Pattern Instructions for Crochet Plush Puppy
Ears (Make 2)
Crochet with brown yarn. Leave a small tail (5-7 cm) before you begin.
- Ch 7, starting from the second chain from the hook: 4 hdc, 2 sc.
- Ch 1, cut the yarn, leaving a small tail (5-7 cm). Tie the two ends together in 1-2 knots, as we need to later attach them with 1 sc.
Body and Head
Stuff the toy with hollow fiber as you crochet. Begin crocheting with brown yarn.
- KA, 6 sc.
- Inc in each stitch (12 sc).
- In this row, we will crochet the lower legs using white yarn.
- Crochet (3 dc in 1 stitch – shell), 2 inc, (3 dc) in another shell, 2 sc, inc, 1 sc, 1 sc, inc, 2 sc (16 sc).
4-5. 16 sc (2 rows).
- Crochet (3 dc in 1 stitch – shell), 2 inc, (3 dc) in another shell, 2 sc, inc, 1 sc, 1 sc, inc, 2 sc (16 sc).
- (2 sc, dec) x 4 (12 sc).
- In this row, we will crochet the upper legs. Change the yarn to white.
- Crochet (3 dc), 3 sc, (3 dc), 7 sc (12 sc).
- (2 sc, dec) x 3 (9 sc).
- 9 inc (18 sc).
- In this row, we crochet the snout using white yarn.
- Crochet 4 sc, (4 dc in 1 stitch), (4 dc), 12 sc (18 sc).
11-12. 18 sc (2 rows). - At this stage, attach the nose and safety eyes. Place the eyes between rows 11 and 12.
- Crochet 4 sc, (4 dc in 1 stitch), (4 dc), 12 sc (18 sc).
- In this row, we will crochet the ears. Find 10 stitches on the front of the head.
- Attach the ears to the first and 10th stitch. If necessary, crochet adjustment stitches to reach the first stitch and mark it.
Ears should be crocheted inward, with the following:
- (Crochet 1 sc into the first ear); (dec, 1 sc) x 2; dec; (crochet 1 sc into the second ear).
- (dec, 1 sc) x 2; dec (12 sc).
- 6 dec.
In the next stitch, crochet ss, cut the yarn, and leave a tail. Pull the magic ring tightly.