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{ Pancho, the dog... }



NOTE: Pancho measures 30 cm approximately. Of course should you choose a different hook or yarn calling, measures will vary.

Materials:
- 2.50 mm crochet hook
- 100 % cotton yarn for a 2.50 mm hook
- 4.00 mm crochet hook
- 100% cotton yarn for a 4.00 mm hook (this is for the cowl!)
- Polyfiber fill for stuffing (You can also place a rattle inside!)
- Tapestry needle

Colors:
- One color for the body of your dog.
- One color for the ears and tail.
- A bit of brown or black to embroider the eyes.
- One color for the cowl. IMPORTANT! This yarn should be thicker, for a 4 mm crochet hook.

Abbreviations:
st = stitch
slst = slip stitch
sc = single crochet

Ready? Let’s start…

Body:
Using the color you choose for the body of your dog…
1. Magic ring of 6 sc
2. Crochet 2 sc in each st (12)
3. to 5. Crochet 12 sc
6. Crochet *1 sc, 2 sc in the next st (increase)*, repeat * (18)
7. Crochet 8 sc, 1 increase in the next 2 stitches and, finally, 8 sc (20)
8. Crochet 9 sc, *1 increase in the next sitch, 1 sc in the following stitch*, repeat * twice and, finally, 7 sc (22)
9. Crochet 10 sc, 1 increase in the next sitch, 1 sc in the following 2 stitches, 1 increase in the next stitch, and then 8 sc (24)
10. Crochet 7 sc, *1 increase in the next sitch, 1 sc in the following stitch *, repeat * twice, 1 increase in the next stitch, *1 sc in the following stitch, 1 increase in the next stitch*, repeat * 3 times and, finally, 6 sc (30)
11. Crcochet 1 sc in each stitch (30)
12. Crochet 8 sc, *1 increase in the next stitch, 1 sc in the following 2 stitches*, repeat * twice, 1 increase in the next stitch, *1 sc in the following 2 stitches, 1 increase in the next stitch*, repeat * 3 times and, finally, 6 sc (36).
Start stuffing…
13. to 22. Crochet 1 sc in each stitch (36)
Embroider the eyes with a bit of brown yarn between rounds 12 and 13 of the head…
23. Crochet *4 sc, one decrease*, repeat * (30)
24. Crochet *3 sc, one decrease*, repeat * (24)
Stuff a bit more and continue stuffing as you go...
25. Crochet *2 sc, one decrease*, repeat * (18)
26. and 27. Crochet 1 sc in each stitch (18)
28. Crochet *2 sc, 2 sc in the next st*, repeat * (24)
29. Crochet *3 sc, 2 sc in the next st*, repeat * (30)
30. Crochet *4 sc, 2 sc in the next st*, repeat * (36)
31. to 60. Crochet 1 sc in each stitch (36)
61. Crochet *4 sc, one decrease*, repeat * (30)
62. Crochet *3 sc, one decrease*, repeat * (24)
Stuff a bit more…
63. Crochet *2 sc, one decrease*, repeat * (18)
64. Crochet *1 sc, one decrease*, repeat * (12)
65. Crochet 6 decreases (6)
Fasten off yarn and weave in ends.

Paws
Make 4, using the color you chose for the body…
1. Magic ring of 6 sc
2. Crochet 2 sc in each st (12)
3. Crochet *1 sc, 2 sc in the next st (increase)*, repeat * (18)
4. to 6. Crochet 1 sc in each stitch (18)
7. Crochet *4 sc, one decrease*, repeat * (15)
8. and 9. Crochet 1 sc in each stitch (15)
Start stuffing the paw…
10. Crochet *3 sc, one decrease*, repeat * (12)
11. to 13. Crochet 1 sc in each stitch (12)
14. Crochet 6 decreases (6)
Close the remaining stitches through the back loops. Break the yarn and leave a long tail to sew to the body.

Ears
Make 2, using the color you chose for the ears…
1. Magic ring of 6 sc
2. Crochet *2 sc in each st*, repeat * (12)
3. Crochet *1 sc, 2 sc in the next st (increase)*, repeat * (18)
4. Crochet *2 sc, 2 sc in the next st*, repeat * (24)
5. to 7. Crochet 1 sc in each stitch (24)
8. Crochet *6 sc, one decrease*, repeat * (21)
9. Crochet 1 sc in each stitch (21)
10. Crochet *5 sc, one decrease*, repeat * (18)
11. and 12. Crochet 1 sc in each stitch (18)
13. Crochet *4 sc, one decrease*, repeat * (15)
14. and 15. Crochet 1 sc in each stitch (15)
No need to stuff the ear...
16. Crochet *3 sc, one decrease*, repeat * (12)
17. Crochet 1 sc in each stitch (12)
18. Press the opening with your fingers and crochet together, with sc, both opposing sides (6 sc).
Fasten off yarn, leaving a long tail to sew the ears to the head.  

Tail
Using the same color you used for the ears…
1. Make 2 chain stitches. Crochet 4 sc in the second chain from hook.
2. Crochet 2 sc in each stitch (8)
3. to 7. Crochet 8 sc
Do not stuff the tail
Fasten off yarn, leaving a long tail to sew the tail to the body.




Snout
Using the same color you used for the ears…
1. Make 2 chain stitches. Crochet 4 sc in the second chain from hook.
2. Crochet 2 sc in each stitch (8)
3. Crochet 8 sc
No need to stuff...
Fasten off yarn, leaving a long tail to sew the snout to the head.

Cowl
Using the color of your choice... IMPORTANT! Remember to use a thicker yarn and your 4.00 cm crochet hook!
1. Chain 6 ch stitches. Starting from the second chain from hook, crochet 1 sc in each remaining ch stitch (5 sc)
2. to 26. Chain 1 and turn. Only through back loops, crochet 5 sc
To close the circle of the scarf, sew both ends together with a few stitches using your tapestry needle or crocheting 5 slst joining together the stitches on both ends.


Assembly
- Sew the ears to the sides of the head.
- Sew the paws to the body.
- Sew the tail to the end of the body.
- Sew the snout to the tip of the head.
- Place the cowl around the neck of your dog.
- Weave in all ends.


Congratulations! You are done! Enjoy!


© 2019 – This is a design by Carla Mitrani for {Amour Fou} – All rights reserved. This pattern is for personal use ONLY. This pattern or parts of it must not be reproduced or published (printed or online), altered, resold or used for commercial purposes without authorization. You can neither reproduce, publish, alter, sell or use for commercial purposes FINISHED DOLLS made with this pattern without authorization. Thank you!