Dog

A sweet, sitting dog with floppy ears and an alert posture, an instant favorite for pet projects and kids' blankets. The simple outline keeps it cheerful, not fussy. In the editor you can lengthen the ears, add a collar, or set the dog beside the matching cat motif, then export to PDF or print a numbered chart to crochet from.

Grid: 21 × 19
Difficulty: Beginner
Mesh count: 399
Category: Animals

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Skill level: beginner

A great place to start filet crochet. The motif is forgiving, the blocks are easy to count, and the design still looks polished once it is blocked.

Yarn and hook

Work the dog in cotton thread for a delicate result, or in DK or worsted cotton on a larger hook for a cushion- or blanket-scale version that still holds the mesh open. Traditional filet is a single colour, which keeps the block-and-mesh contrast readable, but you can always work the background in a second shade.

Project ideas

Whether you are making a playful kids' blanket or a nursery cushion, the dog drops in cleanly, ideal for a playful throw. Set it on its own, pair it with a matching motif, or run a row of them along an edge.

Who it's for

A dog panel makes a thoughtful handmade gift for a new baby, and it fits naturally with a nursery make. Add a name or date in editable bitmap lettering to make it a one-of-a-kind keepsake.

Size, printing, and scaling

Worked at 4 mesh per inch the 5.3-by-4.8-inch result is a guide only — your thread and hook set the true size, so swatch before you start. Print the numbered grid to follow row by row, or open it in the editor to crop, enlarge, or tile the design before exporting a PDF or PNG.

Before you start

Hook: 3.5–4.5 mm hook
Thread / yarn: DK or worsted-weight cotton
Finished size: 5.3 × 4.8 in at 4 mesh/in

Print or export a numbered chart from the editor
Have your hook and thread or yarn ready
19 rows, worked bottom to top

Learn the technique

How to Read a Filet Crochet Chart

New to charts? Learn exactly how to read this one square by square.

Dog filet crochet pattern — FAQ

Can a beginner crochet the dog pattern?

Yes. The dog is one of the more beginner-friendly charts here — it reads clearly and forgives the odd miscount. If you can work a double crochet and a chain, you can follow it.

What can I make with the dog pattern?

It works well as a single friendly character or a row of them along a border — think a pet-lover gift square or a soft-toy-themed throw, and it is a natural choice for a learning project.

Can I resize the dog chart?

Yes. Open it in the editor and change the grid dimensions, crop it, or tile it. Because every cell is a true block or open mesh, scaling never makes half-stitches.

What yarn works best for this dog chart?

Use a smooth, non-fuzzy cotton in one clear colour. Thread weight controls the size — fine for a doily scale, worsted for a throw — without changing how you follow the chart.

How many stitches is the dog pattern?

The chart is 21 by 19 squares — 399 mesh in total, about 83 of them filled. At 4 mesh per inch that finishes roughly 5.3 by 4.8 inches.