Crochet Pattern: Dog Toy "Duck"

Crochet pattern: Dog toy duck - homemade with love!

Surprise your four-legged friend with a homemade crochet toy that is not only fun, but also safe and durable!

What these instructions offer:

• Simple instructions: Step-by-step instructions, ideal for crochet enthusiasts of all experience levels.
• Sturdy design: A design that invites play, chewing and fetching.
• Individual design: Choose your favorite colors and yarns and create a unique piece for your dog.
• Safe and natural: Crocheted toys are a gentle alternative to plastic toys.

Advantages of crocheted dog toys:

• Dental care: The structure of the crocheted yarn can help to gently clean the teeth.
• Less risk of injury: Softer than hard plastic, therefore gentler on your dog's mouth.
• Customizable: You decide the size, color and material.
• Sustainable: Homemade toys reduce the consumption of mass-produced goods.
• Washable: Most crocheted toys can be cleaned in the washing machine (depending on the yarn used).
• Less harmful substances: When choosing cotton yarns, you can make sure that they are tested for harmful substances and are therefore safer for the animal.
• Customizable: If your dog doesn't like it, you can simply leave out the squeaker.

Crochet your dog his new favorite toy!

Required Knowledge:

• magic ring
• chain
• single crochet
• slip stitch

Size:

• The finished duck has a length of 5,5" / 14 cm. For other sizes, simply use a smaller/larger crochet hook and thinner/thicker wool.

You need:

• Scissors
• Sewing needle
• Stitch marker
• Pin's to fix parts together
• Filler cotton
• Crochet hook E (US) / 9 (UK) / 3,5mm (EU)
• Otional: 1 Squeaker
• Light (US) / Light Worsted (UK) / 240m~100g (EU) Woll in yellow (0,7uz/20g), orange (0,7uz/20g), black (remnant) e.g. Zeeman Royal