Introduction: Dog snoods are not only cute but also functional accessories that can keep your furry friend warm and stylish. In this blog post, we’ll guide you through the process of crocheting a Little Red Doggie Snood, perfect for dogs of all sizes. This pattern is easy to follow, even for beginners, and will result in a cozy snood that your pup will love wearing.
Materials Needed:
- Worsted weight yarn: 55 [80, 125, 190, 270] yards
- Size I / 5.5 mm crochet hook or size needed to match gauge
- Yarn needle
Sizes:
- Teeny, Precious, Cuddly, Fluffy, Sooper Floof (Choose based on your dog’s head circumference)
Gauge:
- 14 single crochet stitches x 14 rows = 4 inches
Abbreviations:
- blo = back loop only
- ch = chain
- RS = right side
- sc = single crochet
- sc2tog = single crochet 2 together
- sts = stitches
Instructions:
Section 1 (double increases):
- Chain 21 [25, 29, 33, 37] stitches.
- Row 1 (RS): Single crochet in 2nd chain from hook and in each chain across. (20 [24, 28, 32, 36] stitches)
- Row 2: Chain 1, turn, single crochet in blo of first 6 [6, 6, 8, 8] stitches, single crochet in each stitch across to last 6 [6, 6, 8, 8] stitches, single crochet in blo of last 6 [6, 6, 8, 8] stitches.
- Row 3: Chain 1, turn, single crochet in blo of first 6 [6, 6, 8, 8] stitches, single crochet in next 4 [6, 8, 10, 12] stitches, 2 single crochet in each of next 2 stitches, single crochet in each stitch across to last 6 [6, 6, 8, 8] stitches, single crochet in blo of last 6 [6, 6, 8, 8] stitches. (22 [26, 30, 34, 38] stitches)
- Repeat rows 2-3 3 [5, 7, 9, 11] times more, then repeat row 2 once more. (28 [36, 44, 52, 60] stitches)
Section 2 (single increases):
- Row 1 (RS): Chain 1, turn, single crochet in blo of first 6 [6, 6, 8, 8] stitches, single crochet in next 4 [6, 8, 10, 12] stitches, 2 single crochet in next stitch, single crochet in each stitch across to last 6 [6, 6, 8, 8] stitches, single crochet in blo of last 6 [6, 6, 8, 8] stitches. (29 [37, 45, 53, 61] stitches)
- Row 2: Chain 1, turn, single crochet in blo of first 6 [6, 6, 8, 8] stitches, single crochet in each stitch across to last 6 [6, 6, 8, 8] stitches, single crochet in blo of last 6 [6, 6, 8, 8] stitches.
- Repeat rows 1-2 1 [1, 2, 4, 6] times more. (30 [38, 47, 57, 67] stitches)
Section 3 (single decreases):
- Row 1 (RS): Chain 1, turn, single crochet in blo of first 6 [6, 6, 8, 8] stitches, single crochet in next 4 [6, 8, 10, 12] stitches, single crochet 2 together, single crochet in each stitch across to last 6 [6, 6, 8, 8] stitches, single crochet in blo of last 6 [6, 6, 8, 8] stitches. (29 [37, 46, 56, 66] stitches)
- Row 2: Chain 1, turn, single crochet in blo of first 6 [6, 6, 8, 8] stitches, single crochet in each stitch across to last 6 [6, 6, 8, 8] stitches, single crochet in blo of last 6 [6, 6, 8, 8] stitches.
- Repeat rows 1-2 1 [1, 2, 4, 6] times more. (28 [36, 44, 52, 60] stitches)
Section 4 (double decreases):
- Row 1 (RS): Chain 1, turn, single crochet in blo of first 6 [6, 6, 8, 8] stitches, single crochet in next 4 [6, 8, 10, 12] stitches, single crochet 2 together twice, single crochet in each stitch across to last 6 [6, 6, 8, 8] stitches, single crochet in blo of last 6 [6, 6, 8, 8] stitches. (26 [34, 42, 50, 58] stitches)
- Row 2: Chain 1, turn, single crochet in blo of first 6 [6, 6, 8, 8] stitches, single crochet in each stitch across to last 6 [6, 6, 8, 8] stitches, single crochet in blo of last 6 [6, 6, 8, 8] stitches.
- Repeat rows 1-2 3 [5, 7, 9, 11] times more, then repeat row 2 twice more. (20 [24, 28, 32, 36] stitches)
Finishing:
- Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.
- Fold work in half, with right sides facing so that the last row of section 4 lines up with the first row of section 1.
- Using the tail, sew the first and last rows together.
- Weave in all ends.
Conclusion: Congratulations! You’ve completed your Little Red Doggie Snood. This cozy accessory will keep your pup warm and stylish during chilly days. Feel free to adjust the pattern to fit your dog’s specific measurements, and don’t forget to share photos of your finished snood on social media. Happy crocheting!
