Crochet Puff Dog Square
The Crochet Puff Dog Square pattern is a delightful project that adds charm and whimsy to any crochet creation. With its adorable design featuring a fluffy dog motif, this square is perfect for blankets, pillows, or decorative wall hangings. The puff stitches used in this pattern give the dog a cute 3D effect, making it a fun and engaging piece to work on. Whether you're a crochet enthusiast looking to showcase your skills or just a dog lover wanting to incorporate your favorite furry friend into your handicrafts, the Crochet Puff Dog Square is sure to bring joy and creativity to your projects. Get ready to crochet up some puppy love with this charming pattern!
Materials:
RH 4 ply Color A = Aran, Color B = Country Blue, Color C = Country Rose
Crochet Hook: Size F or size needed for gauge. Size G for edging.
Gauge: Each Square = 6"
Note:
Skill level: Advanced.
Blocking: Block lightly & briefly w/a warm damp pressing cloth on the reverse side of the square w/ med-hot iron.
Pattern Stitches
Popcorn Stitch (popcorn):
Join in second Color in next st, ch 3, holding back last st, 4 dc in same st. yo w/2nd color, draw through 5 loops, yo w/1st Color, draw thru 2 loops. Push popcorn to right side
Instructions
Center
w/ size F hook and color A ch 10.
Row 1:
sc in 2nd ch from hook and in 8 sc, ch 1, turn
Rows 2-4:
9 sc, ch 1, turn
Row 5:
Sc in 4 st, w/color A (popcorn w/ color C) FO color C, sc in 4 st w/color A, ch 1, turn
Row 6-8 :
sc across, w/color A, ch 1, turn
Row 9:
sc across. Do not turn. FO
Row 10:
With Rt. side facing, join in color C, working across 1 edge of square, 2 sc in 1st st, 7 sc, 2 sc in last st. ch 1, turn
Row 11:
sc 2 st together, work 7 sc, sc 2 st tog. Ch 1, turn
Row 12:
sc 2 st together, work 2 sc, (popcorn w/ color B) FO Color B, 2 sc, sc 2 st tog. Ch 1, turn
Row 13:
sc 2 st together, work 3 sc, sc 2 st tog. Ch 1, turn
Row 14:
sc 2 st together, 1 sc, sc 2 st tog. Ch 1, turn
Row 15:
sc 3 st together. FO
Repeat on each side of square Rows 10-15, working 1st st in same st as last st of previous triangle.
Right side: Round 1: Join color B in corner, work 1 sc. Sc 11 across one side, 3 sc in corner. Continue around. Working 2 sc in same st as first sc. Do not join, ch 1, turn
Wrong side: Row 2: Working over middle sc of 3 sc and last sc of 3 sc, sc 2 st tog, 11 sc, sc 2 st tog over first sc of 3 sc and middle sc. Ch 1, turn
Right side: Row 3: sc 2 st tog, 9 sc, sc 2 st tog, ch 1, turn
Wrong side: Row 4: sc 2 st tog, 7 sc, sc 2 st tog, ch 1, turn
Right side: Row 5: sc 2 st tog, sc 2, (popcorn w/ color A) FO Color A, sc 2, sc 2 st tog, ch 1, turn
Wrong side: Row 6: sc 2 st tog, 3 sc, sc 2 st tog, ch 1, turn
Right side: Row 7: sc2 st tog, 1 sc, sc 2 st tog, ch 1, turn
Wrong side: Row 8: sc 3 st tog, do not turn. Pick up and crochet 7 sc along edge of triangle. Do not turn. Cont. working on next edge.
Wrong side: Row 9: Working over 1st and middle sc of 3 sc corner, sc 2 st tog, work 11 sc across, sc 2 st tog over middle and 3rd sc. Ch 1, turn
Repeat Rows 3 - 9 on each edge
Right side: Round 10: w/ color B, work 3sc in corners, 17 sc across each side. Cont. around, join w/ sl st. FO.
Round 11: With Size G and Color B work 20 sc evenly across each side, 3sc in corners. Join w/ sl st.
Finish off and weave in all ends.