Peanut the Puppy – Free Crochet Pattern

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I’m so excited to share this adorable crochet puppy free pattern! This easy-to-follow tutorial is perfect for beginners and those looking for a quick make. This cute small dog amigurumi is designed to capture the hearts of everyone, and with step-by-step instructions, you’ll be able to create this perfect crochet puppy dog pattern with ease.

The finished crochet puppy free pattern amigurumi sitting on a white fluffy surface, featuring a small two-toned brown body and floppy dark brown ears. This is a beginner small dog crochet pattern.

I would classify this crochet puppy free pattern as “advanced beginner”. It would be helpful to have had some experience with amigurumi before creating this project.

I hope you enjoy this free crochet pattern available here on my blog! An ad-free, formatted PDF version of this crochet pattern is also available for purchase here:

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The finished free puppy crochet pattern amigurumi standing up on a white fluffy surface, featuring a small, two-toned brown body and tail. This is an easy beginner small dog amigurumi pattern.

Free Crochet Pattern for Peanut the Puppy

Pattern Specifics

Measurements: Approximately 5” tall (sitting) or 7” tall (standing)
Gauge: Not necessary for this pattern; see notes
Hook Size: 4.0mm (G) crochet hook
Other Tools: tapestry needle, stitch markers, scissors
Yarn Weight: Medium (4) Worsted Weight
Yarn Used: WeCrochet/Knit Picks Brava Worsted
Yardage: color A (light brown): 60 yds, color B (medium brown): 31 yds, color C (dark brown): 9 yds
Other Materials: poly-fil stuffing, 9mm safety eyes

Abbreviations

st = stitch
sl st = slip stitch
ch = chain
SC = single crochet
SC2tog = single crochet 2 stitches together (invisible decrease is recommended)

Special Stitches

SC2tog (using invisible decrease method): Insert hook into front loop of the first stitch. Insert hook into front loop of second stitch. Yarn over. Draw through the first two loops on hook. Yarn over. Draw through both loops on hook.

Notes

  • Checking your gauge is not required for this pattern. Use a hook that is smaller than the size recommended for your yarn weight. This will ensure that your stuffing will not show through the stitches.
  • All pieces are worked in the round. Use a stitch marker to indicate the beginning of each round.
  • Invisible decreases are recommended. Please see “Special Stitches”.
  • Safety eyes and noses pose a choking risk for babies; therefore, if making this toy for a baby, I recommend using yarn, felt, or embroidered details.
  • Body, head, legs, arms, and tail require stuffing. Stuff each piece as you work to ensure the piece is completely filled. Do not add stuffing to the ears.
  • See tutorial photos.

Pattern

Using 4.0mm (G) crochet hook:

body

Using color A (shown as light brown):

R1: Begin with 6 SC in a magic ring. (6 sts)

R2: 2 SC in each st around. (12 sts)

R3: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in next st. Repeat from * around. (18 sts)

R4: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in each of the next 2 sts. Repeat from * around. (24 sts)

R5: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in each of the next 3 sts. Repeat from * around. (30 sts)

R6-11: 1 SC in each st around. (30 sts)

R12: *SC2tog, 1 SC in each of the next 3 sts. Repeat from * around. (24 sts)

R13-15: 1 SC in each st around. (24 sts)

R16: *SC2tog, 1 SC in each of the next 2 sts. Repeat from * around. (18 sts)

Cut yarn, leaving long strand for sewing. Fasten off.

Fill with stuffing.

Finished crochet body in brown yarn of the crochet puppy amigurumi.

Using color B (shown as medium brown):

R1: Begin with 6 SC in a magic ring. (6 sts)

R2: 2 SC in each st around. (12 sts)

R3: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in next st. Repeat from * around. (18 sts)

R4-5: 1 SC in each st around. (18 sts)

Using color A (shown as light brown):

R6: 1 SC in each st around. (18 sts)

R7: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in each of the next 2 sts. Repeat from * an additional 2 times. 1 SC in each of the next 9 sts around. (21 sts)

R8: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in each of the next 3 sts. Repeat from * an additional 2 times. 1 SC in each of the next 9 sts around. (24 sts)

R9: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in each of the next 4 sts. Repeat from * an additional 2 times. 1 SC in each of the next 9 sts around. (27 sts)

R10: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in each of the next 5 sts. Repeat from * an additional 2 times. 1 SC in each of the next 9 sts around. (30 sts)

R11: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in each of the next 4 sts. Repeat from * an additional 2 times. Add a st marker to the last worked st. **2 SC in next st, 1 SC in each of the next 4 sts. Repeat from ** an additional 2 times. (36 sts)

The added st marker, and the st marker at the beginning of this round helps to indicate the front sides of the face. The first sequence of sts between the first and second st markers indicates the top of the head. The second sequence of sts between the second and first st markers indicates the bottom of the head. If using safety eyes, insert eyes between R8 and R9, with 7 sts between. You can now remove your second st marker. See tutorial photos.

The head of the crochet puppy amigurumi after R11, prior to the safety eyes being placed.
Proper placement of the safety eyes on the head of the free crochet puppy pattern.

