Crochet Dog Free Amigurumi Pattern

Supplies

• 3.5mm (E-4) hook or size needed to obtain gauge
• Stitch markers
• Scissors
• Yarn needle
• Fiber fill
• Straight pins
• (2) 15mm safety eyes
• Disappearing ink marker

264 yards of acrylic (weight 4) yarn:

• Pink – 3 yards (3m / 2g)
• Beige – 58 yards (53m / 32g)
• Medium Brown – 171 yards (156m / 93g)
• Dark Brown – 32 yards (29m / 17g)

Notes

Steps to Complete Pattern

1. Crochet the Tongue
2. Crochet the Bottom Lip
3. Crochet the Ears
4. Crochet the Snout & Head
5. Embroider the Nose
6. Tack down the Ears
7. Crochet the Legs
8. Crochet the Arms
9. Crochet the Body
10. Sew the Body to the Head
11. Crochet the Tail
12. Sew the Tail to the Body

Abbreviations

• ch – chain
• dec – combine two stitches into one with an invisible decrease
• inc – complete two single crochets within the same stitch
• sc – single crochet
• st(s) – stitch(es)
• *sc x* – repeat the instructions between asterisks (*) the indicated number of times
• [sc x, *x* 2 times] – complete the stitches listed in the brackets the indicated number of times in order
• (sc x) – attach a body part while completing the stitches inside parentheses as instructed by the pattern

General Instructions

• This pattern is worked in continuous rounds without joining.
• Use a stitch marker to mark the end of each round. Move the marker up each round.
• Work all stitches in both loops unless the pattern instructs otherwise.
• This pattern is worked from the bottom up. Some pieces are crocheted separately and either sewn on after finishing or crocheted directly into the body as you work.
• Before starting the project, review the list of video tutorials mentioned below.

Pattern Gauge

30 sts by 5 rounds in sc = 2 inches (5cm)

Work rounds 1 – 5 of Body and measure across the diameter of the circle. Piece should measure 2 inches (5cm) across.

Note: Using the same yarn brand for all colors will ensure that all parts of the pattern match gauge once gauge is obtained.

Video Tutorials

I’ve made lots of video tutorials that will be referenced throughout this pattern. They will be marked with a clickable play button symbol. A full list of tutorials can be found in the video tutorials section of the pattern.

Instructions

Tongue

With pink yarn, leaving a 6-inch (15cm) yarn tail, create a slip knot on your hook:

01. ch 4, sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in next ch, sc 5 in last ch. Working on opposite side of chain base: sc in last 2 ch [9]
02. ch 1, turn, sc 3, *inc* 3 times, sc 3 [12]
03. ch 1, and without turning, sc 4 across top flat edge of tongue [4]

Fasten off, leaving a 6-inch (15cm) yarn tail. Using a yarn needle, weave the beginning yarn tail into the work, and tie it off with the ending yarn tail. Cut both tails to 1.5 inches (4cm). The tongue is now ready to attach as you crochet the head at a later step.

To view a tutorial, watch my Dog Tongue video.

Bottom Lip

With beige yarn:

01. start 6 sc into a Magic Ring [6]
02. inc in each st around [12]
03. *sc, inc* 6 times [18]
04. sc, inc, *sc 2, inc* 5 times, sc [24]

Fasten off, leaving a 12-inch (30cm) yarn tail. Fold the circle in half and Slip Stitch Closed. Hide the remaining yarn tail inside the work. The bottom lip is now ready to attach as you crochet the head at a later step.

To view a tutorial, watch my Attach Bottom Lip & Tongue video.

Ears (make 2)

With dark brown yarn:

01. start 6 sc into a Magic Ring [6]
02. *sc, inc* 3 times [9]
03. sc, inc, *sc 2, inc* 2 times, sc [12]
04. *sc 3, inc* 3 times [15]
05. sc 2, inc, *sc 4, inc* 2 times, sc 2 [18]
06. *sc 5, inc* 3 times [21]
07. sc 3, inc, *sc 6, inc* 2 times, sc 3 [24]
08. sc in each st around [24]
09. sc 11, dec, sc 11 [23]
10. sc 21, dec [22]
11. sc 10, dec, sc 10 [21]
12. sc 19, dec [20]
13. sc 9, dec, sc 9 [19]
14. sc 17, dec [18]
15. *sc 7, dec* 2 times [16]

Fasten off, leaving a 12-inch (30cm) yarn tail. Do not stuff the ear. Press the final round together and Slip Stitch Closed. Hide the remaining yarn tail inside the work. The ears are now ready to attach as you crochet the head at a later step.

Snout & Head

With beige yarn:

01. Chain 5 Start: inc in 2nd ch from hook, sc 2, sc 5 in last ch. Working on opposite side of chain base: sc 2, sc 3 in last ch [14]
02. inc, sc 4, *inc* 3 times, sc 4, *inc* 2 times [20]
03. [inc, sc 6, *inc* 2 times, sc] 2 times [26]
04. [inc, sc 8, *inc, sc* 2 times] 2 times [32]
05. *sc 7, inc* 4 times [36]
06 – 07. sc in each st around [36]

Attaching the Bottom Lip & Tongue: Attach the bottom lip & tongue as you crochet the next round. To view a tutorial, watch my Attach Bottom Lip & Tongue video.

08. sc 2, start attaching the bottom lip: (sc 4), attach the tongue + bottom lip: (sc 4), finish attaching the bottom lip: (sc 4), sc 22 [36]

09. sc 2, switch to medium brown yarn: sc 34 [36]

10. *sc 5, inc* 6 times [42]
11. sc 3, inc, *sc 6, inc* 5 times, sc 3 [48]
12. *sc 7, inc* 6 times [54]
13. sc 4, inc, *sc 8, inc* 5 times, sc 4 [60]
14 – 18. sc in each st around [60]

Attaching the Ears: Attach the ears as you crochet the next round. To view a tutorial, watch my How to Attach Ears video. You do not need to use stitch markers as shown in the video.

19. sc 32, attach the first ear: (sc 8), sc 11, attach the second ear: (sc 8), sc [60]

At the end of the round, the ears should appear centered on the top of the head. If your ears appear off-center, redo the round and adjust the placement of the ears as necessary.

20 – 23. sc in each st around [60]
24. sc 4, dec, *sc 8, dec* 5 times, sc 4 [54]
25. *sc 7, dec* 6 times [48]
26. sc 3, dec, *sc 6, dec* 5 times, sc 3 [42]
27. *sc 5, dec* 6 times [36]
28. sc 2, dec, *sc 4, dec* 5 times, sc 2 [30]

Stuff the head.

Adding the Safety Eyes: Using straight pins, mark location of eyes 16 stitches apart between rounds 11 & 12, centered above the snout. Replace straight pins with safety eyes, then secure backings.

