How to Crochet a Dog Chew

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

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Crochet Hooks
• Yarns
• Scissors
• 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.

on 11/22/2005 Crochet an extra-tough dog chew if you have two dogs or puppies who like to compete for control of it. Use two strands together of worsted weight, and an H hook or close to that size. Make a rectangle that's at least 6" long and wide enough for two sets of teeth.

This is helpful in keeping dogs from biting each other or fighting too wildly -- they love to play tug-of-war.

Amazingly, this toy stays in one piece for a long time, too!