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Free Crochet Pattern
Barkcus the Dog

Lion Brand® Homespun^®

Pattern #: 80360AD

SKILL LEVEL: Easy

SIZE: One Size
About 14 in. (35.5 cm) tall

CORRECTIONS: None

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Color (A) Homespun^® Click here for larger swatch	Color (B) Homespun^® Click here for larger swatch
Color (C) Homespun^® Click here for larger swatch	Color (D) Homespun^® Click here for larger swatch
Color (E) Homespun^® Click here for larger swatch	Color (F) Homespun^® Click here for larger swatch

To change colors, simply select color name from the drop-down above or else click the swatch you want to change and then click a color below

Homespun^®

Hepplewhite	Shaker	Colonial	Antique	Deco	Rococo	Edwardian	Tudor

Sierra	Regency	Williamsburg	Baroque	Ranch	Waterfall	Gothic	Prairie

Barrington	Nouveau	Windsor	Corinthian	Mediterranean	Delft	Quartz	Metropolis

Covered Bridge Red	Montana Sky	Florida Keys Green	Coral Gables	Boston Rose	Sunshine State	Black	Granite

Candy Apple	Harvest	Olive	Cobalt	Fawn	Barley	Fuchsia	Grape

Lemonade	Spring Green	Lavender Sachet	Blue Sky	Cotton Candy	Cream	Golden	Meadow

Fiesta	Russet	Plum	Apple Green	Chili	Saffron	Dusty Blue	Earth

Lagoon	Parfait	Ocean	Painted Desert	Wild Fire	Bourbon	Herb Garden	Mixed Berries

Pearls	Marble

*Homespun (Article #790) is a uniquely-textured bulky weight yarn that works up quickly and easily. 98% acrylic, 2% polyester; packaged in 6 oz/170g (185 yd/167m) pull skeins.

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MATERIALS
To change colors, click the drop-down list or swatches above

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790-309 Homespun Yarn: Deco

ball

$ 5.99

Note: (A)

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790-379 Homespun Yarn: Cobalt

ball

$ 5.99

Note: (B)

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790-375 Homespun Yarn: Candy Apple

ball

$ 5.99

Note: (C)

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790-394 Homespun Yarn: Golden

ball

$ 5.99

Note: (D)

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790-369 Homespun Yarn: Florida Keys Green

ball

$ 5.99

Note: (E)

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790-386 Homespun Yarn: Grape

ball

$ 5.99

Note: (F)

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Lion Brand Crochet Hook - Size H-8

$ 2.45

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Lion Brand Stitch Markers

$ 2.49

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Large-Eye Blunt Needles (Set of 6)

$ 3.59

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Additional Materials

2 plastic safety eyes, 9 mm diameter
Fiberfill stuffing
Small amount of black yarn (for nose)

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Barkcus the Dog

Lion Brand^® Homespun^®

GAUGE:

Exact gauge is not essential to this project.

STITCH EXPLANATION:

sc2tog (sc decrease) Insert hook into st and draw up a loop. Insert hook into next st and draw up a loop. Yarn over, draw through all 3 loops on hook.

NOTES:

1. Work in continuous rnds; do not join or turn unless otherwise instructed.
2. To change color, work last st of old color to last yarn over, yarn over with new color and draw through all loops on hook to complete st. Carry colors not in use up wrong side of work.

HEAD
With A, ch 2.
Rnd 1: Work 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook. Place marker for beg of rnd; move marker up as each rnd is completed.
Rnd 2: 2 sc in each st around – 12 sts.
Rnd 3: (2 sc in next st, sc in next st) 6 times – 18 sts.
Rnd 4: (2 sc in next st, sc in next 2 sts) 6 times – 24 sts.
Rnd 5: (2 sc in next st, sc in next 3 sts) 6 times – 30 sts.
Rnd 6: (2 sc in next st, sc in next 4 sts) 6 times – 36 sts.
Rnds 7–15: Sc in each st around.
Rnd 16: (Sc2tog, sc in next 4 sts) 6 times – 30 sts.
Rnd 17: (Sc2tog, sc in next 3 sts) 6 times – 24 sts.
Rnd 18: (Sc2tog, sc in next 2 sts) 6 times – 18 sts.
Fasten off.

BODY
With B, ch 2.
Rnds 1–6: Work Rnds 1–6 of Head – 36 sts.
Rnd 7: (2 sc in next st, sc in next 5 sts) 6 times – 42 sts.
Rnds 8–11: Sc in each st around; change to C in last st of last rnd.
Rnds 12 and 13: Sc in each st around; change to D in last st of last rnd.
Rnd 14: Sc in each st around; change to E in last st.
Rnd 15: Sc in each st around; change to F in last st.
Rnd 16: Sc in each st around; change to C in last st.
Rnd 17: Sc in each st around; change to D in last st.
Rnd 18: Sc in each st around; change to E in last st.
Rnd 19: (Sc2tog, sc in next 5 sts) 6 times; change to F in last st – 36 sts.
Rnd 20: (Sc2tog, sc in next 4 sts) 6 times; change to C in last st – 30 sts.
Rnd 21: (Sc2tog, sc in next 3 sts) 6 times – 24 sts.
Rnd 22: (Sc2tog, sc in next 2 sts) 6 times – 18 sts.
Fasten off.

EARS (make 2)
With A, ch 2.
Rnds 1 and 2: Work Rnds 1 and 2 of Head – 12 sts.
Rnds 3–9: Sc in each st around.
Rnd 10: (Sc2tog) 6 times – 6 sts.
Fasten off.

ARMS (make 2)
With A, ch 2.
Rnds 1 and 2: Work Rnds 1 and 2 of Head – 12 sts.
Rnds 3–5: Sc in each st around; change to C in last st of last rnd.
Rnds 6 and 7: Sc in each st around; change to D in last st of last rnd.
Rnd 8: Sc in each st around; change to E in last st.
Rnd 9: Sc in each st around; change to F in last st.
Rnd 10: Sc in each st around; change to C in last st.
Rnd 11: Sc in each st around.
Rnd 12: (Sc2tog) 6 times – 6 sts.
Fasten off.

LEGS (make 2)
With A, ch 2.
Rnds 1 and 2: Work Rnds 1 and 2 of Head – 12 sts.
Rnds 3–5: Sc in each st around; change to B in last st of last rnd.
Rnds 6–20: Sc in each st around.
Fasten off.

TAIL
With A, ch 2.
Rnd 1: Work Rnd 1 of Head – 6 sts.
Rnds 2–16: Sc in each st around.
Fasten off.

FINISHING
Following package directions, attach safety eyes to Head. Firmly stuff Head. With black yarn, embroider straight st nose and mouth. Fold Ears down and sew to Head. Firmly stuff Body, sew Head to Body. Stuff Arms and Legs lightly and sew to Body. Sew on Tail. Weave in ends.