Crochet Balloon Dog Free Pattern

Crochet Balloon Dog Free Pattern

Crochet balloon dogs are a fun and playful way to add a touch of whimsy to your home. These cute and colorful creatures are made using basic crochet stitches and can be customized in a variety of sizes and colors to suit your personal style. They make great gifts for children or adults and can be used as decorative accents in a nursery or playroom, or as a charming accessory on a backpack or bag. Crocheting balloon dogs are also a great way to practice your crochet skills and create something unique and handmade. Whether you make a whole family of balloon dogs or just one special companion, these adorable crochet creations are sure to bring joy and cheer to anyone who sees them!

 

For this crochet balloon dog, you will need:

 

Materials:

  • Worsted weight yarn in 2 colors (color A and color B)
  • Size G (4 mm) crochet hook
  • Polyfill stuffing
  • Tapestry needle

Abbreviations:

  • ch - chain
  • sc - single crochet
  • inc - increase (work 2 single crochet stitches in the same stitch)
  • dec - decrease (work single crochet stitches together)
  • st - stitch

Instructions:

Body (make 1 in color A):

    1. Using color A, chain 6.

    2. Row 1: Work 1 sc in the second chain from the hook, and each chain across. (5 sc)

    3. Row 2: Ch 1, turn. Work 1 sc in the first st, and 1 inc in the next st. Repeat across the row, ending with 1 sc in the last st. (8 sc)

    4. Row 3: Ch 1, turn. Work 1 sc in each st across the row. (8 sc)

    5. Row 4: Ch 1, turn. Work 1 sc in the first st, and 1 inc in the next st. Repeat across the row, ending with 1 sc in the last st. (12 sc)

    6. Row 5: Ch 1, turn. Work 1 sc in each st across the row. (12 sc)

    7. Row 6: Ch 1, turn. Work 1 sc in the first st, and 1 inc in the next st. Repeat across the row, ending with 1 sc in the last st. (18 sc)

    8. Row 7-9: Ch 1, turn. Work 1 sc in each st across the row. (18 sc)

    9. Row 10: Ch 1, turn. Work 1 sc in the first st, and 1 dec in the next st. Repeat across the row, ending with 1 sc in the last st. (12 sc)

    10. Row 11: Ch 1, turn. Work 1 sc in each st across the row. (12 sc)

    11. Row 12: Ch 1, turn. Work 1 sc in the first st, and 1 dec in the next st. Repeat across the row, ending with 1 sc in the last st. (8 sc)

    12. Row 13: Ch 1, turn. Work 1 sc in each st across the row. (8 sc)

    13. Row 14: Ch 1, turn. Work 1 sc in the first st, and 1 dec in the next st. Repeat across the row, ending with 1 sc in the last st. (5 sc)

    14. Row 15: Ch 1, turn. Work 1 sc in each st across the row. (5 sc)

    15. Row 16: Ch 1, turn. Work 1 sc in the first st, and 1 dec in the next st. Repeat across the row, ending with 1 sc in the last st. (3 sc)

    16. Row 17: Ch 1, turn. Work 1 sc in each st across the row. (3 sc)

    17. Row 18: Ch 1, turn. Work 1 sc in the first st, and 1 dec in the next st. Repeat across the row, ending with 1 sc in the last st. (2 sc)

    18. Row 19: Ch 1, turn. Work 1 sc in each st across the row. (2 sc)

    19. Row 20: Ch 1, turn. Work 1 sc in the first st, and 1 dec in the next st. (1 sc)

    20. Row 21: Ch 1, turn. Work 1 sc in the remaining st. (1 sc)

    21. Fasten off and leave a long tail for sewing. Stuff the body with polyfill stuffing.

  1. Ears (make 2 in color B):

      1. Using color B, chain 6.

      2. Row 1: Work 1 sc in the second chain from the hook, and each chain across. (5 sc)

      3. Row 2: Ch 1, turn. Work 1 sc in each st across the row. (5 sc)

      4. Row 3: Ch 1, turn. Work 1 sc in the first st, and 1 inc in the next st. Repeat across the row, ending with 1 sc in the last st. (8 sc)

      5. Row 4: Ch 1, turn. Work 1 sc in each st across the row. (8 sc)

      6. Row 5: Ch 1, turn. Work 1 sc in the first st, and 1 inc in the next st. Repeat across the row, ending with 1 sc in the last st. (12 sc)

      7. Row 6: Ch 1, turn. Work 1 sc in each st across the row. (12 sc)

      8. Row 7: Ch 1, turn. Work 1 sc in the first st, and 1 inc in the next st. Repeat across the row, ending with 1 sc in the last st. (18 sc)

      9. Row 8-9: Ch 1, turn. Work 1 sc in each st across the row. (18 sc)

      10. Row 10: Ch 1, turn. Work 1 sc in the first st, and 1 dec in the next st. Repeat across the row, ending with 1 sc in the last st. (12 sc)

      11. Row 11: Ch 1, turn. Work 1 sc in each st across the row. (12 sc)

      12. Row 12: Ch 1, turn. Work 1 sc in the first st, and 1 dec in the next st. Repeat across the row, ending with 1 sc in the last st. (8 sc)

      13. Row 13: Ch 1, turn. Work 1 sc in each st across the row. (8 sc)

      14. Row 14: Ch 1, turn. Work 1 sc in the first st, and 1 dec in the next st. Repeat across the row, ending with 1 sc in the last st. (5 sc)

      15. Row 15: Ch 1, turn. Work 1 sc in each st across the row. (5 sc)

      16. Row 16: Ch 1, turn. Work 1 sc in the first st, and 1 dec in the next st. Repeat across the row, ending with 1 sc in the last st. (3 sc)

      17. Row 17: Ch 1, turn. Work 1 sc in each st across the row. (3 sc)

      18. Row 18: Ch 1, turn. Work 1 sc in the first st, and 1 dec in the next st. Repeat across the row, ending with 1 sc in the last st. (2 sc)

      19. Row 19: Ch 1, turn. Work 1 sc in each st across the row. (2 sc)

      20. Row 20: Ch 1, turn. Work 1 sc in the first st, and 1 dec in the next st. (1 sc)

      21. Row 21: Ch 1, turn. Work 1 sc in the remaining st. (1 sc)
      22. Fasten off and leave a long tail for sewing.

    1.  

      Assembly:

      1. Using the tapestry needle and the long tail from the body, sew the ears to the top of the body.

      2. Using the tapestry needle and the long tail from the ears, sew the body closed.

      3. Weave in any remaining ends.

      And that's it! You now have a cute and playful crochet balloon dog. You can customize the size of your dog by adjusting the number of chains you start with, and you can use any type of worsted weight yarn to suit your style. I hope you enjoy making your crochet balloon dog!

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