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Amigurumi Pug – FREE Crochet Pattern

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Amigurumi Pug – FREE Crochet Pattern
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Bring the adorable charm of a Pug to life with this Amigurumi Pug crochet pattern! 🐶✨ With its wrinkled face, curly tail, and lovable expression, this design captures the essence of this beloved breed in yarn form. Whether you’re crafting for a dog lover, a playful décor piece, or simply love pet-inspired amigurumi, this FREE pattern is a fantastic addition to your collection.

Designed for intermediate crocheters, this pattern allows for customization in fur textures, facial details, and even tiny accessories like a miniature collar or a cozy sweater to enhance its personality. Choose classic fawn and black for a realistic look or experiment with pastel hues for a whimsical twist! Whether displayed as part of a pet-themed setup or gifted to a fellow crochet enthusiast, this amigurumi pug is sure to bring smiles.

Grab your hook, select your favorite yarn, and let’s bring this adorable pup to life—one stitch at a time! 🧶✨

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🐾 Amigurumi Pug Crochet Pattern

Say hello to this squishy-faced sweetheart! This amigurumi pug captures the classic wrinkles and charm of the beloved breed with detailed facial shaping and irresistible button eyes. A must-make for dog lovers!

✨ Skill Level

Intermediate – Involves facial shaping, color changes, and crocheting legs as part of the body.

📏 Finished Size

Approx. 10–12 inches (25–30 cm) tall using worsted weight yarn and a 3.5 mm hook.

🧶 Materials

  • Yarn (Worsted Weight):

    • Color A: Beige or light tan (Main body)

    • Color B: Grey or charcoal (Muzzle, ears, paws)

    • Color C: Black (Nose)

  • 3.5 mm crochet hook

  • 12 mm safety eyes

  • Black safety nose or embroidery thread

  • Tapestry needle

  • Stitch marker

  • Polyfill stuffing

🧵 Abbreviations (US Terms)

  • MR – Magic Ring

  • sc – Single Crochet

  • inc – Increase

  • dec – Decrease

  • sl st – Slip Stitch

  • BLO – Back Loops Only

  • FO – Fasten Off

🐶 Front Legs (Make 2 – worked first and joined into body)

With Color A, bottom paw in Color B:

  1. MR, 6 sc in Color B (6)

  2. inc x6 (12)

  3. (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)

  4. Round 4: sc around (18)

  5. Switch to Color A, Rounds 5–12: sc around (18)

  6. FO, do not stuff fully—just lightly. Repeat for second leg.

🐕 Body & Join Legs

  1. Place both legs side by side and join with 3 chains.

  2. Attach yarn to first leg:

    • sc around leg 1 (18), sc in 3 ch (3), sc around leg 2 (18), sc in other side of 3 ch (3) = 42 sts

  3. Rounds 2–10: sc around (42)

  4. Rounds 11–12: (5 sc, dec) x6 (36)

  5. Round 13: (4 sc, dec) x6 (30)

  6. Stuff firmly

  7. Round 14: (3 sc, dec) x6 (24)

  8. Round 15: (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)

  9. Round 16: (1 sc, dec) x6 (12)

  10. FO and leave tail for sewing to head

🐾 Back Legs (Make 2 – optional)

  1. MR, 6 sc in Color B

  2. inc x6 (12)

  3. (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)

  4. Switch to Color A, Rounds 4–7: sc around

  5. FO, stuff and sew behind the body for sitting position

🐶 Head

  1. With Color A:

    • MR, 6 sc

    • inc x6 (12)

    • (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)

    • (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)

    • (3 sc, inc) x6 (30)

    • (4 sc, inc) x6 (36)

    • Rounds 7–14: sc around (36)

  2. Insert safety eyes between rounds 9–10 about 8 sts apart

  3. Begin decreasing:

    • (4 sc, dec) x6 (30)

    • (3 sc, dec) x6 (24)

    • (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)

    • Stuff firmly

    • (1 sc, dec) x6 (12)

    • dec x6 (6), FO and close

🐽 Muzzle (With Color B)

  1. MR, 6 sc

  2. inc x6 (12)

  3. (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)

  4. Round 4: sc around

  5. FO, stuff lightly and sew to lower half of face

  6. Sew or glue safety nose to center, or embroider nose with Color C

  7. Optional: Add folds with surface crochet or embroidery using Color B

🐾 Ears (Make 2 – With Color B)

  1. MR, 6 sc

  2. (1 sc, inc) x3 (9)

  3. Rounds 3–5: sc around (9)

  4. Flatten and sew floppily angled to sides of head

🐾 Arms (Optional for realism – Make 2)

  1. MR, 6 sc in Color B

  2. inc x6 (12)

  3. Switch to Color A

  4. Rounds 3–8: sc around

  5. FO and sew to shoulders

✂️ Finishing Touches

  • Sew head to body

  • Shape paws and face by pinching or adjusting stuffing

  • Add black embroidery lines around muzzle for wrinkles

  • Optional: small tail at back using Color A (ch 5, roll into spiral and sew)

💡 Customization Ideas

  • Use velvet or chenille yarn for a soft plush look

  • Stitch on a dog collar with name tag

  • Add safety-weighted beads to bottom for sitting support

Your amigurumi pug is now ready for cuddles and companionship! With its squishy face and lovable form, it’s sure to be a favorite among pet lovers and plush collectors alike. 🐕🧶💛


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