Harold

the Dog
Essentials Cotton DK
Size Head
16 cm (6¼ in) long x 11 cm (4¼ in) high (from Using 3.25mm hook and Yarn A, make 2ch.
paws to top of head) Round 1: 6dc in 2nd ch from hook, sl st to first ch
to join into a circle. (6 dc)
Materials Round 2: 1ch (not counted as a st throughout),
Rico Design Essentials Cotton DK: 2dc in each dc to end, sl st to first dc. (12 dc)
Yarn A: 2 x 50g balls in Beige shade 91 Round 3: 1ch, *1dc in next dc, 2dc in next dc; rep
Yarn B: 1 x 50g ball in Nougat shade 78 from * to end, sl st to first dc. (18 dc)
Oddments of Black and White yarn for nose and Round 4: 1ch, *1dc in each of next 2 dc, 2dc in
features next dc; rep from * to end, sl st to first dc. (24 dc)
Oddment of Bright Red yarn for collar Round 5: 1ch, *1dc in each of next 3 dc, 2dc in
3.25mm hook next dc; rep from * to end, sl st to first dc. (30 dc)
Safety stuffing Round 6: 1ch, *1dc in each of next 4 dc, 2dc in
Wool needle next dc; rep from * to end, sl st to first dc. (36 dc)
Round 7: 1ch, *1dc in each of next 5 dc, 2dc in
Gauge or Tension next dc; rep from * to end, sl st to first dc. (42 dc)
10 dc and 12 rows measure 5x5cm (2x2in) using a Rounds 8-15: 1ch, 1dc in each dc to end, sl st to
3.25mm hook. first dc.

Abbreviations Decrease for base of head
dc – double crochet Round 16: 1ch, *1dc in each of next 5 dc, dc2tog;
ch – chain rep from * to end, sl st to first dc. (36 dc)
sl st – slip stitch Round 17: 1ch, *1dc in each of next 4 dc, dc2tog;
yrh – yarn around hook rep from * to end, sl st to first dc. (30 dc)
dc2tog – double crochet 2 stitches together: Round 18: 1ch, *1dc in each of next 3 dc, dc2tog;
insert hook into next st, draw loop through, insert rep from * to end, sl st to first dc. (24 dc)
hook into next st, draw loop through (3 loops on Round 19: 1ch, *1dc in each of next 2 dc, dc2tog;
hook), yrh and draw yarn through all loops on rep from * to end, sl st to first dc. (18 dc)
hook Round 20: 1ch, *1dc in next dc, dc2tog; rep from
dc3tog – double crochet 3 stitches together: * to end, sl st to first dc. (12 dc)
*insert hook into next st, draw loop through; rep Fasten off.
from * twice more (4 loops on hook), yrh and
draw yarn through all loops on hook Muzzle
Using 3.25mm hook and Yarn B, make 2ch.
Pattern Notes Round 1: 6dc in 2nd ch from hook, sl st to first ch
The pieces are worked in the round so there is to join into a circle. (6 dc)
very little sewing up. Round 2: 1ch (not counted as a st throughout),
Each round is joined using a sl st. When joining 2dc in each dc to end, sl st to first dc. (12 dc)
each round, sl st to first dc, work 1ch (which is Round 3: 1ch, *1dc in next dc, 2dc in next dc; rep
not counted as a st), then always work the first dc from * to end, sl st to first dc. (18 dc)
of the following round in the same st at base of Round 4: 1ch, *1dc in each of next 2 dc, 2dc in
1ch. This will maintain the correct number of next dc; rep from * to end, sl st to first dc. (24 dc)
stitches. Round 5: 1ch, *1dc in each of next 3 dc, 2dc in
When stuffing the toy, tease out little bits of next dc; rep from * to end, sl st to first dc. (30 dc)
stuffing at a time, this will ensure a smooth and Rounds 6-11: 1ch, 1dc in each dc to end, sl st to
lump-free shape to the finished project. first dc.
Fasten off.
Safety Notes
If you intend giving the toy to a young child then Ears (make 2)
please make sure all parts are sewn on very firmly Begin at top of ear.
and regularly check that parts are fully attached. Using 3.25mm hook and Yarn B, make 2ch.
