Crochet Cozy Round Dog Bed Free Pattern

Materials Needed:

• Bulky weight yarn in two colors: Brown (Color A) and Cream (Color B)
• Crochet hook size L/8.00mm
• Stuffing
• Tapestry needle

Abbreviations:

• ch = chain
• sc = single crochet
• inc = increase (2 sc in same stitch)
• sl st = slip stitch

Instructions:

Base:

1. Using Color A, create a magic ring.
2. Round 1: 6 sc in magic ring. (6 sts)
3. Round 2: Inc in each st around. (12 sts)
4. Round 3: [1 sc, inc] repeat around. (18 sts)
5. Round 4: [2 sc, inc] repeat around. (24 sts)
6. Continue this pattern, adding 1 more sc between increases each round until you have a diameter of approximately 18 inches.
7. Fasten off and weave in ends.

Sides:

1. Attach Color A to any st on the base.
2. Round 1: Ch 1, sc in each st around. (At this point, you may want to place a stitch marker to track rounds.)
3. Round 2-7: Sc in each st around. (For a total of 6 rounds)
4. Change to Color B.
5. Round 8: Sc in each st around.
6. Fasten off and weave in ends.

Assembly and Finishing:

1. Roll a tube from the stuffing material to fit the size of the top round border.
2. Place the tube inside the last round of the sides before closing.
3. Use the tapestry needle and matching yarn to sew closed the seam, ensuring the tube is evenly distributed.

Your stylish and cozy dog bed is now complete!