Create a charming puppy plushie that will delight both adults and toddlers alike! This cuddly toy is perfect for little ones to snuggle with, and it also makes a wonderful gift for baby showers or birthdays. Follow this detailed pattern to make a soft and lovable companion.

Cuddly Crochet Puppy Plushie

Materials:

• Yarn: Medium weight (4) yarn in beige, brown, and burgundy (approximately 100g in beige, 30g in brown, 20g in burgundy)
• Hook: 4.0 mm (G) crochet hook
• Stuffing: Polyester fiberfill
• Yarn needle for sewing ends

Gauge:

To gauge your work, create a swatch of 10 cm x 10 cm in double crochet. You should have approximately 12 stitches and 10 rows over this area. Adjust your hook size accordingly if you need to get to the right gauge.

Abbreviations:

• ch: chain
• sc: single crochet
• dc: double crochet
• sl st: slip stitch
• rnd: round
• inc: increase
• dec: decrease

Pattern Instructions:

Head:

1. Using beige yarn, create a magic ring and work 6 sc into the ring (6).
2. Rnd 2: inc in each stitch around (12).
3. Rnd 3: (1 sc, inc) repeat around (18).
4. Rnd 4: (2 sc, inc) repeat around (24).
5. Rnd 5-9: sc in each stitch around (24). After the 9th round, you can insert safety eyes if desired.
6. Rnd 10: (2 sc, dec) repeat around (18).
7. Rnd 11: (1 sc, dec) repeat around (12).
8. Rnd 12: dec around (6). Fasten off and weave in ends.

Ears (make 2):

1. Using brown yarn, ch 6.
2. Row 1: sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc across (5).
3. Row 2: ch 1, turn, inc in first st, sc in next 3, inc in last st (7).
4. Row 3: ch 1, turn, sc across (7). Fasten off and leave a long tail for sewing.

Body:

1. Using beige yarn, create a magic ring and work 6 sc into the ring (6).
2. Rnd 2: inc in each stitch around (12).
3. Rnd 3: (1 sc, inc) repeat around (18).
4. Rnd 4-8: sc in each stitch around (18).
5. Rnd 9: (1 sc, dec) repeat around (12). Stuff the body lightly with fiberfill, leaving room in the neck area to attach the head.
6. Rnd 10: dec around (6). Fasten off and weave in ends.

Legs (make 4):

1. Using beige yarn, create a magic ring and work 6 sc into the ring (6).
2. Rnd 2: inc in each stitch around (12).
3. Rnd 3-6: sc in each stitch around (12). Fasten off and leave a long tail for sewing.

Tail:

1. Using beige yarn, ch 10.
2. Row 1: sc in 2nd ch from hook and in the remaining chains (9). Fasten off and leave a long tail for sewing.

Assembly:

1. Sew the head onto the body with the long tail left from the head.
2. Position the ears on top of the head and sew them in place.
3. Sew the four legs on the bottom of the body, evenly spaced.
4. Sew the tail onto the back of the body.
5. Embroider or attach a red yarn for the collar around the neck.

Finishing:

Weave in all loose ends. You can lightly steam or block the pieces if needed to shape them. Enjoy your adorable puppy plushie with your little one!

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