Knit a Toy Fido Will Love
If your dog loves to play catch or tug-of-war, you don't have to settle for a store-bought toy with this knitted favorite.
What You Need
Skill Level: Intermediate
Measurements: Length = approx 10 inches. Circumference at widest part = approx 6 1/2 inches.
Yarns
Lion Brand Cotton (Art. 760)
100% cotton; 5 oz. (142 g); 236 yds. (215 m); worsted weight
- 1 ball #186 Maize (A)
- 1 ball #153 Black (B)
- 1 ball #112 Poppy Red (C)
NOTE: You'll need only a few yards each of colors B and C for the stripes. Omit B and C if you want to make a solid-color toy.
Needles and Extras
- Size 4 double-pointed needles (dpns)
- Stitch marker
- Washable batting
- Blunt-end yarn needle
Gauge
21 sts and 27 rows = 4 inches (10 cm) in St st (knit all rounds).
TAKE TIME TO CHECK YOUR GAUGE.
NOTE: Using small needles with worsted weight yarn keeps the batting from showing through.
