. If you require changes in size, the extra instructions will be written in ( ).

Chain thirty-four (38-48-64) loosely.

First Round (Right Side): One single crochet in the second chain from the hook. Do one single crochet in each chain across. Thirty-three (37-47- 63) stitches. Turn.

Second Round: Chain one. Do one single crochet in each single crochet to the end of the round. Turn.

Proceed in the pattern as follows

First Round (Right Side): Chain one. Do one single crochet in the first stitch. * one double crochet in the next stitch. Add another single crochet in the next stitch. Now, repeat form * to the end of the round. Turn.

Second Round: Chain three (counts as double crochet). * one single crochet in the next double crochet. One double crochet in the next single crochet. Repeat from * to the end of the round. Turn.

Third Round: Chain one. Two single crochet in the first double crochet (an increase is made). * one double crochet in the next single crochet. Do one single crochet in the next double crochet. Repeat from * to the last two stitches. Then add another double crochet in the next single crochet. Two single crochet in the last double crochet (an increase is made). Turn.

Fourth Round: Chain three (counts as double crochet). Now, do one double crochet in the first single crochet (an increase is made) * one double crochet in the next single crochet. Add another single crochet in the next double crochet. Repeat from * to the last two stitches. One double crochet in the next single crochet. Two double crochet in the last single crochet (an increase is made0. Turn.

Fifth Round: Chain one. Two single crochet in the first double crochet (an increase is made). Now, do one double crochet in the next double crochet. * one single crochet in the next double crochet. Do double crochet in the next single crochet. Repeat from * to the last three stitches. Do one single crochet in the next double crochet. Now do double crochet in the next double crochet. Two single crochet in the last double crochet (an increase is made). Turn. Repeat the fourth and fifth rounds 0 (1-2-4) time(s) more, then repeat the fourth round 0 (1-0-1) more time. 39 (49-61-87) stitches.
Work 1 (0-1-0) round even in pattern.

Leg Openings

First Round (Right Side): Pattern across 3 (5-7-9) stitches. Slip stitch across the next 5 (5-5-7) stitches. Chain one. Pattern across 23 (29- 37-55) stitches. Slip stitch across the next 5 (5-5-7) stitches. Continue the pattern until the end of row.

Note: All parts of the leg sections are worked simultaneously using different balls of yarn for every section.

Work 1 (11⁄2-11⁄2-21⁄2) inches in pattern, ending with a right side row.

Joining (Wrong Side):

The pattern across will be 3 (5-7- 9) stitches. Chain 5 (5-5-7). Pattern across 23 (29-37-55) stitches. Chain 5 (5-5-7). Pat to the end of the row.

First Round: Pattern across 3 (5-7-9) stitches. Pattern across the next 5 (5-5-7) chain. Pattern across 23 (29-37-55) stitches. Pattern across the next 5 (5-5- 7) chains. Pattern to the end of the row. 39 (49-61- 87) stitches.

Continue going on with an even pattern until the work after the neckband measures 5 (61⁄2-8-11) inches, finally ending with a wrong side row. Place the marker at the end of each last row.

Back Shaping

First Round: Slip stitch across the first 4 (5-6-9) stitches. Chain one. Pattern to the last 4 (5- 6-9) stitches. Turn. Leave remaining stitches unworked. 31 (39-49-69) stitches.

Second Round: Chain one. Draw up a loop in each of the first two stitches. Yarn over hook and draw through all the loops on the hook – single crochet two stitches together made. Pattern to the last two stitches. Single crochet two stitches together over the last two stitches. Turn.

Repeat the last round 5 (5-8-9) more times. 19 (27-31-49) stitches remaining. Continue an even pattern until the work after the neckband measures 10 (121⁄2-151⁄2- 21) inches, ending with a wrong side row. Fasten off.

Back Edging

First Round (Right Side): Join the yarn with a slip stitch at the marker. Chain one. Work single crochet evenly across the back edge until the opposite marker. Turn.

Second Round: Chain one. Do one single crochet in each single crochet across. Fasten off.

Now sew the neck and the belly seam.

Leg Edging

First Round (Right Side): Join the yarn with a slip stitch at the leg opening. Chain one. Now work single crochet evenly around. Join with a slip stitch to the first single crochet.

Second Round: Chain one. One single crochet in each of the single crochet around. Join with a slip stitch to the first single crochet. Fasten off.

DUCK TOY FOR PETS

MATERIALS

1)       One Ball of Yellow Yarn

2)     Size 4 mm (U.S. G or 6) Crochet Hook

3)      Ribbon – Fourteen Inches [Thirty-Five and a Half Centimeters] Long, 3/8 Inch [One Centimetre] Wide.

4)     Stuffing

5)     Blue Thread for the Eye

MEASUREMENTS

Approximately Four x Four Inches [Ten x Ten Centimeters].

GAUGE

Eighteen Single Crochet and Twenty Rounds = Four Inches [Ten Centimeters].

INSTRUCTIONS

(Make Two Pieces the Same).

Chain eleven.

First Round: Right Side. One single crochet in the second chain from the hook. One single crochet in each chain to the end of the chain. Turn. Ten single crochet.

Second Round: Chain one. Two single crochet in the first single crochet. One single crochet in each single crochet to the last single crochet. Two single crochet in the last single crochet. Turn. Repeat the last round three more times.

Next Round: Chain one. One single crochet in each single crochet to the end of the round. Turn. Repeat the last round six more times.

Tail

Next Round: Right Side. Chain one. One single crochet in each of the next six single crochet. Pull up a loop in each of the next two stitches. Yarn over hook and pull through all the loops on the hook – Single crochet the next two stitches together made. Turn. Leave the remaining stitches unworked.

Next Round: Chain one. Single crochet the next two stitches together over the first two stitches. One single crochet in each of the next three single crochet. Single crochet the next two stitches together over the last two stitches. Turn.

Next Round: Chain one. Single crochet the next two stitches together over the first two stitches. One single crochet in the next single crochet. Single crochet the next two stitches together over the last two stitches. Turn.

Next Round: Chain one. One single crochet in the first single crochet. Single crochet the next two stitches together over the last two stitches. Turn.

Next Round: Chain one. Single crochet the next two stitches together over the last two stitches. Fasten off.

Head

With the Wrong Side of the work facing up, join the yarn with a slip stitch to the first stitch. Chain one. One single crochet in the same space as the slip stitch. One single crochet in each of the next eight single crochet Single crochet the next two stitches over the next two single crochet. Turn.

Next Round: Chain one. Single crochet the next two stitches over the first two stitches. One single crochet in each of the next EIGHT single crochet. Turn.

Next Round: Chain one. Single crochet the next two stitches over the first two stitches. One single crochet in each of the next FIVE single crochet. Single crochet the next two stitches together over the last two stitches. Turn.

Next Round: Chain one. Three single crochet in the first stitch. One single crochet in each single crochet to the last stitch. Two single crochet in the last stitch. Ten single crochet. Turn.

