Lots of people lovecrochet balloon dog free pattern animals! But they always have an unfortunate tendency to pop or deflate over time. So why not make a more long-lasting version? This cuddly plush has a beginner-friendly pattern, and makes a perfect companion for any dog and/or balloon lover. Free teddy bear crochet pattern_ free cat crochet
Materials:
● 5mm crochet hook
● Worsted weight yarn (about 200g)
● Polyester fiberfill
● Yarn needle
(You can use whatever yarn and hook size you’d like, just be aware that it will change the size of
the finished product. I used the materials above, and my plush measures 8 ½ inches long and 8
inches tall.)
- Abbreviations:
- Sc = single crochet
- Inc = increase stitch
- Dec = decrease stitch
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Tail
Make a magic ring with 6 sc.
Rows 1-4: sc around (6)
This is the “uninflated” part at the tip of the tail, inc or dec number of rows to your preference.
Row 5: inc around (12)
Row 6: repeat Row 5 (24)
Pull yarn end from the magic ring tight and weave in before continuing.
Rows 7-16: sc around (24)
Row 17: dec around (12)
Stuff segment to preferred firmness.
Row 18: dec around (6)
Rows 19-22: sc around (6)
Legs
Row 23: inc around (12)
Row 24: repeat Row 23 (24)
Rows 25-38: sc around (24)
Rows 39: dec around (12
Stuff segment to preferred firmness.
Row 40: dec around (6)
Rows 41-44: sc around (6)
Repeat to make the second hind leg, ending on Row 66.
Body
Row 67: inc around (12)
Row 68: repeat Row 67 (24)
Rows 69-78: sc around (24)
Row 79: dec around (12)
Stuff segment to preferred firmness.
Row 80: dec around (6)
Rows 81-84: sc around (6)
Repeat Legs Pattern 2 more times to make the front legs.
Ending on Row 128 with a total of 6 segments so far.
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Neck
Row 129: inc around (12)
Row 130: repeat Row 129 (24)
Rows 131-138: sc around (24)
Row 139: dec around (12)
Stuff segment to preferred firmness.
Row 140: dec around (6)
Rows 141-144: sc around (6)
Ears
Row 145: inc around (12)
Row 146: repeat Row 145 (24)
Rows 147-156: sc around (24)
Row 157: dec around (12)
Stuff segment to preferred firmness.
Row 158: dec around (6)
Rows 159-162: sc around (6)
Repeat for the second ear, ending on Row 180.
Head
Row 181: inc around (12)
Row 182: repeat Row 181 (24)
Rows 183-190: sc around (24)
Row 191: dec around (12)
Stuff segment to preferred firmness.
Row 192: dec around (6)
Row 193: sc around (6)
Row 194: inc around (12)
Secure yarn end and cut tail long enough to weave in.
Twist to form a dog shape as one would with a balloon
(Ohana Craft Amigurumi has a good visual guide for this here:
Once twisted, you can sew the joints for extra stability if you want