Description:
This is a BEGINNER-FRIENDLY PATTERN for a crochet puppy lovey, designed to be easy for beginners. This crochet lovey makes the perfect baby shower gift. Please note, this listing is for the crochet pattern, not the actual toy.
Included:
With this instant download, you will receive pattern instructions (written in English, US terminology) on how to make your own dog snuggler.
Skill Level:
Beginner – Intermediate
Final Size:
Approximately 40 cm / 15.7 inches with the recommended materials and tools.
Pattern Details:
This 10-page PDF pattern includes detailed instructions with plenty of photo references to guide you step by step.
Materials Needed:
- Yarn: Alize Velluto 100g/68m (100% micropolyester)
- Hook: Size 7 mm
- Fiberfill: For stuffing
- Tools: Sewing pins, scissors
Instructions:
- Head:
- Using the Alize Velluto yarn and 7 mm hook, start with a magic ring.
- Round 1: 6 single crochets (sc) in magic ring. (6)
- Round 2: 2 sc in each stitch around. (12)
- Round 3: [1 sc, 2 sc in next stitch] repeat around. (18)
- Continue increasing until you reach 36 stitches.
- Rounds 7-12: sc in each stitch around. (36)
- Begin decreasing: [1 sc, sc2tog] repeat around. (18)
- Add safety eyes between rounds 5 and 6, spacing them 4 stitches apart.
- Continue decreasing until you have 6 stitches left. Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.
- Body:
- Attach yarn to the bottom of the head.
- Round 1: sc in each stitch around. (18)
- Round 2: [2 sc, 2 sc in next stitch] repeat around. (24)
- Rounds 3-10: sc in each stitch around. (24)
- Stuff the body with fiberfill.
- Continue decreasing: [1 sc, sc2tog] repeat around. (12)
- Finish stuffing firmly.
- Fasten off and weave in the ends.
- Arms (make 2):
- Start with a magic ring.
- Round 1: 6 sc in magic ring. (6)
- Round 2: 2 sc in each stitch around. (12)
- Rounds 3-8: sc in each stitch around. (12)
- Stuff lightly.
- Flatten the end and sc through both layers to close. Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.
- Legs (make 2):
- Start with a magic ring.
- Round 1: 6 sc in magic ring. (6)
- Round 2: 2 sc in each stitch around. (12)
- Rounds 3-8: sc in each stitch around. (12)
- Stuff lightly.
- Flatten the end and sc through both layers to close. Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.
- Ears (make 2):
- Start with a magic ring.
- Round 1: 6 sc in magic ring. (6)
- Round 2: 2 sc in each stitch around. (12)
- Rounds 3-5: sc in each stitch around. (12)
- Flatten and sc through both layers to close. Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.
- Assembly:
- Sew the arms to the sides of the body, positioning them just below the neck.
- Sew the legs to the bottom of the body, spacing them evenly.
- Attach the ears to the sides of the head.
- Use black yarn to embroider the nose and mouth.
Enjoy creating your adorable crochet puppy lovey! This pattern is perfect for gifting or keeping for yourself as a cute handmade treasure. Happy crocheting!