Indenting the Eyes: Using an 18-inch (46cm) strand of medium brown yarn and a yarn needle, indent the eyes by adding tension between them. To view a tutorial, watch my Indent Eyes 2.0 video.

29. *sc 3, dec* 6 times [24]
30. sc, dec, *sc 2, dec* 5 times, sc [18]
31. *sc, dec* 6 times [12]

Finish stuffing.

32. *dec* 6 times [6]

Close with an Ultimate Finish.

Embroidering the Nose: Using straight pins, mark the four corners of the nose (see Figure 1). The bottom should be four stitches across between rounds 01 & 02, centered above the Chain 5 Start. The top should be eight stitches across between rounds 04 & 05 (see Figure 1).

Using a 36-inch (90cm) strand of dark brown yarn and a yarn needle, embroider the nose. Work through each stitch along the bottom a total of six times, and each stitch along the top a total of three times (see Figure 2).

To view a tutorial, watch my Embroider Dog Nose video.

Tacking Down the Ears: Fold the dog’s ears forward. With matching yarn, tack them down on the underside to keep them in place. To view a tutorial, watch my Tack Down Ears (Terrier) video.

Legs (make 2)

With beige yarn:

01. start 6 sc into a Magic Ring [6]
02. inc in each st around [12]
03. *sc, inc* 6 times [18]
04. sc, inc, *sc 2, inc* 5 times, sc [24]
05. *sc 3, inc* 6 times [30]
06. sc 2, inc, *sc 4, inc* 5 times, sc 2 [36]
07 – 08. sc in each st around [36]
09. sc 34, dec [35]
10. dec, [sc, *dec* 2 times] 2 times, sc 23 [30]

11. *dec, sc* 3 times, sc 11, switch to medium brown yarn: sc 10 [27]

12. sc in each st around [27]
13. sc 10, dec, sc 15 [26]
14. sc 15, dec, sc 9 [25]
15. sc 21, dec, sc 2 [24]
16. sc 3, dec, sc 19 [23]
17. sc 10, dec, sc 11 [22]
18. sc 14, dec, sc 6 [21]
19. sc 19, dec [20]
20. sc 3, dec, sc 15 [19]
21. sc 9, dec, sc 8 [18]
22. *sc 7, dec* 2 times [16]
23. *sc 2, dec* 4 times [12]

Fasten off, leaving a 12-inch (30cm) yarn tail. Stuff the leg. Press the final round together and Slip Stitch Closed, then hide the remaining yarn tail inside the work. The legs are now ready to attach as you crochet the body at a later step.

Arms (make 2)

With beige yarn:

01. start 6 sc into a Magic Ring [6]
02. inc in each st around [12]
03. *sc, inc* 6 times [18]
04. sc, inc, *sc 2, inc* 5 times, sc [24]
05. *sc 3, inc* 6 times [30]
06 – 07. sc in each st around [30]
08. sc 4, dec, sc 2, dec, sc 3, dec, sc 2, dec, sc 11 [26]

09. sc 6, dec, sc 3, dec, sc 8, switch to medium brown yarn: sc 5 [24]

10. sc in each st around [24]
11. sc 11, dec, sc 11 [23]
12. sc 21, dec [22]
13. sc in each st around [22]
14. sc 10, dec, sc 10 [21]
15. sc in each st around [21]
16. sc 19, dec [20]
17. sc in each st around [20]
18. sc 9, dec, sc 9 [19]
19. sc in each st around [19]
20. sc 17, dec [18]
21. sc in each st around [18]
22. sc 8, dec, sc 8 [17]
23. sc in each st around [17]
24. sc 15, dec [16]
25. sc in each st around [16]
26. *sc 2, dec* 4 times [12]

Fasten off, leaving a 12-inch (30cm) yarn tail. Stuff the arm. Press the final round together and Slip Stitch Closed, then hide the remaining yarn tail inside the work. The arms are now ready to attach as you crochet the body at a later step.

Body

With medium brown yarn:

01. start 6 sc into a Magic Ring [6]
02. inc in each st around [12]
03. *sc, inc* 6 times [18]
04. sc, inc, *sc 2, inc* 5 times, sc [24]
05. *sc 3, inc* 6 times [30]
06. sc 2, inc, *sc 4, inc* 5 times, sc 2 [36]

Attaching the Legs: Attach the legs as you crochet the next round. To view a tutorial, watch my How to Attach Legs | No-Sew Method video.

07. attach the first leg: (sc 5, inc), sc 5, inc, attach the second leg: (sc 5, inc), *sc 5, inc* 3 times [42]

08. sc 3, inc, *sc 6, inc* 5 times, sc 3 [48]
09. *sc 7, inc* 6 times [54]
10. sc 4, inc, *sc 8, inc* 5 times, sc 4 [60]
11 – 17. sc in each st around [60]
18. sc 4, dec, *sc 8, dec* 5 times, sc 4 [54]
19. sc in each st around [54]
20. *sc 7, dec* 6 times [48]
21. sc in each st around [48]
22. sc 3, dec, *sc 6, dec* 5 times, sc 3 [42]
23 – 24. sc in each st around [42]
25. *sc 5, dec* 6 times [36]
26 – 27. sc in each st around [36]
28. sc 2, dec, *sc 4, dec* 5 times, sc 2 [30]
29. sc in each st around [30]

Attaching the Arms: Attach the arms as you crochet the next round. To view a tutorial, watch my How to Attach Arms | No-Sew Method video.

30. sc, attach the first arm: (sc 6), sc 8, attach the second arm: (sc 6), sc 9 [30]

At the end of the round, the arms should appear centered above the legs. If your arms appear off-center, redo the round and adjust the placement of the arms as necessary.

Stuff the body.

31. *sc 3, dec* 6 times [24]

Fasten off, leaving a yarn tail the length of your arm span (~65in / ~165cm).

Sewing the Body to the Head: Using a disappearing ink marker, trace a circle the same size as the opening of the neck onto the bottom-center of the head. Using the traced circle as a guide, sew the body to the head using the attached yarn tail and a yarn needle. 

To view a tutorial, watch my How to Sew Body to Head video.

Tail

With dark brown yarn:

01. start 6 sc into a Magic Ring [6]
02. sc in each st around [6]
03. *sc, inc* 3 times [9]
04. sc in each st around [9]
05. sc, inc, *sc 2, inc* 2 times, sc [12]
06. dec, sc 3, *inc* 2 times, sc 3, dec [12]
07. sc in each st around [12]
08. dec, sc 3, *inc* 2 times, sc 3, dec [12]
09. sc in each st around [12]
10. dec, sc 4, *inc* 2 times, sc 2, dec [12]
11. sc in each st around [12]

Fasten off, leaving a 12-inch (30cm) yarn tail. Stuff the tail. Using the attached yarn tail and a yarn needle, sew the tail centered over round 11 on the back side of the body. Secure with a knot, then hide the remaining yarn tail inside the work.