Next Round: Chain one. One single crochet in each single crochet to the end of the round. Chain two. Turn.

Next Round: One single crochet in the second chain from the hook. One single crochet in each single crochet to the end of the round. Turn. Repeat the last two round two more times.

Next Round: Chain one. Single crochet the next two stitches together over the first two stitches. One single crochet in each of the next five single crochet. Single crochet over the next two stitches.

Next Round: Single crochet over the next two stitches together. One single crochet in each of the next three single crochet. Single crochet over the next two stitches. Turn.

Next Round: Chain one. Single crochet over the next two stitches. Single crochet the next three stitches together over the next three stitches. Fasten off.

Joining Back and Front: Place the Back and Front together. Join the yarn with a slip stitch to the first chain of the foundation chain, working through both thicknesses. Chain one. One single crochet in the same space as the slip stitch. One single crochet in each space around, stuffing lightly as you work three single crochet in the top of the Tail and point of the nose. Join with a slip stitch to the first single crochet. Fasten off. Using the blue thread, embroider the eye. Finally, wrap the ribbon around the neck of the duck.

RIPPLES STRIPES BLANKET FOR PETS

MATERIALS

1)       Size 5.5 mm (U.S. 9) Circular Knitting Needle 36" [90 cm] Long

2)     Two Colors of Yarn – Two Balls of One Color and One Ball of Another Color

MEASUREMENTS

Approximately Thirty-Five Inches x Thirty-Seven Inches [Eighty-Nine x Ninety-Four Centimeters].

GAUGE

Sixteen Stitches and Twenty-Four Rounds = Four Inches [Ten Centimeters] in Stocking Stitch.

INSTRUCTIONS

Using Color A, cast on one hundred and twenty three stitches loosely. Do not join. Working back and forth across the needle in rounds, continue like this …

First Round: Wrong Side. Knit.

Second Round: Knit two stitches. *yarn over. Knit four stitches. Slip a stitch. Knit the next two stitches together. Pass the slip stitch over. Knit four stitch. Yarn over. Knit one stitch. Repeat from * to the last stitch. Knit one stitch.

Third Round: Knit one stitch. Purl to the last stitch. Knit one stitch.

The last two rounds form the pattern. Work a further four rounds in pattern. * With Color B, work eight rounds in pattern. With Color A, work four rounds in pattern. With Color B, work four rounds in pattern. With Color A, work four rounds in pattern. With Color B, work eight rounds in pattern. With Color A, work eight rounds in pattern. With Color B, work four rounds in pattern. With Color A, work four rounds in pattern. With Color B, work four rounds in pattern. ** With Color A, work eight rounds in pattern. * Repeat from * to ** one more time and continue to repeat from * to ** another time. Using Color A, work seven rounds in pattern. Cast off knit wise (Wrong Side).

NAP NEST FOR PETS

MATERIALS

1)       One Color of Yarn – Four Balls

2)     Size U.S. S (19 mm) Crochet Hook

3)      Stitch Marker

MEASUREMENTS

Approximately Seventeen Inches [Forty-Three Centimeters] Diameter x Five Inches [Twelve and a Half Centimeters] Tall.

GAUGE

Four Single Crochet and Four Rounds = Four Inches [Ten Centimeters].

INSTRUCTIONS

Using Color A, chain four. Join with a slip stitch to the first chain to form a ring.

First Round: Chain one. Eight single crochet in ring. Join with a slip stitch in the first single crochet.

Second Round: Chain one. Two single crochet in each single crochet around. Join with a slip stitch in the first single crochet. Sixteen single crochet.

Third Round: Chain one. * Two single crochet in the next single crochet. One single crochet in the next single crochet. Repeat from * around. Join with a slip stitch in the first single crochet. Twenty-four single crochet.

Fourth Round: Chain one. * Two single crochet in the next single crochet. One single crochet in each of the next two single crochet. Repeat from * around. Join with a slip stitch in the first single crochet. Thirty-Two single crochet.

Fifth Round: Chain one. * Two single crochet in the next single crochet. One single crochet in each of the next two single crochet. Repeat from * around. Join with a slip stitch in the first single crochet. Forty single crochet.

Sixth Round: Chain one. One single crochet in each single crochet around. Join with a slip stitch to the first single crochet

Seventh Round: Chain one. * Two single crochet in the next single crochet. One single crochet in each of the next two single crochet. Repeat from * around. Join with a slip stitch in the first single crochet. Forty Eight single crochet.

Eighth Round: Chain one. One single crochet in each single crochet around. Join with a slip stitch to the first single crochet

Ninth Round: Chain one. * Two single crochet in the next single crochet. One single crochet in each of the next two single crochet. Repeat from * around. Join with a slip stitch in the first single crochet. Fifty six single crochet. Place Marker at the end of the last round.

Tenth Round: Chain one. One single crochet in each single crochet around. Join with a slip stitch to the first single crochet. Repeat the last round until the work from the marked round measures twelve inches [thirty and a half centimeters].

Next Round: Chain one. * Single crochet the next two stitches together. One single crochet in each of the next five single crochet. Repeat from * around. Join with a slip stitch in the first single crochet. Forty-eight stitches.

Next Round:

Next Round: * Single crochet the next two stitches together. One single crochet in each of the next five single crochet. Repeat from * around. Join with a slip stitch in the first single crochet. Forty stitches.

Next Round:

Next Round: * Single crochet the next two stitches together. One single crochet in each of the next four single crochet. Repeat from * around. Join with a slip stitch in the first single crochet. Thirty-two stitches.

Next Round: * Single crochet the next two stitches together. One single crochet in each of the next two single crochet. Repeat from * around. Join with a slip stitch in the first single crochet. Twenty-four Stitches.

Next Round: * Single crochet the next two stitches together. One single crochet in the next single crochet. Repeat from * around. Join with a slip stitch in the first single crochet. Sixteen stitches.

Next Round: Chain one. (Single crochet the next two stitches together) eight times. Eight stitches. Fasten off.

Push one-half into another to form a nest – like shape similar to the one shown in the photo above.

SCARDY CAT DISHCLOTH

MEASUREMENTS

Approximately Eight Inches x Ten Inches [Twenty and a Half Centimeters x Twenty Five and a Half Centimeters]/

MATERIALS

1)       Three Different Color of Yarn – One Ball of Each

2)     Size 4 mm (U.S. G or 6) Crochet Hook

3)      Some Green Thread/Yarn to Embroider the Eyes

GAUGE

Fifteen Single Crochet and Sixteen Rounds = Four Inches [Ten Centimeters].

INSTRUCTIONS

Notes:

When you are swapping the different colors, work to the last two loops on the hook of the original color, then draw the next color through the two loops and continue on. Carry the colors that are not in use loosely across the top of the round and work stitches around it.

MOTIF CAT BODY:

Using Color B, chain fourteen.

First Round: Right Side. One single crochet in the second chain from the hook. One single crochet in each chain to the end of the chain. Turn. Thirteen single crochet.

Second Round: Chain one. Miss the first single crochet. One single crochet in each of the next four single crochet. Two single crochet in the next single crochet. One single crochet in the next single crochet. Two single crochet in the next single crochet. One single crochet in each of the next three single crochet. Single crochet the next two stitches together. Turn.

Third Round: Chain one. One single crochet in each stitch to the end of the round. Turn.

Fourth and Fifth Round: Repeat the second and third rounds. Join Color A in the last single crochet. Break Color B.

Begin Working in Rounds:

First Round: Using Color A, chain one. (One single crochet. Chain two. One single crochet) in the same single crochet as join. Work three single crochet down the side of the Cat Body. (One single crochet. Chain two. One single crochet) in the next corner. One single crochet between each of the next eleven single crochet across the foundation round. (One single crochet. Chain two. One single crochet) in the next corner. One single crochet in each of the next eleven single crochet. Join with a slip stitch to the first single crochet.

Second Round: Slip stitch in the next two space chain. Chain five (counts as double crochet and chain two). One single crochet in the same space. One single crochet in each of the next five single crochet (One single crochet. Chain two. One single crochet) in the next corner two space chain. One single crochet in each of the next two single crochet. One-half double crochet in each of the next two single crochet. One double crochet in each of the next five single crochet. One-half double crochet in each of the next two single crochet. One single crochet in each of the next two single crochet. (One single crochet. Chain two. One single crochet) in the next corner two space chain. One single crochet in each of the next five single crochet. (One single crochet. Chain two. One single crochet) in the next corner two space chain. One double crochet in each of the next two single crochet. One-half double crochet in each of the next three single crochet. One single crochet in each of the next three single crochet. One-half double crochet in each of the next three single crochet. One double crochet in each of the last two single crochet. Join with a slip stitch to the third chain of chain five.

Third Round: Slip stitch in the next two space chain. Chain one. (One single crochet. Chain two. One single crochet) in the same space. * One single crochet in each of the next SEVEN single crochet. (One single crochet. Chain two. One single crochet) in the next corner two space chain. One single crochet in each of the next FIFTEEN stitches. * (One single crochet. Chain two. One single crochet) in the next corner two space chain. Repeat from * to * one more time. Join with a slip stitch to the first single crochet.

Fourth Round: Slip stitch in the next two space chain. Chain one. (One single crochet. Chain two. One single crochet) in the same space. * One single crochet in each of the next NINE single crochet. (One single crochet. Chain two. One single crochet) in the next corner two space chain. One single crochet in each of the next SEVENTEEN stitches. * (One single crochet. Chain two. One single crochet) in the next corner two space chain. Repeat from * to * one more time. Join with a slip stitch to the first single crochet.

Fifth Round: Slip stitch in the next two space chain. Chain one. (One single crochet. Chain two. One single crochet) in the same space. * One single crochet in each of the next ELEVEN single crochet. (One single crochet. Chain two. One single crochet) in the next corner two space chain. One single crochet in each of the next NINETEEN stitches. * (One single crochet. Chain two. One single crochet) in the next corner two space chain. Repeat from * to * one more time. Join with a slip stitch to the first single crochet.

Sixth Round: Slip stitch in the next two space chain. Chain one. (One single crochet. Chain two. One single crochet) in the same space. * One single crochet in each of the next THIRTEEN single crochet. (One single crochet. Chain two. One single crochet) in the next corner two space chain. One single crochet in each of the next TWENTY-ONE stitches. * (One single crochet. Chain two. One single crochet) in the next corner two space chain. Repeat from * to * one more time. Join with a slip stitch to the first single crochet.

Seventh Round: Slip stitch in the next two space chain. Chain one. (One single crochet. Chain two. One single crochet) in the same space. * One single crochet in each of the next FIFTEEN single crochet. (One single crochet. Chain two. One single crochet) in the next corner two space chain. One single crochet in each of the next TWENTY-THREE stitches. * (One single crochet. Chain two. One single crochet) in the next corner two space chain. Repeat from * to * one more time. Join with a slip stitch to the first single crochet.

Eighth Round: Slip stitch in the next two space chain. Chain one. (One single crochet. Chain two. One single crochet) in the same space. * One single crochet in each of the next SEVENTEEN single crochet. (One single crochet. Chain two. One single crochet) in the next corner two space chain. One single crochet in each of the next TWENTY-FIVE stitches. * (One single crochet. Chain two. One single crochet) in the next corner two space chain. Repeat from * to * one more time. Join with a slip stitch to the first single crochet. Fasten off.

FAT CAT TOY

MATERIALS

1)       Two Different Colors of Yarn – One Ball Each

2)     Size Four Point Five Millimeters (U.S. Seven) Knitting Needles

3)      Set of Four Size Four Point Five (U.S. Seven) Double-Pointed Knitting Needles.

4)     Size Four Point Five Millimeters (U.S. Seven) Circular Knitting Needle Twenty Four Inches [Sixty Centimeters] Long.

5)     Stuffing

6)      Pink, Black and White Felt

MEASUREMENT

Approximately Twenty-Two Inches [Fifty-Six Centimeters] Around and Ten Inches [Twenty-Five and a Half Centimeters] High.

GAUGE

Nineteen Stitches and Twenty-Four Rounds = Four Inches [Ten Centimeters] in Stocking Stitch.

INSTRUCTIONS

Stripe Pat

Using Color A, work eight rounds in stocking stitch. Using Color B, work eight rounds in stocking stitch. These sixteen rounds form Stripe Pattern.

Body (Make Three)

Using Color A, cast on thirty four stitches. Continue in Stripe Pattern until thirty six rounds of the pattern is finished. Decrease by one stitch at each end of the next and every following fourth round to twenty six stitches, then every following alt round to fourteen stitches, then every round to four stitches. Break the yarn, leaving a long end. Thread the end through the remaining stitches. Draw up and fasten securely.

Ears (Make Two Each in Color A and Color B)

Cast on eight stitches. Work eight rounds in stocking stitch. Decrease by one stitch each end of the next and every following alt round to two stitches.

Next Round: Purl the next two stitches together. Fasten off. With the Wrong Side facing each other, using a thread and needle, sew the Ear made with Color A to the other Ear made with Color B.

Tail

Using Color A, cast on twenty four stitches. Work sixteen rounds of Stripe Pattern. Keep continuation of the Striped Pattern, decreasing one stitch at the each end of the third and every following eighth round to ten stitches. Work five rounds even. Break the yarn and leave behind a long end. Thread the end through the remaining stitches. Pull up and fasten tightly. Using a thread and needle, sew the seam of the Tail.

Base

Using a pair of double – pointed needles and Color A, cast on four stitches.

First Round: Increase by one stitch in each stitch to the end of the round. Divide these eight stitches onto three needles. Join in round, placing the marker on the first stitch.

Second and Alternate Rounds: Knit.

Third Round: * Increase by one stitch in the next stitch. Repeat from * around. Sixteen stitches.

Fifth Round: * Increase by one stitch in the next stitch. Knit one. Repeat from * around. Twenty four stitches.

Seventh Round: * Increase by one stitch in the next stitch. Knit two. Repeat from * around. Thirty two stitches.

Ninth Round: * Increase by one stitch in the next stitch. Knit three. Repeat from * around. Forty stitches.

Continue in this manner to one hundred and four stitches, transferring stitches onto the circular needle for gauge when considered essential. Cast off.

FINISHING: With the Right Side facing upwards, using a thread and needle, sew the sides of the Cat Body together using a flat seam. Then attach the Base to the Body and leave a gap to stuff it. Once you have finished stuffing the Body, sew that gap shut. Stuff the Tail and sew it onto the Body. Finally, using the felt, cut out the shapes for the eyes, nose, mouth and whiskers and attach them on.

DRAFT DODGER FOR PETS

MATERIALS

1)       Two Different Colors of Yarn – One Ball of Each

2)     Size 6.5 mm (U.S. K or 10½) Crochet Hook

3)      Stuffing

4)     Two Black Buttons

MEASUREMENTS

Approximately Thirty-Three Inches [Eighty Four Centimeters] Long x Three Inches [Seven and a Half Centimeters] in Diameter.

GAUGE

Nine and a Half Single Crochet and Eleven Rounds = Four Inches [Ten Centimeters] With Two Strands of Yarn.

INSTRUCTIONS

Note:

To switch color, work to the last two loops on the hook then pull the new color through the two loops and continue on with the new color. Work is to be done with two strand of yarn.

BODY

With two strands of Color A, chain five. Join in ring.

**

First Round: Chain one. Six single crochet in ring. Join with a slip stitch to the first single crochet. Six single crochet.

Second Round: Chain one. Two single crochet in every single crochet around. Join with a slip stitch to the first single crochet. Twelve single crochet.

Third Round: Chain one. * Two single crochet in the next single crochet. One single crochet in the next single crochet. Repeat form * around. Join with a slip stitch to the first single crochet. Eighteen single crochet.

Fourth Round; Chain one. * Two single crochet in the next single crochet. One single crochet in each of the next two single crochet. Repeat from * around. Join with a slip stitch to the first single crochet Twenty four single crochet. **

Fifth Round: Chain one. Working in the back loops only, one single crochet in each single crochet around. Join with a slip stitch to the first single crochet.

Sixth Round: Working in both loops, one single crochet in each single crochet around. Join with a slip stitch to the first single crohce.t Repeat the last round, changing colors as follows: Using Color A – twenty four rounds. Using Color B – two rounds. Using Color A – four rounds. Using Color B – two rounds. Using Color A – three rounds. Using Color B – two rounds. Using Color A – twenty rounds. (Using Color B – one round. Using Color A – one round) four times. Using Color B – two rounds. Using Color A – two rounds. Using Color B – fourteen rounds. Fasten off. Break yarn.

“End” of Body:

Using two strand of Color B, chain five. Join in ring. Work from ** to ** as given above. Fasten off. Stuff the Body and Sew the “End” into place.

With 2 strands of B, ch 5. Join in ring.

LEGS (make four)

Using Color B, chain seven. Join in round.

First Round: Chain one. One single crochet in each chain around. Join with a slip stitch to the first single crochet. Seven single crochet.

Second Round: Chain one. One single crochet in each single crochet around. Join with a slip stitch to the first single crochet. Repeat the last round once more.

Next Round: Chain one. One single crochet in each of the next two single crochet. Three double crochet in the next single crochet. One double crochet in the next single crochet. Three double crochet in the next single crochet. One double crochet in the next single crochet. Three double crochet in the next single crochet. One single crochet in each of the last two single crochet Join with a slip stitch to the first single crochet Fasten off. Using a thread and needle, sew the Legs to the Body.

TAIL

Using Color A, chain eight. Join in round.

First Round: Chain one. One single crochet in each chain around. Join with a slip stitch to the first single crochet. Eight single crochet.

Second Round: Chain one. One single crochet in each single crochet around. Join with a slip stitch to the first single crochet. Repeat the last round five more times.

Next Round: Chain one. One single crochet in each of the next two single crochet. One double crochet in each of the next two single crochet. Miss the next single crochet. One double crochet in the next single crochet. One single crochet in each of the next two single crochet. Join with a slip stitch to the first single crochet. Seven stitches.

Next Round: Chain one. One single crochet in each of the next two single crochet. One double crochet in the next double crochet. Miss the next double crochet. One double crochet in the next double crochet. One single crochet in each of the next two single crochet. Join with a slip stitch to the first single crochet. Six stitches.

Next Round: Chain one. (One single crochet in the next stitch. Miss the next stitch) three times. Join with a slip stitch to the first single crochet. Fasten off. Using a thread and needle, attach the Tail to the Body.

EARS (make two)

Using Color B, chain twelve.

First Round: Right Side. One single crochet in the second chain from the hook. One single crochet in each chain to the end of the chain. Turn. Eleven single crochet.

Second Round: Chain one. Two single crochet in the first single crochet. One single crochet in each single crochet to the end of the round. Turn.

Third Round: Chain one. One single crochet in each single crochet to the end of the round. Turn. Repeat the last two rounds two more times. Fasten off. Using a thread and needle, sew the ears then attach the buttons on to create the eyes. Finally, using Color B, embroider the nose and mouth.

PLAY RUG FOR PETS

MATERIALS

1)       Five Different Color of Yarn – Six Balls of Main Color and Two Balls Each of the Others.

2)     Size U.S. I/9 (5.5 mm) Crochet Hook

3)      Stitch Marker

MEASUREMENTS

Approximately Twenty-Four Inches x Thirty-Six Inches [Sixty-One x Ninety-One and a Half Centimeters].

GAUGE

Eleven Single Crochet and Twelve Rounds = Four Inches [Ten Centimeters] with Two Strands of Yarn Together.

INSTRUCTIONS

SMALL MOTIF

Using two strands of Color 1, chain two.

First Round: Six single crochet in the second chain from the hook. Do not join in round. Place a marker on the last stitch to mark the end of each subsequent round.

Second Round: Working in the back loops only, two single crochet in each single crochet around. Twelve single crochet.

Third Round: * Working in the back loops only, two single crochet in the next single crochet. One single crochet in the next single crochet. Repeat from * around. EIGHTEEN single crochet.

Fourth Round: * Working in the back loops only, two single crochet in the next single crochet. One single crochet in each of the next TWO single crochet. Repeat from * around. TWENTY-FOUR single crochet.

Fifth Round: * Working in the back loops only, two single crochet in the next single crochet. One single crochet in each of the next THREE single crochet. Repeat from * around. THIRTY single crochet.

Sixth Round: * Working in the back loops only, two single crochet in the next single crochet. One single crochet in each of the next FOUR single crochet. Repeat from * around. THIRTY-SIX single crochet. Join the Main Color with a slip stitch to the first single crochet. Break Color 1.

