Create your own lovable labrador puppy with this easy-to-follow crochet pattern. A perfect little handmade companion or thoughtful gift for any dog fan.
Difficulty Level : Advanced Beginner
Finished Size : about 5.5 inches tall (14 cm)
Tips
Work tightly and count your stitches
Use a stitch marker to mark beginning of the round
Crochet through both loops unless stated otherwise
Crochet in continuous rows; don’t join at the end of each row
Materials
3.75 mm hook
Medium weight yarn in white and black
Polyester fiber fill
10mm plastic safety eyes
Yarn needle
Scissors
Pins
Abbreviations
ch chain
st stitch
slst slip stitch
mr magic ring (can be replaced by chain 2)
sc single crochet
inc 2 single crochet in the next stitch
dec single crochet 2 stitches together
R row/round
FO fasten off
(…) repeat instructions in parentheses x times
Head and Body
R1 6 sc in mr (6)
R2 inc x 6 (12)
R3 (sc, inc) x 6 (18)
R4 (2 sc , inc) x 6 (24)
R5 (3 sc , inc) x 6 (30)
R6-9 sc around (30) 4 rounds
R10 (3 sc , dec) x 6 (24)
R11 (2 sc , dec) x 6 (18)
Attach eyes betw R7-R8, 6 st apart
Start stuffing
R12 (sc, dec) x 6 (12)
R13 sc around (12)
R14 (sc, inc) x 6 (18)
R15 (5 sc, inc) x 6 (21)
R16 (6 sc, inc) x 6 (24)
R17-20 sc around (24) 4 rounds
R21 (3 sc, inc) x 6 (30)
R22 sc around (30)
R23 (3 sc, dec) x 6 (24)
R24 (2 sc, dec) x 6 (18)
R25 (sc, dec) x 6 (12)
Finish stuffing
R26 dec x 6 (6)
FO & weave in tail
Muzzle
R1 6 sc in mr (6)
R2 inc x 6 (12)
R3 sc around (12)
R4 (3 sc, inc) x 3 (15)
Stuff
FO & leave tail for sewing
Ears (make 2)
Chain 7, then start 2nd loop from hook.
R1-3 6 sc (6), Ch1 & turn
R4 4 sc, dec (5), Ch1 & turn
R5 3 sc, dec (4), Ch1 & turn
R6 2 sc, dec (3), Ch1 & turn
R7 1 sc, dec (2), Ch1 & turn
R8 dec (1)
FO & leave a long tail (12")
Weave tail down to 1st stitch in R1
Front Legs (make 2)
R1 6 sc in mr (6)
R2 inc x 6 (12)
R3 sc around (12)
R4 dec x 6 (6)
Stuff as you go
R5-16 sc around (6)
Finish stuffing
FO & leave tail for sewing
Back Legs (make 2)
R1 6 sc in mr (6)
R2 inc x 6 (12)
R3 sc around (12)
R4 (sc, dec) x 4 (8)
Stuff as you go
R5-16 sc around (8)
Finish stuffing
R17 dec x 4 (4)
FO & leave tail for sewing
Tail
R1 4 sc in mr (4)
R2-9 sc around (4)
FO & leave tail for sewing
Assembly
Use pins to hold things in place
Sew muzzle to head
Embroider mouth and nose with black yarn
Sew ears, legs & tail to body
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