Looking for a cuddly lovey that is perfect for snuggling, or giving to your favorite sweetheart during Valentine's Day or any day when you want to show a little extra love? The Puppy Love amigurumi is a fun pattern that is quick-to-make, thanks to the chunky blanket yarn and large Streamline Metal crochet hook!
Supplies
- 6mm Furls Streamline Metal Hook
- Bernat Blanket Yarn
- 25mm Safety Eyes
- Stuffing, sewing needle
Note: For Amigurumi crochet, we recommend only Streamline Metal Hooks. They are PERFECT for amigurumi and other fine projects that require tight tension!
The Pattern
Head
Rd1: 6sc in magic ring, or ch2 then dp 6sc in second chain from hook (6)
Rd2: 6 inc (12)
Rd3: [sc, inc] 6 times (18)
Rd4: [2sc, inc] 6 times (24)
Rd5: 24 sc (24)
Rd6: [3sc, inc] 6 times (30)
Rd7-8: 30sc (30)
Rd9: 10sc, place your first safety eye in the last stitch you just did, 5sc, place your second safety eye in the last stitch, 15sc (30)
Rd10: 30sc (30)
Rd11: [4sc, dec] 5 times (25)
Rd12-14: 25sc (25)
Rd15: sc, [4sc, dec] 4 times (21)
Rd16: sc, dec 10, stuff your puppy head firmly (11)
Rd17: sc, dec 5 (6)
Rd18: 3dec closed, fasten off (3)
Muzzle
Rd1: 6sc in magic ring, or ch2 then dp 6sc in second chain from hook (6)
Rd2: 6 inc (12)
Rd3: [sc, inc] 6 times (18)
Rd4-5: 18sc, faten off after Rd5 (18)
Ear (make 2)
Rd1: 6sc in magic ring, or ch2 then dp 6sc in second chain from hook (6)
Rd2: 6 inc (12)
Rd3: [sc, inc] 6 times (18)
Rd4-5: 18sc (18)
Rd6: [7sc, dec] 2 times (16)
Rd7-10: 16sc (16)
Rd11: [6sc, dec] 2 times (14)
Rd12-14: 14sc (14)
Rd15: [5sc, dec] 2 times (12)
Rd16-17: 12sc, fasten off at end of Rd17 (12)
Body
Rd1: 6sc in magic ring, or ch2 then dp 6sc in second chain from hook (6)
Rd2: 6 inc (12)
Rd3: [sc, inc] 6 times (18)
Rd4: [2sc, inc] 6 times (24)
Rd5: [3sc, inc] 6 times (30)
Rd6-15: 30sc (30)
Rd16: [4sc, dec] 5 times (25)
Rd17: [3sc, dec] 5 times (20)
Rd18: [3sc, dec] 4 times, fasten off (15)
Leg/Arm (make 4)
Rd1: 6sc in magic ring, or ch2 then dp 6sc in second chain from hook (6)
Rd2: 6 inc (12)
Rd3: [inc, 5sc] 2 times (14)
Rd4-5: 14sc (14)
Rd6: switch color and 14sc (14)
Rd7: [5sc, dec] 2 times (12)
Rd8-16: 12sc, fasten off at end of Rd16 (12)
Collar
Row1: ch 21 (21)
Row2: turn, 20sc, fasten off (20)
First Half Of Heart
Rd1: 6sc in magic ring, or ch2 then dp 6sc in second chain from hook (6)
Rd2: 6 inc (12)
Rd3-4: 12sc, fasten off at end of Rd4 (12)
Second Half Of Heart
Rd1: 6sc in magic ring, or ch2 then dp 6sc in second chain from hook (6)
Rd2: 6 inc (12)
Rd3-4: 12 (12)
Rd5: Hold both halves of the heart together, 24sc around both haves, creating one piece (24)
Rd6: 24sc (24)
Rd7: [4sc, dec] 4 times, stuff your heart firmly (20)
Rd8: 10dec (10)
Rd9: 10sc (10)
Rd10: 5dec (5)
Rd11: Sc, 2dec, fasten off (3)
Assembly
Stuff your dog's head and body firmly. Sew the body onto to head, sew on the arms and legs. Stuff the muzzle and sew it in place. Sew the collar on. Embroider on eyebrows. Then sew on a nose with black blanket yarn, thin pinch the middle of the nose together, and sew a line over the nose to make the heart shape! Enjoy your little puppy 🐶 😘
ABOUT OUR DESIGNER
Jackie Laing is the designer behind A[mi]dorable Crochet. Jackie lives in northern B.C. at Mile Zero on the Alaska Highway, in Canada, with her daughter and furry family members! She has been playing with yarn and her favourite hooks since 2009. Jackie enjoys making amigurumi and draws inspiration from her favourite music, movies and tv shows! And sharing her patterns for others to enjoy! You can find all of them HERE.
