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 – Features shaping, colorwork, multiple sewn parts, and unique stylized design.
📏 Finished Size
Approximately 35 cm (14 inches) tall when using worsted-weight yarn and a 3.5 mm hook.
🧶 Materials
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Worsted-weight yarn:
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White (main body)
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Black (spots, ears, nose, stripe pattern)
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Small amount of light gray (for muzzle shading, optional)
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Faux fur or fuzzy white yarn (hair tuft)
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3.5 mm crochet hook
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12–14 mm safety eyes (brown)
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Fiberfill stuffing
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Yarn needle, scissors, stitch markers
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Black felt for eyelids and lashes
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Fabric glue or hot glue
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Small black bowtie with white dots (or crochet version)
🧵 Abbreviations (US Terms)
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MR – Magic Ring
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sc – Single Crochet
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inc – Increase (2 sc in next st)
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dec – Decrease (sc 2 together)
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BLO – Back Loop Only
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sl st – Slip Stitch
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FO – Fasten Off
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ch – Chain
🐶 Head (White with Black Patch)
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MR, 6 sc [6]
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inc x6 [12]
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(1 sc, inc) x6 [18]
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(2 sc, inc) x6 [24]
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(3 sc, inc) x6 [30]
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(4 sc, inc) x6 [36]
7–13. sc around [36] -
(4 sc, dec) x6 [30]
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(3 sc, dec) x6 [24]
Insert safety eyes between R10–R11, about 9–10 sts apart. Use black felt to cut a half-circle for eyelid and lashes for the left eye. -
(2 sc, dec) x6 [18]
Stuff head firmly. -
(1 sc, dec) x6 [12]
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dec x6 [6]
FO and close.
🖤 Add a large black oval patch around the left eye using black yarn or felt.
🐽 Muzzle (White)
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MR, 6 sc [6]
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inc x6 [12]
3–5. sc around [12] -
(1 sc, dec) x4 [8]
Stuff lightly and sew below eyes.
Embroider triangle-shaped black nose. Add smile and cheek shaping if desired.
🐕 Body (White + Black Back Stripes)
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MR, 6 sc [6]
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inc x6 [12]
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(1 sc, inc) x6 [18]
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(2 sc, inc) x6 [24]
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(3 sc, inc) x6 [30]
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(4 sc, inc) x6 [36]
7–12. sc around [36]
13–17. Alternate white and black stripes (3 white sc, 3 black sc) in a pattern across each round -
(4 sc, dec) x6 [30]
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(3 sc, dec) x6 [24]
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(2 sc, dec) x6 [18]
Stuff firmly and FO. Sew to head.
🐾 Legs (Make 4 – White with Black Spots)
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MR, 6 sc [6]
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inc x6 [12]
3–6. sc around [12] -
(2 sc, dec) x3 [9]
8–10. sc around [9]
FO. Stuff lightly and sew legs to body in standing pose.
Add small black spots by embroidering or sewing on small flat black yarn circles.
👂 Ears (Make 2 – Black)
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MR, 6 sc [6]
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(1 sc, inc) x3 [9]
3–6. sc around [9] -
(1 sc, dec) x3 [6]
8–10. sc around [6]
Flatten and sew to sides of head with droop.
💇 Hair Tuft
Use faux fur yarn or fuzzy white yarn.
Ch 10, sl st across. Repeat to make a small patch.
Sew to top center of head.
🦴 Tail (White)
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MR, 5 sc [5]
2–12. sc around [5]
Stuff lightly and sew to back of body.
🎀 Bowtie (Optional Crochet Version)
With black yarn:
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Ch 10
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sc across rows for 4–5 rows
FO, fold sides inward, cinch with yarn in center.
Glue or sew to neck.
✂️ Assembly & Finishing Touches
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Sew head to body.
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Sew on legs and tail.
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Attach ears and hair tuft.
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Add optional lashes with thread or felt.
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Place and secure bowtie at the neck.
This dashing dog is ready to be the star of your amigurumi collection — full of flair, sass, and undeniable Disney-inspired charm! 🖤🐾