created - ideal as a small gift for
someone special!
You can adapt these small toys to
your liking and to suite the occasion!
Quick and easy to crochet -these
tiny dogs can be made from left over
yarn from your stash!
Enjoy crocheting these cute and
lovable puppies!!
Emma x
Each dog measures approximately 13cm/5" (depending on your chosen yarn).
They are all made from the same pattern.
For each dog you will need:
Small amounts of cream and beige/brown double knit acrylic/wool yarn
A length of black double knit acrylic/wool yarn for nose and mouth
Approximately 13cm/5" of ribbon for collar
6mm black safety eyes
Polyester fiber filling
Small button and a patch of fabric with a needle and cotton thread (optional)
4mm crochet hook
Large needle for sewing up
The pattern is written in English crochet terminology. Work in continuous rounds.
Mark and the count stitches after each round.
Abbreviations
R1 = Round 1
Ch = Chain
Ss = Slip Stitch
Dc = Double Crochet (Single Crochet in International crochet terminology)
St = Stitch(es)
( ) = Work instructions within brackets - as many times as directed
Rep = Repeat
Dc2tog = Decrease two stitches into one
Muzzle - Crochet in beige/brown yarn
R1: Ch4, join into a ring with a ss. 4 sts.
R2: 2dc in each st. 8 sts.
R3: (1dc in next st, 2dc in next st) rep ( ) 4 times. 12 sts.
R4 & 5: 1dc in each st. 12 sts.
Ss in next st, finish off, pull yarn through loop on hook and leave a length for sewing up. Stuff.
Head - Crochet in cream yarn
R1: Ch4, join into a ring with a ss, 2dc in each of next 3 sts. 7 sts.
R2: 2dc in each st. 14 sts.
R3: (1dc in next st, 2dc in next st) rep ( ) 7 times. 21 sts.
R4: 1dc in each st. 21 sts.
R5: (1dc in each of next 6sts, 2dc in next st) rep ( ) 3 times. 24 sts.
R6 - 8: 1dc in each st. 24 sts.
R9: (1dc in each of next 6 st, dc2tog) rep ( ) 3 times. Stuff. 21 sts.
R10: (1dc in next st, dc2tog in next st) rep ( ) 7 times. 14 sts.
Hold muzzle to the head to find the best position for the eyes. Insert safety eyes, stuff.
R11: (Dc2tog) rep ( ) 7 times. 7sts.
R12: Stuff a little more if required. Dc2tog until the hole is closed.
Finish off, pull yarn through loop on hook and leave a length for sewing up.
Ears - Make 2. Crochet in beige/brown yarn
R1: Ch4, join into a ring with a ss. 4 sts.
R2: 2dc in each st. 8 sts.
R3-7: 1dc in each st. 8 sts.
R8: (1dc in each of next 2 st, dc2tog) rep ( ) 2 times. 6 sts.
R9: Dc2tog until the hole is closed. (No need to stuff).
Finish off, pull yarn through loop on hook and leave a length for sewing up.
Body - Crochet in cream yarn
R1: Ch4, join into a ring with a ss, 2dc in each of next 2 sts. 6 sts.
R2: 2dc in each st. 12 sts.
R3: (1dc in next st, 2dc in next st) rep ( ) 6 times. 18 sts.
R4-9: 1dc in each st. Stuff. 18 sts.
R10: (1dc in next st, dc2tog in next st) rep ( ) 6 times. 12 sts.
R11: (1dc in next st, dc2tog in next st) rep ( ) 4 times. Stuff. 8 sts.
R12: (Dc2tog) rep ( ) 4 times. 4sts.
R13: Ss the hole closed.
Finish off, pull yarn through loop on hook and leave a length for sewing up.
Arms - Make 2. Crochet in beige/brown yarn
R1: Ch4, join into a ring with a ss, 2dc in each of next 2 sts. 6 sts.
R2-6: 1dc in each st. 6 sts.
Stuff. Finish off, pull yarn through loop on hook and leave a length for sewing up.
Legs - Make 2. Crochet in beige/brown yarn
R1: Ch4, join into a ring with a ss, 2dc in each of next 2 sts. 6 sts.
R2: (1dc in next st, 2dc in next st) rep ( ) 3 times. 9 sts.
R3 & 4: 1dc in each st. 9 sts.
R5: (1dc in next st, dc2tog in next st) rep ( ) 3 times. Stuff. 6 sts.
R6-8: 1dc in each st. Stuff. 6 sts.
Finish off, pull yarn through loop on hook and leave a length for sewing up.
Tail - Crochet in cream yarn
R1: Ch4, join into a ring with a ss. 4 sts.
R2-5: 1dc in each st. 4 sts.
Finish off, pull yarn through loop on hook and leave a length for sewing up.
Sewing up - Sew any loose ends into the body and snip off.
1. Pin and sew muzzle to head using the length of yarn.
2. Position head to body, pin and sew using the length of yarn.
3. Pin ears to the side of the head and sew in place using the length of yarn.
4. Pin and sew arms and legs to the body using the length of yarn.
5. Sew the tail in place using the length of yarn.
6. With black yarn; embroider a triangle nose shape and fill in with straight stitches,
sew down to the mouth.
Finishing touches
For the collar, wrap a length of ribbon around the top of the body, hem the end, pin and sew in place. Cut a small square of fabric, sew a small button in the middle, with the same thread sew the patch to one side of the puppy's bottom - just next to the tail!
All three puppies have found loving homes!
