Barney the Basset
Barney the Basset
Nose to the ground and tail in the air, Barney sniffs his way to a favorite hideout.
Barney is crocheted in rounds in a continuous spiral or by turning as indicated. His legs rotate so you can position him standing, sitting or sleeping. The digital pattern PDF download comes with visual aids and links to video tutorials for all required stitches and techniques to complete the project.
Skill Level ■■□□
Terms & Techniques
Adjustable ring (magic loop); chain stitch (ch); double crochet (dc); embroidery; half double crochet (hdc); round (rnd), rounds (rnds); single crochet (sc); single crochet 2 stitches together (sc2tog); single crochet 3 stitches together (sc3tog); slip stitch (sl st); stitch (st), stitches (sts)
Gauge
Not critical for this project. Simply ensure that no stuffing will be visible through your stitches.
Materials
Cream, black & caramel worsted acrylic yarn; E–4 (3.5 mm) crochet hook or size needed to obtain tight stitches; two 3/8″ (10 mm) safety eyes; fiberfill stuffing; black embroidery floss; locking stitch markers; tapestry needle (large eye for worsted yarn); sewing needle (small eye for embroidery floss)
Finished Size
8 × 3.5 × 2″ (20.5 × 9 × 5 cm) excluding tail
To make smaller or larger, select a different weight yarn and adjust hook size to ensure tight stitches.
Recommended Yarns
Red Heart Soft, Caron Simply Soft, Bernat Satin, Red Heart Super Saver