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Round 1: 6dc in 2nd ch from hook, sl st to first ch Nose
to join into a circle. (6 dc) Worked in rows.
Round 2: 1ch (not counted as a st throughout) Using 3.25mm hook and Black yarn, make 8ch.
2dc in each dc to end, sl st to first dc. (12 dc) Row 1: 1dc in 2nd ch from hook, 1dc into each ch
Rounds 3-10: 1ch, 1dc in each dc to end, sl st to to end, turn. (7 dc)
first dc. Row 2: 1ch (not counted as a st throughout), 1dc
Round 11: 1ch, *1dc in each of next 2 dc, 2dc in in each dc to end, turn.
next dc; rep from * to end, sl st to first dc. (16 sts) Row 3: 1ch, dc2tog, 1dc in each of next 3 dc,
Rounds 12-14: 1ch, 1dc in each dc to end, sl st to dc2tog, turn. (5 dc)
first dc. Row 4: 1ch, dc2tog, dc in next dc, dc2tog, turn. (3
Round 15: 1ch, (dc2tog) to end, sl st to first dc. (8 dc)
dc) Row 5: 1ch, dc3tog. (1 dc)
Round 16: 1ch, (dc2tog) to end, sl st to first dc. (4 Fasten off.
dc)
Fasten off. Front legs (make 2)
Using 3.25mm hook and Yarn A, make 2ch.
Body Round 1: 1ch (not counted as a st throughout),
Using 3.25mm hook and Yarn A, make 2ch. 6dc in 2nd ch from hook, sl st to first dc to join
Round 1: 6dc in 2nd ch from hook, sl st to first dc into a circle. (6 dc)
to join into a circle. (6 dc) Round 2: 1ch, 2dc in each dc to end, sl st to first
Round 2: 1ch (not counted as a st throughout), dc. (12 dc)
2dc in each dc to end, sl st to first dc. (12 dc) Round 3: 1ch, *1dc in each of the next 2 dc, 2dc
Round 3: 1ch, *1dc in next dc, 2dc in next dc; rep in next dc; rep from * to end, sl st to first dc. (16
from * to end, sl st to first dc. (18 dc) dc)
Round 4: 1ch, *1dc in each of next 2 dc, 2dc in Rounds 4-15: 1ch, 1dc in each dc to end, sl st to
next dc; rep from * to end, sl st to first dc. (24 dc) first dc.
Round 5: 1ch, *1dc in each of next 3 dc, 2dc in Round 16: 1ch, * 1dc in each of next 2 dc, dc2tog;
next dc; rep from * to end, sl st to first dc. (30 dc) rep from * to end, sl st to first dc. (12dc)
Round 6: 1ch, *1dc in each of next 4 dc, 2dc in Round 17: 1ch, 1dc in each dc to end, sl st to first
next dc; rep from * to end, sl st to first dc. (36 dc) dc.
Round 7: 1ch, *1dc in each of next 5 dc, 2dc in Fasten off.
next dc; rep from * to end, sl st to first dc. (42 dc)
Round 8: 1ch, *1dc in each of next 6 dc, 2dc in Back Legs (work 1 Leg as below and 1 Leg using
next dc; rep from * to end, sl st to first dc. (48 dc) all Yarn A)
Rounds 9-18: 1ch, 1dc in each dc to end, sl st to Using 3.25mm hook and Yarn B, make 2ch.
first dc. Round 1: 1ch (not counted as a st throughout),
6dc in 2nd ch from hook, sl st to first dc to join
Shape top of body into a circle. (6 dc)
Round 19: 1ch, *1dc in each of next 6 dc, dc2tog; Round 2: 1ch, 2dc in each dc to end, sl st to first
rep from * to end, sl st to first dc. (42 dc) dc. (12 dc)
Round 20: 1ch, *1dc in each of next 5 dc, dc2tog; Round 3: 1ch, *1dc in next dc, 2dc in next dc; rep
rep from * to end, sl st to first dc. (36 dc) from * to end, sl st to first dc. (18 dc)
Round 21: 1ch, *1dc in each of next 4 dc, dc2tog; Round 4: 1ch, *1dc in each of the next 2 dc, 2dc
rep from * to end, sl st to first dc. (30 dc) in next dc; rep from * to end, sl st to first dc. (24
Round 22: 1ch, *1dc in each of next 3 dc, dc2tog; dc)
rep from * to end, sl st to first dc. (24 dc) Rounds 5-7: 1ch, 1dc in each dc to end, sl st to
Round 23: 1ch, *1dc in each of next 2 dc, dc2tog; first dc.
rep from * to end, sl st to first dc. (18 dc) Cut Yarn B and join Yarn A.
