Maxi the Schnauzer
Maxi the Schnauzer
Also known as the tugboat, Maxi is always on the lookout for a new tug toy.
Maxi is crocheted in rounds in a continuous spiral and 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.
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Terms & Techniques
Adjustable ring (magic loop); chain stitch (ch); half double crochet (hdc); latch hooking; round (rnd), rounds (rnds); single crochet (sc): single crochet 2 stitches together (sc2tog); single crochet 3 stitches together (sc3tog); slip stitch (sl st); space (sp), spaces (sps); stitch (st), stitches (sts); treble crochet (tr)
Gauge
Not critical for this project. Simply ensure that no stuffing will be visible through your stitches.
Materials
Grey 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, scrap of 1.5″ (3.8 cm) wide ribbon, locking stitch markers, tapestry needle (large eye for worsted yarn), sewing needle (small eye for embroidery floss)
Finished Size
6.5 × 4.5 × 2″ (16.5 × 11.5 × 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
