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2024 Pet Appreciation Blog Hop

The 2024 Pet Appreciation Blog Hop has ended, but you can still find the crochet patterns that were a part of it below. You will find Free and Paid crochet patterns that are designed just for your fur-babies.

This year’s and last year’s Pet Appreciation Blog Hop had such a great response that I decided to make this an annual event! There will be more pet patterns to come in 2025’s Pet Appreciation Blog Hop!

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May 5-11, 2024 is International Pet Appreciation Week. Our pets bring us so much love and companionship all year round. I know my cat Maze and my son’s dog Freyja mean the world to me.

Below you will find 21 crochet patterns you can make to show you appreciate your pets and to return the love to your pets!

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Your Buddy’s Bed from Jo’s Crafty Hook

Does your cat or dog take up the whole bed? You can make Your Buddy’s Pet Bed for Cats & Dogs and get a better night’s sleep.
This was such a labor of love for me. My son has 4 cats & 1 dog and I appreciate them so much because they bring such joy to my son.

Willow Granny Square Dog Coat from Craftopia Collective

A beginner friendly flower granny square dog coat! With just a few beginner stitches (taught in the included video tutorial), you can make your dog a cozy coat!

Kitty with a Cat Hat from Start Crochet

Use up your scraps to crochet this cute Kitty With A Cat Hat. Turn it into a keychain or use as a fidget toy. Purrr-fect for cat lovers 🙂

Squid Cat Toy from Jo’s Crafty Hook

Have loads of fun seeing your cat jump, roll around on the floor, run, and have loads of fun when they play with the Squid Cat Toy.

Mushroom Cat Hat from My Crafty Pursuits

Do you love mushrooms? does your cat need a new hat? well this is the thing for you! mushroom cat hat is the perfect spring time hat for your tolerant kitty to wear about.

Crinkle Crayon from Straight Hooked

Use up some colorful scrap yarn and recycle an empty water bottle to make this fun toy that will keep your dog entertained for hours!

I Woof You Coaster from SaiASmi – Dreamz in Yarn

A small way to say ‘I Woof You’ by adding this Paw love to place with your comforting cuppa of the day!

Timmy the Turtle from Cuddly Stitches Craft

I would like to introduce you to Timmy the Turtle, who is so much fun to make! If you love sea animals and would like to make a cute loving companion for your family or friends, then you must try this free crochet turtle pattern. This super sweet and cuddly Amigurumi turtle is guaranteed to put a smile on your loved ones’ face.

Flower Pet Collar from Jo’s Crafty Hook

The Flower Pet Collar is quick and easy design that makes you ooh & ahh your furry friend and makes them even more adorable. You can even make a matching one for yourself.

Cuddling Cats from Pocket Yarnlings

Celebrate your love of cats with this pair of cuddling cats, quick to whip up with simple shaping and minimal sewing!

Cat’s Cravate from VivaCrochet

A fun little neck kerchief to make your pet more dashing than he/she already is , if that is even possible:)

Chunky Lattice Dog Sweater from OwensVillaChick Designs

The Chunky Lattice Dog Sweater is a worked in the round from the neck to tail and is perfect for those chilly days. It features the linked tunisian simple stitch, crossed double crochet stitch and half double crochet cluster stitch. It is a quick crochet project and makes a great gift for your furr-babies!

Paw Prints Pillow from Sweet Potato 3

Crochet your love of your pet within this pillow cover. Made as one piece and created with color changes make this a fun project.

Wonderstruck Dog Cardi from Craftopia Collective

The Wonderstuck Dog Cardigan is a cute and cozy cardigan for your pup to wear when it’s cold out. Constructed with easy-to-crochet panels and minimal seaming, this dog cardigan is the perfect project for your dog.

Crochet Dog Bone Pattern from Dreamee Crochet

Are you looking for an adorable and easy-to-follow crochet pattern that will have your furry friends wagging their tails in excitement? Then you must try this free crochet dog bone pattern! This quick and no-sew Amigurumi bone pattern will help you make a special gift for your beloved pets and will keep them entertained for hours. And you can easily customise it with a squeaker or a rattle to make it even more entertaining. Isn’t that paw-some?! 🙂

Basketweave Cat Blanket from Underground Crafter

This textured crochet cat blanket is perfect for covering your kitty’s favorite nap spot, or for donating to an animal shelter. Includes a video tutorial for the basketweave stitch.

Crochet Pet Mat Pattern from First The Coffee Crochet

Make a comfy pet mat for your furry friend that is easy to wash and makes a great cover to use over furniture or in carriers for travel.

Spiral in Square Pet Collar from SaiASmi – Dreamz in Yarn

A fun Collar with a Retro Square Spiral motif repeat to add the zing of color and pattern with a lace up edging option.

Purrfectly Plush Cat Nip Ball from Dancing Sister Design

Make your cat this fuzzy cat nip ball toy. This pattern uses the loop stitch and I show you exactly how to easily complete that.

