Intro

Meet the Mini Golf Caddy Puppy: a sandy–beige pup in a white polo with peppermint stripes, navy gingham shorts, and classic blue-and-white saddle shoes. Accessories include a visor, a cross-body golf bag with three clubs, a scorecard with pencil, golf towel, tees & dimpled balls, and a squeeze water bottle.

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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Materials

• Worsted (Category 4) cotton or cotton-blend yarn
  1. MC (fur): sandy beige, 120 g
  2. Contrast A (ears/nose/club grips): chocolate brown, 30 g
  3. B (muzzle/soles/tee/ball details): cream/white, 45 g
  4. Polo main: white (use B) + peppermint stripe yarn (sea-mint), 40 g total
  5. Shorts: navy, 45 g
  6. Saddle shoes: white (B) + denim blue, 35 g total
  7. Visor: mint/white combo, 20 g
  8. Golf bag: forest green, 45 g + trim gray 10 g + strap wheat 10 g
  9. Clubs (heads/shafts): dark gray/graphite 25 g + A for grips
  10. Scorecard cover: kraft/tan 10 g; pencil: yellow + gray scraps
  11. Towel: white + mint stripe scraps
  12. Water bottle: frosty gray + blue cap scraps
  13. Tees & balls: small amounts of B (balls) and tan (tees)
• Hooks: 3.0 mm for doll, shoes, accessories; 3.25–3.5 mm for clothing to drape well
• 9 mm safety eyes (2)
• Polyester stuffing
• Yarn needle, stitch markers, scissors
• Optional: tiny magnets/snap (to close scorecard), a little floral wire for club shafts (omit for young children)

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Abbreviations (US Terms)

• MR – magic ring
• ch – chain
• sc – single crochet
• hdc – half double crochet
• dc – double crochet
• sl st – slip stitch
• inc – increase (2 sc in the same stitch)
• dec – invisible decrease
• BLO – back loop only
• FLO – front loop only
• st(s) – stitch(es)
• rnd – round
• row – row
• rep – repeat
• fo – fasten off

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Gauge & Finished Size

• Gauge (3.0 mm, sc spiral): ~6 sts × 7 rows = 1″ × 1″ (2.5 × 2.5 cm).
• Finished height: ~9.5–10.5″ (24–27 cm) standing to visor edge.
  Keep fabric firm so shapes hold and the puppy stands in its shoes.

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Construction Overview

The puppy is worked in separate pieces—head with muzzle, floppy ears, body, arms, legs/feet, and tail—then sewn. Clothing is removable: striped polo and navy gingham shorts. Saddle shoes are built directly on the feet for that snug, realistic fit. Accessories include a visor, golf bag with three clubs (driver, iron, putter), scorecard & pencil, towel, water bottle, plus tees & dimpled balls.

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Puppy – Base Doll (MC unless noted)

Head

1. MR 6 (6)
2. inc around (12)
3. (sc, inc)×6 (18)
4. (2 sc, inc)×6 (24)
5. (3 sc, inc)×6 (30)
6. (4 sc, inc)×6 (36)
   7–9) sc around (36)
7. (5 sc, inc)×6 (42)
   11–12) sc around (42). Place 9 mm eyes between rnds 10–11, 8 sts apart.
8. (5 sc, dec)×6 (36)
9. (4 sc, dec)×6 (30) — start stuffing firmly.
10. (3 sc, dec)×6 (24)
11. (2 sc, dec)×6 (18)
12. (sc, dec)×6 (12)
13. dec around (6); fo and close.

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Muzzle (B)

1. MR 6 (6)
2. inc (12)
3. (sc, inc)×6 (18)
4. (2 sc, inc)×6 (24)
5. sc around (24); fo with long tail. Stuff lightly, sew low on face.
   Nose (A): satin stitch a soft triangle at the top; add a short vertical mouth.

Ears (make 2, A)

1. MR 6 (6)
2. inc (12)
3. (sc, inc)×6 (18)
   4–6) sc around (18)
4. (sc, dec)×6 (12)
   8–9) sc around (12)
   Flatten; seam across last rnd to make a floppy oval. Fo, sew high on head so they drape beside visor.

