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The Pet-Safe Crochet Starter Guide

Everything we wish we'd known before making our first pet toy: three beginner patterns, a yarn safety chart and a printable dog sizing sheet.

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  • Designed for complete beginners
  • US & UK terms, with photo stitch guides
  • Printable, and phone-friendly
Pale blue cotton yarn and a crochet hook on a blanket

What's inside

Six chapters, one weekend

Chapter 1 The five stitches you need

Chain, slip stitch, single, half double and the magic ring, each with step-by-step photos.

Chapter 2 Yarn safety chart

Which fibres are safe for toys, beds and wearables, and which to avoid entirely.

Chapter 3 Pattern: Little Mouse

A 40-minute cat toy that teaches working in the round.

Chapter 4 Pattern: Cotton Tug Ring

A sturdy dog toy made from a single strip, perfect for practising tension.

Chapter 5 Pattern: Nine-Square Mat

Your first granny squares, joined into a mat for the windowsill.

Chapter 6 Measuring your pet

A printable sizing sheet so your first sweater fits the first time.

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I've never crocheted before. Is this for me?

It's written for complete beginners. Chapter 1 starts with holding the hook.

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