RETIRED

UPDATE: Version 2 uploaded March 2016. Many new pictures and step-by-steps added to make assembly easier!

Such a fun and spunky little guy, ready to get those cows back in line! Love this guy for the chance to play with some ombres and prints to make a brindle, merle, or ticked dog! Points and patches and a happy smile add to his charm!

This is an intermediate level pattern in American Crochet Terms. It is a 7-page pdf download. It uses basic stitches and simple color changes. Sewing is required.

Materials
Worsted Weight Yarn (Aran, 10-ply, #4) in:
• Color A (250 yards) (main)
• Color B (50 yards) (points)
• Color C (70 yards) (patch)
• Color D (6 yards) (inner ear)
• Black (10 yards)(feet and features)
• Eye color (3 yards) (iris)
• Small amounts of white and pink
Crochet Hooks in size:
• E/4 (3.50mm)
• G/5 (4.00mm)
• I/9 (5.50mm)
Polyfil
4 Stitch Markers
Straight Pins
Tapestry Needle

Color Suggestions
For brindle dog, use an ombre with a high black/gray or brown/tan content. Pair this with tan points and a brown or black patch.
For a ticked dog, use an ombre with a high white content. Pair with white or tan points and a patch shade to match the ombre (ex. Rust/Red or Blue/Gray)
Solid colors will also work nicely.

This is a fully tested pattern. All efforts have been made to give you an accurate and easy-to-follow pattern. Pattern assistance is always available via email and I can usually get back to you pretty soon! Due to the nature of downloads, sorry there can be no refunds. You are welcome to sell any items made from this pattern. I would definitely appreciate a link back here and to see your finished projects!