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Crochet Dog Egg

Three regular sized Crochet Dog Eggs and a miniature sit in front of and among wooden bowls full of yarn balls and decor items.

Meet your new best friend, the adorable Crochet Dog Egg! You’ll love how quick, beginner-friendly, and customizable this design is.

This long-eared cutie is always great as a thoughtful handmade gift but may be especially suited for Easter baskets, Valentine’s Day projects, or turning into a keychain.

An brown and tan Crochet Dog Egg hangs as a keychain from a khaki messenger bag surrounded by balls of yarn.

The project’s smaller size makes it a great stash buster, too. A win-win all around!

Read on to learn more about the inspiration and yarn choice for the Crochet Dog Egg or scroll down to the bottom to find the free pattern.

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The Inspiration

Two Crochet Dog Eggs in white and black and brown and tan surrounded by balls of yarn and decor items.

The Crochet Dog Egg is part of an ongoing collection that I call Animal Eggs. They’re great for Easter and Spring, but don’t be fooled by the word egg in the name, they make great small gifts that can be given year-round.

When thinking of animals to create I knew that I had to include “man’s best friend” for sure. As you can see in the images I played around with a few different color combinations. Feel free to mimic what I have done or branch off to create the combination that you’ll enjoy most. If there’s an animal that you’d like to see made into an egg leave a comment and let me know!

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Collage images of the Crochet Dog Egg in various colors of grey, brown, tan, and white. Text overlay, "Crochet Cats, Animal Eggs, Free Crochet Pattern, JenHayesCreaions.com."

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The Yarn

Three regular and one miniature sized Crochet Dog Eggs sit in and in front of ceramic bowls full of yarn balls and a mug full of crochet hooks.

The Crochet Dog Egg was made using Yarnspirations Caron Simply Soft, a lighter worsted weight, size 4, acrylic yarn that comes in a wide range of colors and styles.

I stuck with neutrals for my puppies but enjoyed playing with the solid, heather, and tweed styles of the Simply Soft Yarns. The tweed and heather yarns produce such fun texture and detail with no extra fuss. I’ll turn to them again and again, especially when making animals.

Overall, the colors you’ll see featured in the solid colors are Bone, Chocolate, and Off White. In the Heathers, Charcoal Heather (I love substituting this for black in most of my designs when using this yarn). For the Tweeds, I used Taupe Tweed which is a medium brown tweed, but if you’re looking to make a lighter/white puppy, give Off White Tweed a try.

Due to the fun nature of this project feel free to try your hand at making puppies in a rainbow of colors. Use up that scrap yarn, I’d love to see it!

Two Crochet Dog Eggs in brown tweed and black and brown and tan sit in front of wooden bowls full of yarn balls and crochet hooks.

Substitutions

Any brand of worsted weight acrylic yarn should work well for making the Crochet Dog Egg, but note that due to variations among brands the finished size may vary slightly. Also note, if mixing yarn brands, that it’s important to ensure that the thickness of the yarns are the same to ensure consistency in stitching.

If cotton yarn is preferred, this too should work fine. You can see the miniature version of the Crochet Dog Egg in some of the images. He was made using the same pattern, a 1.50 mm hook, and size 10 cotton crochet thread.

Crochet Dog Egg on a keychain cupped in a woman's hand, hanging from her finger.

Earlier in the post, I noted that the Crochet Dog Egg would make an adorable keychain. If you don’t mind bigger keychains (approx. 3 inches) worsted yarn is great but making him in a DK yarn would be a great option to shrink him a bit more.

As always, I’d love to see/hear about your experiences with making the design and the products you chose to use. Will you make him a classic yellow and black bee or venture out into new colors? Tag me on social media @jenhayescreations and use the hashtag #jenhayescreations to share!

The Pattern

Three Crochet Dog Eggs sitting in front of mugs full of crochet hooks and a colorful box holding balls of yarn.

Difficulty

Beginner

Materials

Miniature Crochet Dog Egg in brown and tan pinched between a thumb and pointer finger.
  • The Miniature Crochet Dog Egg shown in some of the images was made using hook size 1.50 mm and size 10 crochet thread. Color (A): Royale #10 thread, Natural, Color (B) Hobby Lobby Artiste #10 thread, Tawny. The same pattern is used with a minor change: use 3.5mm safety eyes or embroider them.

Three Variations of the Crochet Dog Egg are Shown

  • Color (A) for all variations uses approx. 29 yds/26.5 m
  • Color (B) for all variations uses approx. 20 yds/18 m
Crochet Dog Egg in brown and tan sits surrounded by balls of yarn and decor items.
  • Variation 1 (Dual-Toned Ear): Color (A) Bone, Color (B) Chocolate
Crochet Dog Egg in white and black sits on green knit fabric surrounded by balls of yarn and decor items.
  • Variation 2 (Black & White): Color (A) Off White, Color (B) Charcoal Heather
Crochet Dog Egg in brown tweed and black sits on a golden knit fabric surrounded by wooden baskets full balls of yarn balls.
  • Variation 3 (Brown Tweed): Color (A) Brown Tweed, Color (B) Charcoal Heather 

Gauge

  • Using hook size E/4 (3.5 mm) and worsted yarn the first 4 Rnds of the body measure approx.1.5 inches (3.8 cm) in diameter.
  • Using hook size 1.50 mm and size 10 crochet thread the first 4 Rnds of the body measure approx. 9/16 inch (1.4 cm) in diameter.

