2026 Pet Appreciation Blog Hop

2026 Pet Appreciation Blog Hop

Welcome to my 2026 Pet Appreciation Blog Hop where you will find adorable crochet patterns just for your Fur Babies!

May is National Pet Appreciation Month and boy do I have something exciting planned!  From May 1-14th with daily Free and a couple 0f Discounted Crochet Patterns designed specifically for your lovable pets.

Crochet Designers

I have another great group of crochet collaborating with me this year to bring you makes to show your Furry Friends how much you appreciate them!

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2026 Pet Appreciation Blog Hop – How It Works

 

  1. Visit the 2026 Blog Hop daily, starting at 9a EST until 8:59a EST for the day’s Featured Crochet Pattern.
  2. Look for the day’s featured designer.
  3. Click on the “Get Coupon Code” Button where you will be directed to the featured designer’s website.
  4. Click on their “Click here for PDF” or their “Direct Download” Button.
  5. Use their Coupon Code at Checkout or download their crochet pattern.
Exciting News

If you want to skip all the blog hopping or would like to make something for your fur baby, I have provided links to either the designer’s store or website!  This way you don’t have to wait for their featured days.

May 1 – Pet Star Blanket Crochet Pattern from Jo’s Crafty Hook
Coupon Code:  PETHOP2026

Your pet is your Star, so celebrate them by making them their very own Star Blanket. The pattern can be customized for any size fur baby!

May 2 – Furry Love Granny Square Crochet Pattern from VivaCrochet
Coupon Code:  FURRY

A granny square with colourwork showing off your feline love!

May 3 – Squid Cat Toy Crochet Pattern – Jo’s Crafty Hook

Entertain yourself and your cat with this adorable Squid Cat Toy Crochet Pattern. It is so quick to make you can crochet it in so many vibrant colors.

May 4 – Horse Fringe Crochet Pattern from Start Crochet

This horse fly fringe is a simple little solution to those pesky flies in warmer months. The swinging strands sit right on the browband and gently move as your horse walks, helping keep annoying bugs away from their eyes.

May 5 – Munchkin Mouse Crochet Pattern from Concrete Gems Crochet

This little critter is perfect for keeping those kittens entertained. Quick and easy to make, you can even add a bit of cat nip to make it even more enticing!

May 6 – Tara’s Decorative Pet Collar Crochet Pattern from SaiASmi-Dreamz in Yarn

A fun, simple repetitive set of instructions that give you a textured collar with a circular adjustable crochet slider which also works as an motif piece! It’s a good way to re-purpose old plastic buckles from leashes or just making a new one from scratch.

May 7 – Bruno’s Bandana Crochet Pattern from Carroway Crochet

With an extra thick tie this bandana is perfect for larger dogs but can be customized for smaller breeds.

 

May 8 – Dog Lover’s Hot Pad Crochet Pattern from SASS Crochet

The Dog Lover’s Hot Pad is a fun and functional crochet pattern featuring an adorable paw print design. Made with simple stitches and textured popcorn stitches, it’s perfect for everyday use or gifting to any dog lover!

May 9 – Neel’s Decorative Pet Collar Crochet Pattern from SaiASmi-Dreamz in Yarn

A fun, simple repetitive set of instructions that give you a textured collar with a ‘bow’ shaped adjustable crochet slider which also works as an motif piece! It’s a good way to re-purpose old plastic buckles from leashes or just making a new one from scratch.

May 10 – MeadowPaws Bandana Crochet Pattern from VivaCrochet

The Bow Wow Cowl Crochet Pattern is designed specifically for pets, but you can also make yourself and others one to match the cowl to your pets.

May 11 – Lion Dog Toy Crochet Pattern from My Fingers Fly

There’s a big basket of cotton yarn scraps sitting on the shelf, and you’re out of ideas. This adorable Lion Dog Toy takes only about an ounce of yarn, and it’s a great way to use up your scraps of all colors. My pug Bruno loves to play tug of war, so I added a handle to the bottom of a lion to make his favorite game easier on me.

May 12  – Granny Stitch Horse Bonnet Crochet Pattern from Start Crochet

Create a beautiful crochet horse bonnet using the classic granny stitch. Makes a great gift for horse lovers!

