Crochet Dog Rug Pattern
Create an adorable crochet dog rug featuring textured fur, floppy ears, a shaggy muzzle, and dimensional details. This crochet dog pattern is perfect for nurseries, children’s rooms, dog lovers, wall decor, or a unique handmade gift.
Skill Level: Intermediate
Finished Size: Approximately 26″ x 22″ (66 x 56 cm)
Crochet Terms: US Terminology
Color A – Cream/Ivory
Color B – Medium Brown
Color C – Dark Brown
Color D – Black
The dog is made from:
Everything is crocheted separately and sewn together.
Using Color A.
Ch 31.
Sc in 2nd chain from hook and across.
30 sc.
Turn.
Ch 1.
Sc in every stitch across.
30 sc.
Turn.
Shape chest.
Dec.
26 sc.
Dec.
28 sts.
Turn.
Dec.
24 sc.
Dec.
26 sts.
Turn.
Sc across.
26 sts.
Turn.
Fasten off.
Using Color B.
Ch 16.
Sc across.
15 sc.
Turn.
Sc across.
15 sc.
Turn.
Fasten off.
Sew onto top center of body.
Using Color A.
Ch 15.
Sc in second chain.
14 sc.
Turn.
Inc.
12 sc.
Inc.
16 sts.
Turn.
Inc.
14 sc.
Inc.
18 sts.
Turn.
Sc across.
18 sts.
Turn.
Dec.
14 sc.
Dec.
16 sts.
Turn.
Dec.
12 sc.
Dec.
14 sts.
Turn.
Fasten off.
Using Color A.
Ch 8.
Work around chain.
6 sc.
3 sc in last chain.
Work opposite side.
6 sc.
3 sc in first chain.
18 sts.
Inc around.
36 sts.
Sc around.
Fasten off.
Cut:
40–50 strands
Approximately 6 inches long.
Attach around muzzle edge using latch-hook method.
Trim evenly.
Brush lightly with fingers.
This creates the signature terrier beard.
Using Color B.
Ch 11.
Sc across.
10 sc.
Turn.
Dec.
6 sc.
Dec.
8 sts.
Turn.
Sc across.
8 sts.
Turn.
Dec.
4 sc.
Dec.
6 sts.
Turn.
Sc across.
Fasten off.
Using Color A.
Ch 8.
Sc across.
7 sc.
Turn.
Sc across.
Turn.
Fasten off.
Using Color A.
Ch 10.
Sc across.
9 sc.
Turn.
Sc across.
Turn.
Fasten off.
Using Color B.
Ch 5.
Sc across.
4 sc.
Turn.
Inc.
2 sc.
Inc.
6 sts.
Turn.
Inc.
4 sc.
Inc.
8 sts.
Turn.
Sc across.
Fasten off.
Curve tail slightly during assembly.
Using Color C.
Make four small ovals.
Ch 5.
Work around chain.
10 sts.
Increase evenly.
16 sts.
Fasten off.
Sew to feet.
These textured sections create the look seen in the photo.
Using Color A.
Attach yarn at neck.
Work:
(Ch 8, sl st into same stitch)
Repeat around neck.
Creates looped fur effect.
Attach yarn.
Work vertical rows of:
Ch 10 loops.
Secure each loop with sl st.
Repeat along outer leg.
Repeat same technique.
Work diagonally upward.
Using Color A.
Work surface slip stitches:
This creates the raised braided effect visible in the original design.
Lay all pieces flat.
Pin first.
Attach:
Check symmetry before sewing permanently.
Attach safety eyes or sew black buttons.
Position approximately:
1 inch above muzzle.
Using black yarn.
Embroider triangular nose.
Embroider a short downward curve.
For use as a floor rug:
This increases durability and prevents slipping.
Steam lightly.
Shape:
Allow to dry completely.
