How to Crochet a Dog Chew
Do you have a dog at home who has a habit of chewing everything? No one likes their decor to be ruined by pets. So what will you do to save your furniture, cushions, shoes, doors etc? Well, the simple solution is to give your dog a chew toy.
You may get a chew toy at the store or you can also make one at home. The best way is to crochet a dog chew. There is no doubt that it can be a little difficult but some simple directions can make things easier.
Things Required:
– Yarn
– Fabric
– Crochet Hook
Instructions
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Know your dog’s habits:
The first thing you should do is to know your dog’s habits. Try to notice what type of things he likes to play with and then crochet a dog chew while keeping this observation in mind. Usually, dogs are attracted towards colourful things so pick your shade wisely. -
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Gather material:
Next thing you should do is to make a list of things needed for this project. Look around, you will see lot of useless pieces of fabric or yarn. Just collect and bring them into use. You may also visit the market and pick up necessary items like hooks, yarn, chain etc. -
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Use correct hook:
Knitting requires a little bit of extra effort and attention. One of the most important things is to choose the right hook. Mostly, you need a size H crochet hook but if you are comfortable with some other size then do not hesitate. Remember the size, shape and structure of the chew toy is entirely up to you to decide. -
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Pick your yarn wisely:
Now, when you have gathered all the material, it’s time to arrange some yarn for this project. You will have to use cotton sport-weight yarn or heavy 4-ply yarn. Check your knitting supplies and you will definitely find something useful. You can easily pick up some yarn from the knitting store. The best part is that the yarn comes in all different colours. -
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Make the basic chain:
Start making the basic chain as it is necessary to crochet a dog chew. For that, turn and link the first chain with the second chain from the hook. -
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Make rows:
Your next step will be to make rows by using the yarn and hook. In the first row, keep stitching until the end of chain 1 and then tie. Similarly, you will make other rows and tie them with the relevant chain. Your final look should be like a net otherwise there is possibility that it won’t remain intact. Take your time and remember that it might take some practice if you are new to crochet to build a chew toy for your dog.
