Crochet Puff Dog Square Pattern
The Crochet Puff Dog Square pattern is a delightful project that adds charm and whimsy to any crochet creation. With its adorable design featuring a fluffy dog motif, this square is perfect for blankets, pillows, or decorative wall hangings. The puff stitches used in this pattern give the dog a cute 3D effect, making it a fun and engaging piece to work on.
Whether you're a crochet enthusiast looking to showcase your skills or just a dog lover wanting to incorporate your favorite furry friend into your handicrafts, the Crochet Puff Dog Square is sure to bring joy and creativity to your projects. Get ready to crochet up some puppy love with this charming pattern!Materials
RH 4 ply Color A = Aran, Color B = Country Blue, Color C = Country Rose.
Crochet Hook: Size F or size needed for gauge. Size G for edging.
Gauge: Each Square = 6".
Note: Skill level: Advanced.
Blocking: Block lightly & briefly with a warm damp pressing cloth on the reverse side of the square with a medium-hot iron.
Pattern Stitches
Popcorn Stitch (popcorn): Join in second Color in the next stitch, ch 3, holding back the last stitch, 4 dc in the same stitch. Yo with the 2nd color, draw through 5 loops, yo with the 1st Color, draw through 2 loops. Push popcorn to the right side.
Instructions
Center
With size F hook and color A, ch 10.
Row Instructions
Row 1: sc in 2nd ch from hook and in 8 sc, ch 1, turn.
Rows 2-4: 9 sc, ch 1, turn.
Row 5: Sc in 4 st, with color A (popcorn with color C), FO color C, sc in 4 st with color A, ch 1, turn.
Rows 6-8: sc across, with color A, ch 1, turn.
Row 9: sc across. Do not turn. FO.
Edging
Row 10: With right side facing, join in color C, working across 1 edge of square, 2 sc in 1st st, 7 sc, 2 sc in last st, ch 1, turn.
Row 11: sc 2 st together, work 7 sc, sc 2 st together, ch 1, turn.
Row 12: sc 2 st together, work 2 sc, (popcorn with color B), FO color B, 2 sc, sc 2 st together, ch 1, turn.
Row 13: sc 2 st together, work 3 sc, sc 2 st together, ch 1, turn.
Row 14: sc 2 st together, 1 sc, sc 2 st together, ch 1, turn.
Row 15: sc 3 st together. FO.
Repeat on each side of the square Rows 10-15, working the 1st st in the same st as the last st of the previous triangle.
Round Instructions
Right side: Round 1: Join color B in corner, work 1 sc. Sc 11 across one side, 3 sc in corner. Continue around, working 2 sc in the same st as the first sc. Do not join, ch 1, turn.
Wrong side: Row 2: Working over the middle sc of 3 sc and last sc of 3 sc, sc 2 st together, 11 sc, sc 2 st together over the first sc of 3 sc and middle sc. Ch 1, turn.
Right side: Row 3: sc 2 st together, 9 sc, sc 2 st together, ch 1, turn.
Wrong side: Row 4: sc 2 st together, 7 sc, sc 2 st together, ch 1, turn.
Right side: Row 5: sc 2 st together, sc 2, (popcorn with color A) FO color A, sc 2, sc 2 st together, ch 1, turn.
Wrong side: Row 6: sc 2 st together, 3 sc, sc 2 st together, ch 1, turn.
Right side: Row 7: sc 2 st together, 1 sc, sc 2 st together, ch 1, turn.
Wrong side: Row 8: sc 3 st together, do not turn. Pick up and crochet 7 sc along the edge of the triangle. Do not turn. Continue working on the next edge.
Wrong side: Row 9: Working over the 1st and middle sc of 3 sc corner, sc 2 st together, work 11 sc across, sc 2 st together over middle and 3rd sc. Ch 1, turn.
Repeat Rows 3 - 9 on each edge.
Final Rounds
Right side: Round 10: With color B, work 3 sc in corners, 17 sc across each side. Continue around, join with sl st. FO.
Round 11: With Size G and Color B, work 20 sc evenly across each side, 3 sc in corners. Join with sl st.
Finish off and weave in all ends.