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Crochet Puppy
Lion Brand® Wool-Ease®
GAUGE:
14 sc + 17 rows = 4 in. (10 cm). BE SURE TO CHECK YOUR GAUGE. When you match the gauge in a pattern, your project will be the size specified in the pattern and the materials specified in the pattern will be sufficient. If it takes you fewer stitches and rows to make a 4 in. [10 cm] square, try using a smaller size hook or needles; if more stitches and rows, try a larger size hook or needles.
STITCH EXPLANATION:
sc2tog (sc decrease) Insert hook into st and draw up a loop. Insert hook into next st and draw up a loop. Yarn over, draw through all 3 loops on hook. sc3tog Insert hook into st and draw up a loop. (Insert hook into next st and draw up a loop) twice. Yarn over, draw through all 4 loops on hook.
NOTES:
Puppy is worked in continuous rnds, do not join or turn unless otherwise instructed. Place a marker for beg of rnd. Move marker up as each rnd is completed.
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Counter: Click and drag to the part of the pattern you're working. Your
counter is automatically saved and will be here when you next use the
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PUPPY
Head
Beg at top of head, with A, ch 4; join with sl st to form a ring. Rnd 1: Work 2 sc in each ch around - 8 sc. Rnd 2: Work 2 sc in each sc around - 16 sc. Rnd 3: Sc in each sc around. Rnd 4: *Sc in sc, work 2 sc in next sc; rep from * around - 24 sc. Rnds 5-10: Work even in sc. Rnd 11: *Sc2tog, sc in next sc, rep from * around - 16 sc. Rnd 12: Sc in each sc around. Rnd 13: *Sc2tog, sc in next 2 sc, rep from * around - 12 sc. Rnd 14: Sc in each sc around. Divide for Front and Back
Front
Row 1: Ch 5, turn, sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in next 3 ch for shoulder, sc across 6 sts of head, leave remaining head sts unworked; ch 5, turn, sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc into next 3 ch for shoulder, sc in each sc across - 14 sc. Rows 2-5: Ch 1, turn, sc in each sc across. Row 6: Ch 1, turn, sc in first 10 sc; leave last 4 sc unworked.
Fasten off. Back
From RS, join A at corner along opposite edge of beg ch of shoulders. Row 1: Sc across 4 sts of shoulder, sc across 6 sts of head, sc across 4 sts of shoulder - 14 sc.
Rep Rows 2-6 of Front. Do not fasten off. Join Front and Back
Rnd 1: Sc across 14 sts of back, sc across 14 sts of front - 28 sc. Rnds 2-11: Sc in each sc around. Do not fasten off. Divide for Legs Rnd 1: Sc in next 6 sc, skip 15 sc, sc in next 7 sc. Rnds 2-10: Sc in each sc around. Finish Leg: Do not count or mark beg of rnd; work (sc2tog) 9 times, sl st in the next st. Fasten off. Second Leg: Skip 1 sc along last row worked on body, join A in next sc, sc in next 13 sc, place marker for beg of rnd. Complete to match first leg.
Fasten off. Stuff Head, Body and Legs. Arms
From RS, join A at underarm. Rnd 1: Work 14 sc evenly spaced around armhole - 14 sc. Rnds 2-13: Sc in each sc around.
Stuff Arm. Finish Arm:
Do not count or mark beg of rnd; work (sc2tog) 10 times, sl st in the next st. Fasten off.
Rep for other Arm.
Ear (make 2)
From RS, join A to side of top of head. Row 1: With A, work 3 sc along top of head for base of ear - 3 sc. Rows 2-5: Ch 1, turn, sc in each sc across. Row 6: Ch 1, turn, sc in first sc, 2 sc in next sc, sc in last sc - 4 sc. Rows 7 and 8: Ch 1, turn, 2 sc in first sc, sc in each sc across - 6 sc. Row 9: Ch 1, turn, sc2tog, sc in next 2 sc, sc2tog - 4 sc. Row 10: (Sc2tog) twice - 2 sc.
Fasten off.
Tail
From RS, join A at lower back. Rnd 1: Work 6 sc in a ring at lower back - 6 sc. Rnd 2: Sc in each sc around.
Rep Rnd 2 until tail measures 1 in. (2.5 cm). Next Rnd: (Sc3tog) 2 times.
Fasten off, leaving a long yarn tail. Weave tail through stitches of last rnd and pull tight.
Spot (make 12 or desired amount)
With B, ch 2. Rnd 1: Work 8 sc in 2nd ch from hook; join with sl st in first sc - 8 sc.
Fasten off.
Nose
With B, ch 3 tightly. Continue to work tightly or use a smaller hook. Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and next ch - 2 sc. Row 2: Ch 1, turn, sc in each sc across.
Fasten off.
FINISHING
Sew spots onto Puppy. Sew nose to center front of head. With B, embroider eyes above nose.
Weave in ends.
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Crochet Puppy Reviewed by Ruth McCrea on 2008-06-07
The puppy is adorable, and almost whimsical, but I am on my second one and I still think there is an error in the instructions where you finish the top of the front and the top of the back, and get ready to "join front and back." Give it a try!
