Crochet Squishable Dog
The Crochet Squishable Dog is an adorable and cuddly companion perfect for snuggling with on lazy afternoons or displaying proudly on a shelf. With its fluffy yarn texture and detailed craftsmanship, this squishable dog brings a touch of whimsy and warmth to any space. Whether you're a seasoned crocheter looking for a fun project or simply looking to add some cuteness to your decor, this delightful creation is sure to bring a smile to your face every time you see it.
We'll need: 4 mm and 3 mm hook, a little white felt, stuffing and yarn: brown, white and black. The Squishable dog is going to measure 20 cm / 7,9 inches tall.
ABBREVIATIONS (U.S.):
- R: Round
- sc: single crochet
- sl st: slip stitch
- inc: increase
- dec: decrease
- ch: chain
- hdc: half double crochet
- dc: double crochet
- mr: magic ring
- **: repeat to the end of round
- [...] total stitches at the end of round
BODY:
With 4 mm hook.
R1: 6 sc in mr
R2: *sc inc* [12]
R3: *1 sc, sc inc* [18]
R4: *2 sc, sc inc* [24]
R5: *3 sc, sc inc* [30]
R6: *4 sc, sc inc* [36]
R7: *5 sc, sc inc* [42]
R8: *6 sc, sc inc* [48]
R9: *7 sc, sc inc* [54]
R10: *8 sc, sc inc* [60]
R11: *9 sc, sc inc* [66]
R12: *10 sc, sc inc* [72]
R13-26: 72 sc [72]
R27: *10 sc, sc dec* [66]
R28: *9 sc, sc dec* [60]
R29: *8 sc, sc dec* [54]
R30: *7 sc, sc dec* [48]
R31: *6 sc, sc dec* [42]
R32: *5 sc, sc dec* [36]
R33: *4 sc, sc dec* [30]
R34: *3 sc, sc dec* [24]
R35: *2 sc, sc dec* [18]
R36: *1 sc, sc dec* [12]
R37: *sc dec* [6]
Close.
FRONT LEGS:
With 4 mm hook.
Make two.
R1: 6 sc in mr
R2: *sc inc* [12]
R3: 12 sc [12]
R4: *4 sc, sc dec* [10]
R5: 10 sc [10]
R6: *3 sc, sc dec* [8]
R7: *2 sc, sc dec* [6]
Leave long tail to sew to body.
BACK LEGS:
With 4 mm hook.
Make two.
R1: 6 sc in mr
R2: *sc inc* [12]
R3: *3 sc, sc inc* [15]
R4: 15 sc [15]
R5: 4 sc, 3 sc dec, 5 sc [12]
R7: 12 sc [12]
R8: *2 sc, sc dec* [9]
R9: 9 sc [9]
Leave long tail to sew to body.
EARS:
With 4 mm hook.
Make two.
R1: 7 sc in mr
R2: *sc inc* [14]
R3: *1 sc, sc inc* [21]
R4: 9 sc, hdc inc, 1 dc, hdc inc, 9 sc [23]
Leave long tail to sew to body.
SNOUT:
With 3 mm hook.
R1: 7 sc in mr
R2: *sc inc* [14]
R3: *1 sc, sc inc* [21]
R4-5: 21 sc [21]
Leave long tail to sew to body.
NOSE:
With 3 mm hook.
In a magic ring: 2 ch, 1 dc, 2 hdc, 1 dc, 2 hdc, 2 dc, 1 ch, 1 sl st through the center of the ring.
Close.
Leave long tail to sew to snout.
EYES:
With 3 mm hook.
Make two.
R1: 5 sc in mr
R2: *sc inc* [10]
Leave long tail to sew to body.
Glue on two little circles made of white felt on to the eyes to make them more lively.
TONGUE:
With 3 mm hook.
4 ch
R1: 1 hdc, 2 dc, 1 hdc [4]
JOINING:
Sew the eyes between R14-16.
Sew the nose onto the snout and the snout between R17-22, the tongue just below the snout.
Sew ears between R7-8.
Sew the front legs between R19-20 and back legs between R31-32.