Create your very own adorable dachshund-inspired pillow with this fun and easy crochet pattern. Perfect for dachshund lovers of all ages!
Materials:
Chunky yarn in brown - 200g (7oz) (approx. 120 meters/131 yards)
Small amount of black yarn for facial features
5.00mm (US H/8, UK 6) crochet hook
Yarn needle
Scissors
Pillow stuffing
Abbreviations:
ch - chain
sc - single crochet
inc - increase (2 single crochets in the same stitch)
dec - decrease (single crochet 2 stitches together)
Instructions:
Body:
Using brown yarn, start with a magic ring, ch 1.
Round 1: 6 sc in magic ring (6)
Round 2: inc in each st around (12)
Round 3: *sc, inc* around (18)
Round 4: *2 sc, inc* around (24)
Round 5: *3 sc, inc* around (30)
Rounds 6-16: sc in each st around (30)
Round 17: *3 sc, dec* around (24)
Round 18: *2 sc, dec* around (18)
Round 19: *sc, dec* around (12)
Stuff firmly with pillow stuffing.
Round 20: dec in each st around (6)
Fasten off and weave in ends.
Ears (Make 2):
Using brown yarn, ch 5.
Row 1: sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in next 3 ch, turn (4)
Rows 2-3: sc across, turn (4)
Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.
Assembly:
Sew ears to the top sides of the body.
With black yarn, embroider eyes, nose, and mouth onto the front of the pillow. Be creative!
Once facial features are embroidered, sew the front and back of the body together, leaving a small opening to stuff with pillow stuffing.
Finish sewing the body closed and weave in any remaining ends.
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