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Crochet Dog Pattern (Free Charts)

A 26-stitch puppy face with floppy ears — small enough for one evening, cute enough for a whole blanket.

Dog people don't want a generic silhouette — they want something that looks like it could be their dog. This puppy face keeps it simple: floppy ears, big nose, two honest eyes, in a 26 × 15 grid you can finish in a sitting. Six colors sounds like a lot, but two of them are just the nose and the blush.

Two colorways below: classic tan puppy and a grey one for the schnauzer and pitbull crowd. Same chart, same stitch counts — swap the main color and it becomes a different dog.

The free charts

Digital preview
Puppy Face (Tan) crochet chart, 26 × 15 stitches, 6 colors

15 rows

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Rendered previewPuppy Face (Tan) as worked crochet fabric — simulated stitch texture

Simulated stitch texture from the chart grid — not a photo.

Finished lookPuppy Face (Tan) — finished crochet piece inspiration

Puppy Face (Tan)

Difficulty
Beginner
Technique
Graph (single crochet) or C2C
Chart size
26 × 15 stitches
Colors
6
Yarn needed
≈ 25 yds total
Source
Original pixel design

The original — warm tan with chocolate ears and a pink blush. Reads as 'generic good dog', which is exactly the point.

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Written instructions (row by row)

Work from the bottom up. Odd rows are the right side (worked right-to-left), even rows the wrong side (left-to-right). Tap a row to mark it done — the chart shades it too.

creamdark browntanoff-whiteblackpink
Digital preview
Puppy Face (Grey) crochet chart, 26 × 15 stitches, 6 colors

15 rows

Click the chart to jump to a row · Progress saves in your browser — no account needed 💕

Rendered previewPuppy Face (Grey) as worked crochet fabric — simulated stitch texture

Simulated stitch texture from the chart grid — not a photo.

Finished lookPuppy Face (Grey) — finished crochet piece inspiration

Puppy Face (Grey)

Difficulty
Beginner
Technique
Graph (single crochet) or C2C
Chart size
26 × 15 stitches
Colors
6
Yarn needed
≈ 25 yds total
Source
Original pixel design

Same chart in cool grey — the schnauzer, pittie, or blue heeler version. Keep the pink blush for maximum charm.

Download chart (PNG) ⬇️
Written instructions (row by row)

Work from the bottom up. Odd rows are the right side (worked right-to-left), even rows the wrong side (left-to-right). Tap a row to mark it done — the chart shades it too.

creamdark greygreyoff-whiteblackpink

How to crochet it

  1. Gather your materials

    This free dog crochet pattern runs about 25 yards of worsted weight (#4) yarn in 6 colors — though two of those are just the nose and the blush — plus a 5.0 mm (H/8) hook, a tapestry needle, and scissors. Pick the tan or grey colorway to match your dog.

  2. Check the finished size

    The 26 × 15 chart gives a panel of about 16 × 8 cm in single crochet at a typical 16 sc × 18 rows = 10 cm gauge — slightly wider than tall, like a good dog face. As a C2C dog blanket square with the same yarn it comes out around 33 × 19 cm.

  3. Work the chart from the bottom up

    One square = one single crochet. Start at the bottom row and work up: odd rows are the right side (read right to left), even rows the wrong side (read left to right). The ears frame the face early, so you always know where you are — the only real counting moment is the nose.

  4. Change colors cleanly

    Finish the last stitch of the old color with the new one, and don't carry yarn more than 3–4 stitches. The ear color sits in two separate blocks, so a small bobbin per ear keeps the back of this puppy crochet chart tidy.

  5. Add a border and finish

    Work one round of single crochet around the panel, with 3 sc in each corner, then weave in the ends with the tapestry needle. A light steam block squares it up — add a plain border if you need a true square for a blanket grid.

  6. Turn it into a finished piece

    Sew the panel onto a tote, a dog bandana backing, or a blanket square. Change the body and ear colors and it becomes a different breed — black and tan for a rottweiler, all brown for a lab — that's the whole trick.

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Frequently asked questions

Is this dog pattern good for beginners?

Yes — 26 × 15 stitches, big connected areas, and the ears give you landmarks so you never lose your place. If you can single crochet and change color once, you can finish it in an evening.

Can I use this dog chart for C2C?

Yes — each cell becomes one C2C block worked diagonally. In C2C with worsted yarn the puppy comes out around 33 × 19 cm, a nice pillow front or baby blanket square.

How do I make the chart look like my own dog?

Swap the two main colors (body and ears) to match your dog — black and tan for a rottweiler, all brown for a lab. For a true portrait, the pattern generator converts your dog's photo into a counted chart automatically.

Is the dog pattern free?

Yes, free for personal use in both colorways. It's an original design made for this site.

What size blanket square does it make?

In worsted weight single crochet with a 5 mm hook, about 16 × 8 cm — slightly wider than tall, like a good dog face. Add a plain border to square it up for a blanket grid.