Supplies

• 3.5mm (E-4) hook or size needed to obtain gauge
• Stitch markers
• Scissors
• Yarn needle
• Fiber fill
• Straight pins
• (2) 15mm safety eyes
• Disappearing ink marker

260 yards of acrylic (weight 4) yarn:

• Pink – 3 yards (3m / 2g)
• Light Gray – 72 yards (66m / 40g)
• Medium Gray – 154 yards (141m / 84g)
• Dark Gray – 31 yards (28m / 17g)

Notes

Steps to Complete Pattern

1. Crochet the Tongue
2. Crochet the Bottom Lip
3. Crochet the Ears
4. Crochet the Snout & Head
5. Embroider the Nose
6. Crochet the Legs
7. Crochet the Arms
8. Crochet the Body
9. Sew the Body to the Head
10. Crochet the Tail
11. Sew the Tail to the Body

Abbreviations

• ch – chain
• dec – combine two stitches into one with an invisible decrease
• inc – complete two single crochets within the same stitch
• sc – single crochet
• st(s) – stitch(es)
• *sc x* – repeat the instructions between asterisks (*) the indicated number of times
• [sc x, *x* 2 times] – complete the stitches listed in the brackets the indicated number of times in order
• (sc x) – attach a body part while completing the stitches inside parentheses as instructed by the pattern

General Instructions

• This pattern is worked in continuous rounds without joining.
• Use a stitch marker to mark the end of each round. Move the marker up each round.
• Work all stitches in both loops unless the pattern instructs otherwise.
• This pattern is worked from the bottom up. Some pieces are crocheted separately and either sewn on after finishing or crocheted directly into the body as you work.
• Before starting the project, review the list of video tutorials mentioned below.

Pattern Gauge

30 sts by 5 rounds in sc = 2 inches (5cm)

Work rounds 1 – 5 of Body and measure across the diameter of the circle. Piece should measure 2 inches (5cm) across.

Note: Using the same yarn brand for all colors will ensure that all parts of the pattern match gauge once gauge is obtained.

Video Tutorials

I’ve made lots of video tutorials that will be referenced throughout this pattern. They will be marked with a clickable play button symbol. A full list of tutorials can be found in the video tutorials section of the pattern.

Instructions

Tongue

With pink yarn, leaving a 6-inch (15cm) yarn tail, create a slip knot on your hook:

01. ch 4, sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in next ch, sc 5 in last ch. Working on opposite side of chain base: sc in last 2 ch [9]
02. ch 1, turn, sc 3, *inc* 3 times, sc 3 [12]
03. ch 1, and without turning, sc 4 across top flat edge of tongue [4]

Fasten off, leaving a 6-inch (15cm) yarn tail. Using a yarn needle, weave the beginning yarn tail into the work, and tie it off with the ending yarn tail. Cut both tails to 1.5 inches (4cm). The tongue is now ready to attach as you crochet the head at a later step.

To view a tutorial, watch my Dog Tongue video.

Bottom Lip

With light gray yarn:

01. start 6 sc into a Magic Ring [6]
02. inc in each st around [12]
03. *sc, inc* 6 times [18]
04. sc, inc, *sc 2, inc* 5 times, sc [24]

Fasten off, leaving a 12-inch (30cm) yarn tail. Fold the circle in half and Slip Stitch Closed. Hide the remaining yarn tail inside the work. The bottom lip is now ready to attach as you crochet the head at a later step.

To view a tutorial, watch my Attach Bottom Lip & Tongue video.

Ears (make 2)

With dark gray yarn:

01. start 6 sc into a Magic Ring [6]
02. *sc, inc* 3 times [9]
03. sc, inc, *sc 2, inc* 2 times, sc [12]
04. *sc 3, inc* 3 times [15]
05. sc 2, inc, *sc 4, inc* 2 times, sc 2 [18]
06. *sc 5, inc* 3 times [21]
07. sc 3, inc, *sc 6, inc* 2 times, sc 3 [24]
08. sc in each st around [24]
09. sc 11, dec, sc 11 [23]
10. sc 21, dec [22]
11. sc 10, dec, sc 10 [21]
12. sc 19, dec [20]
13. sc 9, dec, sc 9 [19]
14. sc 17, dec [18]
15. *sc 7, dec* 2 times [16]

Fasten off, leaving a 12-inch (30cm) yarn tail. Do not stuff the ear. Press the final round together and Slip Stitch Closed. Hide the remaining yarn tail inside the work. The ears are now ready to attach as you crochet the head at a later step.

Snout & Head

LG = with light gray yarn; MG = with medium gray yarn

01. LG Chain 5 Start: inc in 2nd ch from hook, sc 2, sc 5 in last ch. Working on opposite side of chain base: sc 2, sc 3 in last ch [14]
02. inc, sc 4, *inc* 3 times, sc 4, *inc* 2 times [20]
03. [inc, sc 6, *inc* 2 times, sc] 2 times [26]
04.[inc, sc 8, *inc, sc* 2 times] 2 times [32]
05. *sc 7, inc* 4 times [36]
06 – 07. sc in each st around [36]

Attaching the Bottom Lip & Tongue: Attach the bottom lip & tongue as you crochet the next round. To view a tutorial, watch my Attach Bottom Lip & Tongue video.

08. sc 2, start attaching the bottom lip: (sc 4), attach the tongue + bottom lip: (sc 4), finish attaching the bottom lip: (sc 4), sc 22 [36]

09. sc 2, MG: sc 21, LG: sc 6, MG: sc 7 [36]
10. MG: *sc 5, inc* 4 times, LG: sc 5, MG: inc, sc 5, inc [42]
11. MG: sc 3, inc, *sc 6, inc* 3 times, sc 3, LG: sc 3, inc, sc, MG: sc 5, inc, sc 3 [48]
12. MG: *sc 7, inc* 4 times, sc, LG: sc 5, MG: sc, inc, sc 7, inc [54]
13. MG: sc 4, inc, *sc 8, inc* 3 times, sc 5, LG: sc 3, inc, sc, MG: sc 7, inc, sc 4 [60]
14 – 15. MG: sc 42, LG: sc 4, MG: sc 14 [60]
16. MG: sc 43, LG: sc 3, MG: sc 14 [60]
17 – 18. MG (for remainder of head): sc in each st around [60]

Attaching the Ears: Attach the ears as you crochet the next round. To view a tutorial, watch my How to Attach Ears video. You do not need to use stitch markers as shown in the video.

19. sc 32, attach the first ear: (sc 8), sc 11, attach the second ear: (sc 8), sc [60]

At the end of the round, the ears should appear centered on the top of the head. If your ears appear off-center, redo the round and adjust the placement of the ears as necessary.

