We’ve come to the end of the final week of our third annual Christmas in July Make Along, which means it must be time for a roundup! Today I’m sharing over 12 free crochet patterns for pet gifts including accessories, toys, sweaters, stairs, and a bed.
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12+ Crochet Patterns for Pet Gifts
Are you ready to start making gifts for the homemade holidays? Today’s roundup includes 12+ free crochet patterns for handmade gift ideas for pets. Pet gifts are fun ways to treat your own furry friend or to shower the fur buddy of a friend or family member with love. Find your next project in this collection of toys, home decor, garments, and accessories for cats and dogs!
This pattern is part of the Christmas in July Make Along, with 31 days of free crochet, knitting, and sewing patterns and crafts tutorials by 27 bloggers, along with your chance to win a prize from one of our favorite companies — AndeanSun Yarns, Clover USA, Crosscut Sewing Co., Eucalan, Hooked for Life, Hummingbird Lane Fabrics, Knitter’s Pride, and Kraemer Yarns. Get all the Christmas in July Make Along details here and don’t forget to enter the giveaway by Wednesday, August 4, 2021 at 11:59 p.m. Eastern.
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12 Crochet Patterns
These 12 free crochet patterns for pets include accessories, sweaters, toys, and home decor projects for cats and dogs!
Left column, from top to bottom:
- Little Red Doggie Snood by Stitches n Scraps: This textured snood is available in 5 doggie sizes and includes tips and a diagram for getting the right measurements.
- Swag Bandana by Nine Inspired: This colorwork bandana pattern for a confident dog includes charted instructions.
- Snowman Dog Bandana and Headband by Golden Lucy Crafts: This cute holiday outfit includes a headband with a carrot nose and a bandana with buttons.
- Block Stitch Pet Bandana by See Love Share: This bottom up bandana pattern is written for larger dog breeds but includes instructions for altering for cats and smaller dogs.
Center column, from top to bottom:
- Cat Toy by Meladora’s Creations: This toy was designed to distract teething kittens but can also be used as a kicker toy.
- Star Cat Toy by Pine Tree Crochet: This simple project makes a great catnip-stuffed last-minute gift for your favorite furry pal.
- Dog Bed by Stitches n Scraps: This luxurious doggie bed pattern includes instructions for working with foam and glues.
- Dog Sweater by Maria’s Blue Crayon: This simple dog sweater pattern is available in 5 sizes from XS through XLarge and also includes a link to a video tutorial for customizing a dog sweater for other sizes.
Right column, from top to bottom:
- Pretty Paws Bandana by Crafty Kitty Crochet: This adorable embellished bandana pattern includes instructions for adjusting size for larger or smaller breeds.
- Stellar Dog Sweater by Heart Hook Home: This textured doggie sweater is available in 3 sizes from XS through M.
- Dog Bandana by Blue Star Crochet: This quick and easy bandana uses the popular granny stitch.
- Pet Stairs by Stitches n Scraps: These foam-filled pet stairs are great for helping smaller dogs get up to a couch or bed.
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