Easy Cat Comfort Mat from Carroway Crochet

Make this super soft and cozy cat mat with Bernat Blanket yarn. Perfect for your cat to curl up on in its favourite sunny spot.

Tuxie Keyhole Scarf from Jo’s Crafty Hook

Do you like to accessorize your pets? The Tuxie Keyhole Scarf is the perfect accessory for your Small to Large pet. You can even make a matching one for yourself!

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Thank You!

Thank you all so much for supporting these fantastic designers. They shared their heartfelt and stories behind the designs for why they designed their crochet patterns that they added in the Pet Appreciation Blog Hop!

Let the crochet designers know how much you appreciated their stories and designs as we all celebrated our love and appreciation for our pets. You will find the links for each designer listed above their patterns.

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Cream Pop Handbag Crochet Pattern

The Cream Pop Handbag Crochet Pattern is a design of mine that makes me think time spent as a kid eating ice cream pushups; hot summer days by the pool; picnics on the beach.

The Cream Pop Handbag Crochet Pattern is the perfect accessory to carry all of your essentials when go to the beach, are working on a crochet project, for a trip the gym and so much more!

There is even a little clutch you can make to keep your most important beach items in, like your sunglasses, lip balm, phone and many other smaller essentials.

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Information Needed to make the Cream Pop Handbag

I used 100 yards of Caron Premium Acrylic Yarn in Apricot (3oz/85g)

I also used 50 yards of Caron One Pound in White (454g / 16 oz, 742 meters / 812 yards)

Materials:
100 yards of 4 Ply Worsted Weight Yarn
50 yards of 4 Ply Worsted Weight Yarn
US I or 5.5 mm Crochet Hook
Scissors
Tapestry Needle

Stitches Used/Abbreviations:
ch = chain
sc = single crochet
hdc = half double crochet
hdc in 3rd loop = half double crochet in 3rd loop
hdc2tog = half double crochet 2 together
sp = space
ws = wattle stitch
MC = Main Color
CC = Contrasting Color

Notes:
handbag is worked in the round
ch 2 counts as a hdc
alt ch 2 counts as a hdc

Size: 11” tall x 12” wide

Special Stitches:
Wattle Stitch – consists of (sc, ch 1, dc) all in the same stitch.
Alternate Chain 2 – takes the place of a chain 2 at the beginning of a row and counts as a half double crochet.
Half Double Crochet 2 Together – used as a way to decrease row count.
Half Double Crochet in the 3rd Loop – working in the 3rd loop of a half double crochet creates a knit like look.

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Cream Pop Handbag FREE Crochet Pattern

With MC

R1: Chain 37, sc in 2nd chain from hook, sc in same space. 2 sc in next st, sc in the next 32 sts, 2 sc in next st, 2 sc in the last st. (on the other side of the chain) 2 sc in 1st of new round, 2 sc in next st, sc in the next 32 sts, 2 sc in the next st, and 2 sc in the last st. (bottom of 1st sc). sl st in 1st st to join. (80 sc) total

R2: ch 1 and alt ch 2 in same st. hdc in each remaining st around. sl st in 1st st to join. (80 hdc)

R3-R10: ch 1 and alt ch 2 in same st. hdc in 3rd loop in next st until last st, hdc in last st. sl st in 1st st to join. (80 hdc)

Change to CC

R11: attach yarn with a sl st in alt ch 2 sp. ch 1, sc in the same st and each remaining st around. sl st in 1st st to join. (80 sc)

R12: ch 1 and (sc, ch 1, dc) all in the same st (ws made), *sk 2 st, ws in next st* Repeat from * to * until the last 2 st. sk 2 st and sl st in 1st sc to join. (27 ws & 81 st)

**your st count will increase by 1 after R12**

R13: ch 1, turn, and ws in 1st ch-1 sp. ws in each ch-1 sp around. sl st in 1st st to join. (27 ws & 81 st)

R14-R20: Repeat R13

**Do not turn after R20**

Change to MC

R21: attach yarn with a sl st in 1st sc from previous row. ch 1, alt ch 2 and hdc in the same st. hdc in each remaining st around. sl st in 1st st to join. (80 hdc)

R22-R24: ch 1 and alt ch 2 in same st. hdc in 3rd loop in the next st until last hdc. hdc in the last st. sl st in 1st st to join. (80 hdc)

Making Handle:

R25: alt ch 2 in 1st st, hdc in 3rd loop in next 13 sts, hdc in the next st. ch 10, skip 10 sts, hdc in next st, hdc in 3rd loop in the next 29 sts. ch10, skip 10 sts, hdc in 3rd loop in the next st until the last hdc. hdc in last st. sl st in 1st st to join. (60 hdc & 2 ch-10 sp)

R26: alt ch 2 in 1st st, hdc in 3rd loop in the next 14 sts, hdc in each ch of ch-10 sp, hdc in 3rd loop in the next 30 sts, hdc in each ch of ch-10 sp, hdc in 3rd loop in the next st until the last hdc. hdc in last st. sl st in 1st st to join. (80 hdc)

**If you prefer a wider handle hole, add chain count in multiples of 4, being sure to subtract that number from hdc st counts on both sides of the round.**

R27-R28: alt ch 2 in 1st st, hdc in 3rd loop in the next st until last hdc, hdc in last st. sl st in 1st st to join. (80 hdc)

**If you prefer the top of the handle to less bulky, decrease row count by 2s. If you prefer a thicker handle, add rows in multiples of 2**

Fasten off and weave in your ends.

