Chunky Crochet Dachshund Pillow Pattern

Description:

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:

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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.