[Finished product] Handmade Crochet Cute Plush Gatekeeper Dog

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how to Crochet Plush Gatekeeper Dog – crochet guides, tutorial and patterns

Crocheting a plush gatekeeper dog (also known as a guardian or guard dog) can be a fun and rewarding project. This amigurumi will be made in a plush, soft style, giving it a cute and friendly look rather than a fierce one. Here’s a step-by-step guide to crochet your own gatekeeper dog.

Materials:

• Yarn:
  • Light brown, beige, or gray (for the body)
  • Darker brown or black (for details like ears, nose, and paws)
• Crochet hook: 3.5mm – 4.5mm for a plushier look, depending on the yarn weight
• Safety eyes: 8mm or 10mm (or you can embroider the eyes)
• Polyester fiberfill: Stuffing for a plush finish
• Black embroidery thread or yarn: For the nose and mouth
• Yarn needle
• Stitch markers
• Scissors

Crochet Stitches Used:

• ch: Chain
• sc: Single crochet
• inc: Increase (2 sc in the same stitch)
• dec: Decrease (single crochet 2 stitches together)
• sl st: Slip stitch
• MR: Magic ring

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Crochet Pattern: Plush Gatekeeper Dog

1. Head (Main Color Yarn)

1. Round 1: Magic ring, 6 sc into the ring (6).
2. Round 2: 2 sc in each stitch (12).
3. Round 3: 1 sc, inc around (18).
4. Round 4: 2 sc, inc around (24).
5. Round 5: 3 sc, inc around (30).
6. Rounds 6-9: Sc around (30).

Insert the safety eyes between Rounds 7 and 8, about 6 stitches apart.

7. Round 10: 3 sc, dec around (24).
8. Round 11: 2 sc, dec around (18).
9. Round 12: 1 sc, dec around (12).
10. Round 13: Dec around (6), fasten off.

Stuff the head lightly and close the hole. Leave a long tail for sewing.

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2. Body (Main Color Yarn)

1. Round 1: Magic ring, 6 sc into the ring (6).
2. Round 2: 2 sc in each stitch (12).
3. Round 3: 1 sc, inc around (18).
4. Round 4: 2 sc, inc around (24).
5. Round 5: 3 sc, inc around (30).
6. Rounds 6-12: Sc around (30).

Lightly stuff the body.

7. Round 13: 3 sc, dec around (24).
8. Round 14: 2 sc, dec around (18).
9. Round 15: 1 sc, dec around (12).
10. Round 16: Dec around (6), fasten off.

Stuff the body and leave a long tail for sewing. Attach the body to the head.

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3. Ears (Make 2, Darker Color Yarn)

1. Round 1: Magic ring, 6 sc into the ring (6).
2. Round 2: 1 sc, inc around (9).
3. Round 3-4: Sc around (9).

Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing. Sew the ears on either side of the head, around Round 5.

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4. Legs (Make 4, Main Color Yarn)

1. Round 1: Magic ring, 6 sc into the ring (6).
2. Round 2: 1 sc, inc around (9).
3. Rounds 3-6: Sc around (9).

Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing. Stuff lightly and sew two legs to the front and two to the back of the body.

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5. Tail (Main Color Yarn)

1. Round 1: Magic ring, 6 sc into the ring (6).
2. Rounds 2-4: Sc around (6).

Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing. Sew the tail onto the back of the body.

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6. Nose and Mouth (Black Yarn or Embroidery Thread)

1. Nose: Embroider a small triangular nose with black yarn or thread at the center of the face.
2. Mouth: Use black yarn to embroider a small line under the nose for the mouth.

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7. Optional Collar (Red or Any Color Yarn)

1. Chain enough stitches to fit around the dog’s neck.
2. Slip stitch the chain together and sew it around the neck.

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Assembly:

1. Attach the Head and Body: Sew the head onto the body, making sure it’s centered.
2. Sew on the Legs and Tail: Attach the legs evenly at the bottom of the body and the tail at the back.
3. Attach the Ears: Sew the ears on each side of the head, making sure they are symmetrical.
4. Add the Facial Details: Embroider or attach the nose and mouth to give the plush dog its cute expression.

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Final Touches:

• Make sure all pieces are securely fastened.
• Adjust the stuffing if necessary to ensure the plush dog keeps its shape.

Your plush gatekeeper dog amigurumi is now complete! This cute dog can be customized with different colors or small accessories like a collar or tag. It’s perfect as a plush decoration or gift.