Beagle Free Crochet Pattern

Free Crochet Pattern: How to Make an Adorable Beagle Plush

Crocheting is not only a relaxing hobby but also a wonderful way to create something special and unique. Whether you're an experienced crocheter or just starting out, making a Beagle plush is a fun project that allows you to combine creativity with love for these charming dogs. In this blog post, I'll guide you through a free crochet pattern to create your very own Beagle plush. With its floppy ears, cute face, and characteristic markings, this plush will make a perfect gift or a cozy companion for yourself!

Materials You’ll Need

Before we get started, let’s gather all the necessary materials. Here’s what you’ll need:

- Yarn: Cotton yarn calling for a 3 mm (US 2) hook in the colors: Rust, Dark Brown, White, Pink, Dark Grey and Black. I used Schachenmayr "Catania" (fine weight 100% mercerized cotton): 162 Kaffee (Dark Brown); 246 Rosa (Pink); 105 Natur (White); 110 Black (Black); 83 Zimt (Rust); 393 Graphit (Dark Grey).
- Crochet Hook: A 3.0mm (G) hook works well for this project, but you can adjust the size depending on your yarn and desired plush size.
- Polyester Fiberfill: For stuffing your plush and giving it a soft, huggable shape.
- Safety Eyes: 6mm safety eyes. Safety eyes are easy to use and add a professional finish.
- Tapestry Needle: For sewing pieces together and weaving in ends.
- Scissors
- Stitch Markers: To keep track of your rounds, especially when working in continuous rounds.

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The pattern for this crochet Beagle is also available as a print-friendly, styled, and advertisement-free PDF file, with many more photos than in the pattern below. You can get it from my Etsy Shop.

 

The image shows a small, hand-crocheted beagle plush held in a person’s hand. The plush is intricately crafted with brown, white, and black yarn, capturing the distinct markings of a beagle, including a white stripe down the face and floppy brown ears. The plush has black embroidered eyes and a nose, giving it a cute and realistic appearance. In the background, there is a large glass terrarium filled with lush green plants, a green glass vase, and a small terracotta pot with a decorative pattern, all set on a light wooden surface, creating a natural and cozy setting for the crocheted dog.

 

 Abbreviations:

  • ch: chain
  • sc: single crochet stitch
  • sc2tog: single crochet decrease
  • 2sc: single crochet increase
  • R: row, round
  • BLO: back loop only
  • st,sts: stitch, stitches

Pattern notes:

Skill level: Intermediate

Sizing: Using the mentioned materials the Beagle measures approx. 3x4 inches (8x10 cm): If you prefer a smaller or larger plush you can use a different hook size and yarn.

Copyright: This pattern is an original design by Birdsandcrickets. You may not copy, rewrite, redistribute, or resell this pattern in any form, this includes making video tutorials. You may not translate this pattern to another language and publish the pattern or any parts of it.

 

Pattern Instructions

 

Head: 

Start with Dark Grey:

 

R1: Magic ring. 6 sc in ring (6 sts)

R2: 2sc (half with Dark Grey/half with Pink), 2 sc 3 times with White, 2sc with Pink, 2 sc with Dark Grey (12 sts) 

R3: sc in the next st with Dark Grey, sc in the next 11 sts with White (12 sts) (pic.1)

R4: with White sc, 2sc, sc in the next 6 sts, * sc, 2sc * 2 times (15 sts)

R5-R6: sc in each st around (15 sts) (pic.2)

R7: sc in the next 7 sts with Rust, sc in the next 2 sts with White, sc in the next 6 sts with Rust (15 sts)

R8: * sc in the next 6 sts, 2sc * with Rust, 2sc (half with Rust/half with White), 2sc (half with White/half with Rust), sc in the next 6 sts with Rust (18 sts) (pic.3)

R9: * sc in the next 2 sts, sc * 3 times with Rust, sc in the next 2 sts with White, 2sc with Rust, * sc in the next 2 sts, 2sc * 2 times with Rust (24 sts) (pic.4)

R10-R12: sc in the next 12 sts with Rust, sc in the next 2 sts with White, sc in the next 10 sts with Rust (24 sts) 

R13: sc in the next 13 sts with Rust, sc in the next st with White, sc in the next 10 sts with Rust (24 sts)

Sew the nose with a strand of Black yarn: From inside the head, pull the needle out of the center of the magic ring. Insert the needle one stitch above (pic.5). Pull the needle out of the following st on the left. Insert the needle in the the magic ring. Repeat the same steps on the right. Now you have 3 lines (pic.6). Keep doing the same until all spaces are filled with yarn. Pull the needle out of the left corner of the triangle, and insert the needle in the right corner of the triangle (pic.7). Fasten off inside the head.

