Surf Crest Bone Free Crochet Pattern
Surf Crest Bone Free Crochet Pattern
Introduction
Meet the Surf Crest Bone, a beach-inspired dog toy for the medium-sized pup in your life. It is made from one flat crocheted rectangle that gets folded and seamed into a classic bone shape, so there are no tricky curves or shaping rounds to master. The burgundy-and-gold color blocks give it a warm tropical sunset look, while the gold picot edging down both long sides mimics foaming wave crests rolling in. Worked in bulky wool and simple single crochet, it comes out firm, durable, and just right for a good chew-and-toss session.
Materials Needed
- Yarn: Bulky (weight category 5), 100% wool. Color A (burgundy): 70 yd (64 m). Color B (gold): 70 yd (64 m).
- Hook: 5.5 mm (I-9) crochet hook.
- Notions: Tapestry needle, polyester fiberfill for stuffing, scissors, stitch marker (optional).
- Finished size: Approx. 8 inches (20 cm) long x 4 inches (10 cm) wide x 1.5 inches (4 cm) thick.
Abbreviations
- ch — chain: make a loop of yarn and pull it through the loop on your hook.
- sc — single crochet: insert hook in stitch, yarn over, pull up a loop, yarn over, pull through both loops.
- sl st — slip stitch: insert hook in stitch, yarn over, pull through both the stitch and the loop on your hook.
- st(s) — stitch(es).
- RS — right side: the outside face of the finished toy.
- WS — wrong side: the inside face of the finished toy.
- rep — repeat.
Gauge
12 sts and 14 rows = 4 inches (10 cm) in single crochet. To check it, crochet a small swatch in single crochet and measure a 4-inch section; if you have more stitches than 12, go up a hook size, and if you have fewer, go down.
Tips Before You Start
- Keep your single crochet stitches even and fairly tight so the stuffing cannot work its way out through the fabric.
- Change colors on the last stitch of the row before the new color begins, so the color blocks meet cleanly at the fold.
- Wool is the point here: it is durable and holds up to chewing far better than acrylic, so do not substitute a slippery synthetic if you can help it.
- Stuff firmly but evenly, adding small handfuls at a time, so the bone keeps its shape without bulging at the seams.
Step-by-Step Instructions
Rectangle (worked in color blocks)
With A, ch 25.
Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and each ch across (24 sc).
Rows 2-14: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st across (24 sc).
Change to B.
Rows 15-28: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st across (24 sc).
Change to A.
Rows 29-42: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st across (24 sc).
Change to B.
Rows 43-56: Ch 1, turn, sc in each st across (24 sc).
Fasten off, leaving a 20-inch tail for seaming.
Picot Edging (down both long sides)
With RS facing and working along one long edge, join B with a sl st in the corner.
Edging row: *Sc in next st, ch 3, sl st in 3rd ch from hook (picot), sc in next st; rep from * across edge, ending with sc in last st. Fasten off.
Repeat the edging on the opposite long edge.
Assembly and Finishing
Fold the rectangle in half lengthwise with WS together. Whipstitch or sl st seam along both short ends, leaving a 2-inch opening in the center of one short end for stuffing. Stuff firmly with polyester fiberfill, working it into the corners first. Sew the opening closed. Weave in all ends, then gently block the finished bone by misting it lightly and patting it into shape; let it dry fully before handing it to your dog.
Pro Tips and Variations
- Swap the gold picot edging for a contrasting cream or teal to change the beach palette without altering the pattern.
- Add a squeaker inside the stuffing before closing the seam for extra play value.
- Work the rectangle in a tighter tension (or one hook size down) for a sturdier toy for enthusiastic chewers.
