Easy Level

The name for this cushion comes from the Children’s book by James Herriot that I used to read to my kids. It is the story of a dog who never barks. He is separated from his puppy playmate. One day they are reunited, and he gives just one bark, the only bark he ever makes.

I first made this cushion for my mother quite a few years back and at the time I did not bother to write it up. Mum still has it on her bed. I thought it time I got around to making another one and this time writing it up.

Crochet terminology: Both US and UK. Now also available in NL (Dutch) terms via the Buy it Now option or on Ravelry only. Plese note that I rely on others to translate my patterns into other languages and do not understand the written text myself.

This is a written pattern with photos.

This pattern is comprised of basic stitches and a pattern easily achievable by all levels.

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Finished Measurements:

From nose to back of dog: 26”/66cm Tip of tail to bottom of foot: 15”/38.1cm

Materials
6mm/J Hook
C1. 3 x Ice Chenille Aran in Beige 95m/103yd per ball.

C2. 1 x Ice Chenille Aran in Orange. Only a small amount used for flower centres.

C3. 1 x Ice Chenille Aran in Green. Only a small amount used for leaves

C4. 1 x Ice Chenille Aran in Lilac.  95m/103yd per ball.

Stitch Markers.

Tapestry needle.

Scissors.

1 metre ribbon

Buttons 3 per cushion side. I used random buttons as size does not really matter.

Sewing needle  and thread to sew buttons.

Cushion Stuffing approx 300grm/10.5oz to 400grm/14.1.

Yarn Substitutions:

Bernat Velvet (click here for supplier).

Lion Brand Feels Like Butta (click here for supplier).

Bernat Baby Velvet (click here for supplier).

This pattern can be purchased using the buy it now function on this page to purchase a digital download PDF of the pattern, or it can also be found on Ravelry. (click here), on Etsy. (click here). and on Lovecrafts (click here).