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Amigurumi Pug Puppy – FREE Crochet Pattern

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Amigurumi Pug Puppy – FREE Crochet Pattern
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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! 🐶✨🧶

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🐶 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 color changes, shaping, embroidery, and facial detailing.

📏 Finished Size

Approximately 22–25 cm (9–10 in) tall using worsted-weight yarn and a 3.5 mm hook.

🧶 Materials

  • Worsted weight yarn:

    • Beige or tan (main body)

    • Dark gray (muzzle, ear flaps, leg stripes)

    • Pink (cheeks)

  • 3.5 mm crochet hook

  • 12–14 mm safety eyes

  • Black embroidery thread

  • Polyfill stuffing

  • Tapestry needle

  • Stitch marker

🧵 Abbreviations (US Terms)

MR – Magic Ring
sc – Single Crochet
inc – Increase
dec – Decrease
sl st – Slip Stitch
ch – Chain
FO – Fasten Off

🐶 Head

Use beige yarn.

  1. MR, 6 sc

  2. inc x6 → 12

  3. (1 sc, inc) x6 → 18

  4. (2 sc, inc) x6 → 24

  5. (3 sc, inc) x6 → 30

  6. (4 sc, inc) x6 → 36

  7. (5 sc, inc) x6 → 42

  8. (6 sc, inc) x6 → 48
    9–20. sc around (48)

  9. (6 sc, dec) x6 → 42

  10. (5 sc, dec) x6 → 36

Insert safety eyes between rounds 14–15, spaced 12–13 stitches apart, for the wide-eyed pug expression.

  1. (4 sc, dec) x6 → 30

  2. (3 sc, dec) x6 → 24

  3. (2 sc, dec) x6 → 18

  4. (1 sc, dec) x6 → 12

  5. dec x6 → 6
    FO and close.

🐽 Sculpted Muzzle

Use dark gray yarn.

  1. MR, 6 sc

  2. inc x6 → 12

  3. (1 sc, inc) x6 → 18

  4. (2 sc, inc) x6 → 24

  5. (3 sc, inc) x6 → 30
    6–10. sc around (30)

Shape the top bump:
11. sc 10, inc 3, sc 17 → 33
12. sc around (33)
13. sc 10, dec 3, sc 17 → 30

Lightly stuff.
Sew centered below the eyes with the upper bump touching the inner eye edges.
Ensure the lower sides flare slightly outward for the classic pug shape.

Embroider:

  • Two vertical nostril lines

  • Central wrinkle

  • Curved bottom wrinkle

😊 Cheeks (Make 2)

Use pink yarn.

  1. MR, 6 sc

  2. inc x6 → 12
    FO and sew directly below the outer corners of the eyes.

👂 Floppy Ears (Make 2)

Use dark gray yarn.

  1. MR, 6 sc

  2. (1 sc, inc) x3 → 9

  3. (2 sc, inc) x3 → 12
    4–9. sc around (12)

  4. (dec, sc 4) x2 → 10
    Flatten, FO.

Attach ears slightly behind the eye line, angled downward and gently forward.

🧍 Body

Use beige yarn.

  1. MR, 6 sc

  2. inc x6 → 12

  3. (1 sc, inc) x6 → 18

  4. (2 sc, inc) x6 → 24

  5. (3 sc, inc) x6 → 30

  6. (4 sc, inc) x6 → 36
    7–13. sc around (36)

  7. (4 sc, dec) x6 → 30

  8. (3 sc, dec) x6 → 24
    16–17. sc around (24)

  9. (2 sc, dec) x6 → 18

  10. (1 sc, dec) x6 → 12
    FO and sew to the head.
    Keep the body slightly pear-shaped with a forward tilt.

🐾 Front Legs (Make 2)

Use beige yarn.

  1. MR, 6 sc

  2. (1 sc, inc) x3 → 9
    3–7. sc around (9)

Side Patch

  1. Switch to dark gray:

    • sc 3

    • sc 3 (patch area)

    • sc 3
      (9 sts total)

  2. Repeat round 8.

  3. Switch to beige, sc around

  4. sc around

Stuff lightly.
Sew legs to the front of the body with the dark patch facing outward.

🐾 Back Legs (Make 2)

Use beige yarn.

  1. MR, 6 sc

  2. inc x6 → 12

  3. (1 sc, inc) x6 → 18
    4–6. sc around (18)

Horizontal Stripes

  1. Switch to dark gray, sc around (18)

  2. Switch to beige, sc around (18)

  3. Switch to dark gray, sc around (18)

  4. Switch to beige, sc around (18)

  5. Switch to dark gray, sc around (18)

  6. Switch to beige, sc around (18)

13–14. sc around (18)
Stuff and sew low on the body, angled outward.

🌀 Tail (Optional)

Use beige yarn.
Ch 5, roll into a tiny coil, and sew low on the back.

👁️ Face Embroidery

Use dark gray thread to add:

  • curved eyelid arcs above each eye

  • a thicker outer corner for expression

  • soft wrinkles around the muzzle

This detailing gives the pug its gentle, lifelike look.

✂️ Finishing Touches

  • Shape the muzzle and head with light sculpting

  • Add a bit of blush or fabric paint to the cheeks

  • Slightly tilt the head forward when attaching

  • Add a collar or tiny bowtie for extra charm

💕 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.


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