Seventh Round: Using the Main Color, chain one. * Working in both loops, one single crochet in each of the next two single crochet. One-half double crochet in each of the next two single crochet. Two double crochet in the next single crochet. Three treble crochet in the next single crochet. Two double crochet in the next single crochet. One-half double crochet in each of the next two single crochet. Repeat from * around. Join with a slip stitch to the first single crochet.

Eighth Round: Chain one. * One single crochet in each of the next five stitches. One-half double crochet in each of the next two stitches. Three double crochet in the next stitch. One-half double crochet in each of the next two stitches. One single crochet in each of the next three stitches. Repeat from * around. Join with a slip stitch to the first single crochet. Fasten off.

Small Motif One (Make Three): Create as given for the Small Motif using Color A as Color 1

Small Motif Two (Make Four): Create as given for the Small Motif Using Color B as Color 1

Small Motif Two (Make Four): Create as given for the Small Motif Using Color C as Color 1

Small Motif Two (Make Three): Create as given for the Small Motif Using Color D as Color 1

LARGE MOTIF

Work the first the first to fifth rounds as given for the Small Motif.

Sixth Round: * Working in the back loops only. Two single crochet in the next single crochet. One single crochet in each of the next FOUR single crochet. Repeat form * around. Thirty-six single crochet.

Seventh Round: * Working in the back loops only. Two single crochet in the next single crochet. One single crochet in each of the next FIVE single crochet. Repeat form * around. Forty-Two single crochet.

Eighth Round: * Working in the back loops only. Two single crochet in the next single crochet. One single crochet in each of the next SIX single crochet. Repeat form * around. Forty-Eight single crochet.

Ninth Round: * Working in the back loops only. Two single crochet in the next single crochet. One single crochet in each of the next SEVEN single crochet. Repeat form * around. Fifty-four single crochet.

Tenth Round: * Working in the back loops only. Two single crochet in the next single crochet. One single crochet in each of the next EIGHT single crochet. Repeat form * around. Sixty single crochet.

Eleventh Round: * Working in the back loops only. Two single crochet in the next single crochet. One single crochet in each of the next NINE single crochet. Repeat form * around. Sixty-six single crochet.

Twelfth Round: * Working in the back loops only. Two single crochet in the next single crochet. One single crochet in each of the next TEN single crochet. Repeat form * around. Seventy-two single crochet. Break Color 1.

Thirteenth Round: Using the Main Color, chain one. * Working in the back loops only, one single crochet in each of the next four single crochet. One-half double crochet in each of the next two single crochet. One double crochet in each of the next two single crochet. Two double crochet in the next single crochet. Three treble crochet in the next single crochet. One-half double crochet in each of the next two single crochet. One single crochet in each of the next three single crochet. Repeat from * around. Join with a slip stitch to the first single crochet.

Fourteenth Round: Working in both loops, chain one. * One single crochet in each of the next nine stitches. One-half double crochet in each of the next two stitches. Three double crochet in the next stitch. One-half double crochet in each of the next two stitches. One single crochet in each of the next eight stitches. Repeat from * around. Join with a slip stitch to the first single crochet.

Fifteenth Round: Chain one. * One single crochet in each of the next twelve stitches. Three single crochet in the next single crochet. One single crochet in each of the next eleven stitches. Repeat from * around. Join with a slip stitch to the first single crochet. Fasten off.

Large Motif One (Make One): Create as given for the Large Motif using Color A as Color 1

Large Motif Two (Make One): Create as given for the Large Motif Using Color B as Color 1

Large Motif Two (Make One): Create as given for the Large Motif Using Color C as Color 1

Large Motif Two (Make One): Create as given for the Large Motif Using Color D as Color

Sew Motifs together.

Edging:

With the Right Side of the work facing upwards, join two strands of the Main Color with a slip stitch to any corner single crochet. Chain one. Two single crochet in the same space as the slip stitch. * One single crochet in each single crochet to the next corner. Three single crochet in the corner single crochet. Repeat form * around, ending with one single crochet in the first single crochet. Join with a slip stitch to the first single crochet. Fasten off.

TRELLIS PILLOW FOR PETS

Materials

1)       One Color of Yarn – Two Balls

2)     Size Four and a Half Millimeters (U.S. Seven) Knitting Needles

3)      One Fourteen Inches [Thirty-Five and a Half Centimeters] Square Pillow Form.

Measurement

Approximately Fourteen x Fourteen Inches [Thirty Five and a Half x Thirty Five and a Half Centimeters].

Tension

Eighteen Stitches and Thirty-Six Rounds = Four Inches [Ten Centimeters] in Pattern Stitch. One Square = Fourteen Inches [Thirty-Five and a Half Centimeters].

Instructions

Square (Make 2)

Cast on three stitches and work the rounds of the right hand side from the right to the left and working the rounds on the wrong side as follows:

Second and Alternate Rounds: Wrong Side. Knit one stitch. Knit into the front and the back of the next stitch. Knit to the end of the round. Continue in this manner until round eight second is worked.

Eighty Eighth and Alternate Rounds: Knit one stitch. Slip one stitch. Knit one stitch. Pass the slip stitch over. Knit to the end of the round. Continue in this manner until round one hundred and seventy seven is worked. One stitch remains. Fasten off.

FINISHING

Using a thread and needle, sew two squares together using a flat seam but leave one side open. Then insert the pillow form and sew the remaining seam closed.

CUDDLY CATERPILLARS FOR PETS

MATERIALS

1)       Three Different Colors of Yarn – Each 122m/134yds

2)     Size 4 mm (U.S. G or 6) Crochet Hook

3)      Stuffing

4)     Black and White Felt

5)     Glue

MEASUREMENTS

Approximately Ten Inches [Twenty-Five and a Half Centimeters] Around x Nineteen Inches [Forty Eight Centimeters] Wide.

GAUGE

Fifteen Single Crochet and Sixteen Rounds = Four Inches [Ten Centimeters].

INSTRUCTIONS

Note:

Chain three at the beginning of the round counts as a double crochet.

First Section

Using the Main Color, chain three. Join with a slip stitch to form a ring.

First Round: Chain one. Six single crochet in ring. Join with a slip stitch to the first single crochet.

Second Round: Chain one. Two single crochet in each single crochet around. Join with a slip stitch to the first single crochet. Twelve single crochet.

Third Round: Chain two. One-half double crochet in the same space as the last slip stitch. * One-half double crochet in the next single crochet. Two half double crochet in the next single crochet. Repeat from * to the last stitch. One-half double crochet in the next single crochet. Join with a slip stitch to the top of chain two.

Fourth Round: Chain one. One single crochet in each half double crochet around. Join with a slip stitch to the first single crochet.

Fifth and Sixth Rounds: Repeat the third and fourth rounds once more. Twenty-seven half double crochet.

Seventh Round: Chain two. One-half double crochet in the same space as the last slip stitch. (One-half double crochet in each of the next two single crochet. Two half double crochet in the next single crochet) eight more times. One-half double crochet in each of the next two single crochet. Join with a slip stitch to the top of chain two. Thirty-six half double crochet.

