C2C crochet dog pattern free

This mini C2C crochet dog pattern is a cute little square for dog lovers! The small dog panel works up quickly and can be used for blankets, pillows, tote bags, wall hangings, pet-themed decor, and handmade gifts.

C2C crochet dog pattern details

Here’s a quick overview of the materials, sizing, gauge, and pattern notes before you begin.

Skill level

Advanced beginners. This mini square is made using the C2C crochet method and it involves color changes.

Materials needed

Crochet Hook Size: G-6 4 mm
Yarn: Worsted weight yarn. I used Lion Brand Yarns 24/7 Cotton in white, black, cafe au lait, and pink lemonade.
Yarn needle: Use this to weave in your ends.
Scissors: Use scissors to fasten off your yarn.
Stitch marker(s): Optional. Use these to help keep track of your stitches.

Finished size

The finished square measures 5 x 5 inches (13 x 13 cm).

Gauge

8 squares (ch 3 + 3 dc) = 4 inches (10 cm)

Crochet abbreviations

dc = double crochet
sc = single crochet
ch/chs = chain/chains
st/sts = stitch/stitches
sl st = slip stitch

Pattern notes

The panel is made in the C2C technique. You make “blocks” in diagonal rows starting in the bottom right corner and ending in the top left corner.
Each block is made of a chain 3 + 3 double crochet.
Chain 6 to start a new row and chain 3 to start a new block.
You can follow the graph or the written pattern.
The written pattern tells you how many blocks to make of each color and in what order.
↙ You are working on the “right side”.
↗ You are working on the “wrong side”.
The pattern is written in US terms.

Square graphic for a mini dog C2C crochet pattern. The image shows a brown and white dog face crochet square on a bright white background with pastel pink, aqua, purple, and yellow accents. Callouts include free pattern, 5 x 5 inch square, and perfect for dog lovers. Branded Lovable Loops by Melissa Hassler.

Free C2C crochet dog pattern instructions

Crochet the dog square following the picture graph or the written pattern.

Graph

Download the dog square picture graph.

Written Instructions

↙ Row 1: white x 1 (1 block)
↗ Row 2: white x 2 (2 blocks)
↙ Row 3: white x 1, brown x 2 (3 blocks)
↗ Row 4: brown x 3, white x 1 (4 blocks)
↙ Row 5: white x 1, brown x 3, pink (5 blocks)
↗ Row 6: brown, black x 2, white x 1, brown x 2 (6 blocks)
↙ Row 7: brown x 2, black, white x 1, black, brown x 2 (7 blocks)
↗ Row 8: white x 1, brown, black, brown, white x 2, brown x 2 (8 blocks)
↙ Row 9: white x 1, brown x 2, white x 1, brown, white x 1, brown x 2, white x 1 (9 blocks)
Corner: Start decreasing on both ends
↗ Row 10: white x 1, brown, white x 1, black, brown x 2, white x 2 (8 blocks)
↙ Row 11: white x 2, brown, white x 2, brown, white x 1 (7 blocks)
↗ Row 12: white x 1, brown, white x 1, brown, white x 2 (6 blocks)
↙ Row 13: white x 2, brown x 2, white x 1 (5 blocks)
↗ Row 14: brown x 2, white x 2 (4 blocks)
↙ Row 15: white x 1, brown x 2 (3 blocks)
↗ Row 16: brown, white x 1 (2 blocks)
↙ Row 17: white x 1 (1 block)

Adding a border

Make 2 sc in each square along the sides and in each corner square make (2 sc, ch 2, 2 sc).

Finishing

Fasten off and then weave in all of your ends. Block if desired.

Lovable Loops free Mini Dog Square c2c Crochet Pattern

Printable version

View this C2C crochet pattern in my Etsy shop: Crochet Dog Pattern

C2C video tutorial

Need C2C help? I have a step by step C2C tutorial for my mini heart square on my YouTube channel.

More free C2C crochet patterns

You can find more small graph-style projects in my collection of free C2C crochet patterns. If written instructions ever feel confusing, my guide on how to read a crochet pattern can help with abbreviations, repeats, and pattern notes.

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Happy crocheting! 🧶
— Melissa