Marlow the Crochet Dog

While there are different colors used in this pattern, there isn’t any colorwork. You’ll be crocheting the various parts separately and then seaming them together. If you don’t enjoy sewing, however, you’ll love that the stitches required for big amigurumi patterns like this one don’t have to be too neat and precise. And once you’re done, you can just tuck all of the ends inside and it’ll look neat and clean!

Related: If you have a pet dog you’re crocheting this toy for, make Chewy’s Dog Sweater as well to keep them on top of the trend.

How to Crochet an Amigurumi Puppy

There are a few parts to this crochet dog pattern and it’s important you have all of them so that Marlow ends up looking like he’s supposed to. You’ll start off by crocheting each of the individual parts including the head, body, ears, tail, legs, nose and patches.

Be sure to take your time with each one and get the right quantity too (e.g., two ears, two front legs, etc.). Once all of them are ready and you’ve cross-checked, you’ll begin seaming them together.

Follow along on the assembly instructions to get everything in its right place. Be sure to make your stitches as secure as possible so Marlow doesn’t unravel from all of the love he’s going to receive.

Yarn

To ensure extra plushness, it’s important to use the right type of yarn for your crochet puppy. For my version of Marlow, I mainly used Lion Brand Yarn Posh Twist for everything except his nose. For his nose I used Lion Brand DIYarn (scraps of worsted weight yarn will work perfectly fine).

These are great fiber yarns for crochet amigurumi especially because they are strong and durable, help the stitches look neat and defined, are low-maintenance (easily washable and dry quickly), and generally resist both shrinking and de-shaping. These yarns are also readily available so you can make this crochet dog pattern as many times as you want without the worry that you won’t find the same yarn again.

Abbreviations (US Terms)

• ch(s): chain(s)
• sl st(s): slip stitch(es)
• st(s): stitch(es)
• sc: single crochet
• hdc: half double crochet
• dc: double crochet
• Invsc2tog: invisible single crochet decrease
• Rep: repeat
• RS: right side
• SM: stitch marker
• BLO: back loop only
• FLO: front loop only
• MC: main color
• CC: contrasting color
• yo: yarn over
• Join with a standing sc

Experience Level

• Easy

Gauge

• In sc with a 6.00mm hook: 9 sts = 3″; 8.5 rows = 3″

Special Stitches

• Invisible Single Crochet Decrease (invsc2tog): Insert hook into the FLO of stitch indicated, insert hook into the FLO of the next stitch, yo, pull up a loop, yo, pull thru all loops on hook. Decreases by 1 stitch.
• Join with a standing single crochet: Begin with a slip knot on your hook, insert your hook into the stitch or space indicated, yo, pull up a loop, yo and draw thru both loops on hook.

Pattern Notes

• Turning chains are not included in stitch count unless noted otherwise.
• Yarn Notes: Lion Brand Yarn Posh Twist (232 yds / 213 m / 200 g / 7.05 oz / 100% polyester) and Lion Brand DIYarn (65 yds / 60 m / 30 g / 1.05 oz / 100% acrylic) was used for the samples. Other comparable weight yarns may be substituted.
• Yardage & Color:
  • Posh Twist Vanilla Bean #571-098BF (2 Balls / 445 yards)
  • Posh Twist Croissant #571-123BC (1 Ball / 60 yards)
  • DIYarn Brown #205-126B (1 Ball / 3 yards)
• MC: Vanilla Bean (cream)
• CC: Croissant (light brown)

Marlow the Crochet Dog – Written Pattern

Eye Patch

Rnd 1: With CC yarn & a 6.00mm crochet hook, ch 2, work 6 sc into the 2nd ch from your hook. Do not join. (6 sts)

Rnd 2: 2 sc in each of the next 3 sts, hdc in the next st, 2 dc in the next st, dc in the next st. (10 sts)

Fasten off, leaving a 15” tail of yarn. Continue to Puppy’s Head.

Puppy’s Head

Note: This section is worked in continuous rounds to keep from having an unsightly seam. Do not join at the end of each round, instead use a scrap piece of yarn to keep track of the beginning of each round. Move the scrap of yarn up as you complete each round.

Rnd 1: With MC yarn & a 6.00mm crochet hook, ch 8, work 3 sc into the 2nd ch from your hook, sc in each of the next 5 chs, 3 sc in the next ch, rotate to work into the bottom of the foundation ch, sc in each of the next 5 chs. Do not join. (16 sts)

Rnd 2: * 2 sc in each of the next 3 sts, sc in each of the next 5 sts, rep from * . (22 sts)

Rnd 3: * (2 sc in the next st, sc in the next st) 3 times, sc in each of the next 5 sts, rep from * . (28 sts)

Gauge Check: Your oval should be approximately 4” W x 2-1/2” H.

Rnd 4: * (sc in each of the next 2 sts, 2 sc in the next st) 3 times, sc in each of the next 5 sts, rep from * . (34 sts)

Rnd 5: Sc in each of the next 3 sts, (2 sc in the next st, sc in the next 2 sts) 2 times, 2 sc in the next st, sc in each of the next 10 sts, (2 sc in the next st, sc in each of the next 2 sts) 2 times, 2 sc in the next st, sc in each of the next 7 sts. (40 sts)

Gauge Check: Your oval should be approximately 5-1/4” W x 3-1/4” H

Rnd 6: * (sc in each of the next 3 sts, 2 sc in the next st) 3 times, sc in each of the next 8 sts, rep from* . (46 sts)

Rnds 7 – 10: Sc in each st around. (46 sts)

Rnd 11: Invsc2tog, sc in each of the next 3 sts, (Invsc2tog, sc in each of the next 2 sts) 2 times, 2 sc in the next st, sc in each of the next 3 sts, 2 sc in the next st, sc in each of the next 4 sts, (2 sc in the next st, sc in each of the next 3 sts) 2 times, 2 sc in the next st, (sc in each of the next 2 sts, Invsc2tog) 2 times, sc in each of the next 3 sts, Invsc2tog, sc in each of the next 2 sts. (45 sts)

Rnd 12: Sc in each of the next 8 sts, Invsc2tog, sc in the next st, 2 sc in the next st, sc in each of the next 19 sts, 2 sc in the next st, sc in the next st, Invsc2tog, sc in each of the next 10 sts. (45 sts)

Rