Easy Paw Print Crochet Pattern for Beginners

ByMelissa

I’m excited to share my new C2C Paw Print Crochet Pattern with you! This pattern is perfect for all pet lovers and is designed using the corner-to-corner (C2C) technique. I’ll show you how to crochet this adorable paw print square, and I also include instructions on how to turn it into a cozy pillow.

Whether you’re making it as a gift or for your own home, this project is fun and easy to follow. So grab your yarn and hooks, and let’s crochet this cute paw print together! The free crochet pattern is below.

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Free paw print crochet pattern information

Use this paw print square for small projects like a wall hanging, placemat, or pillow. Or, use it as part of a larger project like a blanket, table runner, or tote bag. Instructions for using your square to make a pillow are provided below.

Materials needed

  • Crochet Hook Size: G-6 4 mm
  • Yarn: Worsted weight yarn. I used Red Heart Super Saver in white & charcoal.
  • 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. 
  • Pillow insert or Fiber fill: You’ll need one of these for making a pillow.

PDF version

View this pattern in my Etsy Shop: Paw Print Crochet Pattern

Skill level

Advanced beginners. This crochet square is made using C2C crochet method. It involves color changes.  

Finished size

My finished paw print crochet pattern measures 15 inches by 15 inches.

Gauge

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

Crochet terms

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

C2C crochet technique

  • The pattern is made using the c2c technique. You make “squares” in diagonal rows from one corner to the other corner.
  • Each square is made of a chain 3 + 3 double crochet.
  • Chain 6 to start a new row and chain 3 to start a new square.
  • You can follow the picture graph or the written pattern.
  • The written pattern tells you how many squares to make of each color and in what order.

C2C video tutorial

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

Paw print crochet pattern notes

  • The pattern is written in US terms. 
  • ↙ You are working on the “right side”.
  • ↗ You are working on the “wrong side”. 
  • Instructions for making a pillow are included below.

Paw print crochet pattern instructions

Make the paw print following the graph or the written instructions.

Graph

Download the paw print crochet pattern graph.

Written instructions

↙ Row 1: white x 1 (1 square) 
↗ Row 2: white x 2 (2 squares) 
↙ Row 3: white x 3 (3 squares) 
↗ Row 4: white x 4 (4 squares) 
↙ Row 5: white x 5 (5 squares) 
↗ Row 6: white x 6 (6 squares) 
↙ Row 7: white x 7 (7 squares) 
↗ Row 8: white x 8 (8 squares) 
↙ Row 9: white x 9 (9 squares) 
↗ Row 10: white x 10 (10 squares) 
↙ Row 11: white x 11 (11 squares) 
↗ Row 12: white x 12 (12 squares) 
↙ Row 13: white x 6, gray x 3, white x 4 (13 squares) 
↗ Row 14: white x 4, gray x 4, white x 6 (14 squares) 
↙ Row 15: white x 6, gray x 5, white x 4 (15 squares) 
↗ Row 16: white x 4, gray x 5, white x 7 (16 squares) 
↙ Row 17: white x 7, gray x 5, white x 5 (17 squares) 
↗ Row 18: white x 5, gray x 5, white x 2, gray x 3, white x 3 (18 squares) 
↙ Row 19: white x 3, gray x 4, white x 1, gray x 6, white x 5 (19 squares) 
↗ Row 20: white x 4, gray x 7, white x 2, gray x 4, white x 3 (20 squares) 
↙ Row 21: white x 4, gray x 4, white x 1, gray x 8, white x 4 (21 squares) 
↗ Row 22: white x 4, gray x 8, white x 2, gray x 4, white x 4 (22 squares) 
↙ Row 23: white x 5, gray x 3, white x 2, gray x 9, white x 4 (23 squares) 
↗ Row 24: white x 5, gray x 8, white x 3, gray x 2, white x 6 (24 squares) 
↙ Row 25: white x 11, gray x 9, white x 5 (25 squares) 
↗ Row 26: white x 6, gray x 8, white x 12 (26 squares) 
↙ Row 27: white x 8, gray x 2, white x 2, gray x 9, white x 6 (27 squares) 
Corner: Start decreasing on both ends 
↗ Row 28: white x 6, gray x 8, white x 2, gray x 3, white x 7 (26 squares) 
↙ Row 29: white x 6, gray x 4, white x 2, gray x 7, white x 6 (25 squares) 
↗ Row 30: white x 15, gray x 4, white x 5 (24 squares) 
↙ Row 31: white x 5, gray x 4, white x 14 (23 squares) 
↗ Row 32: white x 14, gray x 4, white x 4 (22 squares) 
↙ Row 33: white x 4, gray x 3, white x 1, gray x 2, white x 3, gray x 2, white x 6 (21 squares) 
↗ Row 34: white x 5, gray x 3, white x 2, gray x 3, white x 1, gray x 2, white x 4 (20 squares) 
↙ Row 35: white x 6, gray x 4, white x 1, gray x 3, white x 5 (19 squares) 
↗ Row 36: white x 4, gray x 4, white x 1, gray x 4, white x 5 (18 squares) 
↙ Row 37: white x 5, gray x 4, white x 1, gray x 3, white x 4 (17 squares) 
↗ Row 38: white x 3, gray x 4, white x 1, gray x 4, white x 4 (16 squares) 
↙ Row 39: white x 4, gray x 3, white x 2, gray x 3, white x 3 (15 squares) 
↗ Row 40: white x 3, gray x 2, white x 3, gray x 2, white x 4 (14 squares) 
↙ Row 41: white x 13 (13 squares) 
↗ Row 42: white x 12 (12 squares) 
↙ Row 43: white x 11 (11 squares) 
↗ Row 44: white x 10 (10 squares) 
↙ Row 45: white x 9 (9 squares) 
↗ Row 46: white x 8 (8 squares) 
↙ Row 47: white x 7 (7 squares) 
↗ Row 48: white x 6 (6 squares) 
↙ Row 49: white x 5 (5 squares) 
↗ Row 50: white x 4 (4 squares) 
↙ Row 51: white x 3 (3 squares) 
↗ Row 52: white x 2 (2 squares) 
↙ Row 53: white x 1 (1 square) 

