INTERMEDIATE

CROCHET

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Deramores Studio DK
YARN
1 x 100g Frost Yarn A
1 x 100g Ebony Yarn B
1 x 100g Rose Yarn C

HOOK 3.25mm crochet hook.

GAUGE 8dc = 5cm.

SIZE The dog is 21cm tall.

Toy stuffing.
A darning or tapestry needle to sew the
EXTRAS crocheted pieces together.
Two 12mm toy safety eyes.
10mm diameter button for the collar,
sewing needle and thread.

Amigurumi Dakota the Dalmatian

Cm Centimetre.
Deradog
UK
TERMS
DK Double knitting or light worsted by Heather C. Gibbs
weight yarn.
Ch Chain. My name is Heather C. Gibbs and I’m the crochet
Sl st Slip Stitch obsessed blogger and designer behind Keep Calm
Sp Space. and Crochet On UK. My favourite things to crochet are
Dc Double crochet. amigurumi, shawls, baskets and blankets which is a bit
Dc2tog Double crochet two together (see of a mixture - but I’d describe myself as a crochet-jack-
of-all-trades as I like to give anything crocheted a go!
notes about invisible decreases).
Htr Half treble crochet. Crochet is definitely my happy place and I’m super excited to be working
[…] Repeat the sequence between the with Deramores where I’ve added some of my favourite designs. You can
square brackets by the number find my shop at www.deramores.com or make sure you check out my
indicated. blog www.keepcalmandcrochetonuk.com.
(.. sts) The number in round brackets at
the end of the instruction indicates
the number of stitches after working
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Unauthorised copying, alteration, sharing and distribution of
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Notes
Magic ring: Also known as a Drawstring Ring or Magic Loop,
it is often used as a start for working amigurumi. If you are not
familiar with this technique you could substitute with a ch2 and
then work in the second ch from the hook.
Working in the round: Most of the sections of this pattern are
worked in the amigurumi style without joining in continuous
rounds. Place the stitch marker in the top of the first st to mark
the start of each round.
PATTERN
Body
Rnd 1: With Yarn A, make a magic ring, work 6dc into ring.
(6 sts).
Rnd 2: [2dc] to end. (12 sts).
Rnd 3: [1dc, 2dc] to end. (18 sts).
Rnd 4: [1dc in the next two sts, 2dc] to end. (24 sts).
Rnd 5: [1dc in the next three sts, 2dc] to end. (30 sts).
Rnd 6: [1dc in the next four sts, 2dc] to end. (36 sts).
Rnd 7: [1dc in the next five sts, 2dc] to end. (42 sts).
Rnd 8: [1dc in the next six sts, 2dc] to end. (48 sts).
Rnd 9: [1dc in the next seven sts, 2dc] to end. (54 sts)
Rnd 10: 1dc in 4sts, 2dc in the next, [1dc in the next eight sts,
2dc] then repeat [ to ] to the last 4 sts, 1dc in the remaining 4
sts. (60 sts).
Rnds 11-15: 1dc in each st around.
Rnd 16: [1dc in the next eight sts, dc2tog] to end. (54 sts).
Rnds 17-18: 1dc in each st around.
Rnd 19: [1dc in the next seven sts, dc2tog] to end. (48 sts).
Rnds 20-22: 1dc in each st around.
Rnd 23: [1dc in the next six sts, dc2tog] to end. (42 sts).
Rnds 24-25: 1dc in each st around.
Rnd 26: [1dc in the next five sts, dc2tog] to end. (36 sts).
Rnds 27-28: 1dc in each st around.
Rnd 29: [1dc in the next four sts, dc2tog] to end. (30 sts).
Rnds 30-31: 1dc in each st around.
Rnd 32: [1dc in the next three sts, dc2tog] to end. (24 sts).
Stuff body.
Fasten off with a sl st to the next st, leave a long yarn tail for
sewing head to the body.
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Invisible double crochet decrease: Invisible decreasing is
a method of removing stitches to shape your fabric without
gaps. Insert hook in the FRONT LOOP ONLY of the first stitch
indicated and pull up a loop (two loops on hook), insert hook
in the FRONT LOOP ONLY of the next st, yarn over, pull
through three loops on hook; decrease made.
Sewing seams: Use mattress stitch to sew the seams.
Head
Make 1.
Starting at the front of the head and working backwards.
Rnds 1-6: With Yarn A, work as body. (36 sts).
Rnds 7-15: 1dc in each st around.
Rnd 16: [1dc in the next five sts, 2dc] to end. (42 sts).
Rnds 17-24: 1dc in each st around.
Rnd 25: [1dc in the next five sts, dc2tog] to end. (36 sts).
Rnd 26: [1dc in the next four sts, dc2tog] to end. (30 sts).
Add safety eyes between rnds 15-16, approximately 8 sts
apart. Start to stuff head; continuing to stuff as you go.
Rnd 27: [1dc in the next three sts, dc2tog] to end. (24 sts).
Rnd 28: [1dc in the next two sts, dc2tog] to end. (18 sts).
Rnd 29: [1dc, dc2tog] to end. (12 sts).
Rnd 30: [dc2tog] to end. (6 sts).
Fasten off with a sl st to the next st and using the yarn tail,
sew up the remaining six sts, weave in ends.
Nose
Make 1.
Rnd 1: With Yarn B make a magic ring, work 8dc into ring.
(8 sts).
Rnd 2: [2dc] to end. (16 sts).
Rnd 3: 1dc in each st around.
Rnd 4: [1dc in the next two sts, dc2tog] to end. (12 sts).
Rnd 5: [1dc, dc2tog] to end. (8 sts).
Fasten off with a sl st to the next st, leave a long yarn tail for
sewing nose to the head.
Stuff the nose.
Ears Front Legs
Make 1 with Yarn B and 1 with Yarn A. Ears are not stuffed. Make 2.

