Knitted dog toy - schemes, description and recommendations

Do-it-yourself products are gaining more and more popularity. They not only differ in the best quality, but also carry a great love of creativity and needlework. So, knitted toys, dogs especially, are wonderful friends for children and adults.

Home zoo

Often, children like these toys more than plastic counterparts from store shelves. The fact is that delicate threads in combination with fluffy filler give the product soft qualities, so I don’t feel like letting it out of my hands. So, crocheted dogs, patterns and descriptions of which we will consider today, can be a great addition to any interior.

And most importantly for busy parents, they are easy to make on their own, having at hand only a hook and threads of different colors. This does not have to be a new skein of yarn, because a small toy needs absolutely nothing.

Little friend

The main hero of our article will be crocheted dogs, patterns and description of which we will consider later. In addition, New Year's chores about gifts are just around the corner, because it is to this animal that the next year belongs. So crocheted dog will be a great addition or an independent part of the gift to relatives and friends.

In addition, due to the variety of breeds and sizes, you can choose the right pet for each of the guests individually, thereby paying enough attention to each.

From the box with secrets

It's time to prepare all the materials that we may need. It is important to mention that readers can independently adjust product criteria and change the list of necessary things.

1. Yarn. It is good for such a case to use the small residues and scraps that every knitter has. Thus, not only clean your storage places from unnecessary trash, but also save a lot of money. The composition of the thread here does not play a greater role, since it does not directly affect the quality of the product, but only adds some features to it. So if you want a knitted dog Since it had a fluffy body resembling soft wool, then threads with a high content of natural wool would do. Choose the color of the yarn yourself: threads of absolutely any color will suit the toy.
2. Hook. It is with this tool that we will do all the work. When choosing it, it is worth considering the size and material of the handle, since the quality and speed of knitting directly depend on these criteria. In addition, choose the size that is suitable for the selected type of yarn.
3. Filler. Since the knitted dog, the description of which we will consider later, should be pleasant to the touch, then the packing should be selected accordingly: it should be soft, not crumple during use and, moreover, not crumble. A synthetic winterizer or synthetic winterizer, which with a small mass perfectly hold the volume, are best suited.
4. Decorative jewelry: they will be needed to create the likeness of a collar.

Knitted dogs: patterns and their analysis

Now we need to devote some time to the scheme, which we will guide throughout the process. Since knitting patterns are created for the hook, you should disassemble all the signs so as not to be distracted by them during operation.

• VP - air loop. It is the basis of all knitted products, because it is from it that the main first row of any knitted toy is created.
• RLS - SC. This is also an important part of any knitting, which is often used in any crochet patterns.
• Decrease is the process of knitting two single crochet posts together.
• PS - half crochet.
• SS - a connecting column, most often used at the beginning of a row for fastening the canvas together.

If you carefully study the scheme, this work will not take much time.

The first stage of knitting

Now you can start the knitting process. So that readers do not have any difficulties, we will describe the whole process in detail, paying great attention to all the important details.

1. Ear: we make three air loops and begin knitting from the second loop, counting from the hook. With a connecting column (CC) we introduce the thread into the second loop, and we knit one stub without a crochet into the next, third air loop (VP). Thus, the abbreviated description of the eye looks like this: 3 VP, skip the 1st VP, do the SS in the 2nd VP, and in the 3rd PRS.

The second stage of knitting

1. Head: We start knitting again with a set of air loops (VP). Now they will need seven pieces, and do not forget to start manufacturing the head from the second air loop (VP). Next, we knit six single crochet columns, following the thread and its position. It is important that it does not twist, otherwise everything will have to start all over again. We knit one single crochet in a loop, where we made the same eyelet for the eye, and another one in the very first air loop (VP). Total, the first row consists of eight single crochet. For the process of further knitting, we make one air loop (VP), turn the product over, again knit eight single crochet. So you will need to knit 4 more rows. The abbreviated version of the head is as follows: 7 VP, skip the 1st VP, 6 PRS, 1 PRS in the ear PRS, 1 PRS in the very 1st VP, 1 VP and rotation. Then 8 RLS, VP, rotation, 8 RLS, VP, rotation, and so on two more times.

The third stage of knitting

Now we begin to manufacture the body of our product. To do this, we will make thirteen air loops (VP) and, starting knitting from the second loop, we will knit two connecting posts (SS) in the next two air loops (VP).

Next, we make two columns of non-skid in the fourth air loop (VP), and then one more in the next 9 air loops (VP). In the last column of the head we also make such a column, watching the twist. We make a connecting loop in the next single crochet. All these loops are the basis of the back and tail of our dog. We make one air loop to go to the next rows of knitting.

Briefly, this series can be described as follows: 13 VP, skip the 1st VP, do the SS in the 2nd and 3rd VP, in the 4th 2 PRS. Next, we knit 9 sc and 1 sc in sc of head, sc in the last sc, sc and turn of the whole product.

Next, we knit the connecting column into the connecting (SS), we knit the next ten loops with crochets, again we make an air loop (VP) and turn the whole product.

The next ten loops are also knit with single crochet (RLS), one RLS in the connecting column (SS). Next, one single crochet (RLS) in the same loop emanating from the head and the connecting ending column (CC). Again we make an air loop (VP) and rotation of the toy.

Briefly previous actions: SS, 10 sc, 1 VP and turn, 10 sc, 1 sc in sc, 1 sc in sc, head, sc, 1 and sc. We continue to knit the shape of the body: we knit the first two columns without a crochet together and knit the RLS to the end of the row. Then, we make an air loop, we turn the whole product. In the next row in the first column without a crochet we knit two scs, we continue to make such loops (scs) to the end of the row. In total, 13 single crochet (RLS) should result. Again we make an air loop and turn. From the beginning of a new row, we knit the first two single crochet (RN) columns together, continue with such loops to the end of the row, make an air loop and turn the entire dog to the other side.

Legs on the road

To a knitted dog could be a peppy companion for any child, we tie her legs. To do this, attach the thread, as shown in the diagram, and begin the manufacturing process: it is important to remember that the two legs of the dog are absolutely identical in the number of loops, so the patterns will not be noticeably different.

For the back paw, we introduce the thread from the right edge of the product and knit two single crochet (RLS), the next two loops (RLS) we knit together.

For the front paw, skip four loops from the beginning of the hind limb, knit two loops with one single crochet (RLS), and two RLS to the end of the row. The next four rows are the same for the two paws, so they knit alternately.

1. One air loop, product rotation and single crochet (RLS) to the end of the row. In total there will be three of them. Again, an air loop, flipping, three single crochet (RLS).
2. Now we make two air loops, turning over and, starting from the second loop from the beginning, two single crochets in the second air loop and 3 RLS.
3. We make an air loop by turning over, we make 4 SC, ending the connecting loop.
4. We cut the thread, carefully tuck it into the canvas and repeat all the steps on the second paw, and then on the second part.

Finishing touches

When the two halves are ready, you can proceed to the final stage: we sew the parts around the perimeter, leaving a small hole for filling. Gently ram the synthetic winterizer and camouflage the hole with threads in color. As a decor, we will tie a satin ribbon around the dog’s neck, which will give completeness to our product!