Follow this C2C crochet doodle pattern to crochet a goldendoodle, labradoodle or bernadoodle. The free graph pattern can be downloaded below or you can purchase the ad-free PDF with line-by-line instructions here.
This C2C crochet doodle pattern is part of a collaboration with Lion Brand Yarns. This post contains affiliate links.
This corner-to-corner crochet pattern is perfect to crochet a pet portrait of your favorite doodle dog. Make it the foundation of a C2C blanket, pillow or whatever your doodle-dreaming heart desires!
Keep reading for more yarn and customization details or scroll down for free pattern.
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What you’ll love about this!
The Best in Show Dog Blanket
- This doodle crochet pattern is part of the Best in Show Blanket. Find additional C2C crochet dog patterns as well as instructions on how to crochet the entire blanket here.
- If you’d like have all the dog graph patterns, plus written line-by-line C2C instructions all in one place, you can upgrade to the premium Best in Show Blanket PDF and get the complete download, including this Doodle pattern, immediately.
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You must use the category name, not a URL, in the category field.Pattern overview
This corner-to-corner crochet doodle pattern uses a combination of traditional C2C stitches as well as C2C popcorn stitches to create the uniquely charming texture of a doodle.
The C2C popcorn stitches create a “curly” fur effect on the dog’s ears and top of head.
A slight difference in yarn shades defines the fluffy-looking muzzle.
Customizing your crochet doodle
Whether you want to use this doodle graph pattern to crochet a goldendoodle, labradoodle, aussiedoodle, bernadoodle, sheepadoodle or even a cavapoo, there are endless ways to customize your ‘oodle dog. Here are a few thought starters:
Want to add more doodle variety to your corner-to-corner crochet project? Melissa from Lovable Loops designed six additional dog graphs that can be used alongside this doodle C2C pattern. (She’s got an adorable doodle as well!) You can find Melissa’s C2C crochet dog patterns here.
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Yarn + substitutions
We used Lion Brand Basic Stitch Anti-Pilling yarn for this corner-to-corner doodle design. As an acrylic, worsted weight yarn, it’s a great machine washable go-to. Plus, incredibly, it really does resist pilling even with a lot of wear, wash and use.
SUBSTITUTIONS: If you can’t get your hands on Basic Stitch, you can check YarnSub.com for similar yarns.
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Print this pattern
You are welcome to download and print the C2C crochet doodle free graph pattern and crochet directly from it.
You will likely find it much easier to also cross reference the graph with the line-by-line C2C instructions included in the premium PDF. Written graph instructions are incredibly helpful with this C2C crochet goldendoodle because they:
- Reduce the likelihood of mistakes that need to be torn out.
- Allow you to crochet much faster than if counting squares in a graph.
- Make it easier to set down your crochet labradoodle and know right where to pick the pattern back up.
Free pattern
Great free option.
- C2C doodle pattern graph only.
- Printable.
- Cross off each graph row as you crochet.
Premium PDF
Easier, faster with fewer mistakes.
- Includes line-by-line written instructions for each graph row.
- Saves time and mistakes.
- Graph pattern included as well.
You can purchase the doodle premium PDF with the graph pattern and written instructions here.
If you’re planning on crocheting more than one C2C dog design, purchasing the Best In Show Blanket premium PDF is the way to go. It includes the complete set of nine C2C dog graph patterns, the written instructions and all the tutorial photos.
All-in-one kit
If you’d like to crochet the entire Best In Show Blanket, you’ll love this convenient option! This bundle from Lion Brand includes all the Basic Stitch you’ll need, plus a bonus printable PDF of the 64 page pattern (delivered digitally).
C2C Crochet Goldendoodle / Labradoodle
Free Pattern
Explanation:
Follow this C2C crochet doodle graph to crochet a goldendoodle, labradoodle, sheepadoodle, bernadoodle, aussiedoodle or even a cavapoo. With lots of options to customize, you’ll be able to crochet your perfect hypoallergenic best friend.
