Using Color Of Choice

Watch the step-by-step video tutorial for the head.

R1: 6 sc into a magic circle {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: (inc, sc in next 5 sts) 6 times {42 sts}

R8: (inc, sc in next 6 sts) 6 times {48 sts}

R9: (inc, sc in next 7 sts) 6 times {54 sts}

R10: (inc, sc in next 8 sts) 6 times {60 sts}

R11: (inc, sc in next 9 sts) 6 times {66 sts}

R12-17: sc in next 66 sts {66 sts}

R18: (dec, sc in next 9 sts) 6 times {60 sts}

R19: sc in next 60 sts {60 sts}

R20: (dec, sc in next 8 sts) 6 times {54 sts}

R21: sc in next 54 sts {54 sts}

R22: (dec, sc in next 7 sts) 6 times {48 sts}

R23: sc in next 48 sts {48 sts}

Grab the prepared eye patch.

Watch the step-by-step video tutorial for placing the eye and nose.

Place the safety eyes between R15 and R16, leaving 5 stitches open between the eyes.

The top of the fabric should hit around R11 or R12.

Secure the back of the safety eyes.

Cut a long piece of embroidery floss (color of your choice) to sew on the eye patch.

Double knot one end of the floss. Make a knot on the inside of the head and begin to sew around the eye patch.

Grab a small piece of stuffing and fill in some of the eye patch while stitching around the eye.

(Don't stuff the bottom part of the eye patch as much - the muzzle will be glued there)

Continue to sew and stuff as you go.

When finished - make a knot on the inside of the head to secure the embroidery floss.

Grab the prepared muzzle.

Place the nose in the middle of the eyes between R17 and R18 and secure the safety nose.

R24: (dec, sc in next 6 sts) 6 times {42 sts}

Begin to stuff the head and continue as you crochet.

R25: (dec, sc in next 5 sts) 6 times {36 sts}

R26: (dec, sc in next 4 sts) 6 times {30 sts}

R27: (dec, sc in next 3 sts) 6 times {24 sts}

R28: (dec, sc in next 2 sts) 6 times {18 sts}

R29: (dec, sc) 6 times (12 sts}

R30: (dec) 6 times {6 sts}

Fasten off and leave a long piece of yarn to sew the head shut. Weave the rest of the yarn into the head.

Don't glue the muzzle until after assembly unless you're able to let the muzzle dry overnight. Set the head aside.

NEXT: Ear

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