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You want to make this dog and hug it all day. Admit it! Those sad eyes, those floppy ears! She loves you already!!!!

This is an intermediate level pattern in American Crochet Terms. It is a 10-page pdf download. It uses basic stitches, simple color changes, and all its parts are made of yarn so it is soft and washable. Surprisingly simple construction with a pattern that is arranged to be easy to follow with the eye! Sewing is required.

Materials
Color A (Main color) 300yds/275m
Color B (Accent Color) 250yds/225m
Color C (Nose, mouth)
Color D (Paw Pads)
Color E (alternative face color) 30yds/27m
Small amounts of black, white, and brown or other Iris color
Polyfil
E/4 3.50mm hook (eyes)
G/6 4.00mm hook
I/9 5.50mm hook (body)
Tapestry Needle
4 Stitch markers
20 Straight pins

Color Suggestions
• (Any Color) + White is easily achieved by using ‘Any Color’ for color A and white for color B. For my Lemon dog, I used a color called ‘goldenrod’ for color A. Rust-colored and dark gray yarns are good representations for mahogany and blue. Browns, blacks, and tans are pretty self-explanatory.
• For tri-color dogs, you can choose color E for the face- color E being perhaps tan in a black and white and tan dog. Adjust the colors of the eye trim and the feet and blanket as you think best. The snout can be in white or tan or both.
• A black mask dog is pretty easily achieved by beginning and ending the snout with black, perhaps using a gray or medium color to gradient it between white or tan or whichever lighter color you wish.
• Changing colors on the blanket will help achieve more black or white markings to the body. How to do that is explained in the pattern.
• Ticking can be added to the feet and the face easily with some random embroidery without any fear of the wrong side of the stitching showing.

This is a fully tested pattern. All efforts have been made to give you an accurate and easy-to-follow pattern. Pattern assistance is always available via email and I can usually get back to you pretty soon! Due to the nature of downloads, sorry there can be no refunds. You are welcome to sell any items made from this pattern. I would definitely appreciate a link back here and to see your finished projects!