Welcome, or welcome back to my blog! Where I have yet again have another Free crochet pattern waiting for you. Fred the dog is super cute amigurumi pattern that is great for beginners and more advanced crocheters alike. Make your very own Fred the dog following these simple written instructions.
Find the ad free downloadable PDF pattern listed on my
you will get access to 10 pages included index and instruction on how to create this crochet dog step-by-step with pictures, along with colour changing and sewing tips to guide you through the making process
Pattern Disclosure: My blog contains Google ads, these ads support me financially so that I can keep on giving you free patterns. These ads are at no extra charge to you. Thank you for the support. Please share the direct link of the blog link and don’t make screen-prints of the pattern. Although the pattern is free it still remains the property of Yarn Over with Natasha.
This blog is also copyright protected so copy and pasting is disabled. Please do not screen print but rather support me as a designer by getting the printable pattern in my shop for a very low price.
What will you need to crochet this Fred the dog?
Yarn Needed: Double knit/light worsted yarn.
I used Charity pullskein double knit from Elle Yarns in the colours beige, soft lime, camel
- Colour A: Body 60g
- Colour B: Paws, muzzle 20g
- Colour C: Ear, Tail tip 15g
- Colour D: Nose 10g
- Any colour for the scarf 8g
- White cotton for the eye highlight
- A Little bit of brown or black embroidery floss for the facial details.
Hook size: 3.50mm
Other tools:
- scissors
- stuffing
- 12 mm safety eyes and safety nose(optional)
- stitch marker
- tapestry needle
Want to get 30% discount on this pattern when purchasing it in my shop? Sign up to my newsletter and get the code to grab this pattern TODAY at a 30% discount with special VIP Discount code!
Abbreviations and explanations:
Stitch terms:
- MC: Magic Ring
- SC: Single Crochet
- DC: Double crochet
- INC: INCrease
- DEC: DECrease
- SLP: Slip stitch
- CH: Chain
Pattern Explanation:
- Repeat the stitch sequence between (…..) by the amount stated next to it.
- The pattern is written in US terms
- The amount of each stitch at end of each round is shown in the […]
- Working in continuous rounds with your stitch marker
- Photos are placed in groups after each section.
The written pattern for this Fred the dog is also available to purchase at a lower price. This PDF pattern only contains the written text provided in this pattern. For the full detailed pattern with photos tutorial go to my Etsy/Ravelry shop.
Click on the button below to get the text written PDF pattern for Fred the dog.
The pattern
Head:
Colour A: (Brown)
1: MC, 6 SC [6]
2: INC x6 [12]
3: (SC, INC) x6 [18]
4: (2 SC, INC) x6 [24]
5: (3 SC, INC) x6 [30]
6: (4 SC, INC) x6 [36]
7: (5 SC, INC) x6 [42]
8: (6 SC, INC) x6 [48]
9: (7 SC, INC) x6 [54]
10-16: SC in each stitch around [54] *7 Rounds*
Insert the eyes between rounds 13/14, with 10 stitches visible between them.
17: (7 SC, DEC) x6 [48]
18: (6 SC, DEC) x6 [42]
19: (5 SC, DEC) x6 [36]
20: (4 SC, DEC) x6 [30]
21: (3 SC, DEC) x6 [24]
22: (2 SC, DEC) x6 [18]stuff head firmly
– Cut the yarn, weave in the tail
Make your own little house mouse follow my Free written instructed pattern on my blog!
Muzzle:
Colour B: (Beige)
1: CH5,(2 SC in 2nd chain from hook), SC in next 2 stitches. 4SC in the last stitch. Now working on the opposite side of the chain5, SC in the next 2 stitches, 2SC in the last stitch. [12]
(Work in continuous rounds)
2: (1SC, INC) x6 [18]
3: (2SC, INC) x6 [24]
4: (3SC, INC) x6 [30]
5: SC in each stitch around [30]
6: (3SC, DEC) x6 [24]
7: SC in each stitch around [24]- Stuff the muzzle
Slip stitch and leave a strand of yarn to assemble the muzzle to the face between rounds 14-20
NOSE:
Colour D:(Dark grey)
1: SC 6 in the MC [6]
2: INC x6 [12]
3: SC in each stitch around [12]- Use a little stuffing to stuff the nose.
Leave a strand of yarn to sew the nose on top of the muzzle in the center. Use the strand left from sewing the nose to make a split for the dog’s nose.
You want to crochet these cute amigurumi toys but don’t know how to read the patterns. Visit my blog post How to read an amigurumi pattern
I explain in detail on how to read an easy amigurumi pattern like mine!
EARS: (Make two)
One ear Colour A: (Brown) and one ear Colour C: (Rust)
1:CH8,(2 SC in 2nd chain from hook), SC in next 5 stitches. 4SC in the last stitch. Now working on the opposite side of the chain8, SC in the next 5 stitches, 2SC in the last stitch. [18]
(Work in continuous rounds)
2: (2SC, INC) x6 [24]
3-6: SC in each stitch around [24]
7: (2SC, DEC) x6 [18]
8-10: SC in each stitch around [18]
11: (DEC) x6 [12]
12-16: SC in each stitch around [12]
End with a slip stitch, pinch the ear’s opening between your fingers, and slip stitch or SC 6 across to close the ear. Leave a strand of yarn to sew on the ear between rounds 4/5 counting from the top of the head.
