Using DK yarn produces a dog approx 36cm tall. Any yarn may be used as long as an appropriate hook is selected, although size and yarn quantities required will change.

Colour combinations both within and between hearts are unlimited, making this an ideal pattern for using up scrap yarn.

This pattern is solely formed by working heart shaped motifs, then joining them together in a prescribed layout. The crochet required is at an advanced beginner level, using ss, sc, hdc and dc in the round.

It is unfortunately not suited to join as you go techniques, and motifs are sewn together. Joining instructions are described and include a series of photos of every step.

To make the dog shown, using DK yarn and a 3.0 mm hook, I used the following quantities:

Dog Blue: 300m
Pale blue:150m
White: 190m
Black: 10m
Collar Brown: 12m
Gold: 5m

Also required: Fibrefill for stuffing
3mm crochet hook
Safety eyes if required (I use 12mm for DK yarn)
Tapestry needle and scissors, and 10-12 small safety pins are strongly recommended.

Abbreviations: This pattern uses American Standard Abbreviations