Calling all dog lovers and crochet enthusiasts! I am is excited to unveil the latest addition to our beloved pet collection: featuring a new dog design with charming pointed ears reminiscent of a German Shepherd. This fresh look brings a versatile, timeless silhouette that works beautifully for so many different breeds.
Designed by Sweet Potato 3, this blanket is not only cozy but also brimming with personality. The sample showcased here was expertly crocheted by the talented tester, Kristen Di. Her attention to detail highlights how adorable this blanket looks.
Whether you’re making a special gift for a dog-loving friend or adding to your own collection, the Ears Up Pup Blanket is sure to bring joy and wagging tails. Be sure to check out the pattern today and let your creativity run wild!
What Stitch is Used? The Knotted Half Double Crochet Stitch
If you’ve been following me, you know my love of the knotted half-double crochet. This stitch has allowed me to create some of the most beautiful designs using color changes. It creates gorgeous color transitions, clean lines and angles, and a full-bodied stitch.
The knotted half double crochet is a unique stitch that is new to many crocheters. I started designing with it in 2020 when I designed my Music to the Souls Blankets (and now I have over 30 patterns using it and many more designs on their way).
If you are new to crocheting color changes, it can be intimidating. Starting a large project can be extra intimidating because you want it to start and end with consistent quality of tension/gauge and stitches. It was important to me to make everyone feel confident when making one of my designs using the knotted half double crochet and working my graph patterns, so I created a full course that walks you through all the nitty gritty you may want to know.
All my designs using this technique have full instructions in the pattern itself, but if you want to practice or need a little more guidance, please be sure to check out my Changing Colors Course.
Changing Colors Course Info HERE
What Inspired the Ears Up Pup Designs
A few years ago, I had a request to design a cat blanket. I designed one that took off like crazy and is still to this day one of my top sellers. It s called the Cat’s Meow blanket. It was so popular I ended up adding to the design and offering a Halloween version. The popularity was so fun that I decided to expand the design and create a whole collection for dog and cat lovers.
Ears Up Pup Silhouette Is For…
The design of the Ears Up Pup was a request from Kristine Di who has a beloved German Shepherd. She loved the Dog Days, but that design was more for a puppy look that resembled more of a labrador or golden retriever. So, I knew this was a perfect opportunity to add to the line with a dog that has pointed ears. However, there are so many dogs that this silhouette could replicate, including:
- Belgian Malinois
- Husky (Siberian Husky / Alaskan Husky)
- Belgian Tervuren
- Belgian Sheepdog (Groenendael)
- Czechoslovakian Wolfdog
- Dutch Shepherd
- Schipperke
- Norwegian Elkhound
- Finnish Lapphund
- Alaskan Malamute
- Basenji
- West Siberian Laika
- Australian Cattle Dog (Blue Heeler, Red Heeler)
- Swedish Vallhund
- Shiba Inu
Materials Needed For the Ears Up Pup Blanket
- 2600 yards of Worsted Weight Yarn in two (2) colors – Sample made in Big Twist
- 1540 yards of Main Color (cream in graph/titanium grey in sample)
- 1060 yards of Contrasting Color (brown in graph/black in sample)
- Size K/6.50mm crochet hook
- Size I/5.50mm crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge
- Tapestry needle
- Scissors
- Measuring Tape to check gauge
On a side note, the blanket is 100% reversible. The clean lines and everything looks the same on the back side as the front side.
Where to Get your copy of the Ears Up Pup Blanket
- Ravelry Shop – click HERE
- Etsy Shop – click HERE
- LoveCraft Shop – click HERE
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