Intro: Meet the Soda Fountain Pup—a retro-cute puppy in a sky-blue top, red-and-white gingham skirt with scalloped hem, crisp sailor collar, and classic saddle shoes. Accessories: a paper-style soda jerk hat with “SODA” lettering, a whipped-cream soda cup with striped straw and cherry, plus a tiny sundae prop.

Please note: I strive for accuracy in every pattern, but occasional errors can happen. Thank you for understanding and for enjoying my designs.

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Abbreviations (US Terms)

• MR – magic ring
• ch – chain
• sl st – slip stitch
• sc – single crochet
• inc – increase (2 sc in same st)
• dec – invisible decrease (sc 2 sts together through front loops)
• hdc – half double crochet
• dc – double crochet
• BLO/FLO – back/front loop only
• pm – place marker
• rep – repeat
• st(s) – stitch(es)
• FO – fasten off

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Materials

• Yarn (DK / light-3):
  1. Body: warm tan (A)
  2. Muzzle & collar & shoe uppers: cream (B)
  3. Nose/eyes embroideries: black (C)
  4. Top: soft sky blue (D)
  5. Skirt & bow & soda accents: cherry red (E)
  6. Hat base: white (F)
  7. Shoe soles & saddle: charcoal/black (G)
  8. Soda cup body: cream or off-white (H) + pale aqua stripe (I)
  9. Whipped cream/cherry/straw: white (F) + red (E)
  10. Sundae prop: vanilla (H) + chocolate brown (J)
• Hooks: 2.5 mm (doll) and 3.0 mm (clothing/accessories)
• Safety eyes: 8 mm (or embroider)
• Stuffing (polyfill), yarn needle, stitch markers, pins
• Two small buttons (optional) for inside shoes
• Felt scrap (optional) to stabilize soles

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Gauge & Finished Size

• Gauge (2.5 mm, sc in spiral): ~24–25 sts × 26 rows = 4″ × 4″ (10 × 10 cm).
• Finished size: ~8.5–9 in (22–23 cm) to top of hat. Keep stitches firm so stuffing doesn’t peek.

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Construction Overview

• Head, muzzle, ears, body, arms, and legs are worked separately in spirals and sewn.
• Legs join at the hips to form the lower body.
• Clothing is removable: blue top, gingham skirt with scallops, sailor collar, soda jerk hat, and saddle shoes.
• Accessories: soda cup with whipped cream + striped straw + cherry; mini sundae.

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HEAD (A, 2.5 mm)

Work in spiral; pm at first st each round.

1. MR 6 sc (6)
2. inc x6 (12)
3. (sc, inc) x6 (18)
4. (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
5. (3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
6. (4 sc, inc) x6 (36)
7. (5 sc, inc) x6 (42)
   8–13. sc around (42)
8. (5 sc, dec) x6 (36)
9. (4 sc, dec) x6 (30)
   —Place 8 mm eyes between Rnds 10–11, 8 sts apart.
10. (3 sc, dec) x6 (24)
11. (2 sc, dec) x6 (18) – Stuff firmly, shaping soft cheeks.
12. (sc, dec) x6 (12)
13. dec x6 (6) – FO, close.

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MUZZLE (B)

1. MR 6 (6)
2. (sc, inc) x3 (9)
3. (2 sc, inc) x3 (12)
   4–5. sc (12)
   Lightly stuff, sew centered below the eyes with lower edge around Head Rnd 12. Embroider oval nose and a tiny vertical split with C, plus a short smile.

FLOPPY EARS ×2 (A)

1. MR 6 (6)
2. inc x6 (12)
3. (sc, inc) x6 (18)
   4–6. sc (18)
4. (4 sc, dec) x3 (15)
   8–10. sc (15) – FO. Flatten, no stuffing. Sew with a gentle forward tilt from Head Rnds 6–9.

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BODY (A, 2.5 mm)

1. MR 6 (6)
2. inc x6 (12)
3. (sc, inc) x6 (18)
4. (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
5. (3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
   6–9. sc (30)
6. (9 sc, inc) x3 (33)
   11–12. sc (33)
7. (10 sc, inc) x3 (36)
   14–15. sc (36)
8. (4 sc, dec) x6 (30)
9. (3 sc, dec) x6 (24) – Stuff.
10. (2 sc, dec) x6 (18) – leave a long tail to join head after dressing.

