Polka Dot Dog: A Free Crochet Pattern

Welcome, fellow crochet enthusiasts! Are you ready to add an adorable new friend to your collection? We’re so excited to share this charming Polka Dot Dog pattern with you. This little pup is quick to work up and full of character, making it a perfect project for a cozy afternoon of crocheting. Get ready to bring a smile to your face as you create this delightful companion!

Materials You’ll Need

Plush yarn with a density of 120m/100g (approximately DK or worsted weight plush)
Hook 3.5 mm
Filler (polyester fiberfill)
Safety eyes 6 mm (or half-beads for embroidery)

Abbreviations Guide

sc – single crochet
inc – increase
dec – decrease
ch – chain stitch
sl st – slip stitch
hdc – half double crochet
dc – double crochet

Special Techniques

EAR: Crochet into the front loops only – sc, 3 ch, starting from the 2nd stitch from the hook: hdc, sc and sc into the base stitch.
LEG: From one base stitch, crochet 3 dc with one common top (dc3tog).
TAIL: Crochet into the front loops only – sc, 5 ch, starting from the 2nd stitch from the hook: 4 sl st and sc into the base stitch.

Let’s Get Crocheting!

Head and Body

Start crocheting from the head:

8 sc into an amigurumi ring (8)
8 sc
(inc)x8 (16)
4 sc, EAR, 3 sc, EAR, 3 sc, LEG, 2 sc, LEG (16)
16 sc (16)
12 sc, LEG, 2 sc, LEG (16)
7 sc, TAIL, 8 sc (16)
(dec)x10

Finishing Touches

Stuff the toy firmly. Pull the opening closed, then secure and cut the yarn. Now for the details that bring your puppy to life:

Create eye and muzzle indentations.
Embroider the tongue.
Embroider the nose with black plush yarn.

Your adorable Polka Dot Dog is now ready! We hope you loved creating this charming little creature. Don’t forget to share your finished Polka Dot Dog with us on social media—we love seeing your beautiful work! Happy crocheting, and stay tuned for more delightful patterns from Crochetto.