Crochet Berry Stitch Dog Toy

Create a handmade dog toy using the intricate and charming crochet berry stitch technique. This unique stitch adds texture and visual interest to the toy, making it not only fun for your furry friend to play with but also a stylish addition to your home decor. By using a combination of different colored yarns, you can customize the toy to match your dog's personality or your home's color scheme. The crochet berry stitch dog toy is a great way to show off your crafting skills while also providing your pup with a durable and engaging toy. The small, raised bobbles created by the berry stitch give the toy a tactile element that dogs love to chew on and play with. Plus, by using high-quality yarn and securely stitching the toy together, you can ensure that it will stand up to hours of playtime with your furry companion.

Measures:

9-1/2" Circumference

MATERIALS:

Peaches & Creme — White (less than 1 ounce)
Hook Size G
Yarn needle

Squeaker, stuffing, and/or cellophane
(I used all 3 items from an old toy that had a hole in it)

Stitches: ch, sc, sl st, berry stitch.
Techniques: BLO & FLO

Difficulty: MEDIUM

R1: Ch2, 8sc in the 2nd ch from the hook. (8sc)
Do not join.

R2: Do not turn. Placing a marker in the first stitch.
(2sc in the next st) 8 times. (16sc)

R3: Do not turn. Placing a marker in the first stitch.
(2sc in the next st. Sc in the next st.) around. (24sc)

R4: Do not turn. Sc in the BLO of ea st. Join with a sl st in the first st. (24sc)

R5: Ch1, turn.
Sc in the same st. Place marker.
Berry Stitch in the next st.
(Sc in the next st. Berry Stitch in the next st) 11 times.
Join with a sl st in the first sc. (24sts)

R6: Ch1, turn. Sc in ea st. Join with a sl st in the first st. (24sts)

R7: Ch1, turn.
(Sc in next st. Berry Stitch in the next st) around
Join with a sl st in the first sc. (24sts)

R8: Rep R6.

R9: Rep R7.

R10: Rep R6.

R11: Rep R7.

R12: Rep R6.

R13: Ch1, turn. Sc in the FLO of ea st.
Join with a sl st in the first st.

STUFF NOW

R14: Ch1, turn.
(Sc2tog. Sc in the next st.) around (16sts)

R15: Ch1, turn. (Sc2tog) around. Join with a sl st in the first st. (8sts)

Fasten off leaving an 8-10" yarn tail.

Thread the yarn tail onto the yarn needle and weave it through the sts on R15.
Draw the opening closed. Secure the end by weaving through stitches.

Fasten off.