Rnd 1: With Yarn B/Yarn A make a magic ring, work 6dc into
ring. (6 sts).
Rnd 2: [2dc] to end. (12 sts).
Rnd 3: [1dc the next two sts, 2dc] to end. (16 sts).
Rnd 4: 1dc in each st around .
Rnd 5: [1dc the next three sts, 2dc] to end. (20 sts).
Rnd 6: 1dc in each st around.
Rnd 7: [1dc the next four sts, 2dc] to end. (24 sts).
Rnd 8: 1dc in each st around.
Rnd 9: [1dc the next five sts, 2dc] to end. (28 sts).
Rnds 10-13: 1dc in each st around.
Rnd 14: [1dc the next five sts, dc2tog] to end. (24 sts).
Rnd 15: [1dc the next four sts, dc2tog] to end. (20 sts).
Rnd 16: [1dc the next three sts, dc2tog] to end. (16 sts).
Rnd 17: [1dc the next six sts, dc2tog] to end. (14 sts).
Rnd 18: 1dc in each st around.
Fasten off; leave a long yarn tail for sewing ears to the head.
Working from the paws upwards.
Rnds 1-5: With Yarn A, work as body. (30 sts).
Rnds 6-8: 1dc in each st around.
Rnd 9: [1dc the next three sts, dc2tog] to end. (24 sts).
Rnd 10: [1dc the next two sts, dc2tog] to end. (18 sts).
Rnds 11-23: 1dc in each st around.
Rnd 24: [1dc the next four sts, dc2tog] to end. (15 sts).
Fasten off with a sl st to the next st, leave a long yarn tail for
sewing legs to the body.
Stuff the leg up to the top of rnd 16.
Hind Legs
Make 2.

Working from the paws upwards.

Tail
Rnds 1-20: With Yarn A, work as front legs. (18 sts).
Make 1. Rnd 21: [1dc the next four sts, dc2tog] to end. (15 sts).

Working from the tip of the tail backwards. Fasten off with a sl st to the next st, leave a long yarn tail for
sewing legs to the body.
Rnd 1: With Yarn A, make a magic ring, work 6dc into ring.
(6 sts). Stuff the leg up to the top of the rnd 16.
Rnds 2-3: 1dc in each st around.
Rnd 4: 2dc in the first st, 1dc in the next 5 sts. (7 sts).
Rnds 5-6: 1dc in each st around.
Rnd 7: 2dc in the first st, 1dc in the next 6 sts. (8 sts).
Rnds 8-9: 1dc in each st around.
Rnd 10: 2dc in the first st, 1dc in the next 7 sts. (9 sts).
Rnds 11-12: 1dc in each st around.
Rnd 13: 2dc in the first st, 1dc in the next 8 sts. (10 sts).
Rnds 14-20: 1dc in each st around.

Fasten off with a sl st to the next st, leave a long yarn tail for
sewing the tail to the body.

Stuff tail.

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Spots (Small) Making up
Make at least 10. Head: Attach nose over rnds 6-8 so that it’s centred between
the safety eyes. Using Yarn B, embroider a vertical line down
Rnd 1: With Yarn B make a magic ring, work 6dc into ring. the front of the snout below the nose.
(6 sts).
Ears: Attach ears slightly at an angle either side of the head
Fasten off with a sl st to the next st, leave a long yarn tail for over rnds 23-25. Join the head to the body: Attach head on
sewing to the body. the open top of the body; over rnds 14-22 of the head.

Front Legs: Sew the side edges together then attach to rnd
Spots (Medium) 24, approximately 1 st apart. Using Yarn B, embroider 3 claws
on the front of the foot. Note that the body leans forward
Make at least 6. slightly to rest on the front paws.

Rnd 1: With Yarn B make a magic ring, work 6dc into ring. Hind Legs: Sew the side edges together then attach
(6 sts). over rnds 9-15 approximately 20 sts apart. Using Yarn B,
Rnd 2: [2dc] to end. (12 sts). embroider 3 claws on the front of the foot.

Fasten off with a sl st to the next st, leave a long yarn tail for Tail: Attach tail onto the back of the body.
sewing to the body.
Spots: Add the spots in desired areas on Dalmatians body,
legs and ears. Use photos for guidance; I added spots as
Spots (Large) follows:

Make 1. • 3 small spots and 2 medium spots to the head.

• 1 medium spot and 1 small spot to the white ear.
Rnd 1: With Yarn B make a magic ring, work 6dc into ring. • 1 large spot, 1 medium spot and 2 small spots to the
(6 sts). back of the body.
Rnd 2: [2dc] to end. (12 sts). • 1 small spot to the left hind leg.
Rnd 3: [1dc, 2dc] to end. (18 sts). • 1 medium spot to the right hind leg.
• 1 medium and 1 small spot to the front left leg.
Fasten off with a sl st to the next st, leave a long yarn tail for • 2 small spots to the front right leg.
sewing to the body.
Collar: Sew button on the collar (on the opposite end to the
buttonhole). Fasten around the dog’s neck.
Collar
Make 1.

The ch1 at the beginning of each row does not count as a st.

Row 1: With Yarn C ch37; 1dc in the second ch from the

hook, 1dc in each st along until end, turn. (36 sts).
Row 2: Ch1; 1dc in the same st as the beginning ch1, 1dc in
the next st, ch1, miss the next st (this creates the button hole),
1dc in each st along until end, turn.
Row 3: Ch1; 1dc in the same st as the beginning ch1, 1dc in
each st along including in the ch1-sp until end, turn.

Fasten off and weave in ends.

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