Cute Doll Dog Hook Weaving Tutorial

I. Materials

Yarn: White, gray, blue, red, brown, yellow (medium weight recommended).

Tools:

Crochet hook (size matching yarn)

Stuffing

Black sewing thread (for eyes/details)

2 buttons

Scissors

Tapestry needle

II. Body

Head
Start: White yarn, magic ring 6 sts.

R1: Inc in each st (12 sts).

R2: Sc 1, inc repeat (18 sts).

R3: Sc 2, inc repeat (24 sts).

R4–6: Sc even (24 sts).

R7: Sc 3, dec repeat (18 sts).

R8: Sc 2, dec repeat (12 sts).

Stuff firmly. Close opening with yarn needle. Embroider eyes with black thread. Crochet a blue circle for nose and attach.

Body
Start: White yarn, magic ring 6 sts.

R1: Inc in each st (12 sts).

R2: Sc 1, inc repeat (18 sts).

R3–5: Sc even (18 sts).

Switch to brown yarn:
R6–8: Sc even (18 sts).

Stuff and close. Sew head to body.

III. Limbs (x4, same method)

Start: White yarn, magic ring 4 sts.

R1: Inc in each st (8 sts).

R2–3: Sc even (8 sts).

Switch to brown yarn:
R4–5: Sc even (8 sts).

Stuff and sew to body.

IV. Ears (x2, same method)

Start: Gray yarn, magic ring 4 sts.

R1: Inc in each st (8 sts).

R2–3: Sc even (8 sts).

Sew to sides of head.

V. Accessories

Hat
Start: Yellow yarn, magic ring 6 sts.

R1: Inc in each st (12 sts).

R2: Sc 1, inc repeat (18 sts).

R3–5: Sc even. Fasten off.

Sew onto head.

Scarf
With red yarn: Chain 10.

Work rows of sc until length wraps around neck + extra.

Sew ends together. Place around neck.

Vest
With blue yarn: Chain stitches to match body width.

Work sc rows to desired length.

Sew buttons to front. Dress onto dog.

Key Terms:

Magic ring

Single crochet (sc)

Increase (inc)

Decrease (dec)

Work even

Chain stitches (ch)

Tips:

For joint attachment, insert safety eyes before stuffing the head.

Scale hook size up/down for larger/smaller dogs.