20 – 23. sc in each st around [60]
24. sc 4, dec, *sc 8, dec* 5 times, sc 4 [54]
25. *sc 7, dec* 6 times [48]
26. sc 3, dec, *sc 6, dec* 5 times, sc 3 [42]
27. *sc 5, dec* 6 times [36]
28. sc 2, dec, *sc 4, dec* 5 times, sc 2 [30]

Stuff the head.

Adding the Safety Eyes: Using straight pins, mark location of eyes 16 stitches apart between rounds 11 & 12, centered above the snout. Replace straight pins with safety eyes, then secure backings.

Indenting the Eyes: Using an 18-inch (46cm) strand of medium gray yarn and a yarn needle, indent the eyes by adding tension between them. To view a tutorial, watch my Indent Eyes 2.0 video.

29. *sc 3, dec* 6 times [24]
30. sc, dec, *sc 2, dec* 5 times, sc [18]
31. *sc, dec* 6 times [12]

Finish stuffing.

32. *dec* 6 times [6]

Close with an Ultimate Finish.

Embroidering the Nose: Using straight pins, mark the four corners of the nose (see Figure 1). The bottom should be four stitches across between rounds 01 & 02, centered above the Chain 5 Start. The top should be eight stitches across between rounds 04 & 05 (see Figure 1).

Using a 36-inch (90cm) strand of dark gray yarn and a yarn needle, embroider the nose. Work through each stitch along the bottom a total of six times, and each stitch along the top a total of three times (see Figure 2).

To view a tutorial, watch my Embroider Dog Nose video.

Legs (make 2)

With light gray yarn:

01. start 6 sc into a Magic Ring [6]
02. inc in each st around [12]
03. *sc, inc* 6 times [18]
04. sc, inc, *sc 2, inc* 5 times, sc [24]
05. *sc 3, inc* 6 times [30]
06. sc 2, inc, *sc 4, inc* 5 times, sc 2 [36]
07 – 08. sc in each st around [36]
09. sc 34, dec [35]
10. dec, [sc, *dec* 2 times] 2 times, sc 23 [30]
11. *dec, sc* 3 times, sc 21 [27]
12. sc in each st around [27]
13. sc 10, dec, sc 15 [26]

14. sc 15, dec, switch to medium gray: sc 9 [25]

15. sc 21, dec, sc 2 [24]
16. sc 3, dec, sc 19 [23]
17. sc 10, dec, sc 11 [22]
18. sc 14, dec, sc 6 [21]
19. sc 19, dec [20]
20. sc 3, dec, sc 15 [19]
21. sc 9, dec, sc 8 [18]
22. *sc 7, dec* 2 times [16]
23. *sc 2, dec* 4 times [12]

Fasten off, leaving a 12-inch (30cm) yarn tail. Stuff the leg. Press the final round together and Slip Stitch Closed, then hide the remaining yarn tail inside the work. The legs are now ready to attach as you crochet the body at a later step.

Arms (make 2)

With light gray yarn:

01. start 6 sc into a Magic Ring [6]
02. inc in each st around [12]
03. *sc, inc* 6 times [18]
04. sc, inc, *sc 2, inc* 5 times, sc [24]
05. *sc 3, inc* 6 times [30]
06 – 07. sc in each st around [30]
08. sc 4, dec, sc 2, dec, sc 3, dec, sc 2, dec, sc 11 [26]
09. sc 6, dec, sc 3, dec, sc 13 [24]
10. sc in each st around [24]
11. sc 11, dec, sc 11 [23]
12. sc 21, dec [22]

13. switch to medium gray: sc in each st around [22]

14. sc 10, dec, sc 10 [21]
15. sc in each st around [21]
16. sc 19, dec [20]
17. sc in each st around [20]
18. sc 9, dec, sc 9 [19]
19. sc in each st around [19]
20. sc 17, dec [18]
21. sc in each st around [18]
22. sc 8, dec, sc 8 [17]
23. sc in each st around [17]
24. sc 15, dec [16]
25. sc in each st around [16]
26. *sc 2, dec* 4 times [12]

Fasten off, leaving a 12-inch (30cm) yarn tail. Stuff the arm. Press the final round together and Slip Stitch Closed, then hide the remaining yarn tail inside the work. The arms are now ready to attach as you crochet the body at a later step.

Body

With medium gray yarn:

01. start 6 sc into a Magic Ring [6]
02. inc in each st around [12]
03. *sc, inc* 6 times [18]
04. sc, inc, *sc 2, inc* 5 times, sc [24]
05. *sc 3, inc* 6 times [30]
06. sc 2, inc, *sc 4, inc* 5 times, sc 2 [36]

Attaching the Legs: Attach the legs as you crochet the next round. To view a tutorial, watch my How to Attach Legs | No-Sew Method video.

07. attach the first leg: (sc 5, inc), sc 5, inc, attach the second leg: (sc 5, inc), *sc 5, inc* 3 times [42]

08. sc 3, inc, *sc 6, inc* 5 times, sc 3 [48]
09. *sc 7, inc* 6 times [54]
10. sc 4, inc, *sc 8, inc* 5 times, sc 4 [60]
11 – 17. sc in each st around [60]
18. sc 4, dec, *sc 8, dec* 5 times, sc 4 [54]
19. sc in each st around [54]
20. *sc 7, dec* 6 times [48]
21. sc in each st around [48]
22. sc 3, dec, *sc 6, dec* 5 times, sc 3 [42]
23 – 24. sc in each st around [42]
25. *sc 5, dec* 6 times [36]
26 – 27. sc in each st around [36]
28. sc 2, dec, *sc 4, dec* 5 times, sc 2 [30]
29. sc in each st around [30]

Attaching the Arms: Attach the arms as you crochet the next round. To view a tutorial, watch my How to Attach Arms | No-Sew Method video.

30. sc, attach the first arm: (sc 6), sc 8, attach the second arm: (sc 6), sc 9 [30]

At the end of the round, the arms should appear centered above the legs. If your arms appear off-center, redo the round and adjust the placement of the arms as necessary.

Stuff the body.

31. *sc 3, dec* 6 times [24]

Fasten off, leaving a yarn tail the length of your arm span (~65-inch / ~165cm).

Sewing the Body to the Head: Using a disappearing ink marker, trace a circle the same size as the opening of the neck onto the bottom-center of the head. Using the traced circle as a guide, sew the body to the head using the attached yarn tail and a yarn needle. 

To view a tutorial, watch my How to Sew Body to Head video.