ARMS ×2 (A)

1. MR 6 (6)
2. inc x6 (12)
   3–4. sc (12)
3. (4 sc, dec) x2 (10)
   6–12. sc (10) – light stuffing to midway so wrists are soft.
4. Flatten opening; sc through both layers across 5 sts. FO long tail.

LEGS & FEET ×2 (A for leg tube; G for sole detail later)

1. MR 6 (6)
2. inc x6 (12)
3. (sc, inc) x6 (18)
4. sc (18)
5. (4 sc, dec) x3 (15)
   6–9. sc (15)
6. (3 sc, dec) x3 (12)
   11–13. sc (12) – Stuff firmly. FO first leg only.
   Second leg: repeat through R13 do not FO.
   Join Legs (hips): ch 3; sc around first leg (12), sc along ch-bridge (3), sc around second leg (12), sc along other side of bridge (3) = 30 sts.
   Next 2 rnds: sc around (30). FO; close any gap at join. (This area hides under the skirt.)

TAIL (A)

1. MR 5 sc (5)
   2–12. sc (5) – very light stuffing optional. FO with long tail to sew to back later.

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TOP (D, 3.0 mm)

Worked top-down, short puff-like sleeves.
Yoke (worked flat for a tiny back opening):

1. ch 30; hdc in 2nd ch and across (29).
2. ch 1, turn; hdc 5, inc hdc, pm; hdc 7, inc, pm; hdc 7, inc, pm; hdc 7 (32).
3. ch 1; hdc to marker, inc x3, hdc to end (35).
4. Repeat inc row (38).
5. Split sleeves: hdc 8, ch 4, skip 9, hdc 12, ch 4, skip 9, hdc 5 (34).
   6–8. hdc evenly (34). FO.
   Sleeves: Join D at underarm. R1: sc around opening 18 sts evenly. R2: (hdc, hdc) around. R3: sc around. FO.
   Add a small button loop at the back neck with a 6-ch and sew a tiny button opposite.

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GINGHAM SKIRT WITH SCALLOPS (E & B, 3.0 mm)

Skirt is separate and sits at the pup’s natural waist.

1. With E, ch 64; join without twist.
2. sc around (64).
3. (7 sc, inc) x8 (72).
   4–6. sc (72).
4. Introduce white check line: switch to B; sc around (72).
5. E: sc around (72).
6. B: sc around (72).
   10–12. E: sc around (72).
7. Scalloped hem (E): (skip 1, 5 dc in next, skip 1, sc in next) repeat; sl st to join, FO.
   Optionally weave a thin strand of B vertically every 6 sts to mimic small gingham squares (as in photo, checks are subtle).

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SAILOR COLLAR (B, 3.0 mm)

Worked flat and placed over the top.

1. ch 41; sc in 2nd ch and across (40).
   2–3. ch 1, turn; sc across (40).
2. ch 1; V-split: sc 18, ch 4, skip 4, sc 18.
3. ch 1; sc across (40).
4. Rounded edge: (sc, hdc, dc, dc, hdc, sc) across, working 2 sets around each outer corner for a soft petal shape. FO.
   Place around the neckline with the split centered front; tack the back corners lightly to the top so it lays flat.

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SODA JERK HAT (F with E detail, 3.0 mm)

Crisp paper-style cap with red stripes and lettering.
Band (worked flat):

1. ch 7; sc in 2nd ch and across (6).
   2–52. ch 1, turn; sc (6). FO; sew short ends into a ring that fits snug above ears.
   Crown panel:
2. ch 60; sl st to form a ring.
   2–3. sc around (60).
3. Stripe: join E, sc around (60).
4. F: sc around (60). FO.
   Sew the crown tube to the top edge of band so the cap stands upright with a slight angled fold.
   Lettering: With E, surface-embroider “SODA” centered on the front in block letters.
   Hat Bow: With E, ch 18; sl st back for a slim strip; knot in a tiny bow and stitch to the left front of the hat (as pictured).

