Saluki Crochet Pattern / Persian Greyhound / Gazelle Hound / Arabian Hound

Make your own gorgeous Crochet Saluki / Persian Greyhound / Gazelle Hound / Arabian Hound with the step-by-step Crochet Dog Pattern with lot of photos (the original pattern by svetaminka2) Just take a look at this graceful amigurumi dogs!

Skill level: upper beginner (the crochet pattern doesn't contain lessons on crocheting). Skills required: crocheting in spiral, magic ring, chain, single crochet stitch, increasing and decreasing, changing colors, basic sewing skills.
The Crochet Pattern (pdf file) is in English (US terms), very detailed, very clear instructions and tips with lots of photos for each step.

Size - about 32 cm/12 inch tall, I used a yarn of ~174 yards/160 m = 1,76 oz/50 g and a 2,5 mm crochet hook.
(but the dog can be made of different types of yarn, but it is important to choose the appropriate ratio of thickness of yarn and hook size)

Materials & Tools: - Yarn: I used – YarnArt JEANS 55% Cotton 45%Pac (50g=160m) Saluki No. 1 – dark grey #28, sand #07 Saluki No. 2 – grey #46, linen #05, dark grey #28 - 2,5 mm crochet hook - Polyester fiberfill for stuffing - Yarn needle, scissors, stitch markers or a piece of yarn, pins - 10,5 mm plastic eyes