Do you want to make a toy for your dog? Here is all you need to know, is crochet toys safe for pets?
FRONT LEGS (Make two)
Colour B: (Beige)
1: MC, 6 SC [6]
2: INC x6 [12]
3: (SC, INC) x6 [18]
Change to Colour A:( Brown)
4: (2 SC, INC) x6 [24]
5: SC in each stitch around [24]
6: (2 SC, DEC) x6 [18]
7: (1 SC, DEC) x6 [12] – stuff the paws
8-19: SC in each stitch around [12] Stuff the legs till round 17
End with a slip stitch, pinch the opening of the arm between your fingers, and slip stitch or SC 6 across to close the front legs. Weave in the yarn strand
BACK LEGS (Make two)
Colour B: (Beige)
1: MC, 6 SC [6]
2: INC x6 [12]
3: (SC, INC) x6 [18]
4: (2 SC, INC) x6 [24]
Change to Colour A:( Brown)
5: SC in each stitch around [24]
6: (2 SC, DEC) x6 [18]
7: (1 SC, DEC) x6 [12] – stuff the paws
8-15: SC in each stitch around [12] Stuff the legs till round 13
End off with a slip stitch, pinch the opening of the feet between your fingers, and slip stitch or SC 6 across to close the leg. Weave in the yarn strand
TAIL:
Colour C: (Rust)
1: MC, 6 SC [6]
2: SC in each stitch around [6]
3: INC x6 [12]
4-5: SC in each stitch around [12]
Change to Colour A: (Brown)
6-14: SC in each stitch around [12] – Stuff the tail till round 12
End with a slip stitch. Insert the tail between rounds 11/12 of the body, or leave a yarn tail to sew it on afterward.
BODY:
Colour A: (Brown)
1: MC, 6 SC [6]
2: INC x6 [12]
3: (SC, INC) x6 [18]
4: (2 SC, INC) x6 [24]
5: (3 SC, INC) x6 [30]
6: (4 SC, INC) x6 [36]
7: Insert leg (SC6) , SC in next 12 st, Insert leg (SC 6), SC in next 12 st [36]
8: (5 SC, INC) x6 [42]
9: (6 SC, INC) x6 [48]
10: SC in each st around [48]
Note: Insert the tail in round 11, SC around till you have reached the center of the body, insert the tail, and continue SC around.
11: SC next 35 stitches, insert tail (6), SC remaining 7 stitches [48]
Find the ad free downloadable PDF pattern listed on my
you will get access to 10 pages included index and instruction on how to create this crochet dog step-by-step with pictures, along with colour changing and sewing tips to guide you through the making process
Pattern Disclosure: My blog contains Google ads, these ads support me financially so that I can keep on giving you free patterns. These ads are at no extra charge to you. Thank you for the support. Please share the direct link of the blog link and don’t make screen-prints of the pattern. Although the pattern is free it still remains the property of Yarn Over with Natasha.
This blog is also copyright protected so copy and pasting is disabled. Please do not screen print but rather support me as a designer by getting the printable pattern in my shop for a very low price.
12-14: SC in each stitch around [48]
15: (6 SC, DEC) x6 [42]
16: SC in each stitch around [42]
17: (5 SC, DEC) x6 [36]
18-19: SC in each st around [36]
20: (4 SC, DEC) x6 [30]
21-22: SC in each st around [30]
23: (3 SC, DEC) x6 [24]
24: SC in each st around [24] –Start stuffing the bottom of the body.
Tip: you will now be placing the arms for your dog, you might need to adjust the arms if they don’t match up with the legs
25: SC3, Insert arm 1 (6 SC), SC 6, Insert arm 2 (6 SC), SC 3 [24]
26: (2 SC, DEC) x6 [18]
27-28: SC in each st around [18]
Slip stitch and leave a longish strand of yarn to attach the body to the bottom of the head. Stuff the body fully at this point
Attaching the head:
I use a wood stick or knitting needle to keep the head in place when sewing it on. Use your tapestry needle to sew all around the head going into each stitch of the neck section. Watch my YouTube shorts for tips on sewing on the heads.
Don’t know how to read an amigurumi pattern, read this post HERE.
Facial details:
WITH SAFETY EYES:
Eyes:
With White cotton yarn, place a long stitch against the outer corner of the eye. Pull the white firmly but not too tight so that the eyes are pulled inward to create the indents for the eyes. Go over with white yarn again for the highlight of the eyes.
Eye rows: With some brown cotton thread, make two vertical stitches above each eye. 9 stitches apart, 3 stitches wide, 3 rounds long
SCARF:
Any colour:
1:Chain 24, 3DC in 3rd chain from the hook, 4DC in each of the remaining 20chains.
End with a slip stitch and a short yarn tail to connect the two corners. Wrap the scarf around the neck and attach the two outer corners of the scarf to the back of the head.
Leave a Reply