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SADDLE SHOES ×2 (G soles, B uppers, G saddle, 3.0 mm)

Soles (G, make 2):

1. MR 6 sc; inc around to 12; (sc, inc) to 18; (2 sc, inc) to 24. FO. Make a second layer in B for comfort if you want; whipstitch together.
   Uppers (B):
2. Join at heel; sc around sole (24).
3. sc (24).
4. Toe shaping: sc 8, dec x4, sc 8 (20).
5. sc 6, dec x4, sc 6 (16).
6. Join G for the saddle: work sc around (16).
7. From inner side, strap: ch 10; sl st to opposite side over instep; sc back across chain for thickness. FO.
   Edges: Work a final round of G sl st around the outsole for a clean black rim. Add a tiny embroidered black bow-shape on each toe to mimic saddle-shoe stitching.

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ASSEMBLY (Doll)

1. Put top on the body first.
2. Sew head to body using the body tail; add extra stuffing to the neck as you close.
3. Sew arms to sides at Body Rnds 15–16, angled slightly forward so the right paw can hold the soda cup.
4. Sew tail to center back around Body Rnd 8–9 with a mild downward angle.
5. Slide on skirt; it should sit at the natural waist.
6. Place sailor collar and tack discreetly at shoulders.
7. Put on shoes and secure straps.
8. Fit the hat tilted slightly left-front.

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ACCESSORIES

Soda Cup with Whipped Cream (H + I + F + E, 3.0 mm)

Cup Body (H):

1. MR 6 sc (6)
2. inc around (12)
3. (sc, inc) x6 (18)
4. BLO sc (18)
   5–6. sc (18)
5. (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
6. sc (24)
   Stripe (I): Join and sc around (24).
   Upper (H): 1 rnd sc (24). FO.

Whipped-Cream Cap (F):

1. MR 6 (6)
2. inc around (12)
3. (sc, inc) x6 (18)
4. (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
5. Swirl edge: (sc, ch 2, sc in same) around; FO leaving tail. Sew cream cap to cup rim, leaving a tiny gap for straw.

Striped Straw (E + F):

• With E, ch 8; sl st back. Wrap F diagonally every 2 sts to mimic stripes; stitch into the cream gap so the straw leans slightly.

Cherry (E):

1. MR 6 sc; join; FO.
   Stem: ch 6 in brown or G; sl st back; attach to cherry and sew atop cream.
   Add a few sprinkle knots in light brown for “nuts.”

Sundae Prop (H + J + E, 3.0 mm)

Scoop:

1. MR 6 sc (6)
2. inc around (12)
3. (sc, inc) x6 (18)
4. sc (18)
   Stuff; FO.
   Chocolate Drip (J):

• MR 6; (sc, ch 3 picot) around; FO and stretch over the top half of scoop.
  Cherry: as above.
  This sits next to your pup like the glass dish in the photo (you can place it in a real small cup for staging).

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FACE DETAILS

• After assembly, refine expression: with C, add a single vertical stitch below the nose for the mouth line.
• Optionally add a tiny white highlight stitch on each eye.
• If you prefer blush, dab a bit of dry pastel on the cheeks.

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FIT & POSE NOTES

• The skirt hits just above the shoe straps; if yours sits lower, remove one round before scallops.
• The hat should hug the crown; if loose, take 2 rows off the band or add a hidden thread tack behind one ear.
• To improve standing, slip a coin or small washer under each shoe insole and cover with felt.

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Quick Build Checklist

1. Crochet head, muzzle, ears, body, arms, legs, tail; stuff and close.
2. Make top, skirt, sailor collar, hat, and saddle shoes.
3. Assemble: head → body, arms, tail; dress the pup.
4. Crochet soda cup (stripe, cream, straw, cherry) and sundae prop.
5. Style on a wooden table in soft natural light. Snap your retro soda-shop moment!

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Care & Safety

• For children under three, embroider eyes and securely stitch small parts (straw, cherry, bow), or omit accessories.
• Hand wash cold; reshape; dry flat. Do not iron. Store away from pets who love yarny treats.

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Recap

Your Soda Fountain Pup is finished: warm tan puppy, floppy ears, sky-blue top, red-white gingham skirt with scalloped edge, crisp sailor collar, jaunty soda jerk hat, and iconic black-and-white saddle shoes—plus the whipped-cream soda and cherry-topped sundae for instant retro charm. Happy stitching and have fun styling your cozy pastel photos!