Charming Puppy Amigurumi Free Pattern
Designer: Mama Fufa
Instagram: @mamafufa
Difficulty Level: Intermediate
Charming Puppy Crochet Dog – Free Amigurumi Pattern
The Charming Puppy Crochet Dog designed by Anastasia Makeeva is a sweet little character created for DIY Crochet Gift Ideas, Easy Crochet Projects, and even Low Sew or No Sew Amigurumi Patterns lovers who enjoy soft, decorative toys. Using this pattern you can crochet a little dog in a dress with a headband, and at the end of the pattern you will also find wonderful amigurumi dog inspiration ideas to explore. This project blends cozy handmade charm with gift-ready appeal, and we warmly thank Anastasia Makeeva for sharing this adorable design with the crochet community.
This beginner amigurumi dog pattern is designed to be step by step and beginner friendly, making it perfect if you have been wondering how to crochet an amigurumi puppy that looks cute yet stays easy to make. With a finished size of about 22 cm, this quick and satisfying project fits beautifully into nurseries, handmade gift boxes, or seasonal décor, while still offering enough detail to keep intermediate crafters inspired. It is also a great example of Quick to Make Amigurumi that does not sacrifice personality.
While working on this puppy, you will use yarn for the body and dress, a suitable crochet hook, 6 mm safety eyes, toy stuffing, buttons or beads, a sewing needle, and scissors to bring every detail to life. If you also enjoy animal-themed toys, don’t forget to visit the Snow Maiden Amigurumi Doll for more creative inspiration. This design is rated easy to intermediate, depending on your yarn choice and finishing style.
Although this pattern is written using cotton yarn for a clean, crisp look, it also turns into a soft, cuddly plushie when made with velvet yarn, which will make the finished puppy noticeably larger and extra huggable.
Materials and tools
Yarn for the body and dress
Crochet hook
Safety eyes 6 mm
Toy stuffing
Buttons or beads
Sewing needle
Scissors
Note: Outfit details such as dress style or colors may vary slightly based on personal choice and visual references.
Abbreviations
MR – magic ring
ch – chain
sl st – slip stitch
sc – single crochet
dc – double crochet
inc – increase
dec – decrease
(…) x n – repeat the instructions in parentheses n times
CHARMING PUPPY AMIGURUMI FREE PATTERN
Head
Place the 6 mm safety eyes between R10 and R11.
R1: 6 sc in MR
R2: inc x 6 (12)
R3: (1 sc, inc) x 6 (18)
R4: (2 sc, inc) x 6 (24)
R5: (3 sc, inc) x 6 (30)
R6: (4 sc, inc) x 6 (36)
R7–R14: 36 sc
R15: (4 sc, dec) x 6 (30)
R16–R17: 30 sc
R18: (3 sc, dec) x 6 (24)
R19: (2 sc, dec) x 6 (18)
Fasten off, leave a long tail for sewing. Stuff the head.
Body
R1: 6 sc in MR
R2: inc x 6 (12)
R3: (1 sc, inc) x 6 (18)
R4: (2 sc, inc) x 6 (24)
R5: (3 sc, inc) x 6 (30)
R6: (4 sc, inc) x 6 (36)
R7–R15: 36 sc
R16: (4 sc, dec) x 6 (30)
R17: 30 sc
R18: (3 sc, dec) x 6 (24)
R19–R20: 24 sc
R21: (2 sc, dec) x 6 (18)
R22: 18 sc
Stuff firmly. Fasten off and leave a tail for sewing.
Ears
Each ear consists of two identical pieces that are joined together. Work in rows.
Ch 9, turn.
Row 1: starting from 2nd ch from hook, 8 sc, ch 1, turn
Row 2: 6 sc, dec (7), ch 1, turn
Row 3: 7 sc, ch 1, turn
Row 4: 5 sc, dec (6), ch 1, turn
Row 5–6: 6 sc, ch 1, turn
Row 7: dec, 4 sc (5), ch 1, turn
Row 8–11: 5 sc, ch 1, turn
Row 12: 3 sc, dec (4)
Make two pieces for each ear and join them together by crocheting around the edges.
Muzzle
R1: 6 sc in MR
R2: inc x 6 (12)
R3: (1 sc, inc) x 6 (18)
R4: (2 sc, inc) x 6 (24)
R5: (3 sc, inc) x 6 (30)
R6–R10: 30 sc
Fasten off and leave a tail for sewing.
Tail
R1: 6 sc in MR
Work several rounds evenly until the desired tail length is reached.
Fasten off and leave a tail for sewing.
Upper legs
R1: 6 sc in MR
R2: inc x 6 (12)
R3: (1 sc, inc) x 6 (18)
R4–R6: 18 sc
R7: (4 sc, dec) x 3 (15)
R8: (3 sc, dec) x 3 (12)
R9–R20: 12 sc
Stuff lightly. Fasten off and leave a tail for sewing.
Lower legs
R1: 6 sc in MR
R2: inc x 6 (12)
R3: (3 inc, 3 sc) x 2 (18)
R4: ((1 sc, inc) x 3, 3 sc) x 2 (24)
Change color
R5–R7: 24 sc
R8: 6 dec, 12 sc (18)
R9: (4 sc, dec) x 3 (15)
R10–R20: 15 sc
Fold the edges together and crochet 7 sc through both layers to close.
Dress
The dress is worked from the top down. A button is sewn at the back. Two flowers are made, one is sewn to the dress and one to the headband made from a chain.
R1: Ch 26, from the 3rd ch from hook work (dc, inc) x 12 (36)
R2: Ch 2, 5 dc, ch 7, skip 7 sts of the previous row, 12 dc, ch 7, skip 7 sts, 5 dc
R3: Ch 2, (dc, inc) across the row
R4–R6: work evenly with no increases
Headband with flower and leaf
The headband is decorated with a small crocheted flower and leaf.
Flower
R1: 5 sc in MR
Petal
For one petal, ch 2, work 2 dc and ch 2 in the same stitch, then sl st in the next stitch of the ring.
Repeat this 4 more times to make a total of 5 petals.
Copyright & Credits
Design by Anastasia Makeeva.
This pattern is shared for non-commercial use only. Please do not reproduce, redistribute, or sell the pattern without the designer’s permission.
You are welcome to share photos of finished toys made from this pattern — please credit the designer Anastasia Makeeva when you do.