Body

1. MR 6 (6)
2. inc (12)
3. (sc, inc)×6 (18)
4. (2 sc, inc)×6 (24)
5. (3 sc, inc)×6 (30)
6. (4 sc, inc)×6 (36)
   7–8) sc around (36)
7. (4 sc, dec)×6 (30)
8. (3 sc, dec)×6 (24)
   11–12) sc around (24); fo with long tail. Stuff into a pear shape.

Arms (make 2)

1. MR 6 (6)
2. (sc, inc)×3 (9)
   3–6) sc around (9)
3. (2 sc, inc)×3 (12)
   8–10) sc around (12)
4. (2 sc, dec)×3 (9)
   12–16) sc around (9) — lightly stuff hand; leave upper arm soft.
   Flatten last rnd; sc through both layers 4–5 sts to close. Leave long tails.

Legs & Feet (to accept shoes)

1. MR 6 (6)
2. inc (12)
3. (sc, inc)×6 (18)
4. sc around (18)
5. sc 5, (dec, sc)×3, sc 2 (15)
6. sc 4, dec×3, sc 5 (12)
7. sc around (12) — stuff foot firmly.
8. (3 sc, inc)×3 (15)
   9–12) sc around (15) — stuff leg moderately; fo long tails.

Tail (MC)

1. MR 6 (6)
   2–7) sc around (6); fo, lightly stuff.

Assembly (Base)

Sew head to body. Attach ears so they flop forward. Sew arms at shoulder line; legs under body pointing straight forward so the pup stands. Add tail at back center.

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Clothing

Polo Shirt (white with peppermint stripes; 3.25–3.5 mm)

We’ll work narrow single-round stripes.

Body

1. With white, ch 60; join to ring (60).
2. Rnd 1: sc around (60).
3. Rnd 2: with peppermint, sc around (60).
4. Rnd 3: white sc around (60).
5. Rnd 4: peppermint sc around (60).
   Repeat rounds 3–4 until height measures the doll’s torso.
6. Create armholes on a white round: sc 7, ch 4 (sk 6), sc 20, ch 4 (sk 6), sc 7 (44).
   7–10) Continue alternating stripes 4 more rounds (44). Fo.

Sleeves (make 2)
Pick up 12 sc around each armhole.
Rnds 1–3: alternate white/peppermint/white (12).
Rnd 4: sl st loosely around with white for a neat cuff; fo.

Collar / Placket

• Join white at center front neckline; work Row 1: sc evenly around neck (≈40).
• Row 2: ch 1, turn; sc 10, (hdc, dc, hdc) in next for left collar point, sc 8, (hdc, dc, hdc) for right collar point, sc to end.
• Surface stitch a short peppermint placket line down center front with a tiny chain loop as the button. Keep the collar tipped open.

Navy Gingham Shorts (3.25–3.5 mm)

Work basic shorts, then add white checks with surface stitches.

1. With navy, ch 56; join (56).
2. Rnd 1: sc around (56).
3. Rnd 2: (BLO sc 6, dec)×7 (49).
   4–5) sc around (49).
4. Split: sc 24, ch 2, sk 1, join to start—Leg 1 (25).
   Leg 1: Rnds 7–10 sc (25); Rnd 11 sl st around to hem; fo.
   Leg 2: Work remaining 25 sts to match.

Gingham Lines: With white, surface sl st vertical lines every ~5 sts, and one horizontal ring just above each hem.

Saddle Shoes (worked on the feet)

Sole Accent

• With cream/white (B), surface sl st around foot rnd 3 for a clean sole edge.

Upper

1. Join denim blue at outer side of foot rnd 7; sc 10 across toe (10).
2. Turn; sc 10.
3. Turn; dec, sc 6, dec (8).
4. Turn; sc 8; fo.

Saddle Panel (white)

• Attach at one side of upper; ch 7–8 across; sl st to the other side to bridge the instep.
• Add laces: with white, ch 26; thread as an X and tie a little bow.

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Visor (mint/white; 3.0–3.25 mm)

Band

1. With mint, ch 36; join (36).
   2–3) sc around (36). Fo.

Brim

1. Join white to front 14 sts of band; sc 14.
2. ch 1, turn; (sc, inc) repeat across (21).
3. ch 1, turn; sc across (21).
   Edge the brim with mint sl sts; sew sides neatly to the band. Position low on forehead under ears.

