No Sew Crochet Cats & Dogs Free Pattern
No Sew Animals – Pattern By Crafting Happiness
I’m so excited to share a super cute and, best of all, no sew crochet pattern with you today – No Sew Cats and Dogs!
If you’ve been looking for a quick, satisfying project that’s perfect for gifting, you’re going to absolutely love these little critters.
Create your own adorable family of amigurumi cats and dogs with this easy to follow, beginner friendly pattern.
This PDF includes instructions adapted for four different yarn weights (DK, Aran, Chunky, and Super Chunky), resulting in four distinct sizes for your finished toys.
Each pattern below is similar but also different, adjusted to fit the yarn and hook recommended.
You also have instructions on each pattern on how to turn your toy into a cat or a dog as well as diagrams for cute kawaii faces you can embroider.
These little animals are just perfect for so many things! Imagine them as:
- Adorable nursery decor: Line them up on a shelf for a sweet, handmade touch.
- Cute keychain charms: The smaller sizes are perfect for adding a bit of personality to your keys or bag.
- Thoughtful gifts: Who wouldn’t love to receive a handmade cat or dog? They make fantastic presents for baby showers, birthdays, or just because!
- Desk buddies: Brighten up your workspace with a friendly little face.
You will find all the info about sizes and yarn in the Pattern notes section of this page.
You can change colors and turn your no sew cats and dogs into latte, berry, or matcha animals. You can see my samples below.
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Video Resources For No Sew Animals Pattern
Sometimes, seeing is believing (and learning!).
I’ve put together a full step-by-step video tutorial for the Aran weight version of this pattern on my YouTube channel. It’s perfect for visual learners or if you just want some company while you crochet!
Make sure to subscribe to my channel and save this video for later.
Right handed: No Sew Cats and Dogs Video Tutorial
Left handed: No Sew Cats and Dogs Video Tutorial
And guess what? For my wonderful Pattern Lover members on Patreon, there’s an exclusive video tutorial on how to make the Super Bulky version!
This means you can create a big, huggable version of these adorable animals.
If you’re a Pattern Lover, head over to Patreon to access your exclusive video! If you’re not a member yet, you can find out more about joining and all the amazing perks by checking my Patreon page.
Where To Get The Written Pattern For No Sew Animals
While the Aran version is free here on the blog and on YouTube, I know many of you love having a beautifully formatted, ad-free PDF pattern to download and keep.
The great news is that the PDF version includes instructions for all four yarn weights: DK, Aran, Chunky, and Super Chunky!
This means you can create a whole family of cats and dogs in four different sizes, all from one pattern. How amazing is that?
You can grab your copy of the comprehensive PDF pattern from my Etsy and Ravelry shops.
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Crochet No Sew Animals – Free Pattern [Aran Version]
Pattern Notes
Here’s what you’ll need for the free Aran weight version:
- Yarn: Acrylic Aran Weight Yarn (Medium #4). You’ll need two colors (e.g., brown and beige, or any combination you love!).
- Hook: 4.0mm crochet hook.
- Other Supplies:
- Stitch marker
- Scissors
- Toy stuffing
- Darning needle
- Small amount of black yarn for embroidering the face.
- Finished Size (Aran Version): Approximately 8cm tall.
- Skill Level: Easy – perfect for beginners who are comfortable with basic stitches and working in the round.
Stitches Used (US Terms):
- ch – chain
- sl st – slip stitch
- sc – single crochet
- hdc – half double crochet
- dc – double crochet
- inc – increase (2 sc in the same stitch)
- dec – decrease1 (sc2tog)
- Bo – Bobble Stitch (made with 5 incomplete double crochet stitches) – Yo, insert hook in the stitch below, yo and pull up a loop, yo and pull through the first 2 loops on the hook, leave the incomplete double crochet on the hook x5, you will have 6 loops on the hook, yo and pull through all 6 loops on the hook.
- st(s) – stitch(es)
Important Notes for the Pattern:
- The body parts are crocheted in the round, without turning or closing the round, unless specifically stated.
- Use a stitch marker to mark the beginning of each round. Move the marker up as you complete each round.
- The number at the end of each round indicates the total number of stitches for that round.
- Stitches between ( ) are made into the same stitch or chain space.
- Stitches between * * are repeated as instructed.
Written Pattern
The Body
With brown yarn & a 4mm crochet hook, ch11.
Round 1: sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in next 9sts, ch1, turn = 10
Rounds 2-7(6): sc in each st, ch1, turn = 10
Round 8: crochet around your piece as follows: sc in next 7 rows down the left side of your piece, sc in next 10sts along the bottom of your piece, sc in next 7 rows up the right side of your piece, sc in next 10sts along the top of your piece = 34
From this point on, we will be working in the round, without turning or closing the rounds, use a piece of yarn or a stitch marker to mark the beginning of the rounds.
Round 9: sc in each st = 34
Round 10: sc in next 7sts, Bo in next, sc in next 8sts, Bo, sc in next 17sts = 34
Round 11: sc in each st = 34
Change to beige yarn.
Rounds 12-14(3): sc in each st = 34
Round 15: *sc in next 6sts, dec in next, sc in next 7sts, dec in next * x 2 = 30
Round 16: *dec, sc in next 3sts* x 6 = 24
Round 17: *dec, sc in next 2sts* x 6 = 18
Round 18: *dec, sc in next st* x 6 = 12
Fasten off, leave a long tail. Stuff your animal with toy stuffing and use the tail to close the hole. Weave in the end
The Cat Ears
You can make the ears in either brown or beige. Each ear is placed diagonally above the bobble arm, with the outer corner between rows 14-15, and the inner corner between rounds 16-17, 5sts apart.
Start with the right cat ear.
With brown or beige yarn, join with a sl st, 6 rounds above the left bobble arm, 1st to the right of it.
ch4, sc in 2nd ch from hook, hdc, dc, fasten off, leave a tail.
Pull the tail through the same rounds 16-17, 5sts apart from the other ear corner.
The left cat ear is made the same, but start from the inner corner. This way, the right side of the ears will face forward for both ears.
The Dog Ears
Just like the cat ears, you can make the dog ears in brown or beige.
The ears are placed between rounds 16-17, 5sts apart. The other corners are placed 2sts to the side of the bobble arm, the inner corners are placed on the same round, 3sts from the other corner.
Start with the right dog ear.
With brown or beige yarn, join with a sl st, between rounds 16-17, 2sts to the side of the bobble below.
ch5, hdc in 2nd ch from hook, hdc, dc, tr, fasten off, leave a tail.
Pull the tail through the same round, 3sts apart from the other ear corner.
The left dog ear is made the same, but start from the inner corner. This way, the right side of the ears will face forward for both ears.
Weave in all the ends.
Embroidered Faces
Use the video tutorial as guidance and the image guide below to embroider the faces.
Each line is as wide as 1 stitch. You have 3 nose designs and 3 eye designs you can mix and match.
Don’t forget to embroider the whiskers on the cats.
I hope you found my pattern easy to follow, I can’t wait to see how yours turns out.
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Crochet No Sew Animals – Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
I am stuck on this pattern, can you help?
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If you are completely new to crocheting, I recommend starting with beginner patterns and building up your confidence.
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Do I have to use the same yarn brand as you to get the same result?
No, you don’t. You can use any brand you like but pay attention to the yardage, different brands have different yardage. Check out the yarn alternatives I have put together for you.
Can I sell items made with your pattern?
Yes, you can sell items made with this pattern on a small scale (e.g., handmade to order or sold at craft fairs). Mass production is not allowed without my written approval. Please always credit Crafting Happiness as the designer.
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Happy Crocheting!
