Free Dog Knitting Pattern: Fuzz the Scottie
- Eva Chum
- 3 days ago
- 4 min read
Updated: 2 days ago
Say hello to this adorable little Scottie Dog – a soft, fuzzy companion that’s full of charm! Knitted mainly in the round using 4mm needles (with a touch of 3mm needlework for the ears), this free dog knitting pattern brings together cozy textures and sweet details in a small, satisfying project.
Using Go Handmade Teddy yarn for the fluffy body and Drops Baby Merino for the ears, the finished dog has a lovely contrast in texture and a truly handmade feel. Embroidered eyes and nose give it a gentle expression, making it both safe and soft for all ages.
Best of all, this Scottie is the perfect size to turn into a keychain, bag charm, or a small gift for someone special. Whether you’re a beginner exploring toy knitting or an experienced knitter looking for a fun project, this little pup is sure to warm your heart.
Grab your yarn and needles—your new tiny friend is waiting!
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Skill Level
Beginner
Techniques
Circular cast on
Knit in the round
Simple increase and decrease stitches
Finished Size
13 cm / 5 ⅛ in
Needles
Double-pointed US 6 (4.00 mm), US 2 (3.00 mm)
Notions
A tapestry needle, stitch markers
Yarn
Go Handmade Teddy - (Medium) 100% Polyester (50 g/ 65 m/ 71 yds)
Drops Baby Merino - (Sport) 100% Wool (50 g/ 175 m/ 191 yds)
Yarn Amount
Go Handmade Teddy - 25 g
Drops Baby Merino - 2 g
Other Materials
Toy Stuffing
Poly pellets or a bean bag
Embroidery floss or yarn for the face embroidery
(Optional) safety eyes
Abbreviations
CO | cast on | k2tog | knit 2 stitches together |
|---|---|---|---|
rnd(s) | round(s) | ssk | slip, slip, and knit |
st(s) | stitch(es) | k | knit |
RS | right side | p | purl |
WS | wrong side | m1L | make 1 left increase |
m1R | make 1 right increase |
Tips on knitting with 'Go Handmade Teddy' yarn
Since it's quite difficult—almost impossible—to count stitches when using this yarn, it's recommended to use a stitch marker to mark the beginning of each round. It's also helpful to jot down notes after finishing each round to keep track of your progress.
Head
Use teddy yarn. Circular cast on 12 sts
Rnd 1: knit
Rnd 2: k2, m1, repeat * (18 sts)
Rnd 3-10: knit 8 rnds
Rnd 11: pm (centre of the face), (k2, m1L) x 3 times, k6, (m1R, k2) x 3 times (24 sts)
Rnd 12-17: knit 6 rnds
Rnd 18: k2tog, k2, repeat * (18 sts)
Rnd 19: knit
Rnd 20: k2tog, k1, repeat * (12 sts)
Rnd 21: knit
*If you use safety eyes, you can add them now.
Then, stuff it and make a gathered bind-off.
Body
Use teddy yarn. Circular cast on 12 sts.
Rnd 1: pm, knit
Rnd 2: k2, m1, repeat * (18 sts)
Rnd 3: knit
Rnd 4: k3, m1, repeat * (24 sts)
Rnd 5-14: knit 10 rnds
Rnd 15: k2tog, k2, repeat * (18 sts)
Rnd 16-19: knit 4 rnds
Bind-off.
Ears
Use teddy yarn. Long-tail cast on 12 sts, join in the round.
Rnd 1-3: pm, knit 3 rnds
Rnd 4: k1, k2tog, k6, ssk, k1 (10 sts)
Rnd 5-7: knit 3 rnds
Rnd 8: k1, k2tog, k4, ssk, k1 (8 sts)
Rnd 9: knit
Rnd 10: k1, k2tog, k2, ssk, k1 (6 sts)
Rnd 11: knit
Gather bind-off. Make two of them.
Ears’ Details
Use wool yarn, with 3 mm needles. Long-tail cast on 12 sts, knit flat.
Row 1 (WS): purl
Row 2 (RS): knit
Row 3: purl
Row 4: k2, k2tog, k4, ssk, k2 (10 sts)
Row 5: repeat rows 1 - 3
Row 6: k2, k2tog, k2, ssk, k2 (8 sts)
Row 7: purl
Row 8: k2, k2tog, ssk, k2 (6 sts)
Row 9: purl
Gather bind-off. Make two of them.
Tail
Use teddy yarn. Circular cast on 8 sts. Pm, knit 6 rnds
Bind-off.
Arms
Use teddy yarn. Circular cast on 12 sts.
Rnd 1: pm, knit
Rnd 2: k2, m1, repeat * (18 sts)
Rnd 3-8: knit 6 rnds
Rnd 9: k2tog, k1, repeat * (12 sts)
Rnd 10-14: knit 5 rnds
Bind-off. Make two of them.
Legs
Use teddy yarn. Circular cast on 12 sts. Pm, knit 5 rnds
Bind-off. Make two of them.
Finishing and Assembly
The ears are symmetrical, so try them on the head first to decide which side will face forward. Then, sew the ear details onto the front-facing side.
Create the nose by repeating small stitches using either yarn or embroidery floss. Then, sew the ears onto the head, folding them slightly as you stitch to give them a more 3D shape. If you're not using safety eyes, you can now embroider simple eyes using the same yarn as the nose. To finish, secure the tails with a knot underneath the head.
Stuff the body firmly, and optionally add a small bean bag for extra weight and a satisfying hand feel. Lightly stuff the arms, but leave the legs and tail unstuffed. Then, sew all the parts onto the body, making sure the arms are angled slightly forward for a natural look.
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