Autumn Moss C2C Plaid Dog Wrap Free Crochet Pattern
Introduction
The Autumn Moss C2C Plaid Dog Wrap is a cozy, beginner-friendly crochet project made for the big dogs in your life. It's worked as one flat corner-to-corner rectangle in soft bulky wool, so there's no shaping, no armholes, and no complicated construction. The plaid-style bands of moss green, lichen, and pumpkin orange give it a warm, autumnal look, and a little stuffed pumpkin appliqué adds a charming finishing touch. Two simple crochet ties let you adjust the fit, and the whole wrap feels thick, warm, and snuggly against a dog's coat.
Materials Needed
- Yarn: Bulky weight (category 5) wool, approx. 300–350 yards total:
- MC moss green: approx. 150 yds
- CC1 lichen: approx. 100 yds
- CC2 pumpkin orange: approx. 50 yds
- Small amount of brown for the stem
- Hook: 6.5 mm (K-10.5) crochet hook
- Notions: Tapestry needle, scissors, small amount of fiberfill for the pumpkin, stitch markers (optional)
- Finished size: Rectangle 24 inches wide x 18 inches long (61 x 46 cm), plus ties. Fits large dogs with a chest girth of 28–34 inches (71–86 cm).
Abbreviations
- ch — chain
- dc — double crochet
- sl st — slip stitch
- sc — single crochet
- inc — increase (work 2 sc in the same stitch)
- dec — decrease (single crochet 2 stitches together)
- MR — magic ring
- sp — space
- MC — main color (moss green)
- CC1 — contrasting color 1 (lichen)
- CC2 — contrasting color 2 (pumpkin orange)
- sts — stitches
Gauge
4 C2C blocks = 4 inches (10 cm) in pattern. Make a small swatch of a few blocks and measure across the diagonal grid to check your gauge before starting the panel.
Tips Before You Start
- Carry your colors loosely along the side of the work so the plaid bands don't pull the panel out of shape.
- Count your blocks at the end of every row — the increase and decrease rows are easy to lose track of.
- Because this is worked diagonally, the panel will look like a diamond until it's blocked into its final rectangle, so don't worry if it seems oddly shaped mid-project.
- Try the wrap on your dog (or measure the chest girth) before sewing the ties so you can place them for the best fit.
Step-by-Step Instructions
Panel (C2C, worked diagonally)
Row 1: With MC, ch 4, dc in 4th ch from hook, turn. (1 block)
Row 2: Ch 4, dc in same sp, turn, sl st in ch-4 sp of previous block, ch 3, 3 dc in same sp, turn. (2 blocks)
Row 3: Ch 4, dc in same sp, turn, [sl st in next ch-4 sp, ch 3, 3 dc] twice, turn. (3 blocks)
Rows 4–24: Continue increasing 1 block per row until you have 24 blocks wide (24 rows).
Row 25 (first decrease): Ch 3, sl st in first ch-4 sp, ch 3, 3 dc in same sp, turn, [sl st in next ch-4 sp, ch 3, 3 dc] across, turn. (23 blocks)
Rows 26–48: Decrease 1 block per row until 1 block remains. Fasten off.
Color changes for plaid: Work blocks in MC, CC1, and CC2 as follows: Rows 1–4: MC. Rows 5–6: CC2. Rows 7–10: CC1. Rows 11–12: CC2. Rows 13–16: MC. Rows 17–18: CC2. Rows 19–22: CC1. Rows 23–24: CC2. Then repeat the same sequence for the decreasing rows. Carry colors loosely.
Ties (make 2)
Tie: With CC2, ch 30, sl st in 2nd ch from hook and each ch across. Fasten off. (29 sl sts)
Pumpkin Appliqué
Rnd 1: With CC2, MR 6 sc. (6 sts)
Rnd 2: inc x6. (12 sts)
Rnd 3: [sc, inc] x6. (18 sts)
Rnds 4–5: sc in each st around. (18 sts)
Rnd 6: [sc, dec] x6. (12 sts)
Stuff lightly.
Rnd 7: dec x6. (6 sts)
Close the opening.
Stem: With brown, ch 3, sl st in 2nd ch from hook, sl st in next ch, fasten off. Sew the stem to the top of the pumpkin.
Assembly and Finishing
Block the panel to measurements (24 x 18 inches / 61 x 46 cm) and let it dry fully. Sew one tie to each short end at the center, 2 inches from the edge. Sew the pumpkin appliqué to one corner of the panel. Weave in all ends securely.
Pro Tips and Variations
- Swap the pumpkin orange for a deep burgundy or rust for a different autumn palette.
- Add a simple sc border around the panel edge for a neater finish and extra durability.
- Make a smaller version by stopping the increases at 18 blocks wide for medium dogs.
