Crochet Puppy Dog
Get ready to go paw-some with the Crochet Puppy Dog, a soft and snuggly companion that's sure to capture hearts! Made from cuddly yarn and featuring floppy ears, a wagging tail, and sweet facial features, this adorable pup is perfect for snuggling, playing, or simply as a decorative friend. With a simple and easy-to-follow pattern, this project is great for beginners and experienced crocheters alike, and the finished puppy is sure to become a beloved companion for anyone who loves dogs or just needs a little extra affection.
FINISHED SIZE
6-7 in / 15-17 cm height
x
6-7 in / 15-17 cm width
MATERIALS
- worsted weight yarn
- size G (4mm) crochet hook
- yarn needle
- fiberfill
ABBREVIATIONS
MR = Magic Ring
ch = chain
sl st = slip stitch
sc = single crochet
Inc = 2 sc in one stitch
Dec = sc2tog or invisible decrease
st / sts = stitch / stitches
F/O = Fasten Off
INSTRUCTIONS
EYE SPOT
With brown yarn, 6 sc into MR.
Rnd 1: (Inc)x6. (12)
Sl st in next sc.
F/O.
HEAD
With white yarn, 6 sc into MR.
Rnd 1: (Inc)x6. (12)
Rnd 2: (Sc, Inc)x6. (18)
Rnd 3: (Sc 2, Inc)x6. (24)
Rnd 4: (Sc 3, Inc)x6. (30)
Rnd 5: (Sc 4, Inc)x6. (36)
Rnd 6: (Sc 5, Inc)x6. (42)
Rnd 7: (Sc 6, Inc)x6. (48)
Rnds 8-13 (6 Rnds): Sc 48. (48)
Rnd 14: (Dec, sc 6)x6. (42)
Rnds 15-16: Sc 42. (42)
Rnd 17: (Dec, sc 5)x6. (36)
Rnds 18-19: Sc 36. (36)
Rnd 20: (Dec, sc 4)x6. (30)
Rnd 21: Sc 30. (30)
Rnd 22: (Dec, sc 3)x6. (24)
Rnd 23: Sc 24. (24)
Place one safety eye through Eye Spot, then attach between Rnds 16 and 17.
Attach other safety eye between Rnds 16 and 17.
Add fiberfill. Continue adding fiberfill until piece is fastened off.
Rnd 24: (Dec, sc 2)x6. (18)
Rnd 25: (Dec, sc)x6. (12)
Rnd 26: (Dec)x6. (6)
F/O, thread yarn through remaining sts.
BODY
With brown yarn, 6 sc into MR.
Rnd 1: (Inc)x6. (12)
Rnd 2: (Sc, Inc)x6. (18)
Rnd 3: (Sc 2, Inc)x6. (24)
Rnd 4: (Sc 3, Inc)x6. (30)
F/O brown yarn.
Attach white yarn.
Rnd 5: Sc 30. (30)
Rnd 6: (Sc 4, Inc)x6. (36)
Rnd 7: (Sc 5, Inc)x6. (42)
Rnd 8: Sc 42. (42)
Rnd 9: (Sc 6, Inc)x6. (48)
Rnds 10-11: Sc 48. (48)
Rnd 12: (Sc 6, Dec)x6. (42)
Rnd 13: Sc 42. (42)
Rnd 14: (Sc 5, Dec)x6. (36)
Rnd 15: (Sc 4, Dec)x6. (30)
Rnd 16: (Sc 3, Dec)x6. (24)
Add fiberfill. Continue adding fiberfill until piece is fastened off.
Rnd 17: (Sc 2, Dec)x6. (18)
Rnd 18: (Sc, Dec)x6. (12)
Rnd 19: (Dec)x6. (6)
F/O, thread yarn through remaining sts.
LEGS
Make 4.
With white yarn, 6 sc into MR.
Rnd 1: (Inc)x6. (12)
Rnd 2: (Sc, Inc)x6. (18)
Rnd 3: (Sc 2, Inc)x6. (24)
Rnds 4-5: Sc 24. (24)
Rnd 6: (Dec, sc 2)x6. (18)
Rnds 7-8: Sc 18. (18)
Rnd 9: (Dec, sc)x6. (12)
Rnd 10: Sc 12. (12)
Add fiberfill.
Rnd 11: (Dec)x6. (6)
F/O, leave a tail of yarn for sewing.
EARS
Make 2.
Do not stuff ears.
With white or brown yarn, 6 sc into MR.
Rnd 1: Sc 6. (6)
Rnd 2: (Sc 2, Inc)x2. (8)
Rnd 3: (Sc 3, Inc)x2. (10)
Rnd 4: (Sc 4, Inc)x2. (12)
Rnd 5: (Sc 5, Inc)x2. (14)
Rnd 6: (Sc 6, Inc)x2. (16)
Rnd 7: (Sc 7, Inc)x2. (18)
Rnd 8: (Sc 8, Inc)x2. (20)
Rnd 9: (Sc 9, Inc)x2. (22)
Rnd 10: (Sc 10, Inc)x2. (24)
Rnds 11-16 (6 Rnds): Sc 24. (24)
Ch 1, turn. Fold piece flat and working through both sides at once, sc 12 across.
F/O, leave a tail of yarn for sewing.
NOSE
With black yarn, ch 5.
Inc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in each of next 2 ch, Inc in last ch. Now working on opposite side of ch in the unworked back loops: Inc, sc 2, Inc. Sl st in next sc.
F/O, leave a tail of yarn for sewing.
TAIL
Do not stuff tail.
With white or brown yarn, 6 sc into MR.
Rnds 1-4 (4 Rnds): Sc 6. (6)
F/O, leave a tail of yarn for sewing.
COLLAR (OPTIONAL)
You may need to adjust the number of chains needed, depending on the size of your finished dog.
Ch 21.
Sc in 2nd ch and in each remaining ch.
F/O.
ASSEMBLY
Sew head to body.
Sew ears to head.
Fold ears halfway down and tack them in place with yarn needle and scrap of matching yarn.
Sew nose to head.
Sew legs to body.
Sew tail to body.
Place collar around dog's neck and sew collar to itself, being careful not to twist it as you do so.