This design is dedicated to and inspired by Bongo, our lovely Manchester Terrier who died aged thirteen and a half in the Summer of 2021. I named it Big Paws because when we became ready to welcome another dog into our life, there were very Big Paws to fill. RIP Bongo, we will love and miss you always. xx

You will receive two files, one is written in UK terminology and the second is written in US terminology. It is 23 pages long and in full colour with photo tutorials comprising no fewer than 39 instructional photographs walking you through everything.

The blanket photographed is 43 in x 32 in (107.5 cm x 80 cm) and crocheted in Stylecraft Batik yarn but any DK (8ply) yarn may be substituted. To make the blanket shown a total of 16 x 50g (2,208m) of Stylecraft Batik was used in a variety of colours.

Overlay mosaic technique is used throughout the body of the blanket. Two colours are alternated, one colour per row. A full explanation of how to work overlay mosaic crochet stitches to produce the paw print motifs is contained within the pattern but visual learners may wish to familiarise themselves with these two stitches in advance of purchase by viewing them on one of the many videos available on YouTube.

The pattern also includes a detailed tutorial on how to make the double border shown on the blanket. The border tidies up all the yarn tails left over at the end of the work so there are only five ends to sew in even though I’ve used so many colours!

A chart is provided (with ‘x’s) for experienced crocheters but you do not have to read charts to make this blanket, every row is written out in full as well.

The only stitches which may not be familiar are:

UK:
dc-blo double crochet back loop only
tr-flo treble crochet front loop only

USA:
sc-blo single crochet back loop only
dc-flo double crochet front loop only

If you are a beginner with a little experience, the technique is easy to learn and I am always available by e-mail to help, just message me. I don’t do videos for my patterns but the included photographic tutorials are very comprehensive.

I hope your dog or cat will love their new blanket!