crochet basset hound pattern

The Ultimate Guide to Crochet Basset Hound Pattern

Greetings fellow crochet enthusiasts! If you love creating cute and cuddly animals out of yarn, then you have come to the right place. In this article, we will be discussing the ins and outs of crochet basset hound pattern, from the materials you will need, to the techniques you will use, to the final product you will create.

Materials Needed

Before you begin to tackle this crochet project, you will first need to gather some necessary items. These include:

• Yarn of your choice (preferably in dark browns or blacks for the dog’s body, and lighter browns or tans for the legs, belly, and face)
• Crochet hook appropriate for the yarn’s weight (always refer to your yarn label for the recommended hook size)
• Fiberfill stuffing
• Yarn needle
• Scissors

Techniques

Now that you have everything you need, it’s time to start crocheting! Here are some techniques you will need to know:

• Single crochet (sc)
• Double crochet (dc)
• Invisible decrease (invdec)
• Invisible increase (invinc)
• Chain (ch)
• Slip stitch (sl st)

Don’t worry if you’re not completely familiar with these stitches yet. There are countless tutorials and videos available online that will help you master each of them.

The Pattern

Now for the moment you’ve been waiting for: the crochet basset hound pattern. Follow these instructions carefully, and you’ll have your own adorable pup in no time!

Body

1. With dark brown or black yarn, make a magic ring and sc 6 into the center. (6)
2. Inc in each st around. (12)
3. *Sc 1, inc* around. (18)
4. *Sc 2, inc* around. (24)
5. *Sc 3, inc* around. (30)
6. *Sc 4, inc* around. (36)
7. *Sc 5, inc* around. (42)
8. Sc around. (42)
9. *Sc 5, invdec* around. (36)
10. *Sc 4, invdec* around. (30)
11. *Sc 3, invdec* around. (24)
12. Change to light brown or tan yarn. *Sc 2, invdec* around. (18)
13. *Sc 1, invdec* around. (12)
14. Finish stuffing tightly, and close the opening with a yarn needle and tail.

Legs (make 4)

1. With light brown or tan yarn, make a magic ring and sc 6 into the center. (6)
2. Inc in each st around. (12)
3. *Sc 1, inc* around. (18)
4. Sl st in the first st. Ch 2. Dc in the same st. Dc in the next 11 sts. Turn. (12)
5. Ch 2. Dc in the next 11 sts. Turn. (12)
6. Repeat Step 5 until the leg measures about 2 inches. Finish off, leaving a long tail for sewing onto the body.

Head and Face

1. With dark brown or black yarn, make a magic ring and sc 6 into the center. (6)
2. Inc in each st around. (12)
3. *Sc 1, inc* around. (18)
4. *Sc 2, inc* around. (24)
5. Sc around. (24)
6. Change to light brown or tan yarn. Sc around. (24)
7. *Sc 2, invdec* around. (18)
8. Sc around. (18)
9. *Sc 1, invdec* around. (12)
10. Finish stuffing lightly, and close the opening with a yarn needle and tail.
11. Sew the legs and head onto the body using the long tails of yarn. Be sure to position the legs and head in a way that looks natural and proportional to the body.
12. Using a yarn needle, sew a vertical black stripe down the center of the dog’s face, and sew two small dark brown or black circles near the top of the face for eyes.
13. Using the light brown or tan yarn, embroider a nose and mouth onto the face, using a backstitch or running stitch.

Conclusion

That’s all there is to it! With a little bit of practice and patience, you’ll have mastered the crochet basset hound pattern. This cute and cuddly dog will make the perfect gift for a friend or loved one, or even just an adorable addition to your own collection of handmade animals. Give it a try, and happy crocheting!