How to Crochet an Adorable Puppy Dog Lovey Baby Toy Pattern

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If you’re a dog lover with a knack for crochet, you’re in for a treat! In this free crochet pattern, we’ll guide you through creating a handsome puppy dog-lovey baby toy that makes for the perfect baby shower gift. Whether you’re a seasoned crocheter or a beginner, we have detailed instructions and helpful tips to ensure your crochet journey is as fun as playing fetch with a four-legged friend. So grab your crochet hook and some white yarn and start this magical project.

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Use a stitch marker to keep track of your rounds as you work single crochet stitches and invisible decreases to shape the head. Don’t forget to add safety eyes and an adorable eye patch to give your puppy character.

This free crochet lovey pattern is not just a fun toy to create but a heartfelt gift for a young child. You’ll have a perfect project to enjoy with the worsted-weight yarn and a tapestry needle for weaving in yarn tails. Whether you’re an amigurumi enthusiast or a crochet beginner, this pattern will surely be a hit. So, grab your yarn crochet hook, and let the magic of crochet bring this adorable puppy dog lovey to life. Happy crocheting!

This Dog Lovey Pattern is great for a newborn gift for a shower or your baby. This blanket attached to the dog is done in a granny square pattern. Enjoy this Crochet Puppy Dog Lovey Pattern!

Supplies:

white, black, and yellow yarn

H and F hook

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Abbreviations:

ch=chain

sc=single crochet

dc=double crochet

hdc=half double crochet

sl st=slip stitch

2sctog=2 single crochet together decrease

Blanket

White and Yellow yarn, H hook.

Chain 6 and join with a sl st to first ch to form a ring.

rnd 1. Start with White yarn, ch 3, 2 dc in ring, ch 2, (3 dc in ring, ch 2) 3 times, join with a sl st to top of first ch‑3. Fasten off.

rnd 2. Sl st in first ch space, ch 3, (2 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in same space to form corner, (ch 1, 3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc all in next ch‑2 space) 3 times for 3 more corners, ch 1, join with a sl st to top of first ch‑3. Fasten off.

rnds 3–4. sl st with Yellow yarn, ch 3, (2 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in same space, work (ch 1, 3 dc) in each ch‑1 space along straight edge and (ch 1, 3 dc, ch 2, 3 dc) in each ch- 2 space for corner, ch 1, join with a sl st to top of first ch ‑3. Fasten off.

rnds 5–11. Sl st with White yarn, Repeat round 3 twice with white yarn, and then with yellow yarn twice, Repeat the alternating colors for a Total of 11 rounds or for how big you want your blanket.

Arms: Make 2, F hook, yellow yarn

ch 2, work 5 sc in the 2nd chain from the hook, sl st

rnd 2: work 2 sc in each sc around, sl st

rnds 3–10: sc in each sc around in continual rounds, no sl st

rnd 11: 2sctog in each sc around, sl st. Fasten off. Attach the arms by the head after the head is attached to the center of the blanket.

Ears: Make 2, F hook, Yellow yarn, Do Ears the same as Arms above. Attach the Ears on top of the head on both sides.

Muzzle: White yarn, F hook

rnd 1: ch 2, work 5 sc in the 2nd chain from the hook, sl st

rnd 2: work 2 sc in each sc around, sl st ‑10 sc

rnd 3: *sc, 2sc in the next sc, *Repeat around, sl st ‑15 sc

rnd 4: *sc in the next two sc, 2sc in the next sc, *Repeat around, sl st ‑20 sc

rnds 5–6: *sc in each sc around. *Repeat twice. Stuff the mussle after you sew the nose and sew the mussle in the center bottom of the head.

Nose: chain 5, sc in the 2nd chain from the hook, each sc across, turn ‑4 sc

row 2: 2sctog decrease twice ‑2sc

row 3: 2sctog decrease, chain 4, ‑1 sc. Sew the nose on the center of the muzzle with chain 4 going toward the bottom of the muzzle.

Eyes: Make 2, white and black yarn, F hook

rnd 1: black yarn, ch 2, work 5 sc in the 2nd chain from the hook. Fasten off. Sew this eye above the muzzle.

2nd Eye

rnd 1: black yarn, ch 2, work 5 sc in the 2nd chain from the hook, sl st

rnd 2: sl st with white yarn, work 2 sc in each sc around, sl st ‑10 sc. Sew this eye above the muzzle next to the other eye about 1 inch apart.

Head: Yellow yarn, F hook

rnd 1: ch 2, work 5 sc in the 2nd chain from the hook, sl st

rnd 2: work 2 sc in each sc around, sl st ‑10 sc

rnd 3: *sc, 2 sc in the next sc, *Repeat around, sl st ‑15 sc

rnd 4: sc in each sc around, sl st ‑15 sc

rnd 5: *sc in the next 2 sc, 2 sc, *Repeat around, ‑20 sc

rnd 6. *sc in the next 3 sc, 2 sc, *Repeat around, ‑25 sc

rnds 7–13: *sc in each sc around, in continual rounds, no sl st. *Repeat around, Start to stuff your head. But Make sure you created all of your features first so you can sew them on head before you close it up.

rnd 14: 2sctog decrease, sc in the next 4 sc, *Repeat around

rnd 15: 2sctog decrease, sc in the next 3 sc, *Repeat around

rnd 16: 2sctog decrease, sc in the next 2 sc, *Repeat around

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You can experiment with different yarn colors to create a perfect toy and even add a heart-shaped hair bow for extra charm.

For the lovey’s blanket, use a contrasting color like dark blue and incorporate the famous corner ch‑1 space to make it extra special. It’s a great pattern to show off your crochet skills.

As you finish the lovey, securely attach the blanket to the body. You can customize the blanket sizes to your liking, making it an excellent baby security blanket. And when you’re done, share your finished product on your social media platforms, crochet-related Facebook page, or pattern shops.

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