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Puppy Dog Lovey Blanket Crochet Pattern

August 9, 2012

If you liked my Monster Fleece Lovey Blankets, then I think you will like my newest version, the Puppy Dog Lovey! I love the way it turned out, but to give you fair warning, this is much more complicated and time consuming than the monster blankets. There are A LOT of bits and pieces that need to be sewn together. But I think its worth it to get this uber cute puppy blanket 🙂

Puppy Dog Head Pattern

Materials:
-Vanna’s Choice yarn
– Size H crochet hook
-Tapestry Needle
– Poly-fil stuffing
– 2 small buttons for eyes

Abbreviations:
SC: Single Crochet
HDC: Half Double Crochet
DC: Double Crochet
Sl St: Slip Stitch
Ch: Chain
St: Stitch

Head (make two):
Chain 9, HDC in 2nd chain from hook, HDC across, chain 1, turn
Row 2: 2 HDC, HDC in next 6, 2 HDC in last stitch, (10 HDC), chain 1, turn
Row 3-4: HDC across (10 HDC), chain 1, turn
Row 5: HDC decrease, HDC in next 6, HDC decrease, chain 1, turn
Row 6: HDC across (8 HDC), chain 1, turn
Row 7: 2 HDC in first st, HDC in next 6, 2 HDC in last, chain 1, turn
Row 8: 2 HDC in first st, HDC in next 8, 2 HDC in last, chain 1, turn
Row 9: 2 HDC in first st, HDC in next 10, 2 HDC in last, chain 1, turn
Row 10-11: HDC across (14 HDC), chain 1, turn
Row 12: HDC decrease, HDC in next 10, HDC decrease, chain 1, turn
Row 13: HDC across (12 HDC)
Row 14: HDC decrease, HDC in next 8, HDC decrease, chain 1, turn

Row 15: HDC across (10 hdc), continue to sc around ,sl st to join, fasten off, weave in ends

Nose:
Chain 9, HDC in 2nd chain from hook, HDC across (8 HDC), chain 1, turn
Row 2: HDC across (8 HDC), chain 1, turn
Row 3: 2 HDC, HDC in next 6, 2 HDC in last, chain 1, turn
Row 4: HDC across (10 HDC), fasten off, weave in ends and sew onto one of the head pieces.

Eye Patch:
Magic Ring, 8 DC in magic ring, join to first DC, fasten off, weave in ends and sew on to head piece.

Sew on two small black buttons for the eyes.

Sew together head with with face embellishments to solid color head. Leave a small opening to lightly stuff with poly-fil and then sew shut. Now sew on the ears.

Outside of Ears:
Chain 6, HDC in 2nd Chain from hook, HDC across, chain 1, turn (5 HDC)
Row 2-6: HDC across (5 HDC), chain 1, turn
Row 7: HDC decrease, HDC, HDC decrease, continue to SC around and when you get to the top, make two HDC decrease right before Sl St to join, fasten off
Note: It helps to make 2 SC in each bottom corners.

Inside of Ear:
Chain 4, HDC in 2nd Ch from hook, HDC across (3 HDC), chain 1, turn
Row 2-5: HDC across (3 HDC), chain 1, turn
at the end of Row 5, continue to SC around and when you get to the top, make two HDC decrease right before Sl St to join, fasten off

Note: It helps to make 2 SC in each bottom corners.
Sew the inside of the ear to the outside of the ear but be careful to sew only on the inside stitches so the yarn doesn’t show through the outer ear.

Dog Paw Pattern (make 4): This would also make a great appliqué!

