Crochet a Cuddly Little Pug: A Free Pattern!

Welcome, fellow yarn enthusiasts! Are you ready to add an irresistibly cute and cuddly companion to your amigurumi collection? This charming little pug, crocheted with soft Alize Velluto yarn, is sure to melt hearts. Measuring approximately 9-10 cm, it’s the perfect size for a desk buddy, a thoughtful gift, or a delightful addition to a nursery. Get your hook ready, and let’s bring this adorable pug to life!

Materials

Alize Velluto yarn #60 and #62 (The pattern suggests using two colors, one for the main body and one for details like the snout/ears)
Crochet hook size 4 mm
Safety eyes: 12 mm with sparkle
Safety nose: 12×9 mm
Polyester fiberfill (or preferred stuffing)
Tapestry needle for sewing and finishing
Thread for tightening (e.g., strong embroidery floss or matching yarn)
Scissors

Abbreviations

MR: Magic Ring (also known as Amigurumi Ring)
CH: Chain Stitch
SC: Single Crochet
DC: Double Crochet
INC: Increase (working two single crochets into the same stitch)
DEC: Decrease (working two single crochets together)
SL ST: Slip Stitch
HDC: Half Double Crochet

Pattern Notes

This adorable pug is crocheted as one continuous piece, simplifying the assembly process. The ears are cleverly worked directly into the piece as you go, and the facial features are inserted mid-pattern for perfect placement.

Instructions

Begin with the “milk color” yarn (one of your Alize Velluto yarns):

1. Round 1: 9 SC in MR (9 stitches)
2. Round 2: 9 INC (18 stitches)
3. Round 3: 18 SC (18 stitches)
4. Round 4: 11 SC, change yarn to black, 2 DC with common top, SC, 2 DC with common top, change yarn back to milk color, 4 SC (18 stitches)

At this point, you will pause working on the body to create the ears and insert the facial features.

Creating the Ears

Insert the black thread from above, between Rows 1 and 2 of your main body piece.

Work 2 CH, then 1 Half Double Crochet (HDC) into the same stitch.
SL ST one row below to secure.
Immediately pull the thread tails to the wrong side of your work, tie them together securely, and trim any excess.
Repeat the same ear creation process on the opposite side of your pug’s head.

Inserting Facial Features

Insert the safety nose into a single crochet stitch between the “bumps” (the 2 DC with common top stitches from Round 4).
Insert the safety eyes on both sides of these “bumps” in the same row as the nose. Secure them firmly.

Now, continue crocheting the body with your milk color yarn:

5. Round 5: 18 SC (18 stitches)
6. Round 6: 9 SC, “paw” (2 DC with common top), 5 SC, “paw” (2 DC with common top), 2 SC (18 stitches)
7. Round 7: 18 SC (18 stitches)
8. Round 8: 9 SC, “paw” (2 DC with common top), 5 SC, “paw” (2 DC with common top), 2 SC (18 stitches)
9. Round 9: 9 DEC (9 stitches)

Stuff the pug firmly with polyester fiberfill.

Close the remaining opening using a tapestry needle, weaving through the front loops of the last 9 stitches and pulling tight to cinch shut. Weave in and hide any remaining yarn tails within the body of the pug.

Congratulations! Your adorable crocheted pug is now complete and ready to bring a smile to anyone’s face. We hope you enjoyed creating this charming little friend. We love seeing your unique creations, so please share your finished pug on social media and tag @Crochetto! For more delightful patterns and crochet inspiration, be sure to follow our blog.