May 13 – Dachshund Ornament Crochet Pattern from My Fingers Fly

Bring some pawsitive holiday spirit to your tree with this adorable Dachshund Chasing its Tail Christmas Ornament! This easy-to-follow pattern shows you how to create a sweet little Doxie that’s full of charm and personality—perfect for dog lovers, pet parents, or anyone who can’t resist a cute handmade touch.

May 14 – Mini No-Sew Hamster Amigurumi Crochet Pattern from Pocket Yarnlings

A cute and beginner-friendly hamster amigurumi you can crochet in just a few sittings—perfect as a small gift, desk buddy, or quick project to use up your yarn stash.

 

Thank you for stopping by Jo’s Crafty Hook!  I hope you found some woofing purrfect crochet patterns that were designed for our lovable fur babies!

Find more crochet patterns just for your pets from me and other purr-fectly grrr-eat crochet designers!

FREE on my website
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Claret Dress Wine Bottle Cozy Crochet Pattern

Claret Dress Wine Bottle Cozy Crochet Pattern

The Claret Dress Wine Bottle Cozy Crochet Pattern is designed to dress up and add a little flair to a wine bottle.  You can dress up the wine bottle you give as gifts for Birthdays, Christmas, the Holidays or just because.

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My Tuxedo Wine Cozy Crochet Pattern was designed for the Bring in the New Year FB Hop.  I wanted to add a partner crochet pattern to this cozy, so I designed the Claret Dress Wine Bottle Cozy crochet pattern and it definitely came out perfectly as it’s mate.

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You can get a premium copy of the Tuxedo Wine Cozy from my Ravelry and LoveCrafts Stores for a small fee.

If you would like to gift the gift of wine and dress it up, the Claret Dress Wine Bottle Cozy Crochet Pattern can be found FREE below.

The Gifts Galore 2024 Blog Hop

My Claret Dress Wine Bottle Cozy is being featured in the Gifts Galore 2024 Blog Hop hosted by Carroway Crochet this month and you can get a FREE copy for 24 hours, on November 2-3, 2024.

 

Each day of the Gifts Galore 2024 Blog Hop you can get a FREE crochet pattern daily that is a perfect make for Christmas & the Holidays.

The Gifts Galore 2024 Pattern Bundle

You can purchase the Gift Galore Pattern Bundle for $10.99.  The bundle contains ALL 28 premium crochet patterns that are being featured in the blog hop.  Grab yourself a copy of this fabulous bundle and start making those Christmas & Holiday gifts now!

My Featured Day – November 2-3, 2024

Visit the Gifts Galore 2024 Blog Hop on my featured day to get the Coupon Code needed to get a FREE copy of my Claret Dress Wine Bottle Cozy Crochet Pattern.

Once you have the Coupon Code, get your FREE copy by clicking on the Download Free PDF button below and use it during checkout at my Ravelry Store.

Return to the Roundup

Visit the Gifts Galore 2024 Blog Hop daily to take advantage of another crochet designer’s free crochet pattern that is a great Christmas & the Holidays make!

 

Free Claret Wine Bottle Cozy Crochet Pattern

Below you will find a FREE version of the Claret Dress Wine Bottle Cozy Crochet Pattern.

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Information Needed for the Claret Wine Bottle Cozy Crochet Pattern

Materials:
30-45 yds of #4 ply Worsted/Aran Weight Yarn
US F or 3.75 mm Crochet Hook
US G or 4 mm Crochet Hook
Scissors
Tapestry Needle

Stitches/Abbreviations Used:
ch = chain 
sl st = slip stitch
sc = single crochet

hdc = half double crochet
fsc= foundation single crochet

rep = repeat
sk = skip

SM = Stitch Marker
RS = Right Side

Special Stitch:
Invisible Join – this is used in place of a slip stitch to join. 
* Each round you will place a SM in the 1st st. 
*Once you complete that round, instead of doing a slip stitch to join, you will start the next round where your SM is placed or the 1st st of the round you just completed. 
*Then you will repeat the same step, placing a SM in the 1st st of the new round.