Eighth Round: Chain one. One single crochet in each half-double crochet around. Join with a slip stitch to the first single crochet.

Ninth Round: Chain two. One-halfOne-half double crochet in each single crochet around. Join with a slip stitch to the top of chain two. Repeat the last two round four more times. Join Color A and place marker at the end of the last round.

Second Section

Using Color A, repeat the eighth and ninth rounds six more times. Join Color B and place the marker at the end of the last rounds.

Third Section

Using Color B, repeat the eighth and ninth rounds six more times. Join the Main Color and place the marker at the end of the last round. ]

Fourth Section: Using the Main Color, Repeat the eighth and ninth rounds six more times. Join Color A and place the marker at the end of the last round.

Head

Using Color A, repeat the eighth and ninth rounds five more times. Stuff the Caterpillar before continuing.

Next Round: Chain one. One single crochet in the same space as the slip stitch (Pull up a loop in each of the next two half double crochet. Yarn over hook and pull through all the three loops on the hook – single crochet the next two stitches together is made. One single crochet in each of the next two half double crochet) eight times. Single crochet the next two stitches together over the next two half double crochet. One single crochet in the next half double crochet. Join with a slip stitch to the first single crochet. Twenty-seven stitches.

Next Round: Chain two. One-half double crochet in each stitch around. Join with a slip stitch to the top of chain two.

Next Round: Chain one. One single crochet in the same space as the slip stitch (Single crochet the next two stitches over the next two half double crochet. One single crochet in the next half double crochet) eight times. Single crochet the next two stitches over the next two half double crochet. Join with a slip stitch to the first single crochet. Eighteen stitches.

Next Round: Chain two. One-half double crochet in each stitch around. Join with a slip stitch to the top of chain two.

Next Round: Chain one. One single crochet in each half double crochet around. Join with a slip stitch to the first single crochet. Finish stuffing the Caterpillar. Brea the yarn and leave behind a long end. Pull the end through the remaining stitches firmly and fasten it tightly.

FINISHING

Weave Color A through the marked rounds and tie tightly to clearly show each section of the Caterpillar. Fasten it tightly.

Legs and Feet (Make Twelve)

Using Color A, chain six, with the Main Color, chain eight. Turn. Fourteen chains.

Next Round: Using the Main Color, one double crochet in the fourth chain from the hook. One double crochet in each of the next three chains. Using Color A, one double crochet in the next chain. One-half double crochet in the next chain. One single crochet in each of the next five chains. Fasten off. Weave in the ends. Using a thread and needle, attach the legs to the body of the Caterpillar, having two pairs of each on Sections Two, Three and Four. Using a pair of scissors, cut the black felt, three quarters of an inch [two centimeters] in diameter and one inch [two and half centimeters] of white felt for the eyes. Now using the craft glue, attach the eyes to the head. Done!

DAISY TOY FOR PETS

MATERIALS

1)       Three Different Colors of Yarn – One Ball of Each

2)     Sizes 3 ¼ Millimeters (U.S. Three) and 4 ½ Millimeters (U.S. Seven) Knitting Needles

3)      Pair of 4 ½ Millimeters (U.S. Seven) Double-Pointed Knitting Needles

4)     Stuffing

5)     A Small Bit of Black Yarn

MEASUREMENT

Approximately Seven and a Half Inches [Nineteen Centimeters] in Diameter (Excluding the Legs).

GAUGE

Twenty-Four Stitches and Thirty Rounds = Four Inches [Ten Centimeters] With Smaller Needles in Stocking Stitch.

INSTRUCTIONS

Body

Using smaller needles and Color A, cast on seventy two stitches. Work four rounds in stocking stitch.

Fifth Round: Right Side. Knit one stitch. * Slip on stitch. Knit the next two stitches together. Pass the slip stitch over. Knit SEVEN stitches. Repeat from * to the last stitch. Knit one stitch. FIFTY-EIGHT stitches remaining. Begin with a purl round and work five rounds of stocking stitch.

Eleventh Round: Right Side. Knit one stitch. * Slip on stitch. Knit the next two stitches together. Pass the slip stitch over. Knit FIVE stitches. Repeat from * to the last stitch. Knit one stitch. FORTY-FOUR stitches remaining. Begin with a purl round and work five rounds of stocking stitch.

Seventeenth Round: Right Side. Knit one stitch. * Slip on stitch. Knit the next two stitches together. Pass the slip stitch over. Knit FIVE stitches. Repeat from * to the last stitch. Knit one stitch. THIRTY stitches remaining. Begin with a purl round and work five rounds of stocking stitch.

Twenty Second Round: Knit one stitch. * Make one stitch. Knit one stitch. Make one stitch. Knit THREE stitches. Repeat from * to the last stitch. Knit one stitch. FORTY-FOUR stitches. Beginning with a purl round, work five rounds of stocking stitches.

Twenty Ninth Round: Knit one stitch. * Make one stitch. Knit one stitch. Make one stitch. Knit FIVE stitches. Repeat from * to the last stitch. Knit one stitch. FIFTY-EIGHT stitches. Beginning with a purl round, work five rounds of stocking stitches.

Thirty Fifth Round: Knit one stitch. * Make one stitch. Knit one stitch. Make one stitch. Knit SEVEN stitches. Repeat from * to the last stitch. Knit one stitch. SEVENTY-TWO stitches. Beginning with a purl round, work five rounds of stocking stitches. Cast off.

Legs (Make Two)

Note:

Legs are knitted with two strand of yarn together throughout the process.

With two double pointed knitting needles and two strands of Color C, cast on four stitches. Knit four stitches. Do not turn. * Slide stitches to the other end of the needle. Knit four stitches. Repeat from * until the cord measures five inches [twelve and a half centimeters].

Next Round: Knit the next two stitches together. Knit two stiches. Three stitches remain.

Shape Foot

**

First and Alternate Rounds: Wrong Side. Purl

Second Round: (Knit one stitch. Yarn over) two times. Knit one stitch.

Fourth Round: Knit two stitches. Yarn over. Knit one stitch. Yarn over. Knit two stitches.

Sixth Round: Knit three stitches. Yarn over. Knit one stitch. Yarn over. Knit three stitches. Nine stitches.

Eighth and Tenth Rounds: Knit.

Twelfth Round: Knit two stitches. Slip the next two stitches. Knit one stitch. Knit the next two stitches together. Knit two stitches. Seven stitches remaining.

Fourteenth Round: Knit one stitch. Skip the next two stitches. Knit one stitch. Knit the next two stitches together. Knit one stitch. Five stitches remaining.

Sixteenth Round: Skip the next two stitches. Knit one stitch. Knit the next two stitches together. Three stitches remaining.

Eighteenth Round: Slip a stitch. Knit the next two stitches together. Pass the slip stitch over. Fasten off. **

Arms (Make Two)

Using the larger needles and two strands of Color C, cast on three stitches. Work from ** to ** as given for the Foot.

