Oh favorite game!!!!!!!

by Alexis
(PA)

Crochet some strings.
Twine them together.
Tie 2 knots, one at each end.


Editor's note: Alexis, this sounds like a sturdy tug-o-war dog toy, although it would seem that the crocheted strings would hold together better if they were braided rather than just twisted around each other. Also, since string is a rather thin material you may need more than three sets of these crocheted strings to make a rope thick enough for some dogs to enjoy.

There are instructions for braiding more than three strands on our How to make dog collar decorations page. The first directions are for four-strand braiding and then for six strands. The 16- and 20-strand braids are more weavings where the end product is flat rather than round. Remember that braiding will shorten how long your piece ends up by at least a third so start with strings quite a bit longer than you want the final rope to be.

Another option for a more rounded braid design is to purchase the inexpensive instructions under Design your own dog collar.