Using color grey

Watch the step-by-step video tutorial for placing the body.

R1: 6 sc into a magic circle {6 sts}

Alternate way to begin: chain 2, sc 6 times in 2nd chain from hook {6 sts}

R2: (inc) 6 times {12 sts}

R3: (inc, sc) 6 times {18 sts}

R4: (inc, sc in next 2 sts) 6 times {24 sts}

R5: (inc, sc in next 3 sts) 6 times {30 sts}

R6: (inc, sc in next 4 sts) 6 times {36 sts}

R7-8: sc in next 36 sts {36 sts}

R9: (dec, sc in next 4 sts) 6 times {30 sts}

R10-12: sc in next 30 sts {30 sts}

R13: (dec, sc in next 3 sts) 6 times {24 sts}

R14-15: sc in next 24 sts {24 sts}

R16: (dec, sc in next 2 sts) 6 times {18 sts}

Fasten off and leave a long tail.

Stuff the body.

Set aside until assembly.

NEXT: Front Foot

If you like Domino The Dog, make sure to check out my Dash The Dog Free Crochet Pattern.