Are you looking for something for a child that’s charming and completely cuddle-worthy to knit next? If there’s one thing cuter than a real puppy, it’s a hand-knitted one. Whether you’re knitting for your child, a grandchild, or a charity, these knitted dog toys are bursting with charm. There is a selection of 6 breeds to choose from.
6 Patterns for Knitted Soft Toys
- floppy-eared Jarvis the spaniel and Paris the poodle,
- to bearded Wilbur the schnauzer,
- Busta the bulldog with his upright ears
- Dudley the pug and
- Ruby the Rottweiler
These adorable dog toys are perfect for a child’s imaginative play and make heartfelt, handmade gifts.
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These 6 patterns come together in one knitting pattern.
Where to Get the Pattern Download?
If you’re ready to get knitting, download the pattern by clicking the image above or click =>HERE
This collection of knitted toys was created by well-known designer Amanda Berry, so you can be sure that they will be well written and easy to follow. I have made knitted toys from her patterns – such as this Jack Russell knitted toy dog and have always found them to be easy to follow.
What Knitting Skills are Needed?
The pattern states that the skill level is set at advanced, however, I am not an advanced knitter and managed to cope with the techniques required. If you are a keen beginner and are prepared to find out how to do a certain technique on YouTube.com, then there’s no reason why you can’t make these dogs. They are knitted flat, then seamed up and filled with toy filling. The shaping is done with increases and decreases.
What Breed of Toy Dogs Do You Get with the Pattern?
Pattern #1 – Busta the Bulldog
This small knitted dog toy is perfect for little hands and big imaginations. It is knitted from various shapes, flat ( no circulars needed) and stands around 22cm high. As you can see in the image, he is done in two shades of grey and black. The recommended yarn is double knitting. You will need 3.75mm straight single-pointed needles. A pair of safety eyes ( or you can embroider them) is needed to complete the face. You will also need some toy filling and a blunt-end large-eyed tapestry needle with which to sew up the shapes together.
Pattern #2 – Dudley the Pugg
Dudley stands around 21cm tall. You will need the same notions as described above for Busta the bulldog. To make Dudley, you’ll need 100g balls each of double knitting yarn in brown coloured yarns – oatmeal, chocolate and black.
Among our favorite knitting patterns for toys, this sweet beagle stands out with its lifelike charm and super-soft snuggle factor. With classic beagle coloring, floppy ears, and a curled tail, it’s a favorite with both kids and collectors alike.
Pattern #3 – Jarvis the Spaniel
This adorable dog toy – Jarvis would make a perfect companion for children at bedtime or as a their travel buddy. He has loopy ears, which are perfect for cuddling. This pattern requires some intarsia colourwork knowledge ( easily learned) and knowledge of knitting loops.
To make Jarvis, you’ll need 100g ball each of chocolate, black and white double knitting yarn.
If you are not sure how to do the loop stitch, watch the video below to see how easy it is to do.
Pattern #4 – Paris the Poodle
Paris the poodle would make the perfect handmade gift for a small child to cherish. He stands at around 21cm tall, and needs 100g ball each of a grey, white and black double knitting yarn. Like Jarvis the Spaniel, you’ll need to learn how to do the loop stitch to be able to give him the right curly effect.
Pattern #5 – Ruby the Rottweiler
In the sitting position Ruby is 20cm tall and uses the same needle size as detailed above for Busta the Bulldog. He needs a ball (100g) of black and chocolate double knitting yarn to make.
Pattern #6 – Wilbur the Schnauzer
Wilbur is a favourite of mine in the world of knitted dog toys. Children will love to feel this long whiskers which are easily added. He needs 100g ball each of white, 2 shades of grey and black double knitting yarn.
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