Abbreviation Description Abbreviation Description
[] work instructions within brackets as FPdc
front post double crochet
many times as directed
() work instructions within parentheses FPsc
front post single crochet
as many times as directed
* repeat the instructions following the FPtr
front post treble crochet
single asterisk as directed
repeat instructions between asterisks
** g
as many times as directed or repeat gram
from a given set of instructions
” hdc
inch(es) half double crochet
increase/
alt inc
alternate increases/
increasing
approx lp(s)
approximately loops
beg m
begin/beginning meter(s)
bet MC
between main color
BL mm
back loop(s) millimeter(s)
bo oz
bobble ounce(s)
BP p
back post picot
pat(s)
BPdc
back post double crochet or patt pattern(s)
BPsc pc
back post single crochet popcorn
BPtr pm
back post treble crochet place marker
CA prev
color A previous
CB rem
color B remain/remaining
CC rep
contrasting color repeat(s)
ch rnd(s)
chain stitch round(s)
ch- efers to chain or space previously RS
right side
made: e.g., ch-1 space
ch-sp sc
chain spac single crochet
CL sc2tog single crochet 2 stitches
cluster
together
cm sk
centimeter(s) skip
cont Sl st
continue slip sitich
dc sp(s)
double crochet space(s)
dc2tog st(s)
double crochet 2 stitches together stitch(es)
decrease/ tch
dec
decreases/ or t-ch turning chain
decreasing
dtr tbl
double treble through back loop
FL tog
front loop(s) together
foll follow/follows/ tr
treble crochet
following
FP trtr
front post triple treble crochet
WS
wrong side
yd(s)
yard(s)
yo
yarn over
yoh
yarn over hook
Palm-Size Pup: Chihuahua
Materials:
Size D/3 (3.25 mm) crochet hook
Worsted weight yarn in cream and tan
1 pair of 9 mm plastic safety eyes
Small pieces of tan, black, and pink craft felt
Black crochet thread
Sharp needle for crochet thread
Tapestry needle
Craft glue
Stuffing
Head
Color: CREAM yarn
R1: Ch 2, 6 sc in second ch from hook – 6 sts
R2: 2 sc in each st around – 12 sts
R3: (1 sc, 2 sc in next st) repeat around – 18 sts
R4: (2 sc, 2 sc in next st) repeat around – 24 sts
R5 – 8: sc in each st around – 24 sts
R9: (2 sc, dec 1) repeat around – 18 sts
R10: (1 sc, dec 1) repeat around – 12 sts
Fasten off
*Attach the 9 mm plastic safety eyes to the head. Eyes should be inserted between R7 and R8. The most
ideal distance between the eyes is about 5 stitches, but it’s up to you!
*Stuff the head with fiberfill
Snout
Color: CREAM yarn
R1: Ch 2, 3 sc in second ch from hook – 3 sts
R2: 2 sc in each st around – 6 sts
R3: (1 sc, 2 sc in next st) repeat around – 9 sts
Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing to the head
Nose
1. Cut out a nose shape from black felt.
2. With black crochet thread and a sharp needle, sew the nose felt piece on the tip of the snout, as shown in the
picture below. DO NOT sew the nose piece in the center; leave enough room to sew a mouth.
3. Right below the nose felt piece, continue sewing a mouth
4. Cut out a small tongue shape from pink craft felt, and set it aside. Gluing the tongue to the mouth should be
the last step to prevent it from falling off while working on other parts.
Ears – make 2 of these
Color: TAN yarn
R1: Ch 2, 3 sc in second ch from hook – 3 sts
R2: 2 sc in each st around – 6 sts
R3: (1 sc, 2 sc in next st) repeat around – 9 sts
R4: (2 sc, 2 sc in next st) repeat around – 12 sts
R5: (1 sc, 2 sc in next st) repeat around – 18 sts
Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing to the head
*Cut out 2 ear shapes from pink felt. Set aside.
Body
Color: CREAM yarn
R1: Ch 2, 6 sc in second ch from hook – 6 sts
R2: 2 sc in each st around – 12 sts
R3: (1 sc, 2 sc in next st) repeat around – 18 sts
R4: (2 sc, 2 sc in next st) repeat around – 24 sts
R5: (2 sc, dec 1) repeat around – 18 sts
R6: (1 sc, dec 1) repeat around – 12 sts
R7: sc in each st around – 12 sts
Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing to the head
*Stuff with fiberfill
Arms – make 2 of these
Color: CREAM yarn
R1: Ch 2, 4 sc in second ch from hook – 4 sts
R2 – 5: sc in each st around – 4 sts
Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing to the body
Legs – make 2 of these
Color: CREAM yarn
R1: Ch 2, 4 sc in second ch from hook – 4 sts
R2 – 3: sc in each st around – 4 sts
Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing to the body
Putting Everything Together
1. Using a tapestry needle, sew the snout to the head. The top of the snout should start at R8 on the head. Make
sure to keep the snout as centered as possible between the eyes.
2. Sew the ears onto the head. Pinch the ears so that they become flat. The ears should be placed starting at R2
and ending at R5. Next, glue the pink ear felt pieces onto the ears.
3. Sew the head to the body.
4. Sew the arms vertically onto the body. The arms should be positioned right below the eyes. Arms DO NOT
need to be stuffed.
5. Position the legs horizontally and sew it to the body. Legs DO NOT need to be stuffed.
6. Cut out a tail shape from tan felt. Glue the tail between the legs on the back of the body.
7. The final step is to glue the pink felt tongue onto the mouth. Simply line the top edge of the tongue with craft
glue and place it in between the 2 black lines of the mouth. Hold in place for about 10 seconds and allow
enough time for it to fully dry.
8. Decorate your new pup and enjoy!
You can use the same pattern to make different dogs a well. Just change the ears and cut out different felt
patterns for coloring. These are some other dogs I’ve made using the same pattern.
A Doberman Pinscher:
A Golden Retriever:
The possibilities are endless!! Hope you enjoyed them!