Video Tutorial:
Invisible Join

Notes:
ch 1 does not counts as a st
cozy is worked in the round
skirt is worked top down in the round
bodice is worked from bottom up in the round with turning rows

Bodice Gauge:
US G or 4.5 mm Crochet Hook
12 st x 12 rows = 4”


Gauge Swatch:

R1:  ch 13, sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc across.  ch 1, turn. (12 sc)

R2:  sc in 1st st, *sk st, (sc, hdc) all in next sc. rep until last sc.  sc in last sc.  ch 1, turn. (12 st)

R3-R12:  sc in 1st st, *sk next st, (sc, hdc) all in next sc.  rep from * until last sc.  sc in last sc.  ch 1, turn.  (12 st)

**You can purchase the premium version of the Claret Dress Wine Bottle Cozy crochet pattern for a small fee from my Ravelry Store or LoveCrafts .  Inside the premium crochet pattern you will find step-by-step picture tutorials for the bodice and skirt part of the crochet pattern**

Claret Dress Wine Cozy Free Crochet Pattern

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Skirt

NoteIn this part of the crochet pattern the skirt is worked in the round and the row count is 16 rows = 4”

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Using G or 4 mm Crochet Hook

R1(RS):  fsc 36. Place SM in 1st st.  (36 sc)
Optional:  ch 36, sl st in 1st ch to join.  sc in each st around.  Place SM in 1st st.  (36 sc)

Note:  You will be using the Invisible Join for each row below.

R2-R7:  sc in each st around.  (36 sc)

R8:  sc in next 2 st, 2 sc in next sc *sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc.  rep from * around.  (48 sc)

R9-R12:  sc in each st around. (48 sc)

R13:  *sc next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc. rep from * around.  (64 sc)

R14:  sc in each sc around.  (64 sc)

R15:  2 sc in each sc around.  (128 st)

R16:  sc in each sc around.  (128 sc)

Fasten off and weave in ends.

Bodice
NoteIn this part of the crochet pattern the bodice is worked with turning rows

Claret Dress Wine Bottle Cozy Bodice Wine Bottle Cozy Bodice Crochet Pattern Claret Dress Wine Bottle Cozy Crochet Pattern Gauge for Bodice:
US G or 4.5 mm Crochet Hook
12 st x 12 rows = 4”

R1(RS):  attach yarn with a sl st in the SM from the foundation row of skirt. sc in same st, sc around. sl st in 1st st to join. (36 sc)

R2:  ch 1, turn.  sc in same st.  *sk sc, (sc, hdc) all in next sc.  rep from * until last sc.  sc in last sc.  sl st in 1st st to join. (36 st)

R3:  ch 1, turn.  sc in same st, sc in next sc.  *sk st, (sc, hdc) all in next sc.  rep from * until last sc.  sc in last sc. sl st in 1st st to join.  (36 st)

R4-R13:  Rep R2-R3

After R13 (RS) place a SM in same st as join. 

Fasten off and weave in ends.

Dress Strap

Claret Dress Strap Crochet Pattern Claret Dress Wine Bottle Cozy Claret Dress Strap Crochet Pattern


Using F or 3.75 mm Hook


Step 1:
leaving a long tail of yarn, ch 25, 2 sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in next 22 st, 2 sc in last st (26 sc)

turn to crochet on the other side of the foundation chain.

Step 2:
2 sc in 1st st, sc in next 22 st, 2 sc in the last st. leave a long enough tail of yarn to attach the strap to the dress.  (26 sc)

Fasten off.


Dress Strap Placement


Step 1:
RS – count over 8 st from SM of dress and place SM in same st

Step 2:
(RS) attach your beginning long tail of yarn of your dress strap in the same place as SM and sew strap in place.

Step 3:
(RS) using the ending long tail of yarn of your strap, sk 1 st and in the next st sew strap in place.

Fasten off and weave in ends.

@Jo’s Crafty Hook 2024

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Be sure to subscribe to my Newsletter while you are here visiting.  You will be notified when a new crochet pattern is released; when I am in a collaborating event; and more!  As a Bonus, you will get a FREE premium crochet pattern for signing up!

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You can get a premium copy of the Claret Dress Wine Bottle Cozy from my Ravelry and LoveCrafts Stores for a small fee.

You can also get a premium copy of the Tuxedo Wine Bottle Cozy from my Ravelry and LoveCrafts Stores for a small fee.

You can find some of my premium crochet patterns at my Ravelry and LoveCrafts Stores.

 

 

You can also find some FREE crochet patterns on my website.

Be sure to visit my Sales Page to see all the discounts you can take advantage of this month! 

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

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