Description: Get ready to create an adorable and huggable companion with our Cutest Little Crochet Dog pattern! This delightful crochet project is perfect for both beginners and experienced crafters who want to make something heartwarming and charming. The finished product will surely bring smiles to faces of all ages.

Skill Level: Beginner Size: Approximately 6 inches tall when seated

Materials Needed:

  • Worsted weight yarn in desired dog color (main color)
  • Small amounts of yarn in contrasting colors for features (eyes, nose, collar, etc.)
  • Crochet hook appropriate for the yarn size (typically G/4.0mm)
  • Fiberfill stuffing
  • Yarn needle
  • Scissors
  • Stitch markers (optional)

Pattern:

Body:

  1. Magic ring, 6 single crochet (sc) into the ring. (6)
  2. Increase in each stitch around. (12)
  3. Sc in next stitch, increase in next stitch. Repeat from * to * around. (18)
  4. Sc in each stitch around.
  5. Sc in next 2 stitches, increase in next stitch. Repeat from * to * around. (24)
  6. Sc in each stitch around.
  7. Sc in next 3 stitches, increase in next stitch. Repeat from * to * around. (30) 8-14. Sc in each stitch around. (7 rounds)
  8. Sc in next 3 stitches, decrease next 2 stitches. Repeat from * to * around. (24)
  9. Sc in next 2 stitches, decrease next 2 stitches. Repeat from * to * around. (18)

Begin stuffing the body firmly.

  1. Sc in next stitch, decrease next 2 stitches. Repeat from * to * around. (12)
  2. Decrease in each stitch around. (6)

Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing. Close the opening by threading the tail through a yarn needle, weaving through the front loops of the remaining stitches, and pulling tight.

Head: Follow the same instructions as for the body, but stuff the head firmly before closing.

Ears:

  1. Magic ring, 6 sc into the ring. (6)
  2. Increase in each stitch around. (12) 3-4. Sc in each stitch around. (2 rounds) Fasten off and leave a tail for sewing.

Make two ears and sew them onto the head.

Assembly:

  1. Attach safety eyes or embroider eyes using contrasting yarn.
  2. Embroider or attach a small triangle for the nose using contrasting yarn.
  3. Using contrasting yarn, create a small collar around the neck.

Your Cutest Little Crochet Dog is now complete and ready for cuddles and play! Remember, you can customize the colors and features to make each little dog unique. Enjoy the process and share your adorable creation with fellow crafters! Happy crocheting!