Tail

With dark gray yarn:

01. start 6 sc into a Magic Ring [6]
02. sc in each st around [6]
03. *sc, inc* 3 times [9]
04. sc in each st around [9]
05. sc, inc, *sc 2, inc* 2 times, sc [12]
06. dec, sc 3, *inc* 2 times, sc 3, dec [12]
07. sc in each st around [12]
08. dec, sc 3, *inc* 2 times, sc 3, dec [12]
09. sc in each st around [12]
10. dec, sc 4, *inc* 2 times, sc 2, dec [12]
11. sc in each st around [12]

Fasten off, leaving a 12-inch (30cm) yarn tail. Stuff the tail. Sew the tail to your dog centered over round 11 on the back side of the body. Secure with a knot, then hide the remaining yarn tail inside the work.

Supplies

• 3.5mm (E-4) hook or size needed to obtain gauge
• Stitch markers
• Scissors
• Yarn needle
• Fiber fill
• Straight pins
• (2) 15mm safety eyes
• Disappearing ink marker

270 yards of acrylic (weight 4) yarn:

• Pink – 3 yards (3m / 2g)
• Brown – 234 yards (214m / 127g)
• Dark Brown – 33 yards (30m / 18g)

Notes

Steps to Complete Pattern

1. Crochet the Tongue
2. Crochet the Bottom Lip
3. Crochet the Ears
4. Crochet the Snout & Head
5. Embroider the Nose
6. Sew on the Ears
7. Crochet the Legs
8. Crochet the Arms
9. Crochet the Body
10. Sew the Body to the Head
11. Crochet the Tail
12. Sew the Tail to the Body

Abbreviations

• ch – chain
• dec – combine two stitches into one with an invisible decrease
• inc – complete two single crochets within the same stitch
• sc – single crochet
• st(s) – stitch(es)
• *sc x* – repeat the instructions between asterisks (*) the indicated number of times
• [sc x, *x* 2 times] – complete the stitches listed in the brackets the indicated number of times in order
• (sc x) – attach a body part while completing the stitches inside parentheses as instructed by the pattern

General Instructions

• This pattern is worked in continuous rounds without joining.
• Use a stitch marker to mark the end of each round. Move the marker up each round.
• Work all stitches in both loops unless the pattern instructs otherwise.
• This pattern is worked from the bottom up. Some pieces are crocheted separately and either sewn on after finishing or crocheted directly into the body as you work.
• Before starting the project, review the list of video tutorials mentioned below.

Pattern Gauge

30 sts by 5 rounds in sc = 2 inches (5cm)

Work rounds 1 – 5 of Body and measure across the diameter of the circle. Piece should measure 2 inches (5cm) across.

Note: Using the same yarn brand for all colors will ensure that all parts of the pattern match gauge once gauge is obtained.

Video Tutorials

I’ve made lots of video tutorials that will be referenced throughout this pattern. They will be marked with a clickable play button symbol. A full list of tutorials can be found in the video tutorials section of the pattern.

Instructions

Tongue

With pink yarn, leaving a 6-inch (15cm) yarn tail, create a slip knot on your hook:

01. ch 4, sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in next ch, sc 5 in last ch. Working on opposite side of chain base: sc in last 2 ch [9]
02. ch 1, turn, sc 3, *inc* 3 times, sc 3 [12]
03. ch 1, and without turning, sc 4 across top flat edge of tongue [4]

To view a tutorial, watch my Dog Tongue video.

Fasten off, leaving a 6-inch (15cm) yarn tail. Using a yarn needle, weave the beginning yarn tail into the work, and tie it off with the ending yarn tail. Cut both tails to 1.5 inches (4cm). The tongue is now ready to attach as you crochet the head at a later step.

Bottom Lip

With brown yarn:

01. start 6 sc into a Magic Ring [6]
02. inc in each st around [12]
03. *sc, inc* 6 times [18]
04. sc, inc, *sc 2, inc* 5 times, sc [24]

Fasten off, leaving a 12-inch (30cm) yarn tail. Fold the circle in half and Slip Stitch Closed. Hide the remaining yarn tail inside the work. The bottom lip is now ready to attach as you crochet the head at a later step.

To view a tutorial, watch my Attach Bottom Lip & Tongue video.

Ears (make 2)

With dark brown yarn:

01. start 6 sc into a Magic Ring [6]
02. inc in each st around [12]
03. *sc 3, inc* 3 times [15]
04. sc 2, inc, *sc 4, inc* 2 times, sc 2 [18]
05. *sc 5, inc* 3 times [21]
06. sc 3, inc, *sc 6, inc* 2 times, sc 3 [24]
07 – 08. sc in each st around [24]
09. sc 11, dec, sc 11 [23]
10. sc 21, dec [22]
11. sc 10, dec, sc 10 [21]
12. sc 19, dec [20]
13. sc 9, dec, sc 9 [19]
14. sc 17, dec [18]
15. sc 8, dec, sc 8 [17]
16. sc 15, dec [16]
17. sc 7, dec, sc 7 [15]
18. sc 13, dec [14]
19. sc 6, dec, sc 6 [13]
20. sc 11, dec [12]
21. *sc, dec* 4 times [8]

Fasten off, leaving a 12-inch (30cm) yarn tail. Do not stuff the ear. Press the final round together and Slip Stitch Closed. Use the remaining yarn tail to sew the ears to the head at a later step.

Snout & Head

With brown yarn:

01. Chain 5 Start: inc in 2nd ch from hook, sc 2, sc 5 in last ch. Working on opposite side of chain base: sc 2, sc 3 in last ch [14]
02. inc, sc 4, *inc* 3 times, sc 4, *inc* 2 times [20]
03. [inc, sc 6, *inc* 2 times, sc] 2 times [26]
04. [inc, sc 8, *inc, sc* 2 times] 2 times [32]
05. *sc 7, inc* 4 times [36]
06 – 07. sc in each st around [36]

Attaching the Bottom Lip & Tongue: Attach the bottom lip & tongue as you crochet the next round. To view a tutorial, watch my Attach Bottom Lip & Tongue video.

08. sc 2, start attaching the bottom lip: (sc 4), attach the tongue + bottom lip: (sc 4), finish attaching the bottom lip: (sc 4), sc 22 [36]

09. sc in each st around [36]
10. *sc 5, inc* 6 times [42]
11. sc 3, inc, *sc 6, inc* 5 times, sc 3 [48]
12. *sc 7, inc* 6 times [54]
13. sc 4, inc, *sc 8, inc* 5 times, sc 4 [60]
14 – 23. sc in each st around [60]
24. sc 4, dec, *sc 8, dec* 5 times, sc 4 [54]
25. *sc 7, dec* 6 times [48]
26. sc 3, dec, *sc 6, dec* 5 times, sc 3 [42]
27. *sc 5, dec* 6 times [36]
28. sc 2, dec, *sc 4, dec* 5 times, sc 2 [30]

Stuff the head.

Adding the Safety Eyes: Using straight pins, mark location of eyes 16 stitches apart between rounds 11 & 12, centered above the snout. Replace straight pins with safety eyes, then secure backings.

