Crochet Puppy Tutorial: Step-by-Step

Materials Needed:

  • Worsted weight yarn in desired puppy color (e.g., brown, white, black)
  • Crochet hook suitable for your chosen yarn weight
  • Safety eyes or black yarn for eyes
  • Fiberfill stuffing
  • Yarn needle
  • Scissors

Abbreviations:

  • ch: chain
  • sc: single crochet
  • inc: increase (2 single crochets in the same stitch)
  • dec: decrease (single crochet two stitches together)
  • sl st: slip stitch

Pattern:

Head:

  1. Begin with a magic ring (adjustable ring) and chain 1.
  2. Work 6 sc into the magic ring. Pull the ring tight and sl st into the first sc to join. (6 stitches)
  3. Ch 1, inc in each stitch around. Sl st to join. (12 stitches)
  4. Ch 1, sc in next stitch, inc in next stitch around. Sl st to join. (18 stitches)
  5. Ch 1, sc in next 2 stitches, inc in next stitch around. Sl st to join. (24 stitches)
  6. Ch 1, sc in next 3 stitches, inc in next stitch around. Sl st to join. (30 stitches)
  7. Ch 1, sc in next 4 stitches, inc in next stitch around. Sl st to join. (36 stitches)
  8. Ch 1, sc in next 5 stitches, inc in next stitch around. Sl st to join. (42 stitches)
  9. Ch 1, sc in next 6 stitches, inc in next stitch around. Sl st to join. (48 stitches)
  10. Ch 1, sc in next 7 stitches, inc in next stitch around. Sl st to join. (54 stitches)
  11. Ch 1, sc in next 8 stitches, inc in next stitch around. Sl st to join. (60 stitches)

Body:

  1. Ch 1, sc in each stitch around. Sl st to join.
  2. Repeat step 1 for a few more rounds until the body reaches the desired length. Stuff the body firmly with fiberfill.
  3. Begin decreasing: Ch 1, sc in next 8 stitches, dec around. Sl st to join. (54 stitches)
  4. Ch 1, sc in next 7 stitches, dec around. Sl st to join. (48 stitches)
  5. Ch 1, sc in next 6 stitches, dec around. Sl st to join. (42 stitches)
  6. Ch 1, sc in next 5 stitches, dec around. Sl st to join. (36 stitches)
  7. Ch 1, sc in next 4 stitches, dec around. Sl st to join. (30 stitches)
  8. Ch 1, sc in next 3 stitches, dec around. Sl st to join. (24 stitches) Finish off and weave in the ends.

Legs (Make Four):

  1. Start with a magic ring and chain 1.
  2. Work 6 sc into the magic ring. Pull the ring tight and sl st into the first sc to join.
  3. Ch 1, sc in each stitch around for a few rounds. (Adjust the number of rounds for the desired leg length.) Finish off, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Ears (Make Two):

  1. Ch 4, sc in second chain from hook, hdc in next, dc in next. Ch 1, turn.
  2. Sc across. Ch 1, turn.
  3. Dec, sc in next, dec. Ch 1, turn.
  4. Sc across. Ch 1, turn.
  5. Dec, dec. Fasten off, leaving a tail for sewing.

Assembly:

  1. Attach safety eyes or sew eyes using black yarn onto the head.
  2. Sew the ears onto the head.
  3. Sew the legs onto the body.
  4. Embroider a nose and mouth using black yarn or embroidery floss.
  5. Weave in any remaining yarn tails.

Your crocheted puppy is now complete! Remember, this is a basic guideline. You can modify the colors, size, and details as you like. Make sure to follow the free pattern you have, adjusting these instructions accordingly. Happy crocheting!