Crochet Balloon Dog

Crochet balloon dogs are a delightful and whimsical twist on the classic balloon animal! These adorable creations bring a touch of handmade charm and creativity to any space. With their colorful yarn and intricate stitching, they are sure to bring a smile to your face. Whether displayed as a fun decoration or given as a unique gift, crochet balloon dogs are a playful addition to any crochet enthusiast's collection. So grab your yarn and crochet hook, and let your imagination soar as you create your very own charming balloon dog!

Materials:

Yarn of choice: I used big twist value yarn (worsted acrylic – size 4).
Crochet hook: I used 4.5 mm.
Polyfill.
Stitch marker.

Abbreviations:

Sc: Single crochet
Inc: Increase
Dec: Decrease

Tail

Make a magic ring with 6 sc.
R1-4. sc around (6)
This is the unflated tip of the tail and can be adjusted according to your preferences.
R5. inc around (12)
R6. inc around (24)
R7-16. sc around (24)
R17. dec around (12)
Stuff to your desired firmness.
R18. dec around (6)
R19-22. sc around (6)
Deflated section.

Legs

R23. inc around (12)
R24. inc around (24)
R25-38. sc around (24)
R39. dec around (12)
Stuff to your desired firmness.
R40. dec around (6)
R41-44. sc around (6)
Deflated section.

Repeat for the second leg, ending on Row 66. You should now have 3 bulbs.

Body

R67. inc around (27)
R68. inc around (24)
R69-80. sc around (24)
R81. dec around (12)
Stuff to your desired firmness.
R82. dec around (6)
R83-86. sc around (6)
Deflated section.

Repeat the pattern for two more legs. It helps to write out the rows so you know when you will inc/dec. the second leg ends on Row 130 and you will have a total of 6 bulbs.

Neck

R131. inc around (12)
R132. inc around (24)
R133-140. sc around (24)
R141. dec around (12)
Stuff to your desired firmness.
R142. dec around (6)
R143-146. sc around (6)
Deflated section.

Ears

R147. inc around (12)
R148. inc around (24)
R149-161. sc around (24)
R162. dec around (12)
Stuff to your desired firmness.
R163. dec around (6)
R164-167. sc around (6)
Repeat the pattern for two more ears. It helps to write out the rows so you know when you will inc/dec. the second ear ends on Row 188 and you will have a total of 9 bulbs.

Head

R189. inc around (12)
R190. inc around (24)
R191-198. sc around (24)
R199. dec around (12)
Stuff to your desired firmness.
R200. dec around (6)
R201. sc around (6)
Deflated section.
R202. inc around (12)
Slip stitch into the next stitch and fasten off by cutting yarn to finish.

You’re finished the crochet balloon dog.