2025 Pet Appreciation Blog Hop

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My 3rd annual Pet Appreciation Blog Hop was a huge success!  I just love all of the crochet patterns for pets that were featured this month!

The blog hop may be over, but you can still find all of the crochet patterns designed specifically for our Furry Friends below! 🐶 😻

Some of the crochet patterns are FREE on the designers’ websites!  The links provided will also direct you to the designers’ stores where you can purchase their premium crochet patterns.

I just love dressing up my Grand-Doggy Freyja!  My son loves to dress her up and have me design stuff for her, so of course, I am always making adorable things for her to wear!  😆

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Most of the year I share crochet patterns designed for people, but to celebrate the LOVE ❤️  I receive from my cat Maze and my furry grand-babies, I love to share crochet designs just for them!

You can still celebrate National Pet Appreciation Month 🐶 🐱 or celebrate your pets with the crochet patterns rounded up below.

Participating Crochet Designers

We have a GREAT group of crochet designers participating this year.  You will find NEW designs that you can make to celebrate the love you receive from your pets.

 

My Pet Appreciation $5 Bundle Sale

To go along with my 3rd annual pet appreciation blog hop, I am having a $5 bundle sale with 5 of my most popular crochet patterns designed specifically for pets in mind.

Bow Wow Cowl (new release), Pet Bandana, Squid Cat Toy, Tuxie Keyhole Scarf, Your Buddy’s  Bed. 

If you would like to purchase a specific crochet pattern, you will also find each crochet pattern on Sale!

For more info, visit the Sales Page on my website.

2025 Pet Appreciation R0undup Featured Designs

Furry Friends Rug Free Crochet Pattern – Jo’s Crafty Hook

I designed the Furry Friends Rug especially for my cat Maze who just loves to curl up on my crochet designs!

The design uses two strands of yarn to create a nice thick rug to keep your furry friend comfortable.

Maybelline’s Cat Crown Crochet Pattern – Spotted Horse Design Co

A charming crochet cat crown pattern, featuring bead accents for extra sparkle.

Purchase the Maybelline’s Cat Crown Crochet Pattern HERE.

Heartcharmer Bookmark Crochet Pattern – ViVaCrochet

A quick crochet bookmarker with the cats tail entwined in the heart.

Purchase the Heartcharmer Bookmark Crochet Pattern HERE

Hatching Chick Crochet Pattern – Hooks & Heelers

This is a no-sew, beginner-friendly pattern that works up very quickly. The chick pops out of the egg, so it doubles as a fidget toy!

Purchase the Hatching Chick Crochet Pattern HERE

Cinco de Mayo Pet Bandana Crochet Pattern – My Fingers Fly

Celebrate Cinco de Mayo in style with this vibrant Crochet Pet Bandana Pattern! Designed to add a touch of fiesta flair, this easy-to-follow pattern lets you create a colorful accessory perfect for dogs and cats of all sizes.

Purchase the Cinco de Mayo Pet Bandana Crochet Pattern HERE

Free Turtle Pattern – Pocket Yarnlings

Turtles are popular amigurumi to make – and this version is done without having to sew on the shell separately! If you are looking to crochet turtle, look no further – try out this little guy with his flippers and shell! There are quite a few colour changes with this, so you should be comfortable with interchanging many crochet colours before trying him out!

Purchase the Turtle Crochet Pattern HERE

Giant Bee Crochet Pattern – Curious Papaya

Large and in charge. This cuddle-worthy queen is BEE-u-tiful!

Purchase the Giant Bee Crochet Pattern HERE

Cozy Cat Bed Crochet Pattern – Carroway Crochet

This Cozy Cat Bed that is purrfect for your precious cat. I used Bernat Blanket Yarn and it is so soft and inviting for your kitty.

Purchase the Cozy Cat Bed Crochet Pattern HERE

Horse Bonnet Crochet Pattern – Start Crochet

Crochet a stylish and functional horse ear bonnet with this easy-to-follow pattern! Perfect for beginners, this pattern includes step-by-step instructions to create a comfortable, handmade bonnet for your horse.