Supplies:
YARN:
• Lion Brand Basic Stitch Anti-Pilling Yarn (Weight: 4/medium – 185 yds, 3.5 oz)
- A: Almond (202/121L) – 6g – 1 skein
- BH: Beige Heather (202/410F) – 120g – 2 skeins
- B: Black (202/153) – 15g – 1 skein
- CW: Cedarwood (202/123AS) – 165g – 2 skeins
- HN: Hazelnut (202/122T) – 36g – 1 skein
- HP: Hot Pink (202/195) – 10g – 1 skein
- MHG: Mahogany (202/126AL) – 12g – 1 skein
- ADDITIONAL SUPPLIES:
- Printed graph pattern (download here)
- Tapestry needle
- Size H (5.0 mm) crochet hook or size needed to obtain gauge
- T-pins
- Steamer or iron with steam function (alternative: use a spray bottle)
- Blocking board
Measurements:
Finished dog block measures approximately: 18 X 18” when gauge is met
Gauge:
10 tiles = 6.25”
Each tile = approx. .6”
Abbreviations and Glossary
(US Terms):
ch – chain
dc – double crochet
hdc – half double crochet
rep – repeat
RS – right side
slst – slip stitch
sp – space
st(s) – stitch(es)
WS – wrong side
Special Stitches:
popcorn – corner-to corner-popcorn stitch – learn how to C2C popcorn stitch
Permissions + Copyright:
Please do not publish or share this pattern as your own. You may make items to sell with this pattern. In exchange, please link back this post. Do NOT use our photos as your own sales photos.
Additional Corner-to-Corner Crochet Resources:
Help with learning corner-to-corner-crochet basics can be found here:
BOOK: Corner-To-Corner Crochet: 15 Modern Projects (I cover all the details you need to know to master C2C in this book!)
ALL THE BASICS: Intro to C2C and the skills you need to get started.
VIDEO TUTORIAL: How to increase and decrease to create a rectangle.
PHOTO TUTORIAL: How to change colors in C2C crochet.
How to Read Written Line-By-Line C2C Instructions (included in the PDF)
→ Row 21 [WS]: A11, (B Popcorn) x 6, A4
• Row # is always the same as the number of tiles in that row. (Row 21 = 21 total
tiles)
• Arrow indicates direction of row when RS of blanket is facing up.
• Letter indicates which color of yarn to use. (See “Supplies” for abbreviations.)
• Number indicates how many tiles of each color to work. Therefore, for this
example, you’d work 11 tiles in Color A (typical C2C stitches) , 6 tiles in Color B
Overall Pattern Notes:
- IMPORTANT: All dog graphs are worked in the diagonal box stitch (also called corner-to-corner crochet) using half double crochet C2C stitches.
- This means each tile begins with a chain 5, then a half double crochet is worked in the third chain from the hook and the next two chains. Similarly at the beginning of each tile (after the slip stitch), use two chains instead of the usual three you’d use with a double crochet C2C project.
Print the premium pattern!
Crocheting the Goldendoodle / Labradoodle Pattern
Notes:
- Unless otherwise noted as a popcorn stitch, all tiles are worked in corner to corner (C2C) half double crochet stitches as described in “Overall Pattern Notes” above.
- Each pixel in the graph corresponds with one tile in your afghan. A tile = 2 ch (the tch, which counts as a hdc) + 3 hdc
- It can be very helpful to wind smaller balls of each color before beginning a graph. This allows you to keep a color attached when it will be used in the next row and avoid carrying contrasting colors underneath as you work.
- While you may find it faster to work predominantly from the line-by-line
written instructions in the premium PDF, double checking your work against the graph patterns periodically will help catch any mistakes sooner rather than
later.
- While meeting the listed gauge is not essential, it will ensure finished square turns out 18X18″. Instead of working a separate gauge swatch though, you can begin following the graph pattern and measure gauge about 12 rows in to make sure you’re on track. (If the finished size is unimportant to you, don’t worry about the gauge.)
- Because of the nature of C2C crochet, certain tiles of different colors can
appear slightly separated when crocheted. While weaving in ends, you may choose to “tidy” up designs by visually joining disconnected tiles.
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Finishing:
Once you’ve completed your crochet goldendoodle, labradoodle or other ‘oodle, follow the finishing instructions in the Best in Show Blanket to learn how to block your square and add a border if you’d like.
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