Description
A cozy crochet project to create adorable dog clothes, perfect for enjoying quiet crafting moments.
Ingredients
- Worsted weight (weight 4, medium) yarn: about 340 yards (310 m), typically 2 skeins of 170 yards (150 m) each
- Hook: I-9 (5.5 mm)
- Yarn needle (for weaving in ends)
- Scissors
- Stitch marker (optional, helpful for marking rounds)
- Tape measure
Instructions
- Start with a magic ring (or magic circle). Chain 2 (ch 2) to form the foundation.
- Round 1: Work 12 single crochet (sc) into the magic ring. Pull the yarn tail to close the ring tightly. You should have 12 sc at the end of this round.
- Round 2: *2 single crochet in the next stitch* (this is your increase), repeat around. You’ll now have 24 sc.
- Round 3: *1 sc in the next stitch, 2 sc in the following stitch*, repeat around. You will have 36 sc.
- Round 4: *1 sc in the next two stitches, 2 sc in the next*, repeat around. You’ll have 48 sc at the end of this round.
- Rounds 5-10: Work single crochet evenly in each stitch (no increases). This solid base will provide stability. Count your stitches as you go: each round should remain at 48 sc.
- Round 11: Begin the double crochet (dc) pattern to add texture. *2 dc in the first stitch, 1 dc in the next 3 stitches*, repeat around. You'll have 60 dc at the end of this round.
- Round 12: Alternating rounds, continue the pattern, adding in 2 extra stitches every other round for added width. Count closely!
- After reaching the desired length, work in slip stitches (sl st) around for a finished edge, as this will give the project a polished look and help prevent curling.
- To finish the project, weave in your ends using a yarn needle.
- If using wool, consider blocking the piece to even out stitches and enhance drape. Block carefully with steam from a distance; never let your iron touch the fiber directly!
Notes
Feel free to make this project your own by experimenting with different yarns or colors.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 300 minutes