Purchase the Horse Bonnet Crochet Pattern HERE

Buddy Bag Dispenser Crochet Pattern- SaiASmi-Dreamz in Yarn

A one piece, no – sew bag dispenser, to tag onto bags, leashes, belt loops to help with when you walk your darling furry babies.

Purchase the Buddy Bag Dispenser Crochet Pattern HERE

Simple Elegance Pet Bowtie Crochet Pattern – OwensVillaChick Designs

This low sew bow tie is a charming accessory for your favorite furry pal!

Purchase the Simple Elegance Bowtie Crochet Pattern HERE

Bunny-Up Coaster Crochet Pattern- SaiASmi-Dreamz in Yarn

The Coaster is a on-piece seamless Crochet Coaster shaped to form the outline of a bunny face.

Purchase the Bunny-Up Coaster Crochet Pattern HERE

Kitty Pal Keychain Crochet Pattern – OwensVillaChick Designs

The Kitty Pal is a no sew amigurumi project and the purrfect companion for feline enthusiasts.

Purchase the Kitty Pat Keychain Crochet Pattern HERE

Amelie the Weiner Dog  Crochet Pattern – Curious Papaya

Amelie loves to take leisurely strolls near the Louvre – an elegant lady she is.

Purchase the Amelie the Weiner Dog Crochet Pattern HERE

Rolling Shells Cozy Free Crochet Pattern – Jo’s Crafty Hook

The Rolling Shells Cozy Crochet Pattern is a very versatile pattern that can be used to dress up your pet’s food bowl in vibrant colors or to match your Home Decor.

You can purchase a copy of my Rolling Shells Cozy Crochet Pattern HERE

Thank your for joining me again this year and I hope you enjoyed all of the new crochet patterns designed for a great group of designers!

See you again next year!

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Furry Friends Rug Free Crochet Pattern

Furry Friends Rug Free Crochet Pattern

I designed the Furry Friends Rug especially for my cat Maze who just loves to curl up on my crochet designs!  

The Furry Friends Rug Free Crochet Pattern uses two strands of yarn to create a nice thick rug to keep your furry friend comfortable. 

The pattern can be customized to fit the size of your furry friends. 

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Furry Friends Rug

Below you will find the FREE version of the Furry Friends Rug Crochet Pattern.

The pattern has step by step Picture Tutorials to help you along the way.  You can even make the rug to match your Home Decor.  It would also be cute to use up your scrap yarn to make your furry friends rug more colorful.

2025 Pet Appreciation Blog Hop

I was SO excited because I hosted my 2025 Pet Appreciation Blog Hop, which was my 3rd one!

May is National Pet Appreciation Month and me and great group of crochet designers have designed NEW patterns that can be made by you to celebrate how much love and joy your pets bring into your lives!

 

The 2025 Pet Appreciation Blog Hop is over, BUT you can still find ALL of the crochet designs that were featured this year.

You will find the links to all of the crochet patterns.  If you prefer to purchase their AD-Free premium crochet patterns, ALL of the designers’ links are there as well.

Find ALL of the pet crochet patterns HERE on my website.

Furry Friends Rug Free Crochet Pattern

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You can find an AD-Free Premium Copy of my Furry Friends Rug Crochet Pattern for $2 at my Ravelry Store.

Information Needed to Crochet Furry Friends Rug

I used 2 colors of Caron One Pound 100% Acrylic Yarn.  (7 oz/198 g) (364 yds/333 m)

Materials:
MC – 250-400 yds of yds of #4 ply Worsted/Aran Weight Yarn
CC – 250-400 yds of yards of #4 ply Worsted/Aran Weight Yarn
8 mm Steel Crochet Hook
Tapestry Needle
Scissors

Finished Sizes:
20” x 20”
24” x 24”
30” x 30” 

Abbreviations/Stitches Used:
dc = double crochet
ch = chain
st = stitch
sk = skip
rep = repeat
dc2tog = double crochet 2 together

Notes:
dc2tog counts as 1 st.
ch 1 counts as a st.
the rug is worked in the round.
each round will contain 6 Corners.
each round will increase by 6 dc2tog.
the Picture Tutorials below are just examples of each round.

