Crochet Adorable Dog

Leyla

2025-01-04 08:22:57

Crocheting adorable dogs can be such a delightful and enjoyable experience! Whether you're creating a fluffy puppy with big ears or a cute little furbaby with a wagging tail, the possibilities are endless. With every stitch, you can infuse personality and charm into your crochet dog, making it a perfect companion to brighten up anyone's day. From choosing the softest yarn to adding those final touches like a tiny nose or perky eyes, each step is filled with warmth and creativity. So, grab your crochet hook, pick your favorite colors, and let your imagination run wild as you bring these lovable crochet dogs to life!

You will need:

light brown and dark brown yarn in worsted weight
stuffing (polyfill or wool)
safety eyes
optional: a large safety eye to use as a nose or you can purchase a safety nose
crochet hook (size A recommended but any hook up to size G will work)

tapestry needle

Key:

Ch = chain

INC = 2 sc into one stitch

#INC = do # increases in a row

DEC = invisible decrease turns the next 2 sts into one st

# or sc# = separate sc stitches (no increasing or decreasing)

Begin here:

R1 With medium brown, magic circle with 6 stitches into the loop.

R2 INC around. (12)
R3 (1, INC) around (18)
R4 1, INC, 2, INC, 3, INC, 2, INC, 3, INC, 2 (23)

R5 INC, 4, INC, 3, INC, 4, INC, 3, INC, 4 (28)

R6 3, INC, 6, INC, 6, INC, 6, INC, 3 (32)

R7 5, INC, 9, INC, 9, INC, 6 (35)

R8 3, INC, 10, INC, 11, INC, 8 (38)

R9 12, INC, 25 (39)
R10 INC, 38 (40)

R11 sc around (INSERT EYES NOW BETWEEN R6/7, nine sts apart)
R12 38, DEC (39)
R13 25, DEC, 12 (38)
R14 8, DEC, 11, DEC, 10, DEC, 3 (35)
R15 6, DEC, 9, DEC, 9, DEC, 5 (32)
R16 3, DEC, 6, DEC, 6, DEC, 6, DEC, 3 (28) (FILL WITH STUFFING)

R17 4, DEC, 3, DEC, 4, DEC, 3, DEC, 4, DEC (23)

R18 2, DEC, 3, DEC, 2, DEC, 3, DEC, 2, DEC, 1 (18)
R19 (DEC, 1) repeat around (12)
R20 (DEC, 1) repeat around. Fasten off. Weave loose end through each stitch in the opening. Fill completely with stuffing. Pull tightly to close. Sew in your end.

Muzzle (same brown as head):

R1 Magic Circle with 6 sts in the loop.

R2 (2, 3 sc in next sc) twice around (10).

R3 (2, 3INC) twice around (16).

R4 sc around (16).

R5  3, 4INC, 4, 4INC, sc in last st (24).

R6 3, DEC, 4, DEC, 4, DEC, 4, DEC, sc (20). Bind off leaving tail to sew on.

I have used a 16mm eye for a nose. You can also use a Safety Nose. Insert your nose (or embroider it on with black yarn using a satin stitch which is just rows of parallel stitches tight together). Pin the muzzle onto the head. Sew the muzzle on almost completely, stuffing thru the last part and finish sewing.

Ears (make 2 using dark brown yarn):

R1 Magic Circle with 6 sts into the loop.

R2 (2, INC) twice around (8).

R3 (1, INC) 4 times around (12).

R4 (2, INC) 4 times around (16).

R5-7 sc around (16).

R8 (6, DEC) twice around (14).

R9 (5, DEC) twice around (12).

R10-13 sc around. Finish off and leave tail for attaching. Make a second one. In the example, the dog’s ears are attached between Rounds 10-14.

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2025-01-04 08:22:57

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