Head:
- Ch 5, from the 2nd loop, inc, 2 sc, 3 sc in 1 stitch, 3 sc (10)
- (inc) *2, 2 sc, (inc) *3, 2 sc, inc (16)
3-5. 16 sc (3 rows) - Inc, 9 triple inc, inc, 5 sc (36)
- 36 sc (36)
- (5 sc, inc) *6 (42)
- (6 sc, inc) *6 (48)
10-16. 48 sc (7 rows)
Insert the eyes between rows 8 and 9, and the nose between rows 1 and 2.
- (6 sc, dec) *6 (42)
- (5 sc, dec) *6 (36)
Fill the head with filler.
- (4 sc, dec) *6 (30)
- (3 sc, dec) *6 (24)
- (2 sc, dec) *6 (18)
- (1 sc, dec) *6 (12)
- (dec) *6 (6)
Cut the thread, thread into the needle, and tighten the hole. Sew the head to the body, filling the neck with filler as you sew.
Ears (x2):
- 6 sc in MR (6)
- (1 sc, inc) *3 (9)
- (2 sc, inc) *3 (12)
- (3 sc, inc) *3 (15)
- 15 sc, sl st, turn the knitting 7 sc, then sl st, turn the knitting, 7 sc.
6-9. 15 sc (4 rows) + 2 fl
Fold the piece in half and knit 7 sc. Sew the ears to the head. Place them between the 14th and 15th rows, 10 sc apart.
Tail:
- 4 sc in MR (4)
- 2 sc, inc, 1 sc (5)
- 5 sc (5)
- 2 sc, inc, 2 sc (6)
5-6. 6 sc - 6 sc, sl st, turn the knitting, 3 sc, sl st, turn the knitting, 3 sc.
8-14. 6 sc (7 rows) + 3 fl.
Fold the piece in half and knit 3 sc. Sew the tail to the body.
Spots:
6 sc in MR
Knit the spots to your discretion and sew them to the body. The designer used 9 spots.
Final Assembly:
- Sew the head to the body, positioning it carefully.
- Add your custom red collar and name tag for personalization.
Your Dalmatian Crochet Dog is now complete! Enjoy the process of crafting this cute companion!