Free Crochet Master Class: Little Puppy by @ami.rina_toys
In this tutorial, you’ll learn how to crochet a cute little puppy using amigurumi techniques. The pattern is simple and can be made with any acrylic, cotton, or semi-cotton yarn. You can choose any colors you like, for example, dark ears and multicolored paws.
Materials and Tools
- Yarn: Acrylic, cotton, or semi-cotton yarn in your desired colors
- Embroidery thread for the muzzle
- Crochet hook: Size depending on the yarn (suggested 2.5 mm or 3 mm)
- Toy eyes
- Toy filler
- Needle for attaching parts
- Scissors
Crochet Symbols
- KA = Magic Ring
- ch = Chain
- sl st = Slip stitch
- sc = Single crochet
- inc = Increase
- dec = Decrease
- (…) x n = Repeat n times
Crochet Pattern for Little Puppy
Head-Body
Stuff as you crochet. The spot on the puppy’s body can be made randomly.
- Round 1: 6 sc in KA
- Round 2: 6 inc (12)
- Round 3: (1 sc, 1 inc) x 6 (18)
- Round 4: (2 sc, 1 inc) x 6 (24)
5-7. Rounds 5-7: 24 sc (3 rounds) - Round 8: (2 sc, 1 dec) x 6 (18)
- Round 9: (1 sc, 1 dec) x 6 (12)
- Round 10: (2 sc, 1 dec) x 3 (9)
- Round 11: (2 sc, 1 inc) x 3 (12)
- Round 12: (3 sc, 1 inc) x 3 (15)
- Round 13: (4 sc, 1 inc) x 3 (18)
- Round 14: (2 sc, 1 inc) x 6 (24)
15-16. Rounds 15-16: 24 sc (2 rounds) - Round 17: (2 sc, 1 dec) x 6 (18)
- Round 18: (1 sc, 1 dec) x 6 (12)
- Round 19: 6 dec
Close the remaining stitches and secure the yarn inside.
Arms (2 parts)
- Round 1: 5 sc in KA
- Round 2: 4 sc, 1 inc
- Round 3: 4 sc, 1 dec
4-6. Rounds 4-6: 5 sc (3 rounds)
Close the remaining stitches and hide the yarn. Do not stuff.
Legs (2 parts)
Stuff only the feet, or leave them unstuffed.
- Round 1: 6 sc in KA
- Round 2: 5 sc, 1 inc
- Round 3: 5 sc, 1 dec
4-7. Rounds 4-7: 6 sc (4 rounds)
Close the remaining stitches and hide the yarn. Attach the legs to the body with thread.
Muzzle
- Chain: 4 ch
- In the second ch from the hook: 1 inc, 1 sc, 3 sc in the last ch, 2 sc along the opposite side – 8 sc
- Round 3: (1 sc, 1 inc) x 4 (12)
- Round 4: 12 sc, sl st
Leave the yarn for sewing.
Ears (2 parts)
- Round 1: 4 sc in KA
- Round 2: (1 sc, 1 inc) x 2 (6)
- Round 3: (2 sc, 1 inc) x 2 (8)
- Round 4: (3 sc, 1 inc) x 2 (10)
5-6. Rounds 5-6: 10 sc
Fold the ear in half and crochet through both sides with 5 sc. Attach the ear with the pointed side facing upwards.
Tail
- Round 1: 4 sc in KA
2-3. Rounds 2-3: 4 sc - Round 4: (1 sc, 1 inc) x 2 (6)
- Round 5: 6 sc
Leave the yarn for sewing.
Assembling the Toy
- Attach the arms and legs to the body, ensuring they are securely attached and can move.
- Sew the ears, muzzle, and tail onto the body.
- Eyes: You can either embroider the eyes or use 4 mm beads for a more realistic look.
- Nose and Brows: Embroider the nose and brows to give the puppy a cute face.
Now your adorable Little Puppy is complete! Enjoy making this sweet little pet, and feel free to personalize it with different colors for a unique touch.
