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Tuxie Keyhole Scarf Crochet Pattern

The Tuxie Keyhole Scarf Crochet Pattern came to be because I was watching a friend’s dog, Tuxie, for a few days. He’s a small dog and he was always shivering.

So, I decided to make him something to keep him warm and make him more adorable too. You can crochet the Keyhole Scarf to accessorize your woof-ing dog and make a purr-fect accessory for your cat.

I love celebrating our pets and showing them as much love and appreciation for them. The Tuxie Keyhole Scarf Crochet Pattern is another new release of mine that will be featured in my 2024 Pet Appreciation Blog Hop on May 21, 2024.

Me and 15 other fabulous crochet designers are sharing FREE crochet patterns daily they designed just for Pets at my 2024 Pet Appreciation Blog Hop.

Crochet Patterns for your Fur-Babies

For more great crochet patterns for pets, you can visit the 2024 Pet Appreciation Blog Hop where you will find their purr-fectly adorable and woof-ing cute crochet patterns just for them!

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In the meantime, you will find the FREE version for a small pet of the Tuxie Keyhole Scarf Crochet Pattern below. While you are making one for your pet, the crochet pattern can be customized to make yourself one as well!

Information Needed

I used Caron Jumbo Prints 100% Acrylic Yarn. #4 ply Worsted Weight Yarn (340 g/12 oz) (544m /595 yds)

Materials:
75-200 yards of #4 Worsted Weight Yarn
US H or 5mm Crochet Hook
Tapestry Needle
Scissors

Abbreviations/Stitches Used:
sc = single crochet
hdc = half double crochet
ch = chain
st = stitch
sk = skip

Notes:
stitch count is a multiple of 2
ch 1 does not count as a stitch
there are 3 sizes to choose from: Small, Medium, and Large
the scarf can be customized to fit your pet perfectly

Gauge:
US H Hook or 5mm Crochet Hook
12 st x 12 rows = 4”
due to different thickness of yarn, you may need to go up or down a hook size to meet gauge)

Gauge Swatch:
R1: ch 13, sc in 2nd ch from hook, hdc in next st, *sc in next st, hdc in next st. rep from * across. ch 1, turn (12 st)

R2-R12: *sc, hdc in next st. rep from * across. turn (12 st)

Special Notes:

Because there are so many different sizes of cats and dogs, the pattern is easily customized.
To easily customize the fit to your pet, measuring their neck size would be a great help for you to figure out the perfect fit to it.
Because this is a scarf, if you are customizing it, I suggest measuring between their ears to the bottom of their chest and doubling the measurement.
A helpful tip is to remember the even st is the hdc and the odd st is a sc
Below are 3 suggested sizes.

Tuxie Keyhole Scarf Free Crochet Pattern

Small

R1: ch 61 sc in 2nd ch from hook, hdc in next st, *sc in next st, hdc in next st. rep from * across. ch 1, turn (60 st)

R2: sc in 1st st, hdc in next st, *sc in next st, hdc in next st. rep from * across. ch 1, turn. (60 st)

R3: sc in 1st st, hdc in next st, *sc in next st, hdc in next st. rep from * for a total of 6 st. ch , sk 6 st. *sc in next st, hdc in next st. rep from * across. ch 1, turn (60 st & ch-6 sp)

R4: sc in 1st st, hdc in next st, (*sc in next st, hdc in next st until ch-6 sp. (sc, hdc) in ch-6 sp for a total of 6 st) *sc in next st, hdc in next st. rep from * across. ch 1, turn (60 st)

Do not ch 1 or turn after R4

Border:

Down the Side:
Turn slightly, sc in side of last st made, sc in each st down the side until last st. (sc, ch 1, sc) all in same st.

Across the bottom:
Turn slightly, sc in same st, sc in each st across the bottom until last st. (sc, ch 1, sc) all in same st.

Up the Side:
Turn slightly, sc in each st up the side until last st. (sc, ch 1, sc) all in same st.

Across the Top:
Turn slightly, sc in same st, sc in each st down the side until last st. (sc, ch 1, sc) all in last st sl st in 1st st of border to join.

Fasten off and weave in ends.

©Jo’s Crafty Hook 2024

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Flower Pet Collar Crochet Pattern

The Flower Pet Collar Crochet Pattern is a fast and easy design that can be easily customized to fit any sized pet. When my son’s dog was a pup, he started to put scarves and shirts on her to make her look pretty. He asked me to make a scarf for her.

Now I can’t stop designing accessories for her. I even started designing things for my cat Maze because I couldn’t leave her out from looking pretty.

Inside this crochet pattern you will find a crochet pattern for the Collar and a crochet pattern for a Flower.

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My Flower Pet Collar is a newly released crochet pattern that is being featured in my 2024 Pet Appreciation Blog Hop from May 1-21, 2024. You can get a FREE copy of it on May 9-10, 2024 starting at 9a EST.