That’s it! You have made your own Cream Pop Handbag!

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Flower Lace Planter Cover Crochet Pattern

Flower Lace Planter Covers

Looking for a versatile crochet pattern that will fit over any size flower pot? My Flower Lace Plant Covers Crochet Pattern creates a beautiful lacy design that will cover just about any size flower pot.

Below is for a smaller sized plant pot using my Flower Lace Plant Covers Crochet Pattern. The pattern can also be customized to fit over a taller sized flower pot.

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Information Needed to Crochet Flower Lace Planter Cover

I used Caron One Pound 100% Acrylic Yarn. (16 oz/453.6 g) (812 yds/742 m)

Materials:
US H or 5 mm Crochet Hook
US K or 6.5 mm Crochet Hook
50-100 yards of #4 ply Worsted Weight Yarn
Scissors
Tapestry Needle

Sizes:
Small = 4” x 5”

Abbreviations/Stitches Used:
ch = chain
st = stitch
sp = space
sc = single crochet
hdc = half double crochet
dc = double crochet
sl st = slip stitch
sc2tog = single crochet 2 together
sc3tog = single crochet 3 together
rep = repeat

Special Stitches:
sc2tog – decrease over 2 stitches
sc3tog – decrease over 3 stitches
Shell – (2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc) all in same space

Notes:
pattern is worked in the round
ch 3 counts as a dc

Gauge:
US H or 5 mm Crochet Hook
4 shells x 4 rows = 4”

Gauge Swatch:
R1: make a magic ring. 8 hdc in magic ring. Pull tight to close ring. (8 hdc)

Optional: ch 3, 8 hdc in 1st ch. sl st in 1st st to join. (8 hdc)

R2: ch 3, dc in same st. 2 dc in each st around. sl st in 1st st to join. (16 dc)

R3: (ch 3, dc, ch 1, 2 dc) all in the same st, sc in next st, *(2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc) all in the next st, sc in next st rep from * around. sl st in 1st st to join. (8 Shells)

Small Flower Lace Planter Cover Crochet Pattern

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Creating the Bottom of Planter Cover

Using H Hook

R1: make a magic ring. 8 hdc in magic ring. Pull tight to close ring. (8 hdc)

Optional: ch 3, 8 hdc in 1st ch. sl st in 1st st to join. (8 hdc)

R2: ch 3, dc in same st. 2 dc in each st around. sl st in 1st st to join. (16 dc)

R3: (ch 3, dc, ch 1, 2 dc) all in the same st, sc in next st, *(2 dc, ch 1, 2 dc) all in the next st, sc in next st rep from * around. sl st in 1st st to join. (8 Shells)

R4: sl st over to ch-1 sp. ch 1, sc in same sp *ch 6, sc in next ch-1 sp. rep from * around. sl st into 1st st to join. (8 ch-6 sp)

R5: ch 1, sc in same sp, ch 3, dc in next ch-6 sp, ch 3 *sc in next sc, ch 3, dc in next ch-6 sp, ch 3. rep from * around. sl st in 1st st to join. (8 dc, 8 sc, 16 ch-3 sp)

Creating the Sides

R6: sl st over to ch-3 sp. ch 3, 3 dc in same ch-3 sp. 4 dc in each ch-3 sp around. sl st in 1st st to join. (64 dc)

R7: ch 3, dc in next st, *ch 1, sk 2 st, dc in next 2 st. rep from * around until the last 2 dc. ch 1. sl st in top of ch-3 to join. (30 dc and 15 ch-1 sp)

R8: ch 6, dc in next ch-1 sp, *ch 3, dc in next ch-1 sp. rep from * around until last ch-1 sp. ch 3. sl st in 3rd ch to join. (16 dc and 16 ch-3 sp)

R9: ch 3, 3 dc in same st. *sk next st, 4 dc in next ch-3 sp. rep from * around. sl st in top of ch-3 to join. (64 dc)

*if you would like a taller cover, repeat R7-R9*

R10: ch 1, sc in same sp, sc2tog, sc in the next 5 st *sc3tog, sc in the next 5 st. rep from * around. sl st in 1st st to join. (sc)

Fasten off and weave your ends.

That’s it! You made your own Small Flower Lace Planter Cover!

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