Cody the

Cattle Dog
Height: 14.5 inches (37 cm) standing
Skill Level: Intermediate
Crochet Terms: US

Cody the Cattle Dog is ready to round up

some fun and roam until the cows come
home. Whether it's a game of frisbee or a
long hike, Cody will keep you on your paws
and make every moment a doggone delight.

You will need:

• 3.5mm (E-4) crochet hook
• (2) 15mm safety eyes
• Stitch markers
• Yarn needle
• Scissors
• Straight pins
• Fiber fill
• Disappearing ink marker

256 yards of acrylic (weight 4) yarn:

• Pink – 3 yards ( 3m / 2g ) • Medium Gray – 151 yards ( 138m / 84g)
• Light Gray – 72 yards ( 66m / 40g ) • Dark Gray – 30 yards ( 27m / 17g)

Cody the Cattle Dog • Page 01 of 11 • Copyright © 2024 • More free crochet patterns at jesshuff.com
Steps to complete Abbreviations
this pattern • ch – chain

1. Crochet the Tongue • sc – single crochet

2. Crochet the Bottom Lip • inc – complete two single crochets
3. Crochet the Ears within the same stitch
4. Crochet the Snout & Head • dec – combine two stitches into
5. Embroider the Nose one with an invisible decrease
6. Crochet the Legs • *sc x* – repeat the instructions
7. Crochet the Arms between asterisks(*) the indicated
number of times
8. Crochet the Body
9. Sew the Head to the Body • (sc x) – attach a body part while
completing the stitches inside
10. Crochet the Tail parentheses as instructed
11. Sew the Tail to the Body by the pattern

General Instructions
• This pattern is worked in continuous rounds without joining.
• Use a stitch marker to mark the end of each round. Move the marker up each round.
• Before starting the project, review the list of video tutorials mentioned below.

Video Tutorials
I’ve made lots of video tutorials that will be referenced throughout
this pattern. They will be marked with a 􀊖 play button symbol.

To view the video tutorials, scan the QR code (to the left) with the
camera app on your smart phone, or type the link into your web
browser. It will take you to the pattern web page containing the video
jhuff.co/dog-videos
tutorials automatically!

Cody the Cattle Dog • Page 02 of 11 • Copyright © 2024 • More free crochet patterns at jesshuff.com
Hi there! I’m Jess Huff
Thank you for choosing one of my free crochet patterns!
You can connect with me on any of the following platforms:

link jesshuff.com instagram @jesshuffco facebook @jesshuffco

Cody the Cattle Dog • Page 03 of 11 • Copyright © 2024 • More free crochet patterns at jesshuff.com
Tongue
With pink yarn, leaving a 6-inch (15 cm) yarn tail, create a slip knot on your hook:

01. ch 4, sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in next ch, sc 5 in last ch. Working on opposite side of
chain base: sc in last 2 ch [9]
02. ch 1, turn, sc 3, *inc* 3 times, sc 3 [12]
03. ch 1, and without turning, sc 4 across top flat edge of tongue [4]

To view a video tutorial, click the 􀊖 Dog Tongue image thumbnail on the pattern web page.

Fasten off, leaving a 6-inch (15 cm) yarn tail. Using a yarn needle, weave the beginning yarn
tail into the work, and tie it off with the ending yarn tail. Cut both tails to 1.5 inches (4 cm).
The tongue is now ready to attach as you crochet the head at a later step.

Bottom Lip
With light gray yarn:

01. start 6 sc into a 􀊖 Magic Ring [6] 03. *sc, inc* 6 times [18]
02. inc in each st around [12] 04. sc, inc, *sc 2, inc* 5 times, sc [24]

Fasten off, leaving a 12-inch (30 cm) yarn tail. Fold the circle in half and slip stitched closed.

To view a video tutorial, click the 􀊖 Attach Bottom Lip & Tongue image thumbnail on the
pattern web page. The video covers how to fasten off and 􀊖 Slip Stitch Closed.

Hide the remaining yarn tail inside the work. The bottom lip is now ready to attach as you
crochet the head at a later step.