Petals (Make Six)

Note: Petals are knit with two strands of yarn held together throughout. With the larger needles and two strands of Color B, cast on twelve stitches. Knit seven rounds (garter stitch), noting that the first rounds is Wrong Side.

Eighth Round: Right Side. Knit one stitch. Skip the next two stitches. Knit six stitches. Knit the next two stitches together. Init one stitch.

Ninth and Alternate Rounds: Knit.

Tenth Round: Knit one stitch. Skip the next two stitches. Knit four stitches. Knit the next two stitches together. Knit one stitch.

Twelfth Round: Knit one stitch. Skip the next two stitches. Knit two stitches. Knit the next two stitches together. Knit one stitch.

Fourteenth Round: Knit one stitch. Skip the next two stitches. Knit the next two stitches together. Knit one stitch. Cast off the remaining four stitches.

FINISHING

Body

Using a thread and needle, sew the cast on and the cast off edges together, stuffing as you go along. Attach the remaining side edges together to close the tube. Continue using the thread and needle to sew the Petals evenly around the outer Body seam. Attach the Arms and Legs to the Body’s lower edges similar to the photo above. Finally, using the small amount of black yarn, using the satin stitch, embroider the eyes.

SATIN TOY BUNNIES FOR PETS

MATERIALS

1)       One Color of Yarn - 155 m/170 yds

2)     Size Five Millimeters (U.S. H or Eight) Crochet Hook

3)      Stuffing

MEASUREMENTS

Approximately Eight Inches [Twenty and a Half Centimeters] Tall.

GAUGE

Thirteen Single Crochet and Fourteen Rounds = Four Inches [Ten Centimeters].

INSTRUCTIONS

Head:

Chain Two.

First Round: Six single crochet in the second chain from the hook. Join with a slip stitch to the first single crochet. Place the marker on the first single crochet.

Second and Third Rounds: Chain one. Two single crochet in each single crochet around. Join with a slip stitch to the first single crochet. Twenty four single crochet after the last round.

Fourth Round Chain one. (One single crochet in each of the next two single crochet. Two single crochet in the next single crochet) eight times. Join with a slip stitch to the first single crochet. Thirty-two single crochet

Fifth to Eighth Rounds; Chain one. One single crochet in each single crochet around. Join with a slip stitch to the first single crochet.

Ninth Round: Chain one. * Pull up a loop in the next two single crochet. Yarn over hook and pull through all three loops on the hook – Single crochet the next two stitches is made. One single crochet in each of the next two single crochet. Repeat from * around. Join with a slip stitch to the first single crochet. Twenty-four stitches.

Tenth Round: Chain one. * Single crochet the next two stitches together over the next two stitches. Repeat from * around. Join with a slip stitch to the first stitch. Twelve stitches. Place the marker at the end of the round.

Eleventh Round: Chain one. Two single crochet in each stitch around. Join with a slip stitch to the first single crochet. Twenty-four single crochet.

Twelfth Round: Chain one. Two single crochet in each single crochet around. Join with a slip stitch to the first single crochet. Forty-eight single crochet.

Stuff Head.

Arms

First Round: Chain one. One single crochet in each of the first eleven single crochet. Two single crochet in the next single crochet. Chain one. Two single crochet in the next single crochet. One single crochet in each of the next twenty-two single crochet. Two single crochet in the next single crochet. Chain one. Two single crochet in the next single crochet. One single crochet in each of the next eleven single crochet. Join with a slip stitch to the first single crochet. Fifty-four stitches.

Second Round: Chain one. One single crochet in each of the first twelve single crochet. Two single crochet in the next single crochet. Two single crochet in the next one space chain. Two single crochet in the next single crochet. One single crochet in each of the next twenty-four single crochet. Two single crochet in the next single crochet. Two single crochet in the next one space chain. Two single crochet in the next single crochet. One single crochet in each of the next twelve single crochet. Join with a slip stitch to the first single crochet. Sixty single crochet.

Third Round: Chain one. One single crochet in each single crochet around. Join with a slip stitch to the first single crochet.

Fourth Round: Chain one. One single crochet in each of the first thirteen single crochet. Two single crochet in the next four single crochet. One single crochet in each of the next thirteen single crochet. Join with a slip stitch to the first single crochet. Sixty-eight single crochet.

Fifth to Sixth Rounds: Chain one. One single crochet in each single crochet around. Join with a slip stitch to the first single crochet.

Body

First Round: Chain one. One single crochet in each of the first ten single crochet. Miss the next fourteen single crochet. One single crochet in each of the next twenty single crochet. Miss the next fourteen single crochet. One single crochet in each of the last ten single crochet. Join with a slip stitch to the first single crochet. Forty single crochet.

Second to Fifth Rounds: Chain one. One single crochet in each single crochet around. Join with a slip stitch to the first single crochet.

Sixth Round: Chain one. (One single crochet in each of the next eight single crochet. Single crochet the next two stitches together over the next two stitches) four times. Join with a slip stitch to the first single crochet. Thirty six stitches.

Seventh to Ninth Rounds: Chain one. One single crochet in each single crochet around. Join with a slip stitch to the first single crochet.

Tenth Round: Chain one. (One single crochet in each of the next seven single crochet. Single crochet the next two stitches together over the next two stitches) four times. Join with a slip stitch to the first single crochet. Thirty two stitches.

Eleventh and Twelfth Rounds: Chain one. One single crochet in each single crochet around. Join with a slip stitch to the first single crochet.

Thirteenth Round: Chain one. (One single crochet in each of the next six single crochet. Single crochet the next two stitches together over the next two stitches) four times. Join with a slip stitch to the first single crochet. Twenty-eight stitches.

Fourteenth Round: Chain one. One single crochet in each single crochet around. Join with a slip stitch to the first single crochet. Fasten off, leaving an end ten inches [twenty-five and a half centimeters] long for sewing.

FINISHING

Using a thread and needle, sew the underarm seams. Stuff the Body then sew the bottom seam shut. Weave the yarn through the neck at the marked round. Pull hard and fasten it tightly. Then tie the ends together to make a cute bow.

Tail

Chain two.

First Round: Five single crochet in the second chain from the hook. Join with a slip stitch to the first single crochet.

Second Round: Chain one. Two single crochet in each single crochet around. Join with a slip stitch to the first single crochet. Ten single crochet.

Third and Fourth Rounds: Chain one. One single crochet in each single crochet around. Join with a slip stitch to the first single crochet.

Fifth Round: Chain one. (Single crochet the next two stitches together over the next two single crochet) five times. Join with a slip stitch to the first single crochet. Five single crochet. Fasten off, leaving an end ten inches [twenty-five and a half centimeters] long for sewing.

Stuff the tail. Weave the end through the last round. Tug hard and fasten tightly. Using a thread and needle, attach the tail in place.

Ears

Chain two.

First Round: Five single crochet in the second chain from the hook. Join with a slip stitch to the first single crochet.

Second Round: Chain one. One single crochet in each single crochet around. Join with a slip stitch to the first single crochet.