Insert the safety eyes between R8 and R9 (between the 6th and 7th st, and between the 13th and 14th st of the row). 

Fill with stuffing.

R14: with Rust *sc in the next 2 sts, sc2tog * 6 times (18 sts)

R15: * sc, sc2tog * 6 times (12 sts).

R16: * sc, sc2tog * 4 times (8 sts).

Break the yarn and fasten it off. (pic.8)

 

EARS: (x2):

 

with Rust:

 

R1: Ch 5, sc in 2nd ch from the hook, sc in next 3 sts, turn (4 sts)

R2-R6: Ch 1, sc in ech st, turn (4 sts)

R7: Ch 1, skip 1 st, sc in the next 3 sts, turn (3 sts)

R8: Ch 1, skip 1 st, sc in the next 2 sts, turn (2 sts)

R9: Ch 1, skip 1 st, sc in the next st (1 st)

Break the yarn and leave a long strand. (pic.9)

Insert the strand in the needle and pass the needle though the side of the ear. (pic.10-11)

Attach the ears to the top of the head. (pic.12)

 

FRONT LEGS (x2):

with White:

 

R1: Magic ring, 6 sc in the ring (6 sts)

R2: * sc, 2sc * 3 times (9 sts)

R3: BLO sc in each st around (9 sts) 

R4: sc in the next 2 sts, sc2tog 3 times, sc in the next st (6 sts)

R5-9: sc in each st around (6 sts)

Break the yarn and fasten it off.

Insert some stuffing. (pic.13)

 

HIND LEGS (x2):

with White:

 

R1-4: same as the front legs.

R5-6: sc in each sc around (6 sts)

Break the yarn and leave a long strand.

Fill with some stuffing. (pic.14)

 

The image shows a small, hand-crocheted beagle plush held by a person with a painted red nail and a silver ring. The plush is crafted with brown, white, and black yarn, accurately depicting the characteristic markings of a beagle, including the white stripe down its face and floppy brown ears. The plush has black embroidered eyes and a nose, adding to its lifelike and adorable appearance. It is displayed against a soft, light green fabric background, highlighting the detailed work and texture of the crocheted dog.

 

 

BODY:

with White:

 

R1: Magic ring, 6 sc in the ring (6 sts)

R2: 2sc in each st (12 sts)

R3: * sc, 2sc, sc, 2sc, sc * with White, * 2sc, sc, 2sc * with Rust, * sc, 2sc * 2 times with White (18 sts)

R4: * sc in the next 2 sts, 2sc * 2 times with White, * sc in the next 2 sts, 2sc, sc in the next 2 sts, 2sc, sc * with Rust, * sc, 2sc, sc in the next 2 sts, 2sc * with White (24 sts) 

R5: * sc in the next 3 sts, 2sc, sc in the next 3 sts * with White, * 2sc, sc in the next 3 sts, 2sc, sc in the next 3 sts, 2sc, sc in the next 2 sts * with Rust, * sc, 2sc, sc in the next 3 sts, 2sc * with White (30 sts)

R6: sc in the next 8 sts with White, sc in the next 5 sts with Rust, sc in the next 5 sts with Dark Brown, sc in the next 5 sts with Rust, sc in the next 5 sts with White (30 sts) (pic.15)

R7: sc in the next 8 sts with White, sc in the next 4 sts with Rust, sc in the next 8 sts with Dark Brown, sc in the next 4 sts with Rust, sc in the next 6 sts with White (30 sts) 

R8: sc in the next 8 sts with White, sc in the next 3 sts with Rust, sc in the next 11 sts with Dark Brown, sc in the next 3 sts with Rust, sc in the next 5 sts with White (30 sts) 

R9: * sc in the next 3 sts, sc2tog, sc in the next 3 sts * with White, sc2tog with Dark Brown, * sc in the next 3 sts, sc2tog * 3 times with Dark Brown, * sc in the next 2 sts, sc2tog * with White (24 sts) (pic.16)

 

 

R10: sc in the next 7 sts with White, sc in the next 14 sts with Dark Brown, sc in the next 3 sts with White (24 sts)

R11: sc in the next 7 sts with White, sc in the next 15 sts with Dark Brown, sc in the next 2 sts with White (24 sts)

R12: sc in the next 6 sts with White, sc in the next 17 sts with Dark Brown, sc in the next st with Rust (24 sts) 

R13: sc in the next 2 sts of the first leg (making sure that the paw is positioned straight forward) with Rust (pic.17), sc in the next 3 sts of the leg with White , skip 1 st of the body, sc in the next 4 sts of the body with White, sc in the next 3 sts of the second leg (making sure that the paw is positioned straight forward) with White, sc in the next 2 sts of the leg with Rust, skip 1 st of the body, sc in the next 18 sts of the body with Dark Brown (32 sts) (pic.18-20)

 

 

R14: sc in the next 2 sts with Rust, sc in the next 10 sts with White, sc in the next 3 sts with Rust, sc in the next 17 sts with Dark Brown (32 sts)

R15: sc in the next 3 sts with Rust, sc in the next 8 sts with White, sc in the next 5 sts with Rust, sc in the next 15 sts with Dark Brown, sc in the next st with Rust (32 sts )

R16: sc in the next 3 sts with Rust, sc in the next 8 sts with White, sc in the next 6 sts with Rust, sc in the next 13 sts with Dark Brown, sc in the next 2 sts with Rust (32 sts )

R17: sc in the next 3 sts with Rust, sc in the next 8 sts with White, sc in the next 7 sts with Rust, sc in the next 11 sts with Dark Brown, sc in the next 3 sts with Rust (32 sts ) 

R18: * sc in the next 3 sts, sc2tog * with Rust, * sc in the next 3 sts, sc2tog, sc in the next 2 sts * with White, * sc, sc2tog, sc in the next 3 sts, sc2tog * with Rust, sc in the next 3 sts, sc2tog, sc in the next 3 sts * with Dark Brown, * sc2tog, sc in the next 2 sts * with Rust (26 sts) 

 

 

The image shows a small, hand-crocheted beagle plush sitting on a soft, light-colored fabric surface. The plush is skillfully made with brown, white, and black yarn, accurately capturing the characteristic markings of a beagle, including a white stripe down the face and floppy brown ears. It has black embroidered eyes and a nose, giving it an expressive and endearing look. The background features a light green cushion and a textured brown pillow, adding a cozy and homely touch to the scene, which emphasizes the charm of the handmade crochet dog.

 

R19: * sc in the next 2 sts, sc2tog , sc * with Rust, * sc, sc2tog, sc in the next 2 sts * with White, * sc2tog, sc in the next 2 sts, sc2tog, sc * with Rust, * sc, sc2tog, sc in the next 2 sts * with Dark Brown, * sc2tog, sc in the next 2 sts * with Rust (20 sts) 

R20-21: sc in the next 4 sts with Rust, sc in the next 4 sts with White, sc in the next 12 sts with Rust (20 sts)

R22-R25: sc in the next 3 sts with Rust, sc in the next 6 sts with White, sc in the next 11 sts withRust (20 sts)

Break the yarn and leave a long strand. (pic.21)

Fill with stuffing. 

Attach the head to the body. Use the long tail to sew the head onto the body securely. (pic.22)

Insert some more stuffing in the paws from the two openings below, to make the plush fuller and more stable, and then close the openings by sewing them with a needle and a strand of White yarn. 

Attach the hind legs to the body. Position the legs evenly on the body and sew them in place. (pic.23)

 

TAIL:

with White

 

R1: Magic ring, 3 sts in the ring (3 sts)

R2: 2sc, sc in the next 2 sts (4)

R3: * sc, 2sc * 2 times (6 sts)

Change color (Rust):

R4: R9: sc in each st around (6 sts)

Break the yarn and leave a long strand. 

Attach the tail to the body. (pic.24)

 

 

Final Touches

 

Once all parts are assembled and securely attached, give your Beagle plush a final check. Make sure all ends are woven in, and there are no loose pieces. Your adorable Beagle plush is now ready to be enjoyed!

Conclusion

Crocheting your own Beagle plush is not just a rewarding project, but it also makes a heartfelt gift for any dog lover. This free pattern is simple enough for beginners and customizable for those with more experience. So, grab your yarn and hook, and start crafting your new best friend today!

Happy crocheting! If you have any questions or need further assistance with the pattern, feel free to leave a comment below. I’d love to see your finished Beagle plush, so don’t forget to share your creations!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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