Cody the Cattle Dog • Page 04 of 11 • Copyright © 2024 • More free crochet patterns at jesshuff.com
Ears (make 2)
With dark gray yarn:

01. start 6 sc into a 􀊖 Magic Ring [6] 09. sc 11, dec, sc 11 [23]
02. *sc, inc* 3 times [9] 10. sc 21, dec [22]
03. sc, inc, *sc 2, inc* 2 times, sc [12] 11. sc 10, dec, sc 10 [21]
04. *sc 3, inc* 3 times [15] 12. sc 19, dec [20]
05. sc 2, inc, *sc 4, inc* 2 times, sc 2 [18] 13. sc 9, dec, sc 9 [19]
06. *sc 5, inc* 3 times [21] 14. sc 17, dec [18]
07. sc 3, inc, *sc 6, inc* 2 times, sc 3 [24] 15. *sc 7, dec* 2 times [16]
08. sc in each st around [24]

Do not stuff. Fasten off, leaving a 12-inch (30 cm) tail. Press the final round together and
􀊖 Slip Stitch Closed. Hide the remaining yarn tail inside the work. The ears are now ready to
attach as you crochet the head at a later step.

Snout & Head

LG = with light gray yarn; MG = with medium gray yarn

01. LG 􀊖 Chain 5 Start: inc in 2nd ch from hook, sc 2, sc 5 in last ch. Working on opposite
side of chain base: sc 2, sc 3 in last ch [14]
02. inc, sc 4, *inc* 3 times, sc 4, *inc* 2 times [20]
03. inc, sc 6, *inc* 2 times, sc, inc, sc 6, *inc* 2 times, sc [26]
04. inc, sc 8, *inc, sc* 2 times, inc, sc 8, *inc, sc* 2 times [32]
05. *sc 7, inc* 4 times [36]
06 - 07. sc in each st around [36]

Instructions for Snout & Head continue on page 06

Cody the Cattle Dog • Page 05 of 11 • Copyright © 2024 • More free crochet patterns at jesshuff.com
Instructions for Snout & Head continued from page 05

Attaching Bottom Lip & Tongue: Attach the lip & tongue as you crochet the next round.
To view a tutorial, click the 􀊖 Attach Bottom Lip & Tongue thumbnail on pattern web page.

08. sc 2, start attaching the bottom lip: (sc 4), attach the tongue + bottom lip: (sc 4),
finish attaching the bottom lip: (sc 4), sc 22 [36]

09. sc 2, MG: sc 21, LG: sc 6, MG: sc 7 [36]

10. MG: *sc 5, inc* 4 times, LG: sc 5, MG: inc, sc 5, inc [42]
11. MG: sc 3, inc, *sc 6, inc* 3 times, sc 3, LG: sc 3, inc, sc, MG: sc 5, inc, sc 3 [48]
12. MG: *sc 7, inc* 4 times, sc, LG: sc 5, MG: sc, inc, sc 7, inc [54]

Marking Stitches for the Eyes: Insert two markers 16 stitches apart between rounds 11 & 12.
These markers will show you where to place your safety eyes at a later step.

13. MG: sc 4, inc, *sc 8, inc* 3 times, sc 5, LG: sc 3, inc, sc, MG: sc 7, inc, sc 4 [60]
14 - 15. MG: sc 42, LG: sc 4, MG: sc 14 [60]
16. MG: sc 43, LG: sc 3, MG: sc 14 [60]
17 - 18. MG (for remainder of head): sc in each st around [60]

Attaching the Ears: Attach the ears as you crochet the next round. To view a video tutorial,
click the 􀊖 How to Attach Ears text link on the pattern web page. You do not need to use
stitch markers as shown in the video.

19. sc 32, attach the first ear: (sc 8), sc 11, attach the second ear: (sc 8), sc [60]

At the end of round 19, the ears should appear centered on the top of the head. If your ears
appear off center, redo the round and adjust the placement of the ears as necessary.

