In a whirlwind world, crocheting a cute puppy became my therapeutic escape. With each loop of yarn, the rhythmic stitch – by – stitch process transformed into a meditative practice, melting away daily stress. Embracing imperfections while shaping its round head, floppy ears, and wagging tail taught me patience. Holding the finished creation, I realized this yarn – made friend symbolized resilience and the joy of slow craftsmanship. Now, it sits beside my bed, a constant reminder to cherish the present and find comfort in the simple act of creating, grounding me amidst life’s chaos.
X: sc(single crochet) V: 2 sc into the same stitch A: single crochet decrease number+(): the number of times to loop the stitches in parentheses T: hdc (half double crochet) F: dc (double crochet) FV: 2dc into the same stitch blo: Through back loops only flo: Through front loops only M: 3sc (single crochet 3 together) W: 3sc into the same stitch ss,sl,st: ship stitch
At the beginning of each round, make a chain (ch), and at the end of each round, work a slip stitch (sl st). These two stitches do not count toward the total stitch count.
① Crocheting the Main Body
| Row | Stitch |
| R1 | 5X |
| R2 | 5V |
| R3 | 5 (X, V) |
| R4 | 5 (X, V, X) |
| R5~R7 | 20X |
| R8 | 10A |
| R9 | flo: X, V, X, BX, X, XB, X, V, X, V |
| R10 | 15X |
| R11 | 4X, B, 4X, B, 5X |
| R12 | 5 (X, A) |
| Filled with cotton and stitched at the bottom. |
Crocheting Brown Dog Ears：
5ch, Start crocheting from the second-to-last stitch : 2X, T, 3T, T, X
Crocheting White Dog Ears：6X
Crocheting a Heart：
2ch, 4F, 2T, F, 2T, 4F, 2ch
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