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Accessories

Cross-Body Golf Bag (forest green + gray trim)

Tube Body

1. With green, ch 22; join (22).
   2–15) sc around (22) for a tall tube.
   Rim & Base

• Rim: with gray, sc 1 rnd.
• Base: with green, MR 6; inc to 12, then to 18, then to 22; sew to bottom of tube.
  Divider (optional): ch 7; sl st back; sew an “X” across the tube opening to separate club slots.

Pocket & Strap

• Pocket: ch 12; sc 11 for 5 rows; sew to front.
• Strap (wheat): ch 70–74; sl st back; sew to opposite sides so bag wears cross-body from right shoulder to left hip.
  Towel Loop: with gray, ch 8; sl st back; tack near pocket.

Golf Clubs (driver, iron, putter)

Make 3 shafts and 3 head shapes; assemble and slide into bag.

Shaft (make 3, dark gray)

• ch 18; sl st back for a dense strip; keep straight (optional wire inside).
  Grip (A): wrap top 6–7 sts with chocolate sl sts.

Heads

• Driver (rounded): MR 6; (sc, inc)×3 (9); sc 1 rnd; flatten into a teardrop and sew to shaft at angle.
• Iron (blade): ch 7; sc back (6); Row 2 sc; fold lengthwise and stitch to shaft.
• Putter (flat): ch 6; sc back (5); Row 2 sc; whip stitch to form a small block; attach perpendicular.

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Scorecard & Pencil

Scorecard Cover (kraft)

• ch 16; sc 15 for 6 rows; fold to book shape.
  Pages (white): ch 14; sc 13 for 4 rows; place inside; stitch along the fold.
  Mark tiny rows and boxes with gray backstitches.
  Pencil: with yellow, ch 6; sl st back; add a gray point and a pink “eraser” stitch; chain a tiny tether to the card.

Tees & Balls

• Tees (tan): ch 5; sl st back; widen the top with (ch 2, sl st back) twice. Make 2–3.
• Balls (white): MR 6 sc; join; fo; add 3–4 scattered tiny gray French knots as dimples.

Golf Towel (white with peppermint stripe)

• ch 18; hdc 17 for 6 rows; one row in peppermint at center; border in white sc. Add a corner loop (ch 5, sl st back). Hang on bag loop.

Water Bottle (frosty gray + blue cap)

1. MR 6 (6)
2. inc (12)
   3–6) sc (12)
3. (sc, dec)×4 (8)
   8–9) with blue, sc (8) for cap; fo. Surface stitch a thin white line down the side as a highlight.

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Assembly & Dressing

1. Dress the shorts first, then the polo; adjust the collar so it lies open and the stripes line neatly at the side seams.
2. Put on saddle shoes and tie laces.
3. Seat the visor low, ears in front; add one hidden stitch if the brim lifts.
4. Sling the golf bag across the body; slide the driver, iron, and putter into separate slots.
5. Hang the towel from its loop; tuck tees and balls into the front pocket.
6. Hand the scorecard to the left paw and the pencil to the right with a small tack stitch. Place water bottle by the pup or stitch to the bag.

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Finishing & Customization

• Polo fit: Add or subtract 4 stitches at foundation to adjust. Keep stripe rhythm one round white / one round peppermint for the clean sport look.
• Shorts length: Add 1–2 rounds before splitting for legs if you prefer a longer inseam.
• Shoes snugness: If loose, run one decrease round around the boot opening before adding the saddle strap.
• Visor curve: Steam lightly and shape the brim to a gentle arc; it will hold once dry.
• Bag stability: Insert a small oval of plastic/card in the base; a divider “X” helps keep clubs upright.
• Safety: Omit any wire in club shafts for gifts to young children; embroider eyes instead of safety eyes if needed.

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Pattern Recap

• Doll: Seated-standing sandy puppy with cream muzzle, floppy brown ears, and 9 mm eyes.
• Outfit: White/peppermint striped polo, navy gingham shorts, blue-and-white saddle shoes, and a mint visor.
• Gear: Cross-body golf bag with driver, iron, putter, scorecard & pencil, towel, tees & balls, and a squeeze water bottle.

Set your Mini Golf Caddy Puppy on a wooden table by a bright window or in the garden for photos—pastel light makes the stitches pop and the sporty accessories shine. Have fun and happy hooking!