Join a fun and exciting crochet adventure with this easy-to-follow tutorial that teaches you how to make Doug the Dog. This pattern suits crocheters of all levels, providing clear and detailed instructions to create an adorable and cuddly puppy using chunky yarn and basic crochet stitches. Whether you're looking for a personal souvenir or a gift for someone special, Doug is guaranteed to bring happiness and delight.
Here is the step-by-step guide for making Doug the Dog.
Supplies Needed:
- Chunky yarn (colors needed: lots of taupe, some black and ivory for patchwork)
- Electrician's tape
- Fishing line
- Row counter
- Pipe cleaner
- 3.5mm crochet hook (flat-ended hook recommended)
- Scissors
- Stitch marker
- Sewing needles (various sizes)
- Black 12mm safety eyes with backs
Making the Head and Body of Doug:
This step-by-step guide will teach you how to create your toy by making the head and body. The pattern uses cozy, chunky yarn in shades of taupe and ivory to weave together a plush companion with a charming patchwork appearance. As you progress, you'll sculpt its character through careful stitching and thoughtful details, resulting in a cuddly creation that captures both the imagination and the heart. Grab your crochet hook and settle in for the journey of crafting Doug, as each stitch brings you closer to a new woolen friend.
Round 1:
- Start with a slip knot and chain three (3).
- Increase the second chain from the hook (2 single crochets in the same stitch).
- In the last chain, create a four single crochet increase (4 single crochets in the same stitch).
- Increase again in the next stitch, both the last and the first stitch you worked into.
Round 2:
- Make eight increases – one increase in each stitch from round 1 (16 stitches total).
Round 3:
- Repeat a pattern of one single crochet followed by an increase of around eight times (24 stitches total).
Round 4:
- Your pattern is now two single crochets followed by an increase, repeated eight times (32 stitches total).
Round 5:
- Three single crochets followed by an increase repeated eight times.
Round 6-7:
- Make 40 single crochets each round.
Round 8:
- Begin with four single crochets, followed by a decrease while changing color to ivory mid-stitch.
- Make two increases with ivory, changing back to taupe on the second stitch of the second increase.
- Followed by a taupe decrease and 31 single crochets in taupe.
Round 9:
- Make three single crochets in taupe, changing to ivory during the decrease.
- This was followed by an increase in two single crochets and another increase in ivory (while changing back to taupe on the second stitch of the increase).
- Complete the round with 29 single crochets in taupe.
Round 10:
- Two single crochets in taupe, a decrease changing to ivory mid-stitch.
- Make an increase in ivory, four single crochets, and another increase, changing back to taupe mid-stitch.
- Continue with 28 single crochets in taupe.
Rounds 11-12:
- Start with three single crochets, changing to ivory on the third.
- Make eight single crochets in ivory, with the eighth changing back to taupe.
- Finish both rounds with 29 single crochets in taupe.
Round 13:
- Two single crochets in taupe followed by an increase, changing to ivory mid-stitch.
- Decrease using ivory, four single crochets in ivory, followed by a decrease changing to taupe mid-stitch.
- Make an increase of 28 single crochets in taupe.
Round 14:
- Start with four single crochets in taupe, changing to ivory mid-stitch.
- Decrease in ivory, two single crochets, another decrease in ivory, changing back to taupe mid-stitch.
- Followed by a repeating pattern of three single crochets and a decrease in taupe until the end of the round.
Round 15:
- Two single crochets in taupe followed by a decrease, repeated eight times.
Round 16:
- Single crochet followed by a decrease, repeating six times.
Round 17:
- A decrease and six repeats followed by two single crochets.
Round 18:
- Make twelve single crochets and begin stuffing the head.
Round 19:
- Single crochet followed by an increase, repeated six times.
Round 20:
- Make eighteen single crochets.
Round 21:
- An increase and six repeats followed by two single crochets.
Round 22:
- Twenty-four single crochets.
Round 23:
- An increase and six repeats followed by three single crochets.
Round 24:
- Start with eighteen single crochets in taupe.
- Make a decrease, starting with taupe and finishing with ivory.
- Two increases in ivory, changing back to taupe on the second stitch of the second increase.
- Finish the round with six single crochets in taupe.
Round 25:
- Nineteen single crochets in taupe, finishing the nineteenth stitch with ivory.
- Four single crochets in ivory, changing back to taupe on the fourth.
- Finish the round with seven single crochets in taupe.
Rounds 26-28:
- Follow similar patterns of single crochets and increases/decreases while alternating between taupe and ivory as indicated. Finish the ivory patch and continue in taupe.
Final Rounds:
- Decrease the stitches as per the tutorial, stuffing the neck and body firmly, then close off the work after round 30.
Inserting the Safety Eyes:
- Position the safety eyes according to the instructions between rounds ten and eleven, six stitches apart. Once satisfied with the placement, attach the backs securely.
Finishing Off:
- Add ample stuffing to ensure the head and body have a smooth, rounded shape.
- Weave in the ends neatly to close the remaining hole with a tapestry needle.
Please refer to this video tutorial if you require more detailed instructions on this pattern.
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