Indenting the Eyes: Using an 18-inch (46cm) strand of brown yarn and a yarn needle, indent the eyes by adding tension between them. To view a tutorial, watch my Indent Eyes 2.0 video.

29. *sc 3, dec* 6 times [24]
30. sc, dec, *sc 2, dec* 5 times, sc [18]
31. *sc, dec* 6 times [12]

Finish stuffing.

32. *dec* 6 times [6]

Close with an Ultimate Finish.

Embroidering the Nose: Using straight pins, mark the four corners of the nose (see Figure 1). The bottom should be four stitches across between rounds 01 & 02, centered above the Chain 5 Start. The top should be eight stitches across between rounds 04 & 05 (see Figure 1).
Using a 36-inch (90cm) strand of dark brown yarn and a yarn needle, embroider the nose. Work through each stitch along the bottom a total of six times, and each stitch along the top a total of three times (see Figure 2).

To view a tutorial, watch my Embroider Dog Nose video.

Sewing the Ears to the Head: Using straight pins, mark location of ears 15 stitches apart between rounds 17 & 18, inline with the eyes.

Using the attached yarn tails and a yarn needle, sew the ears to the head centered over the marked stitches. Hide the remaining yarn tails inside the work.

Legs (make 2)

With brown yarn:

01. start 6 sc into a Magic Ring [6]
02. inc in each st around [12]
03. *sc, inc* 6 times [18]
04. sc, inc, *sc 2, inc* 5 times, sc [24]
05. *sc 3, inc* 6 times [30]
06. sc 2, inc, *sc 4, inc* 5 times, sc 2 [36]
07 – 08. sc in each st around [36]
09. sc 34, dec [35]
10. dec, [sc, *dec* 2 times] 2 times, sc 23 [30]
11. *dec, sc* 3 times, sc 21 [27]
12. sc in each st around [27]
13. sc 10, dec, sc 15 [26]
14. sc 15, dec, sc 9 [25]
15. sc 21, dec, sc 2 [24]
16. sc 3, dec, sc 19 [23]
17. sc 10, dec, sc 11 [22]
18. sc 14, dec, sc 6 [21]
19. sc 19, dec [20]
20. sc 3, dec, sc 15 [19]
21. sc 9, dec, sc 8 [18]
22. *sc 7, dec* 2 times [16]
23. *sc 2, dec* 4 times [12]

Fasten off, leaving a 12-inch (30cm) yarn tail. Stuff the leg. Press the final round together and Slip Stitch Closed, then hide the remaining yarn tail inside the work. The legs are now ready to attach as you crochet the body at a later step.

Arms (make 2)

With brown yarn:

01. start 6 sc into a Magic Ring [6]
02. inc in each st around [12]
03. *sc, inc* 6 times [18]
04. sc, inc, *sc 2, inc* 5 times, sc [24]
05. *sc 3, inc* 6 times [30]
06 – 07. sc in each st around [30]
08. sc 4, dec, sc 2, dec, sc 3, dec, sc 2, dec, sc 11 [26]
09. sc 6, dec, sc 3, dec, sc 13 [24]
10. sc in each st around [24]
11. sc 11, dec, sc 11 [23]
12. sc 21, dec [22]
13. sc in each st around [22]
14. sc 10, dec, sc 10 [21]
15. sc in each st around [21]
16. sc 19, dec [20]
17. sc in each st around [20]
18. sc 9, dec, sc 9 [19]
19. sc in each st around [19]
20. sc 17, dec [18]
21. sc in each st around [18]
22. sc 8, dec, sc 8 [17]
23. sc in each st around [17]
24. sc 15, dec [16]
25. sc in each st around [16
26. *sc 2, dec* 4 times [12]

Fasten off, leaving a 12-inch (30cm) yarn tail. Stuff the arm. Press the final round together and Slip Stitch Closed, then hide the remaining yarn tail inside the work. The arms are now ready to attach as you crochet the body at a later step.

Body

With brown yarn:

01. start 6 sc into a Magic Ring [6]
02. inc in each st around [12]
03. *sc, inc* 6 times [18]
04. sc, inc, *sc 2, inc* 5 times, sc [24]
05. *sc 3, inc* 6 times [30]
06. sc 2, inc, *sc 4, inc* 5 times, sc 2 [36]

Attaching the Legs: Attach the legs as you crochet the next round. To view a tutorial, watch my How to Attach Legs | No-Sew Method video.

07. attach the first leg: (sc 5, inc), sc 5, inc, attach the second leg: (sc 5, inc), *sc 5, inc* 3 times [42]

08. sc 3, inc, *sc 6, inc* 5 times, sc 3 [48]
09. *sc 7, inc* 6 times [54]
10. sc 4, inc, *sc 8, inc* 5 times, sc 4 [60]
11 – 17. sc in each st around [60]
18. sc 4, dec, *sc 8, dec* 5 times, sc 4 [54]
19. sc in each st around [54]
20. *sc 7, dec* 6 times [48]
21. sc in each st around [48]
22. sc 3, dec, *sc 6, dec* 5 times, sc 3 [42]
23 – 24. sc in each st around [42]
25. *sc 5, dec* 6 times [36]
26 – 27. sc in each st around [36]
28. sc 2, dec, *sc 4, dec* 5 times, sc 2 [30]
29. sc in each st around [30]

Attaching the Arms: Attach the arms as you crochet the next round. To view a tutorial, watch my How to Attach Arms | No-Sew Method video.

30. sc, attach the first arm: (sc 6), sc 8, attach the second arm: (sc 6), sc 9 [30]

At the end of the round, the arms should appear centered above the legs. If your arms appear off-center, redo the round and adjust the placement of the arms as necessary.

Stuff the body.

31. *sc 3, dec* 6 times [24]

Fasten off, leaving a yarn tail the length of your arm span (~65in / ~165cm).

Sewing the Body to the Head: Using a disappearing ink marker, trace a circle the same size as the opening of the neck onto the bottom-center of the head. Using the traced circle as a guide, sew the body to the head using the attached yarn tail and a yarn needle.

To view a tutorial, watch my How to Sew Body to Head video.

Tail

With brown yarn:

01. start 6 sc into a Magic Ring [6]
02. sc in each st around [6]
03. *sc, inc* 3 times [9]
04. sc in each st around [9]
05. sc, inc, *sc 2, inc* 2 times, sc [12]
06. dec, sc 3, *inc* 2 times, sc 3, dec [12]
07. sc in each st around [12]
08. dec, sc 3, *inc* 2 times, sc 3, dec [12]
09. sc in each st around [12]
10. dec, sc 4, *inc* 2 times, sc 2, dec [12]
11. sc in each st around [12]

Fasten off, leaving a 12-inch (30cm) yarn tail. Stuff the tail. Using the attached yarn tail and a yarn needle, sew the tail centered over round 11 on the back side of the body. Secure with a knot, then hide the remaining yarn tail inside the work.

