Free Crochet Patterns For Your Pets
Dogs and cats are some of the best pets one could have. And who doesn’t want to crochet something for their best friends?
These pet inspired crochet items are free patterns that will have you running to the store to buy more yarn!
Are you a dog person or a cat person? Or both?
Disclaimer: Always be careful when crocheting items for your pets, especially if they like to chew or destroy things. Do your research and use materials that you feel comfortable with your pet being in contact with.
All of the patterns listed below are from a variety of designers. Credit is given to all designers as well as where to find their crochet patterns. I want to thank them for creating such fun pet-inspired designs.
Easy Dog Bone
This amigurumi dog bone is a free crochet pattern that uses sport weight yarn and a 2.5 mm crochet hook. The bigger bone is approximately 8″ (21cm) long and the smaller bone is approximately 5.5″ (14cm) long.
This pattern includes step by step instructions with lots of photos to help you make this toy for your pet.
Pattern Name: Easy Dog Bone
Designer: Dreamee Crochet
Suggested Yarn: YarnArt Jeans
This pattern is available on Ravelry
Best Bandana
This stylist pet accessory, the Best Bandana, is crocheted using aran/worsted weight yarn and 5.0mm (H) crochet hook. It is available in 2 sizes. The small is 7″ wide (not including strap) and the large is 15″ wide (not including the strap).
You could crochet this bandana using the glow in the dark yarn or a neon colour to make it easier to see your pet on nighttime walks!
Pattern Name: Best Bandana
Designer: Ashley Jane McIntyre
Suggested Yarn: Universal Yarn Uptown Worsted
This pattern is available on Ravelry
Kitty Couch
I do not have a cat but social media definitely thinks I do! I have seen this pattern promoted all over my socials recently and I think it is so adorable that maybe I do need a cat!
This Kitty Couch is approximately 24″ [61 cm] long x 16″ [40.5 cm] deep x 12″ [30.5 cm] tall when crocheted with aran/worsted weight yarn and a 4.0mm and 4.5mm crochet hook.
Should I make this pattern for my dog?
Pattern Name: Kitty Couch
Designer: Red Heart Design Team
Suggested Yarn: Red Heart Super Saver (Solids), Red Heart Mini
This pattern is available on Ravelry
Large & Giant Dog Sweater
As someone with a giant breed dog, a Daniff, I can attest to how hard it is to find a pattern to make a sweater for him! Available in sizes large, xl, and XXL, it is great for those of us who love big dogs! This pattern also takes into consideration that wrestling the long legs of big dogs into traditionally styled dog coats does not work. The designer included a buttoned belly panel to make it easier to get this garment on and off your dog.
This pattern does have a free version, but it also retails for $4.99 USD if you would like to financial support the designer.
Pattern Name: Large & Giant Dog Sweater
Designer: Ashlea Schumaker
Suggested Yarn: Knit Picks Brava Worsted
This pattern is available on Ravelry
Pullover Dog Sweater
Want to crochet your dog a sweater but do not have a dog big enough to fit into the last pattern? No big deal – I got you! Check out this Pullover Dog Sweater that is available is sizes extra small to extra large. Crochet this dog coat using worsted weight yarn and a size J 6.00mm crochet hook.
There is a free version of this pattern but it also retails for $5.00 USD if you would like to support the designer financially.
Pattern Name: Pullover Dog Sweater
Designer: Maria’s Blue Crayon
Suggested Yarn: Worsted Weight
This pattern is available on Ravelry
Ally Easy Fit Button Up Cat Sweater
Don’t want your feline friend to be left out with all the dog sweaters? Catventurous has you covered! Check out this free crochet cat sweater pattern. The pattern is completely customizable so you can use whatever yarn and hook combination.
Pattern Name: Ally Easy Fit Button Up Cat Sweater
Designer: Charlotte Gillbanks / Catventurous
Suggested Yarn: Worsted Weight
This pattern is available on Ravelry
Cheeky Mice
These Cheeky Mice are made with fingering weight yarn and are perfect for your cat! This pattern is a perfect scrap buster as it only used 22-55 yards of yarn and is available in both English and Dutch.
Pattern Name: Cheeky Mice
Designer: Kirsten Ballering
Suggested Yarn: Scheepjes Sunkissed
This pattern is available on Ravelry
Nest
This pet bed in crocheted using super bulky yarn and a 8.00mm L crochet hook, making it a quick project! The designer for this patterned used t-shirt yarn so you could even upcycle some of your old t-shirts into a perfect bed for a furry little friend.
Pattern Name: Nest
Designer: Hanne Katajamäki
Suggested Yarn: T-shirt Yarn
This pattern is available on Ravelry