Finished Measurements

A regular and miniuture sized Crochet Dog Egg in brown and tan rest in the fingertips of a woman's hand on a wooden background.
  • Using hook size E/4 (3.5 mm) and worsted yarn the Crochet Dog Egg measures approx. 3 inches (7.6 cm) tall. 
  • Using hook size 1.50 mm and size 10 crochet thread the Miniature Crochet Dog Egg measures approx. 1.25 inches (3.1 cm) tall.

Design Notes

  • The pattern is written in English using US crochet terminology.
  • The pattern is written in continuous rounds, it will be helpful to place a stitch marker at the beginning stitch of the round and move it up at the start of each additional round. 
  • At the end of each round, the number of stitches for completion is noted in parentheses.
  • Further design notes, tips, and options will be provided throughout the pattern to help aid in construction.
  • Color changes in the pattern should be made during the last step of the stitch prior to the noted color change throughout the pattern. 
  • Caution! If using safety eyes, take into consideration who will be using the item. The use of safety eyes is not recommended for children under the age of three or for those prone to putting things in their mouths as they may cause a choking hazard. Crocheted or hand-embroidered eyes are a great alternative!

Abbreviations/Stitches Used

  • approx. – approximately
  • MR – magic ring (aka. magic circle, adjustable ring)
  • Rnd(s) – round(s)
  • sc – single crochet 
  • sc2tog – single crochet 2 stitches together (invisible decrease)
  • sl st – slip stitch
  • st(s) – stitch(es)
  • [ ] / ( ) – work instructions between brackets/parenthesis as many times as directed
  • Some hand embroidery

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Front view of three Crochet Dog Eggs in various shades of brown, grey, white, and tan.

Muzzle

Muzzle for the Crochet Dog Egg with the triangle nose outlined in brown in one pictured and filled in in another.
Image Left: An outline of the nose is made using embroidery floss.
Image Right: The nose is fully embroidered on the muzzle.

Make 1

Using Color (A)

  • Rnd 1: 6sc in MR. (6sts)
  • Rnd 1 alternative: If preferred, ch2 and then 6sc in 2nd chain from hook. (6sts)
  • Rnd 2: 2sc in each st around. (12sts)
  • Rnd 3: [Sc in the next 3sts, 2sc in the next st] 3 times. (15sts)
  • Rnds 4-5: Sc in each st around. (15sts for 2 Rnds)
  • Sl st to the first st and fasten off leaving a long tail for attaching the muzzle to the body.
  • Using embroidery floss (Black or Dark Brown) and an embroidery needle stitch the nose on the snout.
    • Suggested Nose Placement:  As shown, the top of the inverted triangle is stitched between Rnds 2 and 3 with a st between points, meeting in the center of the MR. The line down from the point of the triangle goes to between Rnds 2 and 3. >Design Tip: Start by stitching an outline of the triangle and then fill it in with additional stitches, stitching from directly above the top line of the triangle back down into the center each time. Then add the line down from the bottom of the nose.
A solid, chocolate brown ear and a half chocolate, half tan ear for the Crochet Dog Egg.

Make 2

>Design Note: The ears can be made in a solid color or dual-toned. If making a solid colored ear ignore the color change at Rnd 7.

Using Color (B)

  • Rnd 1: 6sc in MR. (6sts)
  • Rnd 1 alternative: If preferred, ch2 and then 6sc in 2nd chain from hook. (6sts)
  • Rnd 2: 2sc in each st around. (12sts)
  • Rnd 3: [Sc in the next 5sts, 2sc in the next st] 2 times. (14sts)
  • Rnd 4: [Sc in the next 6sts, 2sc in the next st] 2 times. (16sts)
  • Rnd 5: [Sc in the next 6sts, sc2tog] 2 times. (14sts)
  • Rnd 6: Sc in each st around. (14sts)

For the dual-toned ear, Switch to Color (A) for the remainder of the second ear.