Supplies

• 3.5mm (E-4) hook or size needed to obtain gauge
• Stitch markers
• Scissors
• Yarn needle
• Fiber fill
• Straight pins
• (2) 15mm safety eyes
• Disappearing ink marker

264 yards of acrylic (weight 4) yarn:

• Pink – 3 yards (3m / 2g)
• Beige – 260 yards (238m / 141g)
• Brown – 1 yard (1m / 1g)

Notes

Steps to Complete Pattern

1. Crochet the Tongue
2. Crochet the Bottom Lip
3. Crochet the Ears
4. Crochet the Snout & Head
5. Embroider the Nose
6. Tack down the Ears
7. Crochet the Legs
8. Crochet the Arms
9. Crochet the Body
10. Sew the Body to the Head
11. Crochet the Tail
12. Sew the Tail to the Body

Abbreviations

• ch – chain
• dec – combine two stitches into one with an invisible decrease
• inc – complete two single crochets within the same stitch
• sc – single crochet
• st(s) – stitch(es)
• *sc x* – repeat the instructions between asterisks (*) the indicated number of times
• [sc x, *x* 2 times] – complete the stitches listed in the brackets the indicated number of times in order
• (sc x) – attach a body part while completing the stitches inside parentheses as instructed by the pattern

General Instructions

• This pattern is worked in continuous rounds without joining.
• Use a stitch marker to mark the end of each round. Move the marker up each round.
• Work all stitches in both loops unless the pattern instructs otherwise.
• This pattern is worked from the bottom up. Some pieces are crocheted separately and either sewn on after finishing or crocheted directly into the body as you work.
• Before starting the project, review the list of video tutorials mentioned below.

Pattern Gauge

30 sts by 5 rounds in sc = 2 inches (5cm)

Work rounds 1 – 5 of Body and measure across the diameter of the circle. Piece should measure 2 inches (5cm) across.

Note: Using the same yarn brand for all colors will ensure that all parts of the pattern match gauge once gauge is obtained.

Video Tutorials

I’ve made lots of video tutorials that will be referenced throughout this pattern. They will be marked with a clickable play button symbol. A full list of tutorials can be found in the video tutorials section of the pattern.

Instructions

Tongue

With pink yarn, leaving a 6-inch (15cm) yarn tail, create a slip knot on your hook:

01. ch 4, sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in next ch, sc 5 in last ch. Working on opposite side of chain base: sc in last 2 ch [9]
02. ch 1, turn, sc 3, *inc* 3 times, sc 3 [12]
03. ch 1, and without turning, sc 4 across top flat edge of tongue [4]

Fasten off, leaving a 6-inch (15cm) yarn tail. Using a yarn needle, weave the beginning yarn tail into the work, and tie it off with the ending yarn tail. Cut both tails to 1.5 inches (4cm). The tongue is now ready to attach as you crochet the head at a later step.

To view a tutorial, watch my Dog Tongue video.

Bottom Lip

With beige yarn:

01. start 6 sc into a Magic Ring [6]
02. inc in each st around [12]
03. *sc, inc* 6 times [18]
04. sc, inc, *sc 2, inc* 5 times, sc [24]

Fasten off, leaving a 12-inch (30cm) yarn tail. Fold the circle in half and Slip Stitch Closed. Hide the remaining yarn tail inside the work. The bottom lip is now ready to attach as you crochet the head at a later step.

To view a tutorial, watch my Attach Bottom Lip & Tongue video.

Ears (make 2)

With beige yarn:

01. start 6 sc into a Magic Ring [6]
02. *sc, inc* 3 times [9]
03. sc, inc, *sc 2, inc* 2 times, sc [12]
04. *sc 3, inc* 3 times [15]
05. sc 2, inc, *sc 4, inc* 2 times, sc 2 [18]
06. *sc 5, inc* 3 times [21]
07. sc 3, inc, *sc 6, inc* 2 times, sc 3 [24]
08. sc in each st around [24]
09. sc 11, dec, sc 11 [23]
10. sc 21, dec [22]
11. sc 10, dec, sc 10 [21]
12. sc 19, dec [20]
13. sc 9, dec, sc 9 [19]
14. sc 17, dec [18]
15. *sc 7, dec* 2 times [16]

Fasten off, leaving a 12-inch (30cm) yarn tail. Do not stuff the ear. Press the final round together and Slip Stitch Closed. Hide the remaining yarn tail inside the work. The ears are now ready to attach as you crochet the head at a later step.

Snout & Head

With beige yarn:

01. Chain 5 Start: inc in 2nd ch from hook, sc 2, sc 5 in last ch. Working on opposite side of chain base: sc 2, sc 3 in last ch [14]
02. inc, sc 4, *inc* 3 times, sc 4, *inc* 2 times [20]
03. [inc, sc 6, *inc* 2 times, sc] 2 times [26]
04. [inc, sc 8, *inc, sc* 2 times] 2 times [32]
05. *sc 7, inc* 4 times [36]
06 – 07. sc in each st around [36]

Attaching the Bottom Lip & Tongue: Attach the bottom lip & tongue as you crochet the next round. To view a tutorial, watch my Attach Bottom Lip & Tongue video.

08. sc 2, start attaching the bottom lip: (sc 4), attach the tongue + bottom lip: (sc 4), finish attaching the bottom lip: (sc 4), sc 22 [36]

09. sc in each st around [36]
10. *sc 5, inc* 6 times [42]
11. sc 3, inc, *sc 6, inc* 5 times, sc 3 [48]
12. *sc 7, inc* 6 times [54]
13. sc 4, inc, *sc 8, inc* 5 times, sc 4 [60]
14 – 18. sc in each st around [60]

Attaching the Ears: Attach the ears as you crochet the next round. To view a tutorial, watch my How to Attach Ears video. You do not need to use stitch markers as shown in the video.

19. sc 32, attach the first ear: (sc 8), sc 11, attach the second ear: (sc 8), sc [60]

At the end of the round, the ears should appear centered on the top of the head. If your ears appear off-center, redo the round and adjust the placement of the ears as necessary.

20 – 23. sc in each st around [60]
24. sc 4, dec, *sc 8, dec* 5 times, sc 4 [54]
25. *sc 7, dec* 6 times [48]
26. sc 3, dec, *sc 6, dec* 5 times, sc 3 [42]
27. *sc 5, dec* 6 times [36]
28. sc 2, dec, *sc 4, dec* 5 times, sc 2 [30]

Stuff the head.

Adding the Safety Eyes: Using straight pins, mark location of eyes 16 stitches apart between rounds 11 & 12, centered above the snout. Replace straight pins with safety eyes, then secure backings.

Indenting the Eyes: Using an 18-inch (46cm) strand of medium brown yarn and a yarn needle, indent the eyes by adding tension between them. To view a tutorial, watch my Indent Eyes 2.0 video.

29. *sc 3, dec* 6 times [24]
30. sc, dec, *sc 2, dec* 5 times, sc [18]
31. *sc, dec* 6 times [12]

Finish stuffing.

32. *dec* 6 times [6]

Close with an Ultimate Finish.

Embroidering the Nose: Using straight pins, mark the four corners of the nose (see Figure 1). The bottom should be four stitches across between rounds 01 & 02, centered above the Chain 5 Start. The top should be eight stitches across between rounds 04 & 05 (see Figure 1).

Using a 36-inch (90cm) strand of dark brown yarn and a yarn needle, embroider the nose. Work through each stitch along the bottom a total of six times, and each stitch along the top a total of three times (see Figure 2).

To view a tutorial, watch my Embroider Dog Nose video.

Tacking Down the Ears: Fold the dog’s ears forward. With matching yarn, tack them down on the underside to keep them in place. To view a tutorial, watch my Tack Down Ears (Terrier) video.

Legs (make 2)

With beige yarn:

01. start 6 sc into a Magic Ring [6]
02. inc in each st around [12]
03. *sc, inc* 6 times [18]
04. sc, inc, *sc 2, inc* 5 times, sc [24]
05. *sc 3, inc* 6 times [30]
06. sc 2, inc, *sc 4, inc* 5 times, sc 2 [36]
07 – 08. sc in each st around [36]
09. sc 34, dec [35]
10. dec, [sc, *dec* 2 times] 2 times, sc 23 [30]
11. *dec, sc* 3 times, sc 21 [27]
12. sc in each st around [27]
13. sc 10, dec, sc 15 [26]
14. sc 15, dec, sc 9 [25]
15. sc 21, dec, sc 2 [24]
16. sc 3, dec, sc 19 [23]
17. sc 10, dec, sc 11 [22]
18. sc 14, dec, sc 6 [21]
19. sc 19, dec [20]
20. sc 3, dec, sc 15 [19]
21. sc 9, dec, sc 8 [18]
22. *sc 7, dec* 2 times [16]
23. *sc 2, dec* 4 times [12]

Fasten off, leaving a 12-inch (30cm) yarn tail. Stuff the leg. Press the final round together and Slip Stitch Closed, then hide the remaining yarn tail inside the work. The legs are now ready to attach as you crochet the body at a later step.

Arms (make 2)

With beige yarn:

01. start 6 sc into a Magic Ring [6]
02. inc in each st around [12]
03. *sc, inc* 6 times [18]
04. sc, inc, *sc 2, inc* 5 times, sc [24
05. *sc 3, inc* 6 times [30]
06 – 07. sc in each st around [30]
08. sc 4, dec, sc 2, dec, sc 3, dec, sc 2, dec, sc 11 [26]
09. sc 6, dec, sc 3, dec, sc 13 [24]
10. sc in each st around [24]
11. sc 11, dec, sc 11 [23]
12. sc 21, dec [22]
13. sc in each st around [22]
14. sc 10, dec, sc 10 [21]
15. sc in each st around [21]
16. sc 19, dec [20]
17. sc in each st around [20]
18. sc 9, dec, sc 9 [19]
19. sc in each st around [19]
20. sc 17, dec [18]
21. sc in each st around [18]
22. sc 8, dec, sc 8 [17]
23. sc in each st around [17]
24. sc 15, dec [16]
25. sc in each st around [16]
26. *sc 2, dec* 4 times [12]

Fasten off, leaving a 12-inch (30cm) yarn tail. Stuff the arm. Press the final round together and Slip Stitch Closed, then hide the remaining yarn tail inside the work. The arms are now ready to attach as you crochet the body at a later step.

Body

With beige yarn:

01. start 6 sc into a Magic Ring [6]
02. inc in each st around [12]
03. *sc, inc* 6 times [18]
04. sc, inc, *sc 2, inc* 5 times, sc [24]
05. *sc 3, inc* 6 times [30]
06. sc 2, inc, *sc 4, inc* 5 times, sc 2 [36]

Attaching the Legs: Attach the legs as you crochet the next round. To view a tutorial, watch my How to Attach Legs | No-Sew Method video.

07. attach the first leg: (sc 5, inc), sc 5, inc, attach the second leg: (sc 5, inc), *sc 5, inc* 3 times [42]

08. sc 3, inc, *sc 6, inc* 5 times, sc 3 [48]
09. *sc 7, inc* 6 times [54]
10. sc 4, inc, *sc 8, inc* 5 times, sc 4 [60]
11 – 17. sc in each st around [60]
18. sc 4, dec, *sc 8, dec* 5 times, sc 4 [54]
19. sc in each st around [54]
20. *sc 7, dec* 6 times [48]
21. sc in each st around [48]
22. sc 3, dec, *sc 6, dec* 5 times, sc 3 [42]
23 – 24. sc in each st around [42]
25. *sc 5, dec* 6 times [36]
26 – 27. sc in each st around [36]
28. sc 2, dec, *sc 4, dec* 5 times, sc 2 [30]
29. sc in each st around [30]

Attaching the Arms: Attach the arms as you crochet the next round. To view a tutorial, watch my How to Attach Arms | No-Sew Method video.

30. sc, attach the first arm: (sc 6), sc 8, attach the second arm: (sc 6), sc 9 [30]

At the end of the round, the arms should appear centered above the legs. If your arms appear off-center, redo the round and adjust the placement of the arms as necessary.

Stuff the body.

31. *sc 3, dec* 6 times [24]

Close with an Ultimate Finish.

Fasten off, leaving a yarn tail the length of your arm span (~65in / ~165cm).

Sewing the Body to the Head: Using a disappearing ink marker, trace a circle the same size as the opening of the neck onto the bottom-center of the head. Using the traced circle as a guide, sew the body to the head using the attached yarn tail and a yarn needle. 

To view a tutorial, watch my How to Sew Body to Head video.

Tail

With beige yarn:

01. start 6 sc into a Magic Ring [6]
02. sc in each st around [6]
03. *sc, inc* 3 times [9]
04. sc in each st around [9]
05. sc, inc, *sc 2, inc* 2 times, sc [12]
06. dec, sc 3, *inc* 2 times, sc 3, dec [12]
07. sc in each st around [12]
08. dec, sc 3, *inc* 2 times, sc 3, dec [12]
09. sc in each st around [12]
10. dec, sc 4, *inc* 2 times, sc 2, dec [12]
11. sc in each st around [12]

Fasten off, leaving a 12-inch (30cm) yarn tail. Stuff the tail. Using the attached yarn tail and a yarn needle, sew the tail centered over round 11 on the back side of the body. Secure with a knot, then hide the remaining yarn tail inside the work.