Magic Ring, Chain 1, 6 HDC in ring, join, chain 1
Round 2: 2 HDC in each around (12 HDC)
Round 3: Change color, *2 HDC, HDC, *around (18 HDC), chain 1
Round 4: *HDC and DC in same stitch, DC and HDC in next, slip stitch, *Repeat two more times, (be sure to end with a slip stitch) and continue around by making 2 SC in each stitch (18 SC), join with slip stitch to bottom of first ch 1,
Round 5: *2 DC in next 4, slip stitch to slip stitch, *Repeat two more times, fasten off.
Now make 4 more of these but without changing color (just solid)

Dog paw pads (make 12):
Magic Ring, Chain 1, 8 SC in magic ring, join to first SC, fasten off and sew onto dog paws
Now sew together dog paw with pads to solid dog paw like you did with the head. Be sure to leave a small opening to lightly stuff with poly-fil before you completely sew it shut.

The dog bone fleece I found is currently being sold as a “dog blanket” at Jo-Ann Fabrics for only $2.50! I cut it into a 11×13 size piece and then crocheted around the edges. 
To crochet around the edges you will first need a skip stitch blade to make holes around the edges. I bought the “original” size from the Project Linus website. You will also need a 45mm rotary cutter handle. I bought the Fiskars 9521 45mm Contour Rotary Cutter from Amazon.
HERE is a great video tutorial on how to crochet around the edge of fleece.

After you have crocheted around the edge of your blanket, sew head and paws onto the edging and PHEW!, you are done!

*** You may make and sell my patterns but if you do I ask that you link back to my post. Please do not copy and post this pattern and claim it as your own.***

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  1. vikike says

    August 9, 2012 at 10:44 pm

    thanks a lot, very cute and love it

    greetz viki

    Reply
  2. Veronica and Daniel says

    August 10, 2012 at 1:25 am

    This is so cute! I really wish I knew how to crochet…guess I will have to learn so I can make one for my nephew – he would love it!

    Reply
  3. The Bean Sprout Notes says

    August 10, 2012 at 4:18 am

    How stinking cute is that!?!?!? I love it!

    Reply
  4. Butterfly Kisses says

    August 10, 2012 at 2:08 pm

    Adorable! You are truly talented. I love your patterns, I crocheted your watermelon coin purse for my niece 🙂 Thanks for sharing all of your fabulous creations!

    Reply
  5. Calen says

    August 10, 2012 at 5:20 pm

    This is the cutest thing I've seen in a long time. I'm adding it on my Todo list! I can't wait to see what you come up with next 🙂

    Reply
  6. Shannon says

    August 10, 2012 at 5:39 pm

    This is darling!! I wish I could crochet:(

    [email protected]

    Reply
  7. ErikaV says

    August 10, 2012 at 8:47 pm

    Oh, I love this!! My kiddos would adore them 🙂

    Reply
  8. Amy says

    August 10, 2012 at 9:10 pm

    That is too cute!

    Reply
  9. Tonna @ Navy Wifey Peters/USS Crafty says

    August 10, 2012 at 9:21 pm

    Cute! I plan on making a similar blanket. I ordered a skip stitch blade last week from the Linus Project website. 🙂

    Reply
  10. Sarah Forhan says

    August 12, 2012 at 6:09 pm

    So creative, I am really impressed! Found you through the Bowdabra Blog link party.

    Reply
  11. Erin says

    August 14, 2012 at 4:39 am

    So cute!!!

    Reply
  12. Jo says

    August 14, 2012 at 9:27 am

    Loving this….!!!
    Thanks for all these freebies – it's so inspiring to find someone who's willing to share their work.
    Good on you..!!
    Jo. xx

    Reply
  13. Sara @ My Merry Messy Life says

    August 15, 2012 at 2:10 am

    Sarah, I love the way this turned out! You've done it again – another amazing project! And a free pattern to top it off. Thanks for linking up at Hookin On Hump Day!

    Reply
  14. Trish says

    August 15, 2012 at 9:09 pm

    Adorable! Featuring tonight on Mom On Timeout – thanks so much for sharing!

    Reply
  15. The Lovely Mrs. P says

    August 16, 2012 at 12:08 am

    This is really cute!! Thanks for linking up!
    [email protected]

    Reply
  16. Kadie says

    August 16, 2012 at 2:27 am

    I LOVE,LOVE this!! Such a great pattern and tutorial. I will be featuring it tomorrow at Link It Up Thursday. Thanks for partying with me girlie!!

