Add a touch of cozy handmade magic to your holiday décor with the Amigurumi Christmas Cat & Dog Ornaments, a crochet project that’s full of festive charm! 🐱🐶🎄 These adorable little pets feature a floppy-eared winter pup and a sweet festive kitty, each with a plump round head, soft embroidered details, and rustic twine hangers. Dressed in classic red-and-white Santa accessories, they bring the perfect woodland Christmas aesthetic to your tree.
Quick to make and endlessly delightful, these ornaments are ideal for crocheters who love adding personality to their holiday decorations. Whether you craft them as a matching pair, gift them to fellow pet lovers, or use them to brighten up your own festive display, the Amigurumi Cat & Dog Ornaments are a joyful way to crochet coziness, celebration, and a sprinkle of handmade magic—one loop at a time! 🧵✨🎅
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🎄 Amigurumi Christmas Dog & Cat Ornaments Crochet Pattern
Bring cozy handmade charm to your holiday tree with these adorable Christmas pet ornaments — a floppy-eared winter pup and a sweet festive kitty. Each ornament features a plump round head, soft embroidered details, rustic twine hangers, and classic red-and-white Santa accessories for the perfect woodland Christmas aesthetic.
These ornaments make wonderful gifts, market items, or cherished heirloom keepsakes to display year after year.
✨ Skill Level
Confident Beginner – Basic shaping, simple increases/decreases, light embroidery, small accessory assembly.
📏 Finished Size
Each ornament: approx. 3.5–4.5 in (9–11 cm) tall, not including hanging loop.
🧶 Materials
- DK or Worsted Yarn
- Light Brown – Dog head & ears
- Cream/Beige – Cat head & ears
- Red – Both hats
- White – Hat trim & pom-poms
- Pink – Cat nose
- Dark Brown/Black – Facial embroidery
- Green/Red – Cat bow
- Crochet Hook: 2.5 mm–3.5 mm
- Polyester fiberfill stuffing
- Jute or twisted rustic twine (for the hanging loop)
- Tapestry needle & scissors
🔤 Abbreviations (US Terms)
MR – Magic Ring
sc – Single crochet
inc – Increase (2 sc in one st)
dec – Decrease (sc2tog)
sl st – Slip stitch
ch – Chain
FO – Fasten off
🐶 Christmas Dog Ornament Pattern
Head (Light Brown)
R1: MR, 6 sc (6)
R2: inc ×6 (12)
R3: (1 sc, inc) ×6 (18)
R4: (2 sc, inc) ×6 (24)
R5: (3 sc, inc) ×6 (30)
R6: (4 sc, inc) ×6 (36)
R7–11: sc around (36)
R12: (4 sc, dec) ×6 (30)
R13: (3 sc, dec) ×6 (24)
Begin stuffing.
R14: (2 sc, dec) ×6 (18)
R15: (1 sc, dec) ×6 (12)
R16: dec ×6 (6)
FO and close.
Ears ×2 (Light Brown, sewn flat)
R1: MR, 6 sc (6)
R2: (1 sc, inc) ×3 (9)
R3: sc around (9)
R4: (2 sc, inc) ×3 (12)
R5–7: sc around (12)
Do not stuff. Flatten and FO, leaving tail for sewing.
Ear placement: Sew ears at or slightly above eye level, angled outward for floppy shape.
Muzzle (Light Brown)
R1: MR, 6 sc (6)
FO.
Sew to lower center of face. Embroider nose and mouth in a Y-shape with dark yarn.
Facial Details
- Eyes: Two small embroidered ovals or safety eyes positioned wide apart.
- Eyebrows: Short upward curves for expression.
- Mouth: Y-shaped line with curved sides for a soft smile.
Santa Hat
Hat Cone (Red)
R1: MR, 4 sc (4)
R2: sc around (4)
R3: (1 sc, inc) ×2 (6)
R4: sc around (6)
R5: (2 sc, inc) ×2 (8)
R6: sc around (8)
R7: (3 sc, inc) ×2 (10)
R8: sc around (10)
R9: (4 sc, inc) ×2 (12)
R10: sc around (12)
R11: (5 sc, inc) ×2 (14)
R12: (6 sc, inc) ×2 (16)
R13–14: sc around (16)
White Trim
R1: Join white yarn, sc around (16)
R2–3: sc around (16)
FO.
Pom-Pom
Make a tiny ball:
MR, 6 sc, close tightly. Sew to hat tip.
Hat placement: Attach with a pronounced tilt to the dog’s right side so the pom-pom drapes naturally over the cheek.
Hanging Loop
Cut a short length of rustic jute, tie ends together, and sew securely to the back of the hat.
🐱 Christmas Cat Ornament Pattern
Head (Cream/Beige)
R1: MR, 6 sc (6)
R2: inc ×6 (12)
R3: (1 sc, inc) ×6 (18)
R4: (2 sc, inc) ×6 (24)
R5: (3 sc, inc) ×6 (30)
R6: (4 sc, inc) ×6 (36)
R7–11: sc around (36)
R12: (4 sc, dec) ×6 (30)
R13: (3 sc, dec) ×6 (24)
Begin stuffing.
R14: (2 sc, dec) ×6 (18)
R15: (1 sc, dec) ×6 (12)
R16: dec ×6 (6)
FO and close.
Ears ×2 (Cream)
R1: MR, 6 sc (6)
R2: (1 sc, inc) ×3 (9)
R3: (2 sc, inc) ×3 (12)
R4–6: sc around (12)
Flatten to form a triangle. FO.
Ear tip shaping: Pinch the top edge slightly when sewing to create a pointed triangular shape.
Placement: Attach evenly at the top corners of the head.
Nose & Mouth
- Nose (Pink): small horizontal embroidered oval.
- Mouth: a tiny black smile line below the nose.
- Whiskers: 3 long straight lines on each side extending well past the cheeks.
Bow (Red or Green)
Bow Pieces (Make 2 rectangles)
Ch 6
R1–4: sc 5 (5)
FO.
Stack both pieces, wrap center tightly with matching yarn several times, tie securely.
Placement: Sew bow neatly at the base of the cat’s right ear.
Santa Hat
Hat Cone (Red) – Same as Dog Hat Cone (R1–R14)
Use the same instructions as the dog’s hat cone for perfect scale.
White Trim
R1–3: sc around (16)
FO.
Pom-Pom
MR, 6 sc, close, and sew to hat tip.
Hat Placement: Tilt slightly to the cat’s left side for a cute festive look.
Hanging Loop
Attach rustic jute loop to the back of the hat.
🎁 Final Assembly
- Stitch hats firmly to heads.
- Add hanging loops.
- Shape ears and facial features gently with your fingers.
- Trim any stray ends for a clean finish.
These charming ornaments are ready to brighten wreaths, garlands, Christmas trees, or winter gift packages with cozy handmade cheer. Enjoy making your festive pet duo!