R12-15: 1 SC in each st around. (36 sts)

R16: *SC2tog, 1 SC in each of the next 4 sts. Repeat from * around. (30 sts)

R17: *SC2tog, 1 SC in each of the next 3 sts. Repeat from * around. (24 sts)

R18: 1 SC in each st around. (24 sts)

R19: *SC2tog, 1 SC in each of the next 2 sts. Repeat from * around. (18 sts)

Fill head with stuffing.

R20: *SC2tog, 1 SC in next st. Repeat from * around. (12 sts)

R21: *SC2tog. Repeat from * around. (6 sts)

Cut yarn, weave yarn in and out of remaining sts. Pull tight to close. Tie off and weave in ends.

Finished head of the free puppy amigurumi pattern shown in two different brown colored yarns.

Ear 1

Using color C (shown as dark brown):

R1: Begin with 6 SC in a magic ring. (6 sts)

R2: 1 SC in each st around. (6 sts)

R3: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in next st. Repeat from * around. (9 sts)

R4: 1 SC in each st around. (9 sts)

R5: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in each of the next 2 sts. Repeat from * around. (12 sts)

R6: 1 SC in each st around. (12 sts)

R7: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in each of the next 3 sts. Repeat from * around. (15 sts)

R8-9: 1 SC in each st around. (15 sts)

R10: Fold the ear closed. Leaving the last st of the prior round unworked, working through both sides, 1 SC in each st across. See tutorial photos. (7 sts)

leg piece, filled with stuffing, prior to the leg being closed
leg piece with hook inserted through both sides to crochet them together
leg piece closed nearly all the way with single crochet stitches
leg piece closed nearly all the way with single crochet stitches, with hook through both sides of the next st
finished leg piece prior to fastening off
finished leg piece with long tail for sewing

Cut yarn, leaving long strand for sewing. Fasten off.

Ear 2

Using color B (shown as medium brown):

R1: Begin with 6 SC in a magic ring. (6 sts)

R2: 1 SC in each st around. (6 sts)

R3: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in next st. Repeat from * around. (9 sts)

R4: 1 SC in each st around. (9 sts)

Using color C (shown as dark brown):

R5: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in each of the next 2 sts. Repeat from * around. (12 sts)

R6: 1 SC in each st around. (12 sts)

R7: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in each of the next 3 sts. Repeat from * around. (15 sts)

R8-9: 1 SC in each st around. (15 sts)

R10: Fold the ear closed. Leaving the last st of the prior round unworked, working through both sides, 1 SC in each st across. See tutorial photos. (7 sts)

Cut yarn, leaving long strand for sewing. Fasten off.

Finished ears for the amigurumi puppy, one in solid dark brown yarn, and the other in dark brown yarn with a lighter brown tip.

Legs (make 2)

Using color B (shown as medium brown):

R1: Begin with 6 SC in a magic ring. (6 sts)

R2: 2 SC in each st around. (12 sts)

R3: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in next st. Repeat from * around. (18 sts)

R4: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in each of the next 2 sts. Repeat from * around. (24 sts)

R5-6: 1 SC in each st around. (24 sts)

R7: *SC2tog, 1 SC in each of the next 2 sts. Repeat from * around. (18 sts)

Using color A (shown as light brown):

R8-9: 1 SC in each st around. (18 sts)

R10: *SC2tog, 1 SC in each of the next 7 sts. Repeat from * around. (16 sts)

R11-15: 1 SC in each st around. (16 sts)

Fill with stuffing.

R16: Fold the leg closed. Working through both sides, 1 SC in each st across, leaving 1 unworked st on each side. See tutorial photos. (7 sts)

Cut yarn, leaving long strand for sewing.

The finished legs to the crochet puppy pattern.

Arms (make 2)

Using color B (shown as medium brown):

R1: Begin with 6 SC in a magic ring. (6 sts)

R2: 2 SC in each st around. (12 sts)

R3: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in next st. Repeat from * around. (18 sts)

R4-5: 1 SC in each st around. (18 sts)

R6: *SC2tog, 1 SC in next st. Repeat from * around. (12 sts)

Using color A (shown as light brown):

R7-13: 1 SC in each st around. (12 sts)

Fill with stuffing.

R14: Fold the arm closed. Working through both sides, 1 SC in each st across, leaving 1 unworked st on each side. See tutorial photos. (5 sts)

Cut yarn, leaving long strand for sewing.

The finished arms to the crochet puppy pattern.

Tail

Using color C (shown as dark brown):

R1: Begin with 4 SC in a magic ring. (4 sts)

R2-3: 1 SC in each st around. (4 sts)

Using color A (shown as light brown):

R4: 2 SC in next st, 1 SC in next st. Repeat from * around. (6 sts)

R5-8: 1 SC in each st around. (6 sts)

R9: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in next st. Repeat from * around. (9 sts)

R10-11: 1 SC in each st around. (9 sts)

Cut yarn, leaving long strand for sewing. Fasten off.

Lightly fill with stuffing.

The finished crochet tail for the amigurumi puppy pattern, shown in light brown yarn with a dark brown tip.

Assembly & Finishing

See tutorial photos.

Attach each ear to the sides of the head between R14-15 with approximately 5 sts between each.

The ears of the crochet puppy amigurumi pinned into place.
The ears of the crochet puppy amigurumi pattern has been sewn into place on the head, view 1.
The ears of the crochet puppy amigurumi pattern has been sewn into place on the head, view 2.
The ears of the crochet puppy amigurumi pattern has been sewn into place on the head, view 3.

Fold the tips of the ears down. Using a spare piece of yarn with color C, sew ears in the folded position.

Pinning the ears in a downward folded position.
The ears of the crochet puppy have been folded and sewn downward, view 1.
The ears of the crochet puppy have been folded and sewn downward, view 2.
The ears of the crochet puppy have been folded and sewn downward, view 3.
The ears of the crochet puppy have been folded and sewn downward, view 4.
The ears of the crochet puppy have been folded and sewn downward, view 5.

Embroider nose over 4 sts of R3 of the head, with a line coming down to R1 on the bottom side of the magic ring.

Embroidering the nose on the snout of the free crochet puppy pattern, step 1.
Embroidering the nose on the snout of the free crochet puppy pattern, step 2.
Embroidering the nose on the snout of the free crochet puppy pattern, step 3.
Embroidering the nose on the snout of the free crochet puppy pattern, step 4.
Embroidering the nose on the snout of the free crochet puppy pattern, step 5.
Embroidering the nose on the snout of the free crochet puppy pattern, step 6.
Embroidering the nose on the snout of the free crochet puppy pattern, step 7.

Attach head to body so that the nose is facing straight out; attaching body to approximately R10-16 of the head.

Pinning the crochet head on top of the crochet body of the puppy amigurumi prior to sewing.
The crochet puppy head has been sewn into place on top of the body, view 1.
The crochet puppy head has been sewn into place on top of the body, view 2.
The crochet puppy head has been sewn into place on top of the body, view 3.

Attach legs between R5-6 of the body, with the inside of each leg touching in the middle.

The legs of the crochet puppy pattern have been pinned into place on the body prior to sewing.
The legs of the crochet puppy amigurumi have been sewn into place on the body, view 1.
The legs of the crochet puppy amigurumi have been sewn into place on the body, view 2.
The legs of the crochet puppy amigurumi have been sewn into place on the body, view 3.

Attach arms over R11-15 on each side of the body. At the top of the arms, leave approximately 11 sts between each arm across the front of the body. At the bottom of the arms, leave approximately 16 sts between each arm across the front of the body.

The arms of the crochet puppy dog amigurumi have been pinned into place on the body.
The arms of the crochet puppy amigurumi have been sewn into place on the body, view 1.
The arms of the crochet puppy amigurumi have been sewn into place on the body, view 2.
The arms of the crochet puppy amigurumi have been sewn into place on the body, view 3.

Attach tail over R5-6, on the back of the body.

The tail of the puppy amigurumi has been pinned into place on the back of the body.
The tail of the puppy has been sewn into place on the back of the body, view 1.
The tail of the puppy has been sewn into place on the back of the body, view 2.

I hope you enjoyed making this adorable crochet puppy FREE pattern! This easy-to-make samll dog amigurumi is quick and satisfying project.

If you love this design and want to make a bigger version to complete the set, be sure to check out my popular FREE Daniel the Dog crochet pattern!

Don’t forget to share your finished puppy on social media!

The finished FREE crochet puppy pattern amigurumi sitting on a white fluffy surface, featuring a small, two-toned brown body and floppy dark brown ears. This is a simple beginner small dog amigurumi pattern.

Pin image showing a small brown crochet puppy amigurumi called Peanut the Puppy. This beginner small dog crochet pattern is perfect for new crocheters.
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Ad-Free PDF Pattern for Peanut the Puppy

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Quick Tips for Making Your Puppy Amigurumi

  • Stitch Marker Essential: Always use a stitch marker to keep track of the beginning of each of your continuous rounds. This is key to getting the right shape!
  • Pin Before Sewing: Use pins to hold all of your pieces (head, body, ears, legs) in place when assembling this Peanut the Puppy crochet pattern. This ensures a neat and symmetrical finished toy.
  • Master Amigurumi: Ready to learn more tips and tricks? Check out my full guide on amigurumi tips and tricks for more ideas to use when crocheting this puppy amigurumi and any future projects!

Alterations & Customization Ideas for your Crochet Puppy

  • Personalize the Colors: Use the color scheme of this pattern to create a personalized puppy that matches your favorite real-life furry friend! This is the perfect way to make a keepsake.
  • Create a Larger Plush: For a bigger, squishier puppy amigurumi, try using a plush yarn like Parfait Chunky with an appropriate hook size. This will automatically scale the pattern up!
  • Go Bigger (Same Yarn): If you want a larger version of this pattern while using the same standard yarn weight, check out my FREE Daniel the Dog Crochet Pattern!

More Free Amigurumi Crochet Patterns

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Nicole

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