Squishy, lovable, and full of personality—this Amigurumi Pug Puppy crochet pattern is the perfect way to bring a tiny, wrinkly-faced companion to life in yarn form! With its round body, expressive eyes, and signature curled tail, this adorable pug is ready to charm its way into your handmade collection. Whether you’re crafting for a dog lover, a playful décor piece, or simply enjoy creating cute amigurumi designs, this FREE pattern is sure to be a delightful addition to your crochet lineup.
Designed for beginners and intermediate crocheters, this pattern allows for customization in fur colors, ear shapes, and even tiny accessories like a collar or bow to enhance its personality. Choose classic fawn and black hues for a traditional pug look or experiment with pastel shades for a whimsical twist! Whether displayed on a shelf, gifted to a fellow crochet enthusiast, or used as a cuddly desk companion, this tiny pug puppy is sure to bring smiles. Grab your hook, select your favorite yarn, and let’s create a little bundle of pug charm! 🐶✨🧶
🐶 Amigurumi Pug Puppy Crochet Pattern
This adorable Amigurumi Pug Puppy brings all the charm of a real pug into a soft, cuddly crochet creation. With its big glossy eyes, sculpted muzzle, floppy ears, rosy cheeks, and striped little legs, this pug makes the perfect handmade gift for children, dog lovers, and anyone who can’t resist a cute squishy friend. 💕
✨ Skill Level
Intermediate
Includes:
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Sculpted muzzle
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Facial embroidery
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Color-controlled leg patches
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Precise placement for seated posture
📏 Finished Size
Using worsted-weight yarn and a 3.25–3.5 mm hook:
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Height: 23–25 cm (9–10 in)
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Width (head): 13–14 cm (5–5.5 in)
🧶 Yarn & Materials
Yarn (Worsted Weight / Medium #4)
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Beige / Light Tan (main body): 120–140 g (4.2–5 oz)
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Dark Gray / Charcoal (muzzle, ears, leg patches): 35–40 g (1.2–1.4 oz)
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Soft Pink (cheeks): 5 g
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Black embroidery thread or fine yarn (face)
Tools
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3.25–3.5 mm crochet hook
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Safety eyes: 14 mm (recommended for glossy look)
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Polyester fiberfill
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Yarn needle
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Stitch marker
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Scissors
🧵 Abbreviations (US)
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MR – magic ring
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sc – single crochet
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inc – increase (2 sc in same stitch)
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dec – invisible decrease
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sl st – slip stitch
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ch – chain
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FO – fasten off
🧠 Head (Beige)
Worked in continuous rounds.
R1: MR 6 (6)
R2: inc ×6 (12)
R3: (sc, inc) ×6 (18)
R4: (2 sc, inc) ×6 (24)
R5: (3 sc, inc) ×6 (30)
R6: (4 sc, inc) ×6 (36)
R7: (5 sc, inc) ×6 (42)
R8: (6 sc, inc) ×6 (48)
R9–R18: sc around (48)
Eyes
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Insert 14 mm safety eyes between R13–14
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Spacing: 11–12 stitches apart
R19: (6 sc, dec) ×6 (42)
R20: (5 sc, dec) ×6 (36)
R21: (4 sc, dec) ×6 (30)
R22: (3 sc, dec) ×6 (24)
R23: (2 sc, dec) ×6 (18)
Stuff firmly, shaping a round dome.
R24: (sc, dec) ×6 (12)
R25: dec ×6 (6)
FO, close.
🐽 Muzzle (Dark Gray – Key Feature)
The muzzle is wide, rounded, and slightly protruding, not flat.
R1: MR 6 (6)
R2: inc ×6 (12)
R3: (sc, inc) ×6 (18)
R4: (2 sc, inc) ×6 (24)
R5: (3 sc, inc) ×6 (30)
R6–R8: sc around (30)
Upper Bulge (Nose Bridge)
R9: sc 9, inc ×4, sc 13 (34)
R10: sc around (34)
R11: sc 9, dec ×4, sc 13 (30)
Lightly stuff, keeping the top rounded and bottom flatter.
FO, leave tail.
Attach
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Sew centered under eyes
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Top edge should touch the lower inner corners of both eyes
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Allow lower sides to flare outward slightly
Embroidery
With dark gray or black:
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Two short vertical nostrils
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One central vertical wrinkle
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One shallow curved wrinkle beneath
😊 Cheeks (Make 2 – Pink)
R1: MR 6
R2: inc ×6 (12)
FO
Sew just below and slightly outside each eye, partially overlapping the muzzle edge.
👂 Ears (Make 2 – Dark Gray)
Ears are short, thick, and droop downward, not long.
R1: MR 6 (6)
R2: (sc, inc) ×3 (9)
R3: (2 sc, inc) ×3 (12)
R4–R7: sc around (12)
R8: (dec, sc 4) ×2 (10)
Flatten lightly, FO.
Attach:
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Slightly behind eye line
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Angled downward and forward
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Bottom of ear touches head side
🧍 Body (Beige)
Compact and slightly pear-shaped.
R1: MR 6 (6)
R2: inc ×6 (12)
R3: (sc, inc) ×6 (18)
R4: (2 sc, inc) ×6 (24)
R5: (3 sc, inc) ×6 (30)
R6: (4 sc, inc) ×6 (36)
R7–R12: sc around (36)
R13: (4 sc, dec) ×6 (30)
R14: (3 sc, dec) ×6 (24)
R15–R16: sc around (24)
R17: (2 sc, dec) ×6 (18)
R18: (sc, dec) ×6 (12)
Stuff firmly but keep body short.
FO, sew head slightly tilted forward.
🐾 Front Legs (Make 2)
Short, rounded, with side patches.
Beige Base
R1: MR 6
R2: (sc, inc) ×3 (9)
R3–R6: sc around (9)
Dark Gray Patch
R7: sc 3 (beige), sc 3 (gray), sc 3 (beige)
R8: repeat R7
Switch to beige.
R9–R10: sc around (9)
Lightly stuff, flatten base.
Sew to front body, dark patch facing outward.
🐾 Back Legs (Make 2)
Thicker and seated.
R1: MR 6
R2: inc ×6 (12)
R3: (sc, inc) ×6 (18)
R4–R6: sc around (18)
Subtle Horizontal Bands
R7: dark gray
R8: beige
R9: dark gray
R10: beige
R11–R12: beige
Stuff well.
Sew low on body, angled outward to create seated pose.
👁️ Facial Embroidery (Critical for Expression)
Using dark gray or black:
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Long curved eyelid arcs above each eye
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Slight thickening at outer eye corners
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Optional faint wrinkle lines beside muzzle
These details create the gentle, puppy-like look seen in the image.
✂️ Finishing
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Lightly sculpt muzzle and cheeks with fingers
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Add subtle blush if desired
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Ensure ears hang naturally
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Adjust head tilt before final tightening
💕 A Cuddly Companion to Treasure
Your finished Amigurumi Pug Puppy will look just as sweet as the original—round head, sculpted muzzle, floppy ears, rosy cheeks, and striped little legs. This joyful pug brings personality and warmth to any handmade collection.
