Legs (Milky White, Make 2)
R1: Magic ring, 6 sc (6)
R2: 12 sc (inc in each stitch) (12)
R3: (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
R4: (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
R5: (3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
R6: (4 sc, inc) x6 (36)
R7: (5 sc, inc) x6 (42)
R8: Switch to cookie color, BLO 42 sc (42)
R9–11: Sc in each stitch (42)
R12: (5 sc, dec) x6 (36)
R13: (4 sc, dec) x6 (30)
R14: (3 sc, dec) x6 (24)
R15–18: Sc in each stitch (24)
R19: (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
Fasten off and sew to the body.
Tail (Milky White)
R1: Magic ring, 6 sc (6)
R2: (1 sc, inc) x3 (9)
R3: (2 sc, inc) x3 (12)
R4: (3 sc, inc) x3 (15)
R5: (4 sc, inc) x3 (18)
R6: 4 dec, 10 sc (14)
R7: Switch to cookie color: dec, 2 sc, dec, 2 sc, 2 dec, 2 sc (8)
R8–19: Sc in each stitch (8)
Fasten off and sew to the body.
Body (Cookie Color)
R1: Magic ring, 6 sc (6)
R2: 12 sc (inc in each stitch) (12)
R3: (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
R4: (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
R5: (3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
R6: (4 sc, inc) x6 (36)
R7: (5 sc, inc) x6 (42)
R8: (6 sc, inc) x6 (48)
R9: (7 sc, inc) x6 (54)
R10: (8 sc, inc) x6 (60)
R11–13: Sc in each stitch (66)
R14–17: Switch to water blue, sc in each stitch (66)
R18–20: (10 sc, dec) x6 (60)
R21–23: (9 sc, dec) x6 (54)
R24–26: (8 sc, dec) x6 (48)
R27–29: (7 sc, dec) x6 (42)
R30–32: (6 sc, dec) x6 (36)
R33–35: (5 sc, dec) x6 (30)
R36: (4 sc, dec) x6 (24)
R37: Switch to cookie color, BLO 24 sc (24)
R38–41: Sc in each stitch (24)
Fasten off and stuff firmly.
Assembly & Extras
- Pocket (Lake Blue):
- Chain 17, work 16 sc in rows for 10 rows. Sew onto the body.
- Heart Decoration (Cookie Color):
- Chain 3, work 3 tr, 4 dtr, 1 tr, picot, 1 tr, 4 dtr, 3 tr, ch 2, sl st to close.
- Headphones:
- Earpieces (Lake Blue):
- R1: 5 sc in magic ring (5)
- R2: 10 sc (inc in each stitch) (10)
- R3: 15 sc (inc every other stitch) (15)
- R4: 20 sc (inc every third stitch) (20)
- R5–6: Sc in each stitch (20)
- R7: 15 sc (dec every fourth stitch) (15)
- R8: 10 sc (dec every third stitch) (10)
- Band (Water Blue): Chain to desired length and sew between earpieces.
- Earpieces (Lake Blue):
- Phone (Cookie Color):
- Chain 8, work 7 sc in rows to desired length. Sew lake blue and water blue stitches for buttons.
Finishing Touches
- Sew the head, limbs, and tail to the body.
- Attach safety eyes or embroider them with black yarn.
- Sew the nose and add any additional embroidery details.
- Attach the headphones and pocket.
Tips for Success
- Magic Ring: Use this technique for seamless starts.
- Stuffing: Keep the filling firm but not overstuffed for a neat shape.
- Color Changes: Weave in ends securely when switching yarns.
Final Thoughts
This musical crochet dog is an incredibly delightful project that beautifully combines creativity with a sense of coziness and warmth. Whether you’re making this charming piece for yourself to enjoy or as a thoughtful gift for a friend or loved one, it’s bound to bring immense joy and a smile to the face of any music lover who receives it. It’s not just a craft; it’s a labor of love that can brighten anyone’s day. So grab your yarn and crochet hooks, and happy crocheting!
