Free Crochet Dog In Overalls Plushie Pattern for Kids

This is the 4th and the last part of the “crochet miniature dressed animals” plushie series. And today, you can learn how to crochet this little dog in overalls doll plush that only needs the new ear and muzzle pattern in addition to the base. We shall crochet it in brown and beige, paired with a blue overall. This kawaii dog plushie will be a hit with kids, as it is simply adorable.

We also have to change the color once for the head pattern, but it should be easier to crochet for everyone. You can also check the crocheted dressed bunny, baby chicken, and baby pig on overalls plush as they are crocheted with the same base pattern. Now, continue reading for the full crochet dressed dog pattern.

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Below is the pattern to crochet this miniature dressed dog plushie doll and keychain with the assembly in the end:

Materials Needed

• Main Color 1 (MC1) Yarn: Brown (for the top half of the head and the ears).
• Main Color 2 (MC2) Yarn: White (for the bottom half of the head, the body, and the arms).
• Contrast Color (CC) Yarn: Red, Blue, or Pink (for the camisole vest).
• Crochet Hook: 2.5mm for sport/DK, or 4.0mm+ for plush chenille.
• Safety Eyes: 6mm or 8mm (size up if using thicker plush yarn).
• Other Supplies: Fiberfill stuffing, tapestry needle, stitch markers, and scissors.

Abbreviations (US & UK Terms)

• MR: Magic Ring / Magic Circle
• CH: Chain (US & UK)
• SC: Single Crochet (US) / DC: Double Crochet (UK)
• HDC: Half Double Crochet (US) / HTR: Half Treble Crochet (UK)
• DC: Double Crochet (US) / TR: Treble Crochet (UK)
• INC: Increase – 2 sc in one stitch
• DEC: Decrease – 2 sc together (invisible decrease recommended)
• SK: Skip
• ST(S): Stitch(es)
• ( … ) * x: Repeat the instructions inside the parentheses the specified number of times.
• [ … ]: Total number of stitches at the end of the round.

1. Two-Tone Head (Đầu)

• Begin with MC1 (Brown) yarn. Stuff the head firmly as you progress.
• R1: MR, 6 sc [6]
• R2: 6 inc [12]
• R3: (1 sc, 1 inc) * 6 [18]
• R4: (2 sc, 1 inc) * 6 [24]
• R5: (3 sc, 1 inc) * 6 [30]
• R6: (2 sc, 1 inc, 2 sc) * 6 [36]
• R7: (5 sc, 1 inc) * 6 [42]
• R8: (3 sc, 1 inc, 3 sc) * 6 [48]
• R9 – R11: 48 sc [48 for 3 rounds]
• Change to MC2 (White) yarn on the last pull-through of Round 11.
• R12 – R16: With White yarn, 48 sc [48 for 5 rounds]
  • Tip: Insert your safety eyes between Rounds 13 and 14 (in the white section of the face), spacing them about 7 to 8 stitches apart.
• R17: (3 sc, 1 dec, 3 sc) * 6 [42]
• R18: (5 sc, 1 dec) * 6 [36]
• R19: (2 sc, 1 dec, 2 sc) * 6 [30]
• R20: (3 sc, 1 dec) * 6 [24]
• R21: (2 sc, 1 dec) * 6 [18]
• Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing. Finish packing the head with stuffing to ensure round cheeks.

2. Dog Snout/Nose (Mũi cún)

• Use MC2 (White) yarn so it blends with the lower half of the face.
• R1: MR, 6 sc [6]
• R2: 6 inc [12]
• Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing. You can embroider a small black triangle or use a plastic safety nose in the center of this snout piece before attaching it.

3. Dog Ears (Tai cún) – Make 2

• Use MC1 (Brown) yarn. These ears are crocheted flat in a single row to create a cute, floppy triangle shape.
• Row 1: ch 4. Skip the 1st chain from your hook. In the next 3 chains work: 1 sc, 1 hdc, 1 dc.
• Fasten off, leaving a tail for sewing.

4. Legs and Body (Chân và cơ thể)

• Use MC2 (White) yarn. This low-sew body is joined directly at the legs.
• Leg 1:
  • R1: MR, 9 sc [9]
  • R2 – R3: 9 sc [9 for 2 rounds]
  • Fasten off Leg 1.
• Leg 2 & Body Join:
  • R1 – R3: Repeat the instructions for Leg 1. Do NOT fasten off Leg 2.
  • R4 (The Join): Continuing from Leg 2, insert your hook into any stitch on Leg 1. Crochet 9 sc around Leg 1. Then, crochet 9 sc around Leg 2. [18 total stitches]
  • R5 – R9: 18 sc [18 for 5 rounds]
• Fasten off, leaving a long tail. Stuff the legs and body firmly.

5. Arms (Tay) – Make 2

• Use MC2 (White) yarn. Do not stuff the arms.
• R1: MR, 6 sc [6]
• R2 – R3: 6 sc [6 for 2 rounds]
• Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.

6. Clothing: Camisole Vest

• Use CC (Red, Blue, or Pink) yarn. Worked flat in rows.
• Row 1: ch 25. Skip the first 3 chains (counts as your first dc). Work 1 dc in each of the remaining 22 chains. [23 total stitches including the turning chain]
• Row 2: ch 1, turn. Work 4 sc, ch 5, skip 3 stitches (creates the first armhole), 8 sc, ch 5, skip 3 stitches (creates the second armhole), 4 sc.
• Fasten off and weave in your loose ends.

7. Detailed Assembly Guide

• Attaching Head to Body:
  • Position the two-tone head on top of the open neck of the white body. Ensure the color change line (R11/R12) is straight and aligned horizontally.
  • Whipstitch the opening of the body (18 sts) to the opening of the head (18 sts). Add extra stuffing to the neck cavity right before closing the seam.
• Attaching the Snout:
  • Pin the snout right between the eyes, resting purely in the white section of the lower face (around Rounds 13-15).
  • Add a tiny pinch of stuffing underneath the snout for dimension, then sew it securely in place.
• Attaching the Ears:
  • Pin the wide base (the dc stitch side) of the brown ears to the sides of the head in the brown section (around Rounds 5 to 7).
  • Sew them in place so they flop downwards nicely.
• Attaching the Arms:
  • Pin the arms to the sides of the body, just below the neck seam. Sew the flat tops securely to the body.
• Dressing the Dog:
  • Wrap the camisole around the body, threading the arms through the chain-5 armholes.
  • Tie the vest closed at the front using a small strand of matching yarn, or leave it hanging open casually.