Purple Doggy Amigurumi
This adorable purple doggy cuddly toy is perfect for children and makes a delightful gift for any occasion! Crocheting this charming amigurumi will not only enhance your skills but also bring joy to anyone who sees it. Its vibrant colors and friendly expression will brighten up any room.
Purple Doggy Amigurumi
Materials:
- Worsted weight yarn in purple (100g)
- Worsted weight yarn in pink (50g)
- Worsted weight yarn in gray (50g)
- Black safety eyes (2 pieces)
- Fiberfill stuffing
- 3.5 mm crochet hook
- Scissors
- Tapestry needle
Gauge:
Using a 3.5 mm hook, 18 stitches and 22 rows = 4 inches in single crochet. Measure your gauge by laying flat and counting the stitches over a 4-inch section.
Abbreviations:
- ch = chain
- sc = single crochet
- inc = increase (2 sc in the same stitch)
- dec = decrease (single crochet two together)
- sl st = slip stitch
Instructions:
Body:
- Using purple yarn, create a magic ring.
- Round 1: 6 sc in the ring. (6)
- Round 2: inc in each stitch around. (12)
- Round 3: (sc in next stitch, inc) repeat around. (18)
- Rounds 4-6: sc in each stitch around. (18)
- Round 7: (sc in next stitch, dec) repeat around. (12)
- Round 8: (sc in next stitch, dec) repeat around. (8)
- Fasten off and leave a long tail for sewing.
- Stuff the body with fiberfill to your desired firmness.
- Sew closed the opening with remaining yarn.
Head:
- Using purple yarn, create a magic ring.
- Round 1: 6 sc in the ring. (6)
- Round 2: inc in each stitch around. (12)
- Round 3: (sc in next stitch, inc) repeat around. (18)
- Rounds 4-6: sc in each stitch around. (18)
- Round 7: (sc in next stitch, dec) repeat around. (12)
- Round 8: (sc in next stitch, dec) repeat around. (8)
- Fasten off and leave a long tail for sewing.
- Stuff the head firmly.
Legs (Make 4):
- Using gray yarn, create a magic ring.
- Round 1: 6 sc in the ring. (6)
- Round 2: (sc, inc) repeat around. (9)
- Round 3: sc in each stitch around. (9)
- Round 4: (sc, dec) repeat around. (6)
- Stuff lightly, fasten off and leave a long tail for sewing.
Ears (Make 2):
- Using pink yarn, ch 6.
- Row 1: sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across. (5)
- Row 2: ch 1, turn, dec, sc in next 3. (4)
- Row 3: ch 1, turn, dec, sc in next 2. (3)
- Row 4: ch 1, turn, dec, sc in last stitch. (2)
- Row 5: ch 1, turn, dec. (1)
- Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.
Assembly:
- Sew the head onto the body securely.
- Attach the legs evenly on the underside of the body.
- Stitch the ears to the top of the head.
- Sew on the safety eyes and embroidery floss for the mouth and nose in contrasting colors.
Finishing:
Weave in all ends carefully. If desired, block your finished piece to even out stitches. This will help the colors stand out beautifully. Your adorable Purple Doggy Amigurumi is now complete!
Optional Variation:
You may change the color scheme or add a collar for personalization!