Animals are sensitive to their surroundings. When adopting, we've always included something from the cage, such as a toy or material, to give the animal a sense of familiarity. For some, especially our two dawgs, the idea of being caged is traumatic. Crocheters can create cage blankets to get the animal off the cage floor...
Crochet Pet Blanket Patterns
How Many Chains to Start a Blanket or Afghan?
DOWNLOAD THE FREE CHAIN START TABLE We are constantly asked how many chains we need for specific-size Afghans. Using my crochet hook and measuring tape, I figured out the average chain counts you need to do to get close to the size you want. The worksheet provided assumes 4-ply worsted medium yarn. Those include brands...
Adding Fleece to Crochet + Video and Photographic Tutorial
I was heavily inspired by the Troublemakers, they call themselves that, from Arizona, who are part of Project Linus and have been for many, many years. They told me that much of their work comes from using Fleece to crochet borders around fleece to hand out to children in need. When we think of children...
Crochet Cat Blanket Pattern + Tutorial
Crochet Cat Blanket Crochet this cute Crochet Cat Blanket for your feline friends. This design by Yarnspirations is pretty simple as it involved alternating two stitches. This allows for very little gaps between the stitchwork. Nothing is worse than cuddling your hurt, sick or elderly pet and their paws are popping through the stitchwork. In...
Crochet Daisy Diamond Rug Pattern
I made one of these Crochet Daisy Diamond Rug Patterns for our cats. Cats are attracted to circles, and we strategically placed this in our home. I made mine with a T-shirt yarn about the same thickness as 4 plies of Lily Sugar'n Cream yarn put together for the thickness. Riverstone loved her rug. It was...
How to Crochet Cat & Dog Comfort Blanket Pattern + Tutorial
Whether it be for your sofa to protect your surface or maybe something in the car to protect the upholstery, try the Crochet Doggy Comfort Blanket. Pattern includes sizing for a kitty cat too! This is a simplistic textured stitch. I know you will appreciate the tight stitches. Nothing is worse than putting a pet...