Round 24: 1ch, 1dc in each dc to end, sl st to first Rounds 8-9: 1ch, 1dc in each dc to end, sl st to
dc. first dc.
Fasten off.
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Round 10: 1ch, 1dc in each of next 6 dc, (dc2tog) Collar
6 times, 1dc in each dc to end, sl st to first dc. (18 Using 3.25mm hook and Red yarn, make a chain
dc) long enough to fit around your puppy’s neck.
Rounds 11-16: 1ch, 1dc in each dc to end, sl st to Row 1: 1dc in 2nd ch from hook, 1dc into each ch
first dc. to end. Fasten off.
Round 17: 1ch, *1dc in next dc, dc2tog; rep from
* to end. (12 dc) To Make Up
Rounds 18-19: 1ch, 1dc in each dc to end, sl st to Stuff body firmly and mould into an egg shape.
first dc. Stuff front legs, but not too firmly. Sew legs to
Round 20: 1ch, *1dc in next dc, 2dc in next dc; body, placing them in a forward position as the
rep from * to end. (18 dc) puppy is lying down. Using Black yarn, embroider
Rounds 21-22: 1ch, 1dc in each dc to end, sl st to the claws as follows: flatten the front of the legs a
first dc. little, embroider lines through the legs to
Round 23: 1ch, (dc2tog) to end, sl st to first dc. (9 represent the claws. Stuff the back legs in the
dc) same way, adding a little extra to the feet to
Fasten off. create shape.

Tail Sew one leg to either side of body, use photo as a
Using 3.25mm hook and Yarn A, make 16 ch, sl st guide if needed. Using Black yarn, embroider
to first ch to join into a circle, making sure that claws in a similar way to the front legs, but do not
you don’t twist the chain. flatten the paw, just sew through it.
Round 1: 1ch (not count as a st throughout), 1dc Stuff head, leaving base open. Take muzzle and
in each ch to end, sl st to first dc. (16 dc) stuff, forming a round cup shape. Sew onto front
Rounds 2-6: 1ch, 1dc in each dc to end, sl st to of the head.
first dc.
Round 7: Join in Yarn B, 1ch, 1dc in each dc to Sew nose in place on muzzle, using photo as a
end, sl st to first dc. guide if needed. Fold the ears flat so that you
Round 8: 1ch, *1dc in each of next 2 dc, dc2tog; have a double thickness of fabric and sew one to
rep from * to end, sl st to first dc. (12 dc) each side of the head. Embroider eyes. Make
Round 9: 1ch, 1dc in each dc to end, sl st to first circles with black to begin with, then using white
dc. to outline them. Sew head to body using the
Round 10: 1ch, *1dc in next dc, dc2tog; rep from open base to steady the head. Remember your
* to end, sl st to first dc. (8 dc) puppy is lying down so his head needs to be
Round 11: 1ch, (dc2tog) to end, sl st to first dc. (4 angled to one side and will rest on his front paws.
dc) Sew the spots in random places on his body.
Fasten off and run yarn through sts of last round,
pull tight and secure with a few sts to form the tip Stuff the tail and sew to the back of the body, curl
of the tail. it over slightly to give a nice shape. Sew the
collar around the puppy’s neck.
Spots (make as many as you like)
Large Spot
**Using 3.25mm hook and Yarn B, make 2ch.
Round 1: 6dc in 2nd ch from hook, sl st to first dc
to join into a circle**. (6 dc)
Round 2: 1ch, 2dc in each dc to end, sl st to first
dc. (12 dc)
Fasten off.

Small Spot
Work from ** to ** as given for Large Spot.
Fasten off.
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