Special Stitch: Double Crochet 2 Together

  • YO, insert hook into specified st.
  • YO, pull up a loop.
  • YO, pull through 2 loops on hook (2 loops on hook).
  • YO, insert hook into same st, YO, pull up a loop (4 loops on hook).
  • YO, pull through 2 loops on hook.
  • YO, pull through all 3 loops on hook.

Special Stitch:
Beg Corner
(ch 2, dc, ch 3, dc2tog) all in specified st

Special Stitch:
Corner
(dc2tog, ch 3, dc2tog) all in specified st

Special Note:
Due to different thicknesses of yarn, try using the same brands or thicknesses
Due to different thicknesses of yarn, you may need to go up or down a hook size to meet Gauge

Gauge:
US 8 mm Steel Crochet Hook
? st x 4 rounds = 4”

The Gauge Swatch is worked a little differently from most swatches.

Gauge Swatch:
Follow R1-R4 of the pattern 

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Furry Friends Rug Free Crochet Pattern

 

R1:  magic circle, ch 2, dc (counts as dc2tog) ch 3, *dc2tog ch 3. rep from *4 more times. sl st in 1st dc to join.  Pull yarn tight to close magic circle.  (6 dc2tog, 6 ch-3 sp)

6 dc2tog & 6 ch-3 sp

R2:  sl st in 1st ch-3 sp, Beg Corner, ch 1. *Corner in next ch-3 sp, ch 1.  rep from *around. sl st in 1st dc to join.  (6 Corners & 6 ch-1 sp)

6 Corners & 6 ch-1 sp

Note:  from here on out, each round will increase by 6 dc2tog & 6 ch-1 sp

R3:  sl st in 1st ch-3 sp, Beg Corner, ch 1. *dc2tog in next ch-1 sp, Corner in next ch-3 sp of Corner, ch 1.  rep from *around. sl st in 1st dc to join.  (6 Corners, 6 dc2tog, 12 ch-1 sp)

6 Corners, 6 dc2tog, 12 ch-1 sp

R4:  sl st in 1st ch-3 sp, Beg Corner, ch 1. *dc2tog in each ch-1 sp, ch 1, Corner in each ch-3 sp of Corner, ch 1.  rep from * around. sl st in 1st dc to join.  (6 Corners, 18 dc2tog, 18 ch-1 sp)

Example of Actual Rug

Note:  remember each round will increase by 6 dc2tog & 6 ch-1 sp

Customizing:
If you prefer a smaller size, subtract rounds.
If you prefer a larger size, add more rounds.
If you would like to change colors, you may do so by adding them to the ch-3 sp of Beg Corner.

20” x 20”

R5-R10:  rep R4

R11:  ch 1, sc in same st,  sc in each ch-1 sp, dc2tog, and 3 sc in each corner sp around.  sl st in 1st st to join.

Fasten off and weave in ends.

24” x 24”

R5-R12: rep R4

R13:  ch 1, sc in same st,  sc in each ch-1 sp, dc2tog, and 3 sc in each corner sp around.  sl st in 1st st to join.

Fasten off and weave in ends.

30” x 30”

R5-R15: rep R4

R16:  ch 1, sc in same st,  sc in each ch-1 sp, dc2tog, and 3 sc in each corner sp around.  sl st in 1st st to join.

Fasten off and weave in ends.

@Jo’s Crafty Hook 2025

That’s it!  You have made your own Furry Friends Rug!

I would love to see your completed rug and your furry friend on their rug!

You can tag me at @joscraftyhook and in my FB Group Jo’s Crafty Hook Designs

You can also find many types of crochet patterns that are Free on my website.

Ad-Free Premium Copy

You can purchase an Ad-Free Premium copy of the Furry Friends Rug Crochet Pattern at my Ravelry Store.  It contains all of the Step-by-Step Picture Tutorials.

Premium Crochet Pattern Stores

 

Find me, Jo of Jo’s Crafty Hook at the places listed below.

Email:  jo@joscraftyhook.com

Linktree

Website

Facebook Group Jo’s Crafty Hookers

Facebook Group Jo’s Crafty Hook Designs

Facebook Page Jo’s Crafty Hook

Facebook Page:  Crochet Designer Community

Ravelry

LoveCrafts

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