Border: Ch 1, make 2 sc in the side of each square and in each corner make (2 sc, ch-2, 2 sc).

Turn your paw print crochet pattern into a pillow

  1. Crochet the Back: Make a back for the pillow by following the same instructions as the front, but without the color changes. This will give you a solid square.
  2. Assemble the Pillow: Lay the front and back squares together with the right sides facing out.
  3. Stitch Three Sides: Using a yarn needle, stitch three of the sides together, leaving one side open.
  4. Add Filling: Fill the pillow with a pillow insert or fiber fill to your desired thickness.
  5. Close the Pillow: Stitch the last side closed to complete your pillow.

Now you have a cozy paw print pillow to enjoy or gift!

Finishing

Weave in all of your ends.

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What are alpha crochet patterns?

Alpha patterns are pixel drawing designs used primarily in tapestry crochet and C2C (corner to corner) crochet techniques to create letters, numbers, or easy pixel art ideas.

These patterns allow crafters to spell out names, messages, or create detailed images and motifs using a pixel grid approach. Each square on the grid corresponds to a stitch in crochet. These patterns are also commonly referred to as “pixel crochet charts”, “grid crochet patterns”, or “crochet graph patterns”.

Exploring pixel art in crochet

When I design my corner to corner (C2C) crochet designs, I create pixel charts. These charts are super helpful and are also known as “graphs”, “alpha patterns”, and “grids”.

What’s cool is that you can use these pixel crochet pdf pattern free downloads not just for crochet but also for knitting, cross-stitch, needlepoint, weaving, tapestry, beadwork, and even pixel art.

They make creating beautiful crafts easier, especially if you’re using easy pixel art templates or looking for pixel drawing grid art ideas. Whether you want a big project or something smaller, my small pixel art grid easy and pix art pixel grid crochet pattern are perfect for all craft lovers!

Looking for more free crochet patterns?

You may also like my dog blanket, paw print blanket, and my mini paw print square.

Let’s connect!

I’d love to hear from you. You can find me on social media- Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest, and my YouTube channel. Until then, happy crocheting!

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