Third Round: Chain one. Two single crochet in each single crochet around. Join with a slip stitch to the first single crochet. Ten single crochet.

Fourth Round: Chain one. One single crochet in each single crochet around. Join with a slip stitch to the first single crochet. Repeat the last round twelve more times. Fasten off.

Using a thread and needle, attach the Ears to the top of the Head, pleating at the last round as shown in the photo above.

SATIN BEAR, BUNNY, KITTY AND MOUSE FINGER PUPPETS TO PLAY WITH YOUR PETS

MATERIALS

1)       One Color of Yarn per Animal – One Ball (With Just One Ball You Will Be Able to Create Ten)

2)     Size Three and a Half Millimeters (U.S Four) Knitting Needles

3)      Set of Four Size Three and a Half Millimeters (U.S Four) Double-Pointed Knitting Needles

4)     Polyester Fiberfill

5)     A Bit of Black and Pink Yarn

SIZE

Approximately Two Inches [Five Centimeters] Tall (Not Including Ears).

GAUGE

Twenty Four Stitches and Twenty Eight Rounds = Four Inches [Ten Centimeters] in Stocking Stitch

INSTRUCTIONS

All Versions

BODY

Cast on twenty stitches. Divide the stitches onto three needles (six, six, eight stitches). Join in round, placing the marker on the first stitch.

First and Second Rounds: Purl. Knit evenly in rounds until the work from the beginning measures approximately two inches [five centimeters].

Next Two Rounds: * Knit the next two stitches together. Repeat from * around. Five stitches remaining at the end of the last round. Break yarn, leaving a long end. Thread the end through the remaining stitches. Draw up tightly and fasten securely.

HEAD

With double-pointed needles, cast on four stitches.

First Round:

Increase by one stitch in each stitch around. Divide these eight stitches onto three different needles (two, two, four stitches). Join in round, placing the marker on the first stitch.

Second Round: * Knit one stitch. Make one stitch. Repeat from * around. Sixteen stitches.

Third Round: Knit.

Fourth Round: * Knit two stitches. Repeat from * around. Twenty four stitches. Knit eight rounds even.

Shape Nose

Next Round: * Knit two stitches. Knit the next two stitches together. Repeat from * around. Eighteen stitches remain.

Next Round: Knit.

Next Round: * Knit one stitch. Knit the next two stitches together. Repat from * around. Twelve stitches remain.

Stuff Head.

Next Two Rounds: * Knit the next two stitches together. Repeat from * around. Three stitches at the end of the last round. Break the yarn and leave behind a long end. Thread the end through the remaining stitches. Draw it up tightly and make sure that you fasten it securely.

Bear Version

EARS (Make Two)

Using a pair of needles, cast on five stitches. Work five rounds in stocking stitch. Cast off. Fold the Ear in half with the Wrong Sides together. Using a thread and needles, sew the cast on and the cast off edges together, tugging hard to gather the Ear a little bit. Then attach the Ears to the Head.

FINISHING

Using a thread and needle, sew the Head to the Body. Pick up the small amount of black yarn and begin to embroider all the facial features such as its Nose, Mouth, and Eyes.

Mouse Version

EARS (Make Two)

Using these double pointed needles, cast on twelve stitches. Divide these twelve stitches evenly onto three needles. Join in round, placing the marker on the first stitch. Knit two rounds.

Third Round: * Knit the next two stitches together. Repeat from * around. Six stitches. Break the yarn and leave behind a long end. Thread the end through the remaining stitches tug tightly then making sure that you fasten it securely. Using a thread and a needle, sew the Ears to the Head.

FINISHING

Using a thread and needle, sew the Head to the Body. Pick up the small amount of pink yarn and begin to embroider the Nose. Then using the small amount of black yarn, embroider the Eyes. Finally, for the Whiskers, using a pair of scissors cut out two strand of black yarn two inches [five centimeters] long and knot it into a fringe at each end of the Nose.

Bunny Version

EARS (Make Two)

Using a pair of double pointed needles, cast on eight stitches.

First Round: Increase by on stitch in to each stitch around. Divide these sixteen stitches onto three needles. Join in round, placing the marker on the first stitch. Knit twelve rounds.

Next Two Rounds: * Knit the next two stitches together. Repeat from * around. Four stitches remain at the end of the last round. Break the yarn and leave behind a long end. Thread the end through the remaining stitches and pull it tightly. Fold it flatly and using a thread and needle, sew the cast on the edge to the Head.

FINISHING

Using a thread and needle, sew the Head to the Body. Pick up the small amount of pink yarn and begin to embroider all the facial features such as its Nose, Mouth, and Eyes.

Kitty Version

EARS (Make Two)

Using a pair of knitting needles, cast on seven stitches.

First Round: Knit one stitch. Skip the next two stitches. Knit one stitch. Knit the next two stitches together. Knit one stitch.

Second Round: Purl.

Third Round: Skip the next two stitches. Knit one stitch. Knit the next two stitches together,

Fourth Round: Purl.

Fifth Round: Slip one stitch. Knit the next two stitches together. Pass the slip stitch. Fasten off. Using a thread and needles sew the Ears to the Head.

FINISHING

Using a thread and needle, sew the Head to the Body. Pick up the small amount of pink yarn and begin to embroider facial features such as its Nose and Mouth. Then using a small amount of black yarn, embroider its Eyes. Finally, for the Whiskers, using a pair of scissors, cut out two strand of black yarn two inches [five centimeters] long and knot it into a fringe at each end of the Nose.

RESTING RUG FOR PETS

MATERIALS:

1. One Ball of Yarn

2. Q hook

MEASUREMENTS

Measurements: 17" Square
Note: use two strands held together throughout the process.

Chain four, join with a slip stitch to form ring.

Round One: Chain three (counts as the first Double Crochet here and throughout), fifteen double crochet in the ring. Join with a slip stitch to the first double crochet with sixteen double crochet total.

Round Two: Chain three, double crochet in the same stitch, two double crochet in the next stitch around. Join with a slip stitch to the first double crochet, thirty two double crochet in total.

Round Three: Chain three, double crochet in the next six stitches, * Two double crochet, chain two, two double crochet * in the next stitch (corner), ** double crochet in the next seven stitches, * two double crochet, chain two, two double crochet* in the next stitch ** repeat between ** two more times. Join with a slip stitch to the first double crochet.

Round Four: Chain three, double crochet in the next eight stitches, * two double crochet, chain two, two double crochet ** in the corner space, ** double crochet in the next nine stitches, * two double crochet, chain two, two double crochet * in the next corner space **, repeat between ** two more times. Double crochet in the next two stitches. Join with a slip stitch to the first double crochet.

Round Five: Chain three, double crochet in the next ten stitches, * two double crochet, chain two, two double crochet * in the corner space, ** double crochet in the next eleven stitches, * two double crochet, chain two, two double crochet * in the next corner space ** repeat between ** two more times. Double crochet in the next four stitches. Join with a slip stitch to the first double crochet.

Finish: Weave in all the loose ends.