    Reply
  17. Britni says

    August 16, 2012 at 2:50 am

    This is just too cute! And free too? How much better can it get?! I featured your adorable pattern at this week's Throwback Thursday party! Come by and grab your button if you want it and I hope you'll join the party again this week! 🙂 http://www.hubbymademe.com/throwback-thursday-no-6/

    Reply
  18. Tutus & Tea Parties says

    August 16, 2012 at 6:10 pm

    This is the cutest thing ever! I have to make one! Thank you for sharing at our
    Pinteresting Party!

    Reply
  19. creativejewishmom/sara says

    August 16, 2012 at 8:20 pm

    Fabulous as always! Been wanting one of those rotary hole cutters too— thanks for sharing on craft schooling Sunday!

    Reply
  20. Susie @Bowdabra says

    August 17, 2012 at 5:55 pm

    Guess what? Your crafty post was one of our top picked crafts from our Bowdabra Design Team this week! Congrats! Come see your feature on the blog and we will also give shout outs on Facebook/Twitter/Pinterest! We love it! Stop over and share more with us in the new linky Sat-Thur.

    Have a great weekend!
    http://bowdabrablog.com/2012/08/17/feature-friday-bowdabra-top-crafty-showcase-picks-10/#

    Susie @Bowdabra

    Reply
  21. Anonymous says

    August 19, 2012 at 9:54 pm

    Just lovely, thanks so for sharing. So talented! woof woof I just love it! xo

    Reply
  22. Christine says

    August 20, 2012 at 6:23 pm

    You're AWESOME!!! And so is this AMAZING blanket! LOVE IT!

    Thanks so much for sharing this at The DIY Dreamer.. From Dream To Reality!

    Reply
  23. Christine says

    August 21, 2012 at 10:36 pm

    CONGRATS!!! You have been featured at The DIY Dreamer.. From Dream To Reality! YAY!!! Come on over and grab your featured button, you deserve it 🙂
    http://thediydreamer.blogspot.ca/2012/08/from-dream-to-reality-linky-party-30.html

    Reply
  24. Alese says

    August 22, 2012 at 2:57 pm

    This is SO CUTE! I blog over at http://www.2crafty4myskirt.blogspot.com/ Every Friday I feature a fellow crafter. I would love to feature you and this porject in an upcoming Friday. If you are interested please let me know [email protected]

    Reply
  25. dragonswing says

    September 3, 2012 at 5:35 pm

    This is so cute!!! I love it. Can't wait to make one. I hope you make a cat one too!!!

    Reply
  26. Anonymous says

    October 16, 2012 at 11:46 pm

    Thank you very much for sharing this! I am going to make this for my cousin who just turned 1. I will be sure to post your link as the place I got the pattern and inspiration from. 🙂

    Reply
  27. Zoulie says

    October 25, 2012 at 9:56 am

    So love this cute pattern. Thanks for sharing 🙂

    Reply
  28. kbg19779 says

    October 29, 2012 at 3:30 pm

    THANK YOU! I really appreciate when people that have such wonderful ideas share them with the rest of us 🙂 I was hoping that maybe you could be convinced to add a Pinterest button…? That way I can save your pattern for use when I get out of grad school 🙂

    Reply
  29. kychyck says

    November 18, 2012 at 11:44 pm

    You are so talented.Thank you for sharing.May God bless.

    Monica

    Reply
  30. H says

    December 16, 2012 at 5:39 am

    this is really cute. My only concern is sewing buttons on something a baby will have their mouth all over. so I just crocheted the eyes two colors instead.

    Reply
  31. Kate T says

    December 17, 2012 at 5:06 am

    Thank you! I just finished making this for my nephew for Christmas and it turned out Awesome! I love your patterns! I have made three of your hats now too for presents and they are so cool!