20 - 23. sc in each st around [60]

24. sc 4, dec, *sc 8, dec* 5 times, sc 4 [54]
25. *sc 7, dec* 6 times [48]

Instructions for Snout & Head continue on page 07

Cody the Cattle Dog • Page 06 of 11 • Copyright © 2024 • More free crochet patterns at jesshuff.com
 Instructions for Snout & Head continued from page 06

26. sc 3, dec, *sc 6, dec* 5 times, sc 3 [42]

27. *sc 5, dec* 6 times [36]
28. sc 2, dec, *sc 4, dec* 5 times, sc 2 [30]

Stuff head ¾ full and create indents for the

eyes. Insert safety eyes & secure backings.
Figure 1
Click the 􀊖 Indent Eyes image thumbnail
Alternate colors used in photos. Same techniques apply. on pattern web page to view a video tutorial.

29. *sc 3, dec* 6 times [24]

30. sc, dec, *sc 2, dec* 5 times, sc [18]
31. *sc, dec* 6 times [12]

Finish stuffing.

32. *dec* 6 times [6]

Figure 2
Close with an 􀊖 Ultimate Finish.

Embroidering the Nose: Using straight pins, mark the four corners of the nose (see Figure 1).

The bottom should be four stitches across between rounds 1 & 2, centered above the
Chain 5 Start. The top should be eight stitches across between rounds 4 & 5 (see Figure 1).

Using a 36-inch (90 cm) strand of dark gray yarn and a yarn needle, embroider the nose,
working through each stitch along the bottom a total of six times, and each stitch along the
top a total of three times (see Figure 2).

To view a video tutorial, click 􀊖 Embroider Dog Nose image thumbnail on pattern web page.

Cody the Cattle Dog • Page 07 of 11 • Copyright © 2024 • More free crochet patterns at jesshuff.com
Legs (make 2)
With light gray yarn:

01. start 6 sc into a 􀊖 Magic Ring [6] 14. sc 15, dec, switch to
02. inc in each st around [12] medium gray yarn: sc 9 [25]
03. *sc, inc* 6 times [18]
04. sc, inc, *sc 2, inc* 5 times, sc [24] 15. sc 21, dec, sc 2 [24]
05. *sc 3, inc* 6 times [30] 16. sc 3, dec, sc 19 [23]
06. sc 2, inc, *sc 4, inc* 5 times, sc 2 [36] 17. sc 10, dec, sc 11 [22]
07 - 08. sc in each st around [36] 18. sc 14, dec, sc 6 [21]
09. sc 34, dec [35] 19. sc 19, dec [20]
10. dec, *sc, dec, dec* 2 times, sc 23 [30] 20. sc 3, dec, sc 15 [19]
11. *dec, sc* 3 times, sc 21 [27] 21. sc 9, dec, sc 8 [18]
12. sc in each st around [27] 22. *sc 7, dec* 2 times [16]
13. sc 10, dec, sc 15 [26] 23. *sc 2, dec* 4 times [12]

Fasten off and leave a 12-inch (30 cm) yarn tail. Stuff the leg. Press the final round together
and 􀊖 Slip Stitch Closed, then hide the remaining yarn tail inside the work. The legs are now
ready to attach as you crochet the body at a later step.

Arms (make 2)
With light gray yarn:

01. start 6 sc into a 􀊖 Magic Ring [6] 04. sc, inc, *sc 2, inc* 5 times, sc [24]
02. inc in each st around [12] 05. *sc 3, inc* 6 times [30]
03. *sc, inc* 6 times [18] 06 - 07. sc in each st around [30]

Instructions for Arms continue on page 09

Cody the Cattle Dog • Page 08 of 11 • Copyright © 2024 • More free crochet patterns at jesshuff.com
Instructions for Arms continued from page 08

08. sc 4, dec, sc 2, dec, sc 3, dec, sc 2, 16. sc 19, dec [20]

dec, sc 11 [26] 17. sc in each st around [20]
09. sc 6, dec, sc 3, dec, sc 13 [24] 18. sc 9, dec, sc 9 [19]
10. sc in each st around [24] 19. sc in each st around [19]
11. sc 11, dec, sc 11 [23] 20. sc 17, dec [18]
12. sc 21, dec [22] 21. sc in each st around [18]
22. sc 8, dec, sc 8 [17]
13. switch to medium gray yarn: 23. sc in each st around [17]
sc in each st around [22] 24. sc 15, dec [16]
25. sc in each st around [16]
14. sc 10, dec, sc 10 [21] 26. *sc 2, dec* 4 times [12]
15. sc in each st around [21]

Fasten off and leave a 12-inch (30 cm) yarn tail. Stuff the arm. Press the final round together
and 􀊖 Slip Stitch Closed, then hide the remaining yarn tail inside the work. The arms are
now ready to attach as you crochet the body at a later step.

