Crochet Mini Sausage Dog Toy

Looking to add some cuteness to your collection of crochet creations? Why not try your hand at making a Crochet Mini Sausage Dog Toy! This adorable pattern is perfect for both beginners and seasoned crocheters alike. The compact size of the toy makes it a quick and enjoyable project that you can easily complete in an afternoon. Whether you want to gift it to a friend, use it as a keychain, or simply display it on your desk, this charming sausage dog will surely bring a smile to your face every time you see it. So grab your crochet hook and some yarn, and let's get started on crafting your very own lovable little pup!

You will need:

• 3mm crochet hook
• Yarn needle
• Yarn (approx 15g or 45m)
• Black embroidery thread or 4mm safety eyes.
• Soft toy filling

Stitches and abbreviations used:

(I am from England but use US crochet terms)

• MC — Magic circle/ring (sc unless otherwise specified)
• Ch — Chain
• SC — Single crochet
• Inc — Increase stitch (2 single crochets into one stitch)
• Dec — Decrease stitch (single crochet 2 stitches together)
• DC — Double crochet
• ST — Stitch
• FLO — Front loop only
• BLO — Back loop only
• PC — Popcorn stitch (using 5dc)
• WS — Wrong side
• SLST — Slip stitch
• FO — finish off

Other things to note....

• This is worked in continuous rounds. It is helpful to use a stitch marker to keep track
• The number in ( ) at the end of each round indicates the total stitch count for that round
• * * indicates repeated series of stitches
• Use invisible decreases for a neater finished product
• Stitches in [ ] are worked into one stitch

Head and Body:

1. MC (4)

2. *inc* (8)

3-4. 8sc (8)

5. inc x2, 6sc (10)

6. 1sc, inc x2, 7sc (12)

7. 2sc, inc x2, 8sc (14)

8. 3sc, inc x2, 9sc (16)

9-11. 16sc (16)

12-15. inc, 2sc, dec x4, 2sc, inc x3 (16)

16. 12sc, inc x4 (20)

17-19. 20sc (20)

20. 15sc, FLO-PC, 2sc, FLO-PC, 1sc (20)

21-34. 20sc (20)

35. FLO-PC, 2sc, FLO-PC, 16sc (20)

36-37. 20sc (20)

38. *3sc, dec* (16)

39. *2sc, dec* (12)

40. *dec* (6)

FO and close hole

Ears x2:

1. MC (4)

2. inc x2, 2sc (6)

3-6. 6sc (6)

7. Ch 1, turn, 3sc through WS (this creates a flatter piece to sew to the head)

FO leaving yarn tail to sew to body

Tail:

Attach yarn at desired location

1. ch6, turn

2. starting in 2nd chain from hook, sc into the next 5 chains.

FO leaving yarn tail to secure into body.