3D Balloon Dog - Crochet Pattern

🎈🐶 Want to make a crochet project that everyone will talk about?
This PDF pattern shows you exactly how to create a realistic 3D Balloon Dog that keeps its shape and looks amazing as home décor or a handmade gift.

With easy step-by-step instructions, stitch charts, and a full video tutorial, you'll have everything you need to make this unique design with confidence. ✨

HOW IT WORKS
After crocheting the pieces, you'll shape each one over a long latex balloon using fabric stiffener, then sew them together and reinforce the joints. The full shaping, stiffening, and assembly process is shown in a video tutorial included with the pattern.

 ⚠️ This process involves latex balloons — please take care if you have a latex allergy.

 WHAT'S INCLUDED
✔ Step-by-step written instructions
✔ Stitch charts
✔ Link to a YouTube video tutorial (shaping, stiffening & assembly)
✔ Materials list with fabric stiffener recommendations

SKILLS NEEDED 🧶 

🧶 Crochet — Confident Beginner / Intermediate 
🪡 Sewing — Basic
🎈 Balloon twisting — I recommend to check a short YouTube tutorial on balloon dog twisting beforehand

FINISHED SIZE :
Height: 29 cm / 11.5 in
Length: 31 cm / 12 in 
Width: 9 cm / 3.5 in

MATERIALS & TOOLS

- 100 g mercerized cotton crochet thread (162 m / 50 g)
- 2.5 mm crochet hook
- Fabric stiffener (Powertex Universal Medium or alternative)
- 2 long latex balloons (80 cm)
- Balloon pump
- Tapestry needle