Free Dog Toy Patterns

A dog is referred to as a man's best friend. If you have a dog, you know the loyalty and affection a dog can bestow upon you. They can become another member of the family, similar to a child in some eyes. To repay their kindness, you might like to present them with a toy to play with or use for exercise. What better way to do so then to make it yourself? Pamper your pet with a homemade toy. Here is a list of free toy patterns for your special companion. In no particular order.

Toss Ball
http://www.allfreecrafts.com/homemade-gifts/dogtoys.shtml
All dogs love to chase toys. This simple toy is a ball on a string.

Dog Bone
http://sewing.about.com/od/freeprojects/ss/dogbonetoy.htm
Can you sew? This is a pattern for a fabric dog bone. Meant for a small dog but there are suggestions for larger dogs that might be more destructive.

Cat bed (or Dog) - bunny - bear - turtle
http://www.tinybirdsorganics.com/organiccotton/
Scroll to the bottom of the page for free patterns. The rest of the site are organic items for sale.

Dog Bed
http://familycrafts.about.com/library/projects/bldogbed.htm
Even the kids can make this simple dog bed out of a recycled pillowcase and plastic bags.

Felted Dog Collar
http://cocoknits.com/knit/garments/accessories/dogcollar.html
A description and a pattern for a knitted and then felted dog collar.

Dog Tug Toy
http://www.knitlist.com/98gift/dogstugtoy.htm
The link above shows a photo for a knitted dog toy with a link to the instruction page.

Dog Toy
http://www.bhg.com/crafts/knitting/projects/knit-a-toy-fido-will-love/
Great knit toy for tug of war or toss, it kind of resembles a stuffed sock.

Dumbbell Toy
http://taras-knits.blogspot.com/2008/02/puppys-dumbell-toy.html
A knit pattern for a dumbbell.

Dog Sofa
http://www.quamut.com/quamut/knitting_project_pet_sofa_bed
A pattern for a dog sofa that is similar to a box shaped dog sofa.

Pet bandana
http://www.geocities.com/leopardprintsupergirl/petbandana.html
Another knit pattern, this time for a bandana.

Treat Container
http://crafts.kaboose.com/pet-treat-container.html
Paint and stickers are used to decorate a plastic container for dog treats.

Fleece Pom Pom Ball
http://familycrafts.about.com/od/nosewfleeceprojects/ss/fleecepomball.htm
This is a new sew pattern for a great ball shaped chew toy.

Embroidered Chew Toy
http://www.craftstylish.com/item/40451/how-to-embroider-a-chew-toy-for-mans-my-best-friend
This sewing project includes embroidery.

A Collapsible Travel Dish
http://www.craftstylish.com/item/41093/how-to-make-a-collapsible-travel-dish-for-your-pet
A sewing project using oil cloth to create a collapsible traveling food or water dish.

Pet Collar
http://www.craftstylish.com/item/41316/how-to-make-a-pet-collar
This idea offers a variety of stylish possibilities. It includes a clip closure with a reflective part.

Dog Toy
http://www.craftstylish.com/item/40243/how-to-make-a-super-quick-dog-toy
This is a super quick dog toy made from braiding fabric together - real cute!

Dog Collar and Leash
http://www.earthmoonbeam.com/
Patterns for macramé dog collars and leashes.

Dog Bait Bag
http://www.craftstylish.com/item/4807/dog-bait-bags
Carry treats during a walk or for the show arena.