Capture the heartwarming bond of a wolf family with this Amigurumi Wolf With Pups crochet pattern! 🐺✨ With its majestic parent wolf and playful little pups, this design brings the beauty of nature and family to life in yarn form. Whether you’re crafting for a wildlife-inspired décor piece, a heartfelt gift, or simply love animal-themed amigurumi, this FREE pattern is a fantastic addition to your collection.
Designed for intermediate crocheters, this pattern allows for customization in fur textures, pup sizes, and even tiny accessories like a miniature moon or cozy scarves to enhance their personality. Choose classic greys and whites for a realistic look or experiment with whimsical hues for a unique twist! Whether displayed as part of a woodland setup or gifted to a fellow crochet enthusiast, this amigurumi wolf family is sure to impress. Grab your hook, select your favorite yarn, and let’s bring this adorable pack to life—one stitch at a time! 🧶✨
🐺 Amigurumi Wolf With Pups Crochet Pattern
Bring the wild charm of the forest into your crochet world with this adorable wolf and pups amigurumi set! Featuring expressive snouts, soft manes, and lovable ears, this cuddly wolf family is perfect for storytelling, nursery décor, or heartfelt gifts. You’ll love the gentle color transitions and sweet, expressive faces. Customize the shades to represent your own wolf pack!
✨ Skill Level
Intermediate – Involves color changes, shaping, and some sewing for assembly.
📏 Finished Size
Mama Wolf: Approx. 8 inches (20 cm) tall
Wolf Pups: Approx. 5 inches (12 cm) tall
(using DK or worsted weight yarn and a 2.5–3.5 mm hook)
🧶 Materials
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Yarn (DK or Worsted weight):
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Color A: Light Grey (Main Body)
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Color B: White (Snout, Belly, Paw Tips, Eye Patch, Ear Linings)
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Color C: Dark Grey or Black (Nose, Pupil)
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Crochet Hook: 2.5 mm–3.5 mm
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Safety eyes (9 mm for pups, 12 mm for mama)
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Tapestry needle
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Stitch marker
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Fiberfill stuffing
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Scissors
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Optional: wire brush for fluffing mane
🧵 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
🐾 Head (Make 1 per wolf)
Use Color A. Work in continuous spiral.
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MR, 6 sc (6)
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inc x6 (12)
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(1 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)
7–13. sc around (36) -
(4 sc, dec) x6 (30)
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(3 sc, dec) x6 (24)
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(2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
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(1 sc, dec) x6 (12)
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dec x6 (6)
Stuff firmly, FO, and close the gap.
🐶 Snout
Use Color B.
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MR, 6 sc (6)
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inc x6 (12)
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(1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
4–6. sc around (18)
FO, stuff lightly and sew to front of head, slightly lower to allow space for eyes.
🖤 Nose:
Use Color C.
MR, 6 sc, sl st to join. FO and sew to center of snout.
👁 Eye Patches (Make 2 per wolf)
Use Color B.
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MR, 6 sc (6)
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inc x6 (12)
FO and flatten slightly. Place under safety eyes and sew to the head.
👂 Ears (Make 2 per wolf)
Inner Ear (Color B):
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MR, 6 sc
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(1 sc, inc) x3 (9)
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(2 sc, inc) x3 (12)
FO and set aside.
Outer Ear (Color A):
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MR, 6 sc
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(1 sc, inc) x3 (9)
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(2 sc, inc) x3 (12)
Do not FO. Place inner ear on top, and sc around through both layers to join. FO and leave long tail for sewing. Shape and attach to sides of head.
🧠 Mane (Mama Wolf Only)
Use Color A. Cut 12 short strands (approx. 5 cm each). Using your hook, loop and pull through back of the head in 3 staggered rows. Secure with knots or fluff using a wire brush for volume.
🐾 Body
Use Color A.
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MR, 6 sc (6)
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inc x6 (12)
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(1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
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(2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
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(3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
6–12. sc around (30) -
(3 sc, dec) x6 (24)
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(2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
15–16. sc around (18)
FO and stuff. Sew head on top.
Belly Patch (Color B):
Ch 6, sc across, turn
Next rows: ch 1, inc at start and end of each row, sc across
Repeat for 5 rows. FO and sew to front of body.
🐾 Legs (Make 4 per wolf)
Start with Color B.
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MR, 6 sc (6)
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inc x6 (12)
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(1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
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BLO sc around (18)
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Switch to Color A, sc around (18)
6–8. sc around (18) -
dec x6 (12)
10–11. sc around (12)
Stuff and FO. Sew two legs to base, two to upper body for sitting pose.
🐺 Tail
Use Color A.
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MR, 6 sc (6)
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(1 sc, inc) x3 (9)
3–6. sc around (9)
FO, stuff lightly, flatten and sew to back of body.
🎨 Color Change Tips
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Always switch colors in the last yarn-over of the stitch before the new color.
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Crochet over the yarn tails to secure them cleanly.
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For smooth transitions on the belly and paws, align color changes at the back or sides.
✂️ Finishing Touches
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Sew all parts securely.
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Use pins to position everything before final sewing.
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Add optional blush or embroidery to bring extra personality.
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For the pups, you can omit the mane and reduce leg rounds by 1–2 for a smaller size.
💡 Customization Ideas
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Make a white arctic wolf version using pale grey and icy blue
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Add a red or brown patch for a timber wolf variation
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Personalize with a tiny scarf or pup collar for storytelling props
This sweet wolf family brings handmade magic and woodland wonder right to your hook! 🐾🌲🧶