Furry Puppy
Introducing our playful knitted puppy pattern, perfect for knitters who love to create adorable and cuddly companions! This charming puppy is crafted using soft faux fur yarn, making it both huggable and visually appealing. The design is constructed in individual pieces, all worked flat except for the cute little legs, which are knitted in the round for added dimension. Once you’ve finished knitting the pieces, they are carefully sewn together and stuffed to bring your fluffy friend to life. For the delightful face, you have the option to either sew on pre-made features or get creative and embroider a custom design that adds a personal touch. While my Furry Puppy features realistic colors, feel free to unleash your creativity by experimenting with vibrant hues to create a unique puppy that reflects your style.
SKILLS REQUIRED: This knitting pattern is perfect for those with skills in casting on, binding off, increasing, decreasing, seaming, yarn attachment, filling and shaping, as well as basic sewing. It’s a great way to enhance your knitting skills while making a lovable toy!
YARN: For the body, you will need the main color (MC) in tan faux fur, requiring 2 skeins with approximately 65 yards (60 meters) per skein. The ears will use the contrasting color (CC) in brown faux fur, needing about 20 yards (18 meters). Additionally, a small amount of brown worsted yarn is necessary for the paw-pads. All yarn should be 100% polyester, coming in 3.5 oz (100 g) skeins for optimal softness and durability.
KNITTING NEEDLES: To create this adorable puppy, you will need a US 13 (9 mm) circular needle for flat work, a US 13 (9 mm) double-pointed needle (DPN) for the legs, and a US 8 (5 mm) DPN for smaller details. Having the right tools will ensure that your project goes smoothly and looks fantastic!
Whether you’re knitting for yourself or as a heartfelt gift, this faux fur knitted puppy pattern is sure to delight anyone who receives it. Dive into this fun project and enjoy the satisfaction of creating your very own fluffy friend today!
