One of my favorite stories behind this pattern actually came from one of my customers (who later joined my pattern testing team).

When Victoria Crouse was waiting for her new Golden Retriever puppy, she made a Paw Print Tote for EACH family adopting one of the puppies in that litter. How sweet is that?!

It was such a creative way to turn this pattern into a meaningful giftβ€”and a reminder that sometimes the best handmade gifts aren’t just beautiful. They tell a story.

The Paw Print Tote has become one of my popular designs, and it’s easy to see why. The paw-inside-a-heart motif makes it perfect for dog moms, dog dads, new puppy families, or pretty much anyone whose camera roll is 75% pictures of their dog. πŸ˜‚

And if you’ve made one of my dog breed blankets, the Paw Print Tote makes a fun companion project. You could even coordinate the colors and give the two together as an extra-special handmade gift.

Ravelry: https://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/paw-print-tote

Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/listing/1578119913/paw-print-tote-crochet-pattern-mosaic?sr_prefetch=1&pf_from=shop_home&ref=shop_home_active_15&sts=1&dd=1&logging_key=9502653bac12c7817cbbae929de84902553b287a%3A1578119913

Shopify: https://shop.heathernobledesigns.com/products/paw-print-tote-crochet-bag

🐾 Dog people, I want to hear from you: What breed has your heart? Tell me in the comments!

The Paw Print Tote is today’s featured pattern in my TOTE-ally September Saleβ€”a different bag or tote every day throughout September.