Bring the wickedly stylish Cruella De Vil to life with this Amigurumi Cruella De Vil crochet pattern! 🖤✨ With her iconic black-and-white hair, dramatic fashion, and unmistakable attitude, this design captures the essence of the infamous 101 Dalmatians villain in yarn form. Whether you’re crafting for a Disney fan, a themed décor piece, or simply love character-inspired amigurumi, this FREE pattern is a striking addition to your collection.
Designed for intermediate crocheters, this pattern allows for customization in outfit details, facial features, and even tiny accessories like a miniature fur coat or a sly smirk to enhance Cruella’s fierce personality. Choose classic monochrome hues for an authentic look or experiment with bold shades for a creative twist! Whether displayed alongside her spotted nemeses or gifted to a fellow crochet enthusiast, this amigurumi Cruella De Vil is sure to make a statement. Grab your hook, select your favorite yarn, and let’s bring this stylish villain to life—one stitch at a time! 🧶✨
🐾 Amigurumi Cruella-Inspired Dalmatian Dog Crochet Pattern
Strut the runway with this striking Dalmatian pup, dressed in true Cruella de Vil fashion! With dramatic black-and-white flair, spotted legs, and a polka-dot bowtie, this fabulous dog makes a bold and playful statement for any crochet collection.
✨ Skill Level
Advanced
Includes standing anatomy, precise shaping, surface crochet details, faux-fur attachment, and structural assembly.
📏 Finished Size
Approx. 34–36 cm (13.5–14 in) tall when standing
(measured from paws to hair tuft)
🧶 Materials
Yarn (Worsted / 4 weight):
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White – main body, legs, head, tail
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Black – ears, eye patch, spots, stripes, nose
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Small amount of white faux-fur or brushed yarn – hair tuft
Notions & Tools:
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3.25–3.5 mm crochet hook
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12 mm brown safety eyes
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Polyester fiberfill
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Tapestry needle
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Stitch markers
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Scissors
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Fabric bow tie with white dots (recommended for photo accuracy)
🧵 Abbreviations (US Terms)
MR – Magic Ring
sc – Single Crochet
inc – Increase
dec – Decrease
BLO – Back Loop Only
sl st – Slip Stitch
FO – Fasten Off
ch – Chain
st(s) – Stitch(es)
🐶 Head (White with Black Eye Patch)
White
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MR 6
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inc ×6 (12)
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(sc, inc) ×6 (18)
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(2 sc, inc) ×6 (24)
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(3 sc, inc) ×6 (30)
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(4 sc, inc) ×6 (36)
7–14. sc around (36)
Insert safety eyes between Rnds 9–10, 10 sts apart.
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(4 sc, dec) ×6 (30)
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(3 sc, dec) ×6 (24)
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(2 sc, dec) ×6 (18)
Stuff firmly -
(sc, dec) ×6 (12)
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dec ×6 (6)
FO and close.
🖤 Eye Patch (Make 1)
Black
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MR 6
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inc ×6 (12)
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(sc, inc) ×6 (18)
Flatten slightly and sew around left eye only, covering part of the face asymmetrically.
🐽 Muzzle (Sculpted)
White
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MR 6
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inc ×6 (12)
3–6. sc around (12) -
(1 sc, dec) ×4 (8)
Stuff lightly but keep rounded.
Sew centered low on face.
Nose
Embroider or crochet a small black triangle with slight padding.
👂 Ears (Make 2 – Thick & Drooping)
Black
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MR 6
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(sc, inc) ×3 (9)
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(2 sc, inc) ×3 (12)
4–10. sc around (12) -
(2 sc, dec) ×3 (9)
12–14. sc around (9)
Flatten without stuffing.
Sew low on head so ears hang beside cheeks.
💇 Hair Tuft
Use faux-fur or brushed white yarn.
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Cut 8–10 strands (6–7 cm each)
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Pull through top center of head
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Knot tightly, trim upward
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Brush gently to create upright fluff
🐕 Body (Slim Torso with Ribbed Black Stripes)
White
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MR 6
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inc ×6 (12)
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(sc, inc) ×6 (18)
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(2 sc, inc) ×6 (24)
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(3 sc, inc) ×6 (30)
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(4 sc, inc) ×6 (36)
Ribbed Stripe Section
Switch to BLO:
7–14. sc BLO around (36)
Using black yarn, surface crochet horizontal stripes across the BLO ridges:
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4–5 thin black rings total
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Evenly spaced
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Torso only (not neck or hips)
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(4 sc, dec) ×6 (30)
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(3 sc, dec) ×6 (24)
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(2 sc, dec) ×6 (18)
Stuff firmly, keeping chest rounded.
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(sc, dec) ×6 (12)
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dec ×6 (6)
FO.
🐾 Legs & Paws (Make 4 – Standing)
Paws
White
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MR 6
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inc ×6 (12)
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(sc, inc) ×6 (18)
4–6. sc around (18)
Leg
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(2 sc, dec) ×6 (12)
8–20. sc around (12)
Stuff very firmly for support.
FO.
Sew:
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Front legs straight under shoulders
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Back legs slightly angled back
⚫ Raised Spots (Body & Legs)
Black
For each spot:
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MR 5
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sl st, FO
Make 7–10 spots total.
Sew randomly on legs, hips, and lower torso (not face).
🦴 Tail (Long & Curved)
White
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MR 5
2–18. sc around (5)
Stuff lightly.
Sew high on back with gentle upward curve.
🎀 Bow Tie
Use a fabric black bow tie with white dots for best match.
Sew or tack securely at the neck seam.
✂️ Final Assembly & Pose
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Head slightly lifted
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Neck straight
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Legs evenly balanced
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Tail curved upward
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Hair tuft vertical
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Ears hanging naturally
🖤 Finished!
Your Cruella-inspired dalmatian now matches the photo precisely — tall, elegant, expressive, and unmistakably stylish. A true statement amigurumi designed for display, gifting, or collection centerpiece 🐾