Visit the 2024 Pet Appreciation Blog Hop to get the Coupon Code Needed to get your FREE copy on May 9-10, 2024

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Be sure to stop back by the 2024 Pet Appreciation Blog Hop and see the other AWE-some Pet Crochet Patterns from 15 other crochet designers! If you missed any of the free patterns, you can find them at their stores.

Since I LOVE the Flower Pet Collar Crochet Pattern you can find a FREE version of it below. The crochet pattern below contains 2 crochet patterns, 1 for the collar and 1 for the flower.

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Information Needed to the Crochet Flower Pet Collar

I used Caron One Pound 100% Acrylic Yarn. #4 ply Worsted Weight Yarn (454 g/16 oz) (742m /812 yds)

Materials:
10-75 yards of #4 Worsted Weight Yarn
US H or 5mm Crochet Hook
Tapestry Needle
Scissors

Abbreviations/Stitches Used:
sc = single crochet
hdc = half double crochet
ch = chain
st = stitch
sk = skip

Notes:
stitch count is a multiple of 2+1
ch 1 does not count as a stitch
the collar can be customized to fit your pet perfectly

Below are 3 suggested sizes for a Small, Medium, and Large pet

Special Notes:

Because there are so many different sizes of cats and dogs, the pattern is easily customized.
To easily customize the fit to your pet, measuring their neck size would be a great help for you to figure out the perfect fit.

Gauge:
US H Hook or 5mm Crochet Hook
12 st x 12 rows = 4”
due to different thickness of yarn, you may need to go up or down a hook size to meet gauge.

Gauge Swatch:
R1: ch 13, sc in 2nd ch from hook, hdc in next st, *sc in next st, hdc in next st. rep from * across. ch 1, turn (12 st)

R2-R12: *sc, hdc in next st. rep from * across. turn (12 st)

Flower Pet Collar Free Crochet Pattern

R1: ch 5 (11, 19) sc in 2nd ch from hook, hdc in next st, *sc in next st, hdc in next st. rep from * across. (4, 10, 18 st)

R2(RS): ch 1, turn. sc in 1st st, hdc in next st, *sc in next st, hdc in next st. rep from * across. ch 1, turn. (4, 10, 18 st)

(WS)R3-R29: (41, 53): repeat R2

Be sure to ch 1 and turn after last row.

If customizing, repeat R2 until you reach the desired circumference of your pet’s neck.

Finishing Collar

Step 1:
Line up WS of beginning row to the WS of the ending row.

Step 2:
sl st in each st across. this will be where you attach your flower.

Fasten off and weave in ends.

Information for the Flower

I used Yarn Bee Yarntopia Yarn #2 Fine or Sport Weight Yarn. 100% Acrylic. 4 oz (312 yds)

Small Flower Materials:
1-2 yds of #2 ply Fine or Sports Weight Yarn
US B or 2.25 mm Crochet Hook
Tapestry Needle
Scissors

Large Flower Materials:
2-5 yds of #3 ply or DK Light Weight Yarn
US F or 3.75 mm Crochet Hook
Tapestry Needle
Scissors

Stitches/Abbreviations Used:
ch = chain
hdc = half double crochet
dc = double crochet
sl st = slip stitch
sp = space
rep = repeat

Finished Size:
2” x 2”
3” x 3”

Notes:
The flower is worked in the round.
Below you will crochet patterns for a Small Flower and a Large Flower.

Flower Crochet Patterns

Small Flower #2 ply or Sports Weight Yarn

R1: leaving a long tail of yarn, make magic circle (2 dc, ch 1) for a total of 6 times in magic circle. pull tight to close magic circle. sl st in 1st dc to join. (12 dc & 6 ch-1 sp)

Optional: ch 2, (2 dc, ch 1) for a total of 6 times in ch 1. sl st in 1st dc to join. (12 dc, 6 ch-1 sp)

R2: ch 1, sc in same dc, sc in next dc. (2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc) all in next ch-1 sp *sc in next 2 dc (2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc) all in next ch-1 sp. rep from * around. sl st in 1st sc to join. 6 flower petals.

Fasten off and weave in ends.

Large Flower – #3 ply or DK Light Weight Yarn

R1: leaving a long tail of yarn, make magic circle (2 dc, ch 1) for a total of 6 times in magic circle. pull tight to close magic circle. sl st in 1st dc to join. (12 dc & 6 ch-1 sp)

Optional: ch 2, (2 dc, ch 1) for a total of 6 times in ch 1. sl st in 1st dc to join. (12 dc, 6 ch-1 sp)

R2: ch 1, sc in same dc, sc in next dc. (2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc) all in next ch-1 sp *sc in next 2 dc (2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc) all in next ch-1 sp. rep from * around. sl st in 1st sc to join. 6 flower petals.

