Craft the tiniest bundle of joy with this Amigurumi Teacup Puppy crochet pattern! Whether you’re a fan of adorable pups or simply love creating miniature crochet treasures, this free pattern lets you stitch up a tiny, lovable puppy that fits right in the palm of your hand. With its sweet expression, floppy ears, and cozy little teacup home, this amigurumi puppy is the perfect mix of charm and cuddles. Ideal for gifting, playful decor, or adding a touch of whimsy to your collection, this pint-sized pup is sure to melt hearts wherever it goes!
Designed for customization, this pattern allows you to experiment with different puppy colors, embroidered features, or even tiny accessories like bows or collars for extra personality! Add soft shading for a lifelike effect, craft a delicate teacup with floral designs, or even create a set of puppies in different styles. Whether perched on a shelf, gifted as a special keepsake, or simply made for the joy of crochet, this amigurumi teacup puppy is a delightful project that brings cuteness to life—one stitch at a time! 🐶☕🧶✨
🐶 Amigurumi Teacup Puppy – FREE Crochet Pattern
Meet your new favorite crochet companion — a soft and floppy teacup puppy with a big round head, long ears, and an adorable white stripe running from its forehead to its belly. This version perfectly matches the photographed proportions, with a large head, small rounded body, and expressive details that make it come to life. 🧶💕
✨ Skill Level
Intermediate – includes shaping, color changes, and small-part assembly.
📏 Finished Size
Approx. 6–7 inches (15–18 cm) tall when made with DK yarn and a 2.5–3 mm hook.
🧶 Materials and Yarn Amounts
Use DK or light worsted yarn.
Color A – Light Brown (main body, ears, legs, tail): about 45–50 g
Color B – White (markings, muzzle, belly stripe, paws): about 20–25 g
Color C – Dark Blue or Black (nose): a small scrap (less than 1 g)
8 mm safety eyes
Black embroidery thread for mouth
Fiberfill stuffing
2.5–3 mm crochet hook
Tapestry needle
Stitch marker
Scissors
🧵 Abbreviations (US Terms)
MR – Magic Ring
sc – Single Crochet
inc – Increase (2 sc in same stitch)
dec – Decrease (sc2tog)
ch – Chain
sl st – Slip Stitch
FO – Fasten Off
st(s) – Stitch(es)
🐾 Head (Large Round Shape with Stripe)
Round 1: MR, 6 sc
Round 2: inc x6 (12)
Round 3: (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
Round 4: (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
Round 5: (3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
Round 6: (4 sc, inc) x6 (36)
Round 7: (5 sc, inc) x6 (42)
Round 8: (6 sc, inc) x6 (48) ← for large head ratio
Rounds 9–13: sc around (48)
Switch to Color A (Brown) but keep 8 center stitches in White to continue the stripe down the face.
Rounds 14–18: sc around (48), maintaining stripe alignment.
Round 19: (6 sc, dec) x6 (42)
Round 20: (5 sc, dec) x6 (36)
Round 21: (4 sc, dec) x6 (30)
Round 22: (3 sc, dec) x6 (24)
Round 23: (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
Round 24: (1 sc, dec) x6 (12)
Round 25: dec x6 (6)
Stuff firmly, FO and close.
Eyes: Place safety eyes between Rounds 9–10, about 7–8 stitches apart on each side of the white stripe.
🐽 Snout (White)
Round 1: MR, 6 sc
Round 2: inc x6 (12)
Round 3: (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
Rounds 4–6: sc around (18)
Stuff lightly, FO with long tail.
Sew centered on lower front of head, overlapping the stripe slightly.
Embroider a small oval nose in Color C and a “W”-shaped smile using black embroidery thread.
👂 Ears (Make 2 – Brown)
Round 1: MR, 6 sc
Round 2: (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
Rounds 3–7: sc around (18) ← stop at Round 7 for correct ear proportion
Flatten, FO and leave a long tail.
Sew to each side of head slightly forward so they hang softly over the cheeks.
🧸 Body (Compact Size with White Stripe)
Round 1: MR, 6 sc
Round 2: inc x6 (12)
Round 3: (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
Round 4: (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
Round 5: (3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
Rounds 6–9: sc around (30)
Switch to Color A (Brown) but maintain 6–8 white center stitches down the front for a continuous stripe.
Round 10: (4 sc, dec) x6 (24)
Round 11: (3 sc, dec) x6 (18)
Round 12: (2 sc, dec) x6 (12)
Round 13: dec x6 (6)
Stuff firmly and FO.
Align the white stripe with the head’s stripe for a continuous marking when sewing together.
🦵 Legs (Make 4 – Start in White)
Round 1: MR, 6 sc
Round 2: inc x6 (12)
Round 3: (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
Switch to Color A (Brown)
Round 4: sc around (18)
Round 5: (1 sc, dec) x6 (12) ← creates taper
Rounds 6–7: sc around (12)
Stuff lightly and FO.
Sew front legs slightly forward and back legs angled outward for the sitting pose.
🐾 Tail (Brown)
Round 1: MR, 5 sc
Rounds 2–4: sc around (5)
Stuff lightly, FO and sew to center back.
💠 Assembly
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Sew the snout to the head.
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Attach eyes and embroider the nose and mouth.
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Sew ears to each side, angled forward.
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Attach the head to the body, aligning the white stripe continuously.
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Sew front legs just under the neck area and back legs to the sides of the base.
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Attach the tail at the back center.
💕 Finishing Touches
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Add blush or pink yarn on the cheeks.
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Lightly brush the ears for softness.
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Embroider small white dots on the eyes for shine.
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Optional: Add a ribbon, collar, or name tag for personality.
🧶 Design Notes
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The 48-stitch head gives the correct oversized look compared to the smaller 30-stitch body.
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Ears end at Round 7 to stay proportional to the big head.
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Legs taper to create a cuter, slimmer base while keeping balance for sitting.
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The 8-stitch head stripe and 6–8 stitch belly stripe create the same width and alignment as in the reference photo.
Your Amigurumi Teacup Puppy is ready to melt hearts! 🐾💗
With its large round head, floppy ears, and gentle expression, this little pup is perfect as a handmade gift, decor piece, or collector’s plush. Whether you make one or a whole litter, each will have its own personality — full of warmth, softness, and charm.
