Crochet Paw Print Pet Rug
The Crochet Paw Print Pet Rug is the perfect cozy addition to your furry friend's space! This adorable rug not only adds a touch of cuteness to your home but also provides a soft and comfortable spot for your pet to relax. With its paw print design, it's a fun way to show your love for your four-legged family member. Your pet will surely enjoy lounging on this rug, feeling pampered and loved. Give your pet the gift of comfort and style with this charming Crochet Paw Print Pet Rug!
Materials Required
Yarn: Bernat® Blanket™ (Super Bulky 6)
Contrast A: Dark Teal (10825) — 3 balls or 470 yds/428 m
Contrast B: Pale Grey (10046) — 1 ball or 195 yds/178 m
Tools:
Size U.S. J/10 [6 mm] Susan Bates® Silvalume® crochet hook (or size needed to obtain gauge).
Susan Bates® yarn needle.
Pattern Information
Skill Level: Easy
Measurement: Approx 36" [91.5 cm] diameter.
Gauge: 10 dc and 5 rows = 4" [10 cm].
Abbreviations
Approx = Approximately
Beg = Beginning
Ch = Chain(s)
Dc = Double crochet
Rep = Repeat
Rnd(s) = Round(s)
RS = Right side
Sc = Single crochet
Sl st = Slip stitch
St(s) = Stitch(es)
Instructions
Notes:
Ch 3 at beginning of round counts as dc.
Join each round with a slip stitch to first dc.
Rug Construction Steps:
Start: With MC, chain 4. Refer to the diagram on page 3 for further assistance.
First Round: 11 dc in 4th chain from hook. Join to form a circle. Total of 12 dc.
Second Round: Chain 3. 1 dc in first dc. 2 dc in each dc around. Join. Total of 24 dc.
Third Round: Chain 3. 2 dc in next dc, *1 dc in next dc, 2 dc in next dc. Repeat from * around. Total of 36 dc.
Continue through rounds, following the pattern increase as specified, until the rug reaches the desired diameter and pattern conclusion.
9th Round:
Begin with a chain 3. Make 1 double crochet in each of the next 4 double crochets.
*2 double crochets in next stitch, then 1 double crochet each in the next 5 double crochets. Repeat from * to last 2 stitches.
Finish with 1 double crochet in the second-to-last stitch, and 2 double crochets in the last stitch. Join the round. Total of 120 double crochets.
10th Round:
Chain 3. *2 double crochets in the next stitch, then 1 double crochet in each of the next 7 stitches. Repeat from * to the last 7 stitches.
2 double crochets in the next stitch followed by 1 double crochet in each of the last 6 stitches. Join the round. Total of 135 double crochets.
11th to 21st Rounds:
Continue to follow the pattern established in previous rounds, increasing the number of double crochets between increases as indicated, and joining at the end of each round.
The stitch count increases with each round from 149 up to 287 double crochets.
Finish with Main Color (MC):
After the 21st round, break off the main color.
22nd Round - Edging with Contrast A:
Join Contrast A (Pale Grey) with a slip stitch to the first double crochet of the previous round.
Chain 1, then make 1 single crochet in each double crochet around the round. Fasten off after joining.
Toes (Make 4) and Large Paw Pad:
For creating the Toes and Large Paw Pad, follow the same pattern from ** to *** provided for the Rug. Fasten off each piece after completion.
Finishing Touches
Block: Lay out all the pieces you've worked on and block them flat into the desired shape.
Assembly: Sew the four Toes and the Large Paw Pad to the Rug according to the arrangement seen in the reference picture.
This project culminates in a lovely and tactile rug that mimics the playful design of a paw print, providing a soft and cozy rest for your pet while adding a touch of animal whimsy to your home decor.
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