Fasten off and weave in ends.

Attaching Flower to Collar

Step 1:
Lay the joined rows of the collar face up

Step 2:
Line up the flower in the middle of where you joined your rows

Step 3:
sew the flower to the joined rows of the collar.

©Jo’s Crafty Hook 2024

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Squid Cat Toy Crochet Pattern

I love to play with my cat Maze! Like most cats, she is very finicky when it comes to things she likes to play with. So I am always thinking of new ideas that entertain her as much as me.

This Squid Cat Toy Crochet Pattern is the cutest thing I designed recently and my Maze LOVES it! I hope you get many enjoyable hours playing with your pets with this make!

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Information Needed

I used Premier Just Cotton. 100% Cotton. #4 ply Medium Weight Yarn (50 g/1.76 oz) (80m /87 yds)

Materials:
MC – 5-10 yds #4 ply Medium Weight Cotton
CC – 5-10 yds of #4 ply Medium Weight Cotton
US D or 3.25 m crochet hook
Scissors
Tapestry Needle
Small Amount of Pillow Stuffing

Abbreviations/Stitches Used:
ch = chain
sc = single crochet
sc2tog = single crochet 2 together
sl st = sl st
rep = repeat
MC = Main Color
CC = Contrasting Color
SM = Stitch Marker

Notes:
Pattern is worked in the round
Pattern is worked in continuous rounds, with no joining.
Place Stitch Marker in 1st st of each round.

Finished Size: 2” x 3”

Gauge:
US D or 3.25m Crochet Hook
8 sc x 8 rows in the round = 2”

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Squid Cat Toy Free Crochet Pattern

Body

Using MC
Note: be sure to place SM in 1st st of each round

R1: Make magic circle, 8 sc in magic circle. Pull tight to close. place SM in 1st st (8 sc)

R2: 2 sc in each st around. (16 sc)

R3: *2 sc in next st, sc in next st. rep from * around. (24 sc)

R4-R12: sc in each st around. (24 sc)

R13: *sc in next 4 st, sc2tog. rep from * around. (20 sc)

R14: *sc in next 3 st, sc2tog. rep from * around. (16 sc)

R15: *sc in next 2 st, sc2tog. rep from * around. (12 sc)

R16: sc in each st around. sl in 1st st to join. (12 sc)

Fasten off and weave in ends.

Using CC

Legs

Step 1:
Attach yarn with a sl st in any sc, ch 13, sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in each ch. sl st in same st. (12 sc)

Step 2:
sl st in next st, ch 13, sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in each ch. sl st in same st. (12 sc)

Step 3:
repeat Step 2 in each remaining sc around for a total of 12 legs. sl st in 1st st.

Fasten off, leaving a long tail of yarn to sew the hole closed.

Step 4:
going into the hole opening of the Body, add Pillow Stuffing to make it as firm or as soft as you’d like.

Step 5:
sew hole closed using whichever stitch you prefer.

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Your Buddy’s Bed Crochet Pattern

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Does your cat or dog take up the whole bed? You can make Your Buddy’s Bed Crochet Pattern for Cats & Dogs and get a better night’s sleep.

When my grand-furry Freyja comes over to spend the night, she takes up the WHOLE bed! I am left with the very edge of the bed and no covers!! When I finally kick Freyja off the bed, she will curl up and sleep on her own bed.

Also, when my cat Maze sleeps in the bed with she is either curled up behind my knees or she lays on top of my feet. I can now lay her bed next to my bed and I get a better nights sleep.

So I designed the Your Buddy’s Bed Crochet Pattern to help me and you get a better nights sleep.

About Your Buddy’s Bed Crochet Pattern

Your Buddy’s Bed Crochet Pattern is designed just for the cute little furry friends you have in your life. It is a woof-ing great make for your dog or cat to have a bed of their very own. There are 2 sizes to choose from, for a purr-fect fit.

I used Caron One Pound 100% Acrylic Yarn. (16 oz/453.6 g) (812 yds/742 m) in Azure for the 20” x 20”
I also used Caron Big Cakes 100% Acrylic Yarn (10.5 oz/300 g) (603 yds/551 m) for the 24” x 24”

Materials:
800-1100 yards of #4 Worsted Weight Yarn
US H or 5mm Crochet Hook
16 oz Pillow Stuffing

Finished Sizes:
20” x 20”
24” x 24”

The Your Buddy’s Bed Crochet Pattern uses the N-Stitch. The N-Stitch uses the basic crochet stitches, the single crochet stitch and the half double crochet stitch.

Because you are only using the single crochet and the half double crochet, the combination of stitches create a nice beautiful texture. It is also a close stitch which will keep it’s shape and will help keep the Pillow Stuffing inside.

You can find a Left Handed Version of the N-Stitch on my YouTube Channel