Free amigurumi crochet pattern: Hound dog pup

Hound Pup

Worsted Weight Yarn Colors:

White-one skein or less

Tan or brown-one skein or less

Black-small amounts

Other Supplies:

F/5 (3.75 MM) crochet hook

Yarn or tapestry needle

Scissors

Stitchmarkers

Polyester Fiberfill

Feet

Use white or tan. Make 4.

Rnd 1: Sc 6 in magic ring OR Ch 2, Sc 6 in 2^nd ch from hook

Rnd 2: Inc 6 (12 sts)

Rnd 3: Sc 12 (12 sts)

Rnd 4: Dec 3, Sc 6 (9 sts)

Rnd 5: Dec 2, Sc 5 (7 sts)

Finish off, leaving the top of the leg open.  Stuff and set aside.

Tail

Use tan.

Rnd 1: Sc 4 in magic ring OR Ch 2, Sc 4 in 2^nd ch from hook

Rnds 2-4: Sc 4

Finish off.

Spot

Use tan.

Rnd 1: Sc 6 in magic ring OR Ch 2, Sc 6 in 2^nd ch from hook

Rnd 2: Inc 6 (12 sts)        

Rnd 3: (Inc, Sc 1) rep 6 times (18 sts)

Rnd 4: (Inc 4, Sc 5) rep 2 times (26 sts)

Finish off.

Body

Use white.

Rnd 1: Sc 6 in magic ring OR Ch 2, Sc 6 in 2^nd ch from hook

Rnd 2: Inc 6 (12 sts)        

Rnd 3: (Inc, Sc 1) rep 6 times (18 sts)

Rnd 4: (Inc, Sc 2) rep 6 times (24 sts)

Rnd 5: Sc 24 (24 sts)

Rnd 6: (Dec, Sc 2) rep 4 times, Sc 8 (20 sts)

Rnd 7: (Dec, Sc 1) rep 4 times, Sc 8 (16 sts)

Rnd 8: (Inc, Sc 1) rep 4 times, Sc 8 (20 sts)

Rnd 9: (Inc, Sc 2) rep 4 times, Sc 8 (24 sts)

Rnd 10: Sc 24 (24 sts)

Rnd 11: (Dec, Sc 2) rep 6 times (18 sts)

Rnd 12: Dec 5, Sc 8 (13 sts)

Finish off ,leaving the front of the body open.  The body is shaped roughly like a bean with a smooth, rounded top and an indented bottom.  The open end is where the head will be attached; sew the tail to the top of the opposite end.  The spot can be sewn to the dog’s back. Stuff the body and set aside. 

Ears

Use tan yarn. Make 2.

Rnd 1: Sc 6 in magic ring OR Ch 2, Sc 6 in 2^nd ch from hook

Rnd 2: Inc 6 (12 sts)        

Rnd 3: (Inc, Sc 1) rep 6 times (18 sts)

Rnd 4: (Dec, Sc 4) rep 3 times (15 sts)

Rnd 5: Sc 15 (15 sts)

Rnd 6: (Dec, Sc 1) rep 5 times (10 sts)

Rnds 7-8: Sc 10 (10 sts)

Rnd 9: Dec 5 (5 sts)

Finish off and weave in ends.

Head

Start with tan.

Rnd 1: Sc 6 in magic ring OR Ch 2, Sc 6 in 2^nd ch from hook

Rnd 2: Inc 6 (12 sts)        

Rnd 3: (Inc, Sc 1) rep 6 times (18 sts)

Rnds 4-6: Sc 18 (18 sts)  

Rnd 7: (Dec, Sc 4) rep 3 times (15 sts)

Switch to white yarn.

Rnd 8: Sc 15 (15 sts)

Rnd 9: (Inc, Sc 2) rep 5 times (20 sts)

Rnd 10: (Inc, Sc 3) rep 5 times (25 sts)

Rnd 11: Sc 25 (25 sts)

Rnd 12: (Dec, Sc 3) rep 5 times (20 sts)

Rnd 13: Dec 10 (10 sts)

Sew on safety eyes or use black yarn to make French knot eyes.  Use black yarn to stitch a nose.  Sew the ears to either side of the head. Stuff the head.

Rnd 14: Dec 5 (5 sts)

Finish off and weave in ends

I would highly recommend pinning the feet and head in place before you attach them.  I positioned my front feet too far back and my dog keeps falling forward on its nose! The pairs of feet should be positioned on either side of the “indent” that is the dog’s belly.  Sew them on and then sew the back of the head to the open space at the front of the body.  I sewed the top of the body opening to the highest row of white stitches at the back of the head and came out about right.  Use the photos for reference if needed, and feel free to comment if you need any help.

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