How to Crochet a Dog Chew

Keep those little teeth clean by letting your dog chew on this easy-to-make toy.

Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

Things You’ll Need:

• Crochet Hooks
• Yarns
• Scissors

1. Use a size H crochet hook - or whatever size hook you have handy.
2. Use any scrap yarn you have on hand, such as a cotton sport-weight yarn or heavy 4-ply yarn.
3. Chain (ch) 10; turn and join with a slip stitch in second ch from hook.
4. Row 1: Single crochet (sc) in each ch stitch until the end; ch 1 and turn.
5. Row 2: Sc in back loop (lp) of each sc until the end; ch 1 and turn.
6. Row 3: Sc in front lp of each sc until end; ch 1 and turn.
7. Row 4-6: repeat rows 2 and 3 and tie off.
8. Cut about 20 pieces of yarn about 2 inches long for the fringe.
9. Tie two pieces of fringe into each sc. Be sure to tie the fringe securely so it won't come untied.

Tips & Warnings

• Use your scrap yarn to make this toy.
• Throw it in the washer to keep it clean.
• After the toy becomes worn, throw it away and replace it with a new one.