This cute crocheted balloon dog is about 20 cm tall, and 23 cm from tail to nose - which means it is close to the size of an actual balloon dog.

Yarn
You will need about 60 g of standard cotton 8/4 in any color you like. You can use your preferred brand of cotton 8/4.

Crochet hook
2,0-2,5 mm/US size B-1
If you are used to using a different sized hook for cotton 8/4 you can do that, but it might have a small impact on the size of the finished product, and the needed amount of yarn. You can check the crochet gauge to make sure you have the right sized needle.

Crochet gauge
10 cm wide (approximately 3.9 inches) = 24 stitches (single crochet)
If you have less than 24 stitches on 10 cm, then switch to a smaller sized hook. If you have more than 24 stitches on 10 cm, then switch to a larger sized hook.

Besides yarn, you will need

• Needle to weave in the ends
• Scissor
• Stuffing

The following stitches are used for this pattern
a list of stitches and abbreviations is also included in the pattern

• single crochet
• slip stitch
• magic loop
• single crochet decrease
• single crochet increase