How to Crochet a Dog Chew

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

Things You'll Need

• Crochet Hooks
• Yarns
• Scissors

Instructions

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.