    Reply
  32. Anonymous says

    December 27, 2012 at 6:55 am

    does anyone have any suggestions at how to get the musty stink out of yarn that had to be stored in the basement, fabreze isn't an option makes me cough from the perfume in it. but its a huge stash and i have the inspiration to use it but can't work with the smell

    Reply
  33. Anonymous says

    January 14, 2013 at 8:51 pm

    I am having problems crocheting the paws…i'm not sure if i'm just not reading the pattern correctly or what the deal is. Any suggestions?

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  34. Anonymous says

    January 19, 2013 at 9:58 pm

    Thank you so much for sharing. My oldest grandson is so in to dogs!

    Reply
  35. Yoslamity says

    January 22, 2013 at 9:31 pm

    The pattern for this puppies head is the single most versatile thing I've ever used – it can be used for so many different animals and if you turn it over it can be a skull of an alien! I've copied it down into my notebook because i have been using it so much.

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  36. Anonymous says

    February 5, 2013 at 3:27 am

    Hi Sarah,
    I made this and shared the picture on your facebook page. I am going to use it as another animal but looking at it now it looks like you did sc around the outside of the nose am I right and this was missed in the pattern or is it just how it looks in the picture. If it was missed in the pattern I didn't notice before and missed a step oops. Oh well the puppy was still a hit with our girl.
    Darlene

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  37. Anonymous says

    February 23, 2013 at 10:41 pm

    I'm also having problems with the paws. Why change color on one paw and not on the others? At the end of round 2 & 3 you don't join? My counts are not coming out right. Please help.

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    • Anonymous says

      April 2, 2013 at 5:33 pm

      You are seeing the front of the paw with the toes (the one where you change colors) and the back of the paw (the one where you don't. I believe you are supposed to join the front and back leaving an opening to add polyfil, then attach to blanket. So you would make 8 paws total and change colors on 4 of them. Is that any help?

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  38. Anonymous says

    April 5, 2013 at 10:55 pm

    I made the "Puppy Dog Lovey Blanket" for my Grandson Brogan. He's 5 1/2 months old and loves it! I posted a pic and link to your pattern on my Facebook page. http://www.facebook.com/debbie.gerrard1
    I hope that is ok with you!

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  39. Diane McKay says

    May 7, 2013 at 6:36 pm

    I am having a very hard time trying to find the skip stitch rotary blade, are they not making or selling this blade anymore? I went to the Linus website and the page said product not found. I would love to finish this blanket before my friend has her baby. Do you have any advice for me. Thank you.

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  40. broncos80girl says

    May 18, 2013 at 5:38 pm

    I'm wondering how much yarn to buy for this pattern – any suggestions?

    Reply
  41. Verrucca says

    June 26, 2013 at 9:54 pm

    I may have to borrow his paws for my lion! Love it!

    Reply
  42. ms_julie says

    August 2, 2013 at 11:31 am

    o WOW! My lil boy is a Shi Tzu & he likes to sleep on my bed. so I like to put a sheet down to keep my linens clean…. yes he is bathed 2x weekly, but he is a dog! This rug is going to look super cute on my bed! THANK YOU!

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  43. lizmaynz says

    August 6, 2013 at 4:37 am

    Awesome pattern i was thinking you could turn it into a cat or dog PJ bag thought that would go well what do you think Sarah :O)

    Reply
  44. Tina Van Dyn Hoven says

    January 20, 2014 at 8:19 pm

    This blanket is so incredibly cute! I cannot wait to make this and others! I'll have to say that your blog is one of my favorites to visit when I'm looking for crochet projects, especially hats!! (: Thank you for these great ideas!

    Tina
    My Blog

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  45. carmel8sons says

    February 6, 2014 at 3:19 am

    WOW, JUST STARTED ONE MYSELF AND TOOK BREAK AND CLICKED ON AND THERE IT WAS LOL

    Reply
  46. Mary Hutto says

    April 7, 2014 at 2:56 am

    This is clearly one of the cutest blanket ideas that I have seen in a long time! I can't wait to make one. thanks so much for sharing this.

