The is an Easy level project with basic stitches. Finishing touches require Surface Slip Stitch and the edging is done with Crab Stitch.

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.

The pattern comes with separate copies for Uk terms, USA terms and now also available in NL terms (Please note this has been translated for me). It has many photos to help along the way.

This pattern has been tested by a large group with varying abilities in crochet.

Please add your finished photos as projects as I love to see your finished work.

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Many hours of work has gone into the designing and producing of this pattern.

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