About This Pattern
This puppy starts as a small ball of velvet yarn. The body grows round by round, from six stitches to thirty. It sits well in one evening, with the ears needing a slightly bigger hook. It needs patience with the increases, a steady tension, and enough stuffing to hold its shape. By the last round, it feels sturdy in the hand.
In the basket
Abbreviations
- ch
- chain
- sc
- single crochet
- inc
- increase
Soft velvet amigurumi puppy for a quiet evening
Body
- Round 12 ch, in the 2nd chain from the hook 6 sc (6)
- Round 2(inc) x 6 (12)
- Round 3(1 sc, inc) x 6 (18)
- Round 4(2 sc, inc) x 6 (24)
- Round 5(3 sc, inc) x 6 (30)
- Round 630 sc
- Round 7(4 sc, inc) x 6 (36)
- Round 836 sc
- Round 9Attach lower legs in this row. 6 sc with leg, 12 sc, 6 sc with leg, 12 sc (36)
- Rounds 10–1136 sc Ready to Learn More? Open the next page for Further Guidance!
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Before the first stitch
- Check you have close to one and a half skeins of velvet yarn.
- Set aside both hooks, 3.5 mm and 5 mm, before you begin.
- Read through round five first, since the increase pattern grows there.
Minutes per piece
- Body about 2-3 hours because of ten rounds and steady increases
- Ears, face, finishing about 2-3 hours because the smaller parts need careful shaping and sewing
Other yarns that work
- Chenille, worsted weight Gives a similarly soft texture but may need slightly larger stuffing to fill out thirty-stitch rounds.
- Cotton blend, worsted weight Creates a firmer, less plush body and may need a smaller hook for the same gauge.
Where it ends up
- A soft toy for a child's shelf, paired with a small blanket.
- A desk companion for quiet moments, sitting beside a mug.
- A handmade gift, wrapped simply with ribbon or paper.
Small notes
- Velvet yarn is slippery, so keep your tension even across all ten rounds.
- Stuff firmly but evenly, so the rounded body keeps its shape once seamed.
Little questions
Why does the body use thirty rounds of increases?
The increases build a round, even shape from six stitches up to thirty. This keeps the body smooth without flat or pointed spots. It also makes stuffing easier later.
How much yarn do I actually need?
The pattern calls for about 1.3 skeins of velvet yarn. Keep a little extra on hand in case your tension runs loose. It is better to have a bit more than to run short mid-round.
Can I use embroidery thread for both the face and toes?
Yes, the same thread works for embroidering the face and toes. Keep your stitches small and even for a clean finish. A tapestry needle makes this easier.
Original pattern: https://onrecip.com/free-amigurumi-plush-puppy-pattern/
About the Author
Tamsin Okoro Who writes the patterns at Yarn Gallery, how a pattern gets from the hook to the page, and what this site will never do.