    Reply
  47. Jess VanOrder says

    April 8, 2014 at 12:53 pm

    I am having trouble finding the dog blanket at Joann's…. Has anyone found this? or something similar? could you post a link to the fabric? thanks!! I really like this fabric and I'm having a hard time finding anything that would match the browns/blues that has dogs/bones on it

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  48. csbstar says

    May 3, 2014 at 4:09 pm

    Are you using two pieces of fleece?

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  49. Joanne Roberts says

    May 6, 2014 at 1:24 am

    When you say 11 x 13 for the fleece, are you speaking in inches? How big is the finished product?

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  50. ferrety2006 says

    May 10, 2014 at 3:55 pm

    Awesome project – just completed mine! Thanks for sharing these great projects and ideas Sarah!
    https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=883617721664415&set=a.223611604331700.75729.100000485869620&type=1&ref=notif&notif_t=like

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  51. Nevarstar says

    June 10, 2014 at 2:56 pm

    This is so cute.

    Reply
  52. Ben Franklin Crafts Monroe says

    September 22, 2014 at 6:46 pm

    Thank you so much for this adorable project. We wanted you to know that we featured you on our Ben Franklin Crafts and Frame Shop blog last week. http://benfranklincraftsmonroe.blogspot.com/2014/09/free-dog-blanket-crochet-pattern.html Thanks again for all your beautiful creations!
    Brigitte @ Ben Franklin

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  53. Betto says

    July 2, 2015 at 11:49 pm

    Hi Sarah,

    I'm Betto from http://bettotejidos.blogspot.com
    I'm in a crochet challenge, this month is about dogs and cats so, surfing the internet looking for pattern I found you.
    You have a lot of wonderful patterns, congrats!
    I would like to use this pattern for the challenge, Can I?

    Best wishes,
    Betto.

    Reply
  54. Adrienne says

    January 17, 2016 at 12:03 pm

    I love this pattern. Wondering if you have at cat one though. I have a family that loves cats and would like to make one as a baby gift for her.

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  56. GirlfriendMD says

    March 29, 2016 at 8:45 am

    Oh I am SO delighted to find this pattern. I had a friend that made a wreath using a very similar puppy face and paws and I was having a heck of a time re-creating them myself. Thank you so much for posting this up and sharing it with us. Great work!

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  57. Joann says

    March 30, 2016 at 5:49 am

    I would suggest INSTEAD of buttons…..because I’d have to have a child choke on one…I’d make the magic circle like for the paw and use it in place of the buttons. That’s just me. I’ve seen little ones dig at buttons until they were only hanging on by a thread….

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  58. Linda says

    August 1, 2016 at 7:13 am

    I absolutely LOVE this pattern! Made them for my grandchildren for Christmas. Your patterns are well written and adorable as always. Don’t ever stop making them! Thanks!

    Reply
  59. Miriam Sabol says

    November 27, 2016 at 7:55 am

    I am working on the puppy dog head for the lovel blanket, attempting to complete row 5. It says decrease HDC , then HDC in next six stitches. Then decreaseHDC. Does this mean to skip a HDC on each side of the 6 HDC? Thanks

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  60. Melinda SMith says

    May 17, 2017 at 3:01 pm

    https://www.etsy.com/listing/531499577/crocheted-pet-treat-cozy-fits-mason?ref=shop_home_active_1

    Gave you a SHOUT OUT TODAY! My kids love the paw~ thanks~

    Reply
  61. Becky says

    November 13, 2017 at 7:46 pm

    What is a magic ring and how do you make it

    Reply
  62. Melissa says

    March 23, 2019 at 1:18 pm

    You are so talented. I love all of your patterns. You Dog lovey is a big hit with all of my friends and their kiddos.

    Reply
  63. Carolyn says

    March 26, 2019 at 3:35 pm

    Is there a link to print the pattern? I can’t seem to find it on the page anywhere.

    Reply

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