Crochet balloon dogs are our new favourite yarn trend

Have you made one yet?

Do you love crochet? If so, we've got a brilliant new yarn trend you have to try – making your own crochet balloon dogs!

Crochet balloon dogs look like traditional balloon dogs – but instead of plastic balloons, each piece is made from yarn.

Crafter across the world have been taking to social media to share their crochet balloon dog creations – and the results are just adorable.

The string of sausage-like crochet is wrapped to make a dog, just like you would with a balloon. They're then perched on coffee tables, sofas, or whenever you'd like a four-legged companion.

We've rounded up our favourite doggy makes to inspire your next crochet project.

Happy crafting!

Stitching with chenille yarn to make gorgeous chenille plushies is so satisfying – so why not make a plushie crochet balloon dog like @ohanacraft did on Instagram? We love the hot pink yarn for a statement project, too.

Why have one crochet balloon dog when you can have a whole family, as demonstrated by @staceys_balloons on Instagram. The pastel colours of yarn used really pull the project together!

A multi-coloured balloon dog is so fun, as demonstrated by @triszdesign_gallery on Instagram. It's a lovely way to add a pop of colour to any room!

Check out our pick of the best rainbow yarns to buy here.

We love adding a hint of luxury to our crochet projects – and stitching with gold yarn is a great way to do it! The results are fabulous, like on this crochet balloon dog from @teohsartjourney on Instagram.

A miniature balloon dog makes such a cute key ring, like @ohanacraft made and shared on Instagram. You could make one in every colour!

Make a statement with your crochet balloon dog by picking a strong yarn colour, like @2ndhandmadewithlove did and shared on Instagram. The green yarn really shows off the neatness of every stitch!

Do you love crochet? Share your creations with us by tagging @primamag in your pictures on Instagram!

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