Body
With medium gray yarn:

01. start 6 sc into a 􀊖 Magic Ring [6] 04. sc, inc, *sc 2, inc* 5 times, sc [24]
02. inc in each st around [12] 05. *sc 3, inc* 6 times [30]
03. *sc, inc* 6 times [18] 06. sc 2, inc, *sc 4, inc* 5 times, sc 2 [36]

Instructions for Body continue on page 10

Cody the Cattle Dog • Page 09 of 11 • Copyright © 2024 • More free crochet patterns at jesshuff.com
Instructions for Body continued from page 09

Attaching the Legs: Attach the legs as ▶ Attaching the Arms: Attach the arms as
you crochet the next round. you crochet the next round.

Click the 􀊖 Attach Legs image thumbnail Click the 􀊖 Attach Arms image thumbnail
on pattern web page to view a video tutorial. on pattern web page to view a video tutorial.

07. attach the first leg: (sc 5, inc), sc 5, 30. sc, attach the first arm: (sc 6), sc 8,
inc, attach the second leg: (sc 5, inc), attach the second arm: (sc 6), sc 9 [30]

*sc 5, inc* 3 times [42]

At the end of round 30, the arms should
appear centered above the legs.
08. sc 3, inc, *sc 6, inc* 5 times, sc 3 [48]
09. *sc 7, inc* 6 times [54]
If your arms appear off center, redo the
10. sc 4, inc, *sc 8, inc* 5 times, sc 4 [60] round and adjust the placement of the
11 - 17. sc in each st around [60] arms as necessary.
18. sc 4, dec, *sc 8, dec* 5 times, sc 4 [54]
Stuff the body.
19. sc in each st around [54]
20. *sc 7, dec* 6 times [48]
31. *sc 3, dec* 6 times [24]
21. sc in each st around [48]
22. sc 3, dec, *sc 6, dec* 5 times, sc 3 [42] Fasten off and leave a tail the length of your
23 - 24. sc in each st around [42] arm span (~65 in / ~165 cm).

25. *sc 5, dec* 6 times [36]

Sewing the Body to the Head: Click the
26 - 27. sc in each st around [36]
􀊖 How to Sew Body to Head text link on
28. sc 2, dec, *sc 4, dec* 5 times, sc 2 [30] the pattern web page to view a video tutorial.
29. sc in each st around [30] ▶

Cody the Cattle Dog • Page 10 of 11 • Copyright © 2024 • More free crochet patterns at jesshuff.com
Tail
With dark gray yarn:

01. start 6 sc into a 􀊖 Magic Ring [6] 07. sc in each st around [12]
02. sc in each st around [6] 08. dec, sc 3, *inc* 2 times, sc 3, dec [12]
03. *sc, inc* 3 times [9] 09. sc in each st around [12]
04. sc in each st around [9] 10. dec, sc 4, *inc* 2 times, sc 2, dec [12]
05. sc, inc, *sc 2, inc* 2 times, sc [12] 11. sc in each st around [12]
06. dec, sc 3, *inc* 2 times, sc 3, dec [12]

Fasten off and leave a 12-inch (30 cm) yarn tail. Stuff the tail. Sew the tail to your dog
centered over round 11 on the back side of the body. Secure with a knot, then hide the
remaining yarn tail inside the work.

I’d love to see a photo of your creation. Please feel free to share it in
my Facebook group, Crochet with Jess Huff!

In this group, you can join the conversation for all things Jess Huff:
ask for help with a pattern, get inspired with pattern customizations,
or show off your finished projects. I hope to see you there!

Scan the QR code (to the left) with the camera app on your smart
jhuff.co/group
phone, and it will take you to my Facebook group automatically.

If you enjoyed making this pattern, please check out my entire library
of free amigurumi patterns at jesshuff.com. Happy crocheting!

Cody the Cattle Dog • Page 11 of 11 • Copyright © 2024 • More free crochet patterns at jesshuff.com