  • Rnd 7: Sc in the next 6sts, sc2tog, sc in the next 6sts. (13sts)
  • Rnd 8: Sc2tog, sc in the next 11sts. (12sts)
  • Rnds 9-10: Sc in each st around. (12sts for 2 Rnds)
  • Rnd 11: Sc in the next 5sts, sc2tog, sc in the next 5sts. (11sts)
  • Rnd 12: Sc2tog, sc in the next 9sts. (10sts)
  • Rnd 13: Sc in the next 4sts, sc2tog, sc in the next 4sts. (9sts)
  • Rnd 14: Sc2tog, sc in the next 7sts. (8sts)
Crochet hook inserted into two sides of the top of the ear to be seamed together.
Image Description: The hook is inserted through a st on each side of the ear to sc both edges of the ear together.
  • Press the top edges together so the starting st is at the right side of the ear and sc both sides together. (4sts)
  • Fasten off leaving a long tail for stitching the ear to the body.
  • The ears are not stuffed.

Tail

Chocolate brown, crocheted tail for the Crochet Dog Egg, the base pinched between two fingers.

Make 1

Using Color (B)

  • Rnd 1: 4sc in MR. (4sts)
  • Rnd 1 alternative: If preferred, ch 2 and then 4sc in 2nd chain from hook. (4sts)
  • Rnd 2: Sc in each st around. (4sts)
  • Rnd 3: 2sc in the next st, sc in the next 3sts. (5sts)
  • Rnds 4-5: Sc in each st around. (5sts for 2 Rnds) 
  • Rnd 6: Sc in the next 4sts, 2sc in the next st. (6sts)
  • Sl st to the first st and fasten off leaving a long tail for attaching the tail to the body.
  • The tail is not stuffed.

Body

Tan, egg-shaped, crochet piece with black eyes and eyebrows. The body for the Crochet Dog Egg.

>Design Note: The body is made from the top down.

Using Color (A)

  • Rnd 1: 6sc in MR. (6sts)
  • Rnd 1 alternative: If preferred, ch2 and then 6sc in 2nd chain from hook. (6sts)
  • Rnd 2: 2sc in each st around. (12sts)
  • Rnd 3: [Sc in the next st, 2sc in next st] 6 times. (18sts)
  • Rnd 4: Sc in the next st, 2sc in the next st, [sc in the next 2sts, 2sc in the next st] 5 times, sc in the next st. (24sts)
  • Rnds 5-6: Sc in each st around. (24sts for 2 Rnds)
  • Rnd 7: [Sc in the next 7sts, 2sc in the next st] 3 times. (27sts)
  • Rnd 8: Sc in the next 4sts, 2sc in the next st, [sc in the next 8sts, 2sc in the next st] 2 times, sc in the next 4sts. (30sts)
  • Rnds 9-13: Sc in each st around. (30sts for 5 Rnds)

Insert the safety eyes and embroider the other desired features. 

  • Suggested Eye Placement: Place the eyes between Rnds 8 and 9 approx. 5sts apart. (>Design Tip: It may be helpful to wait to add the backs to the eyes until some parts of the embroidery are complete (like eyelashes). This makes it easier to make adjustments and get behind the eyes with the embroidery floss if needed.) It may also be helpful to hold the muzzle up to the body to ensure the desired eye placement is achieved.
  • Embroidery Suggestions: Using embroidery floss and an embroidery needle, add eyelashes, eyebrows, cheeks, eye accents, etc. as desired. (>Design Tip: For thicker features use 6 strands of embroidery floss and 3 strands for thinner features.)
  • Remember to put the backs on the eyes once the embroidery is complete.

Continuing With the Body

  • Rnds 14-16: Sc in each st around. (30sts for 3 Rnds)
  • Rnd 17: [Sc in the next 3sts, sc2tog] 6 times. (24sts)

Firmly stuff and shape the body and continue to do so as the pattern progresses.  

  • Rnd 18: Sc in the next st, sc2tog, [sc in the next 2sts, sc2tog] 5 times, sc in the next st. (18sts)
  • Rnd 19: [Sc in the next st, sc2tog] 6 times. (12sts)
  • Rnd 20: [Sc in the next st, sc2tog] 4 times. (8sts)
  • Sl st to the first st and fasten off leaving a long tail to close up the hole. Close the hole with a tapestry needle stitching only through the front loops until the hole pulls nicely closed, secure, and weave in the end.

Assembly

Front view of the Crochet Dog Egg pinned together with yellow pins ready for stitching.

Pin all the pieces together to determine the desired placement for the entire Crochet Dog Egg and stitch securely into place.

General placement and stitching suggestions:

  • Muzzle: Stuff the muzzle. Place the muzzle with the top at approx. Rnds 8 of the body and the bottom at approx. Rnd 15 making sure that the nose is centered correctly on the face, stitch in place, adding additional stuffing and shaping right before closing, as needed.
  • Ears: The top edge of the ears rest between approx. Rnds 3 and 4 on either side of the body.
  • Tail: Center the tail at the back of the body over approx. Rnds 14-16. >Design Tip: It may be helpful to look at the Crochet Dog Egg from the bottom when pinning the tail to ensure that it lines up with features on the front of the body.
Side view of the Crochet Dog Egg pinned together with yellow pins ready for stitching.

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Back view of three Crochet Dog Eggs in various shades of brown, grey, white, and tan.

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