Bone Crochet Pattern | Dog Bone Amigurumi Tutorial

Crocheting a dog bone is a fun and easy project. It’s great for beginners and makes a cute toy. This pattern is worked in continuous rounds using basic stitches. Use a stitch marker to mark the first stitch of each round.

MATERIALS

Cotton yarn (or any yarn you have on hand)
Crochet hook that matches your yarn size
Stitch marker
Tapestry needle
Polyfill stuffing

ABBREVIATIONS (US Crochet Terms)

st(s): stitch(es)
sl st: slip stitch
ch: chain
sc: single crochet
inc: increase (2 sc in the same stitch)
dec: decrease (invisible decrease recommended for amigurumi) Tip: Use the invisible decrease instead of sc2tog for a neater finish. It’s especially useful in amigurumi, where the decrease becomes almost invisible.
[#]: number of stitches in the round

Dog Bone Amigurumi Crochet Pattern

Pattern by Effi GratiaProject.com

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R1: in a MR, sc 6 [total 6 sts]
R2: inc x6 [12]
Note: Place a stitch marker in the first stitch of each round.
R3: (sc, inc) x6 [18]
R4-5: sc in each st [18]
Fasten off, leaving a 5-inch yarn tail.

Repeat R1–R5 for the second end, but do not cut the yarn.
R6: Align both ends and join them with 1 sc in each stitch around through both edges [36]

Make sure to count your stitches carefully and use a stitch marker to mark the first stitch.
After R6, you may notice a gap in the center. Use the yarn tail to close it.
R7: (sc in 4 sts, dec) x6 [30]
R8: (sc in 3 sts, dec) x6 [24]
R9: (sc in 2 sts, dec) x6 [18 ]

R10-28: sc in each st around [18]

Stuff firmly with polyester fiber.

R29: (sc in 2 sts, inc) x6 [24]
R30: (sc in 3 sts, inc) x6 [30]
R31: (sc in 4 sts, inc) x6 [36]

Using a stitch marker, divide the 36 stitches into 2 equal parts (18 sts each).

Continue in one part only:

R32-34: sc in each st around [total 18 sts]
R35: (sc, dec) x6 [12 sts]
R36: dec x6 [6]
Stuff, cut the yarn, and close the hole with a tapestry needle.

Repeat R32–R36 to complete the other half. Stuff the piece, fasten off, and close the hole.

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