Celebrate the holiday season with this Amigurumi Christmas Puppy with Scarf crochet pattern! With its cozy little scarf, floppy ears, and adorable expression, this festive pup is ready to bring warmth and cheer to your handmade collection. Whether you’re crafting for holiday decorations, a heartfelt gift, or simply love seasonal amigurumi, this FREE pattern is a delightful way to add a touch of Christmas magic to your crochet lineup.
Designed for intermediate crocheters, this pattern allows for customization in scarf colors, fur textures, and even tiny accessories to enhance its festive charm. Choose classic red and green for a traditional holiday look or experiment with soft winter hues for a cozy, wintry vibe! Whether displayed under the Christmas tree or gifted to a fellow crochet enthusiast, this charming puppy is sure to spread joy. Grab your hook, select your favorite yarn, and let’s bring this holiday cutie to life! 🎄🐶✨🧶
🐾 Amigurumi Christmas Puppy With Scarf Crochet Pattern
This sweet holiday pup with floppy ears and a striped scarf is ready to spread Christmas cheer! With his cozy look, warm colors, and big smile, he’s perfect for gifting or decorating your festive home.
✨ Skill Level
Beginner–Intermediate – simple shaping, color changes, and assembly.
📏 Finished Size
Approx. 22–25 cm (9–10 inches) tall using DK yarn and a 2.5–3.0 mm hook.
🧶 Materials
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DK yarn in:
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Light brown – main body, ears, legs, arms
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White – belly, muzzle, forehead patch
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Light brown (contrast) – nose
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Red & White – scarf
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2.5–3.0 mm crochet hook
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10 mm black safety eyes
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Polyfill stuffing
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Black embroidery thread (for smile)
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Stitch marker, yarn needle, scissors
🪡 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 same st)
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dec – Decrease (sc 2 together)
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ch – Chain
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sl st – Slip Stitch
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FO – Fasten Off
🐶 Head (Light Brown with White Patch)
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With light brown: MR, 6 sc
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inc x6 → (12)
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(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)
7–8. sc around (36)
👉 Switch to white for forehead patch, work 8 sts white in front, rest in brown. Carry yarn inside to avoid cutting. Continue color change for next 4 rounds to form triangular patch.
9–13. sc around (36), maintaining white patch in front center.
14. (4 sc, dec) x6 → (30)
15. (3 sc, dec) x6 → (24)
📌 Insert safety eyes between R10–11, spaced ~7–8 sts apart, on edges of white patch.
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(2 sc, dec) x6 → (18)
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(sc, dec) x6 → (12)
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dec x6 → (6)
– FO, stuff firmly.
🐶 Muzzle (White)
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MR, 6 sc
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inc x6 → (12)
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(sc, inc) x6 → (18)
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sc around (18)
– FO, stuff lightly. Sew centered at bottom of face, overlapping lower part of white patch.
🐶 Nose (Light Brown – separate)
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MR, 6 sc
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(sc, inc) x3 → (9)
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sc around (9)
– FO, stuff lightly, sew on top of muzzle.
📌 Embroider a black smile below muzzle.
🐶 Ears (Make 2 – Light Brown)
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MR, 6 sc
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(sc, inc) x3 → (9)
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(2 sc, inc) x3 → (12)
4–10. sc around (12) -
(2 sc, dec) x3 → (9)
12–15. sc around (9)
– FO, flatten and sew to sides of head.
👉 Long floppy ears should hang down as in photo.
🐾 Body (White Belly + Light Brown)
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With white: MR, 6 sc
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inc x6 → (12)
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(sc, inc) x6 → (18)
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(2 sc, inc) x6 → (24)
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(3 sc, inc) x6 → (30)
6–10. sc around (30) -
Switch to light brown, sc around (30)
12–18. sc around (30) -
(3 sc, dec) x6 → (24)
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(2 sc, dec) x6 → (18)
– FO, stuff, sew to head.
📌 White section faces forward as belly.
🐾 Legs (Make 2 – Light Brown, longer)
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MR, 6 sc
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inc x6 → (12)
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(sc, inc) x6 → (18)
4–12. sc around (18) → longer legs for seated pose -
(1 sc, dec) x6 → (12)
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sc around (12)
– FO, stuff, sew to bottom front so puppy sits upright.
🐾 Arms (Make 2 – Light Brown)
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MR, 6 sc
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(sc, inc) x3 → (9)
3–9. sc around (9)
– FO, stuff lightly. Sew low and slightly forward on body sides.
🧣 Scarf (Red & White Stripes)
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With red, ch 60
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Row 1: sc across, changing to white every 5 sts for stripes
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Row 2: sc across in same stripe pattern
– FO, weave in ends.
📌 Keep scarf 2 rows wide for a narrow, photo-accurate look. Tie around neck with one end hanging forward.
✨ Finishing Touches
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Add light blush with yarn or pastel if desired.
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Shape ears to hang evenly.
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Adjust scarf so it drapes naturally.
🎄🐶 Your Christmas Puppy is complete! With his floppy ears, big smile, and festive red-and-white scarf, he looks exactly like the photo – cozy, cute, and full of holiday cheer.
