Crochet Dog Applique
Create a charming dog applique using the art of crochet. This adorable design can be added to various items such as blankets, hats, or bags to give them a unique and personalized touch. Crocheting a dog applique allows you to showcase your creativity and attention to detail, making it a fun and rewarding project for crafters of all skill levels. With just a few basic crochet stitches and some yarn in your chosen colors, you can bring this cute dog applique to life. Whether you're making it for yourself or as a gift for a fellow dog lover, this handmade creation is sure to be appreciated. Let your imagination run wild as you experiment with different yarn textures and embellishments to make your crochet dog applique truly one-of-a-kind.
Materials:
- I used Golden Sun cotton yarn 50 gr / 180 m (pink and rose colors),
- crochet hook 1.5 mm
- needle for embroidery, black thread for embroidery, scissors
Measurement: Dog is approx. 1.6 inches ( 4 cm) high and 2.4 inches (6 cm) wide.
Abbreviations Used (In American Terms)
sts= stitches
sc = single crochet
dc = double crochet
hdc = half double crochet
sl st = slip stitch
Inc = increase
How to crochet dog face applique:
Dog head:
Work in rose color yarn. Magic Ring.
Round 1: 6 sc into magic ring (6)
Round 2: 6 Inc around (12)
Round 3: [ Sc, Inc ] x 6 times around (18)
Round 4: [ 2 Sc, Inc ] x 6 times around (24)
Round 5: [ 3 Sc, Inc ] x 6 times around (30)
Round 6: [ 4 Sc, Inc ] x 6 times around (36)
Fasten off.
Left ear: Ch 11, 1 sl.st. to second stitch from hook, 2 sl.st., 3 sc, 2 hdc, 1 dc, 3 dc into one stitch, Ch 2, sl.st. to same stitch. Fasten off.
Right ear: Ch 12, 3 dc into third stitch from hook, 1 dc, 2 hdc, 3 sc, 3 sl.st. Fasten off.
Mouth:
Work in pink color yarn. Magic Ring.
Round 1: 6 Sc into magic ring (6)
Round 2: 6 Inc around (12)
Round 3: [ Sc, Inc ] x 6 times around (18)
Using a needle and a black thread, embroider a nose and mouth. Glue the eyes of the button or beads. Connect all the details, sew on the ears.