Sunday, March 31, 2013

The pattern

Here's the dog pattern! I'll post pictures later, when I finish making the other legs (I only made 1 when writing the pattern, but there is ample space for the legs on the body. I made sure)

Hook size: G
Gauge: Negligible. Just keep even tension. The tighter you crochet, the smaller the dog. 

Ears (make 2)
Chain 4.
Single crochet 4, turn, single crochet 3, turn, single crochet 2, turn single crochet 1. (DO NOT CHAIN 1 BETWEEN ROWS HERE)

Legs (make 4)
Chain 2.
Single crochet 4 times in the second chain (4)
Single crochet 3 times in each stitch (12)
*Single crochet 1, single crochet 2 times in the next stitch. Repeat from * to the end of the circle. (18)
*Single crochet 2, single crochet 2 times in the next stitch. Repeat from * to the end of the circle. (24)
Do 2 rows of single crochets.
*Single crochet 5 stitches, decrease 1. Repeat from * to the end of the circle. (20)
Do 1 row of single crochets.
*Half-double crochet 4, decrease 1. Repeat from * to the end of the circle. (16)
Do 16 rows of single crochets.

Tail/Body (worked as one piece, make 1)
(Starting at tail) Chain 5
(Body) Single crochet 5 times in the second chain from the hook. (5 in a circle)
Single crochet 1 from the tail, and around (6) 
Single crochet 3 times in each stitch (18)
Single crochet 2 times in each stitch (36)
*Single crochet 3 times, single crochet 2 times in the next stitch. Repeat from * to the end (48)
back loops only
Single crochet 2 times in the next stitch, single crochet 30 stitches, single crochet 2 times in the next stitch, single crochet 16 (50)
20 rows single crochet
Single crochet 30, chain 1, turn
Do 3 more rows of single crochet with the 30 stitches.
Leave long end to sew with.
In order to do the head, fold the 30 stitches and sew the seam. There should be a rounded triangle from the 20 leftover stitches, 15 folded on the left side and 15 folded on the right. Stuff the body.

Head
Single crochet the 50 stitches from the body, decreasing one stitch at each fold. (48)
Single crochet 2 stitches into one all the way around. (24)
*2 single crochets in next stitch, single crochet in next 3 stitches. Repeat from * to end. (30)
*2 single crochets in next stitch, single crochet in next 4 stitches. Repeat from * to end. (36)
*2 single crochets in next stitchsingle crochet in next 5 stitches) Repeat from * to end. (42)
Do 2 rows of single crochet. If using bead eyes, put them in here.
*decrease, single crochet in next 5 stitches. Repeat from * to end. (35)
*decrease, single crochet in next 4 stitches. Repeat from * to end. (28)
*decrease, single crochet in next 3 stitches. Repeat from * to end. (21)
*decrease, single crochet in next 2 stitches. Repeat from * to end. (14) Stuff
*decrease, single crochet in next stitches. Repeat from * to end. (7)

Finishing
Stuff the legs and sew them onto the body. Sew on the ears. Sew on eyes if bead eyes weren't used. Sew a mouth onto the head below the eyes. Make a pompom and attach it to the tail chain.


1 comment:

  1. Wow Becca! That is an impressive pattern! (Even though I didn't really understand any of it... I assume it's impressive...) Even though I didn't follow your blog for the entire project (sorry...), I assume you have made a lot of progress. It is really cool how you were able to put specifics on the pattern, like what size hook to use, etc. I am excited to see your finished dog (although I am disappointed you can't make a Simba one...) Overall, great job, and I hope you continue crocheting in the future (and make a Simba one for us to stretch with! Add to your list! :D)

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