Welcome to the adorable and practical world of amigurumi! 🐶✨ Today, I’m excited to share my free crochet pattern for an Amigurumi Puppy Pin Cushion—a charming and functional creation perfect for sewing enthusiasts, dog lovers, or anyone who enjoys crafting cute and useful plush designs! 🧶 Whether you love stitching up tiny pups, experimenting with textured details, or simply want to add a delightful puppy pin cushion to your handmade lineup, this pattern will guide you through crafting a beautifully sculpted plush with floppy ears, a round body, and a touch of puppy charm! 🦴
This design embraces soft tones, rounded shaping, and thoughtful details to bring a lovable and practical presence to your crochet projects! 🧶✨ I’ve carefully outlined each step to ensure your Amigurumi Puppy Pin Cushion turns out just right—ready to hold your pins in style or become a treasured handmade gift! 🎁 So grab your hooks, pick out warm browns, creamy whites, and a pop of black for the nose, and let’s stitch up an adorable puppy pin cushion! 🐶
🐶 Amigurumi Puppy Pin Cushion Crochet Pattern
Craft meets cuteness with this adorable Amigurumi Puppy Pin Cushion! Perfect for your sewing station, this cuddly dog holds your pins in style while adding a delightful handmade charm to your crafting space. With soft floppy ears, a round little body, and a cheerful expression, it’s as functional as it is heartwarming. 🧵🐾💗
✨ Skill Level
Beginner to Intermediate – Simple shaping, assembly, and light embroidery involved.
📏 Finished Size
Approx. 4–5 inches (10–13 cm) tall using DK or worsted weight yarn and a 2.5–3.0 mm hook.
🧶 Materials
- Worsted or DK weight yarn in:
- Light beige (main body and head)
- Brown (ears, nose)
- Pink (tongue)
- Crochet hook (2.5–3.0 mm)
- Safety eyes (10 mm)
- Tapestry needle
- Stitch marker
- Polyfill stuffing
- Sewing pins with decorative tops (for the cushion part)
🧵 Abbreviations (US Terms)
MR – Magic Ring
sc – Single Crochet
inc – Increase (2 sc in same stitch)
dec – Decrease (sc 2 together)
sl st – Slip Stitch
ch – Chain
FO – Fasten Off
🧠 Head
Use light beige:
- MR, 6 sc (6)
- inc x6 (12)
- (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
- (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
- (3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
- (4 sc, inc) x6 (36)
7–12. sc around (36) - (4 sc, dec) x6 (30)
- (3 sc, dec) x6 (24)
- (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
– Insert safety eyes between rounds 8 and 9, spaced 7 stitches apart
– Embroider eyebrows with brown yarn above each eye
– Stuff firmly - (1 sc, dec) x6 (12)
- dec x6 (6)
FO and close.
🐽 Nose
Use brown:
- MR, 6 sc (6)
- inc x6 (12)
3–4. sc around (12)
FO and sew between the eyes.
👅 Tongue
Use pink:
- ch 4
- sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc 2 (3)
- ch 1, turn, sc across (3)
FO and sew under nose, with curve facing down.
🐶 Ears (Make 2)
Use brown:
- MR, 6 sc (6)
- inc x6 (12)
3–6. sc around (12) - (1 sc, dec) x4 (8)
- sc around (8)
Flatten and sew to each side of the head.
🧸 Body
Use light beige:
- MR, 6 sc (6)
- inc x6 (12)
- (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
- (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
- (3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
6–12. sc around (30) - (3 sc, dec) x6 (24)
- (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
– Stuff firmly - (1 sc, dec) x6 (12)
- dec x6 (6)
FO and close.
Optional: Add a small circle of felt or fabric to the bottom for stability.
🐾 Front Paws (Make 2)
Use light beige:
- MR, 6 sc (6)
- inc x6 (12)
3–5. sc around (12)
Stuff lightly, FO, and sew to front sides of body.
🐾 Back Paws (Make 2)
Same as front paws but slightly larger if desired (add 1 more round).
Sew to lower back sides of body for seated position.
🧷 Pin Cushion Function
- Firmly stuff the head and body.
- The top of the head can hold your pins! You may optionally add a tiny sewn-in fabric circle at the top to make pin insertion easier and protect yarn.
💡 Customization Ideas
- Make in other dog breeds (add spots, change ear shape)
- Add a tiny bow or bandana
- Use bright colors for a cheerful crafting mascot
This amigurumi puppy pin cushion is a paw-sitively precious addition to your sewing table — a companion that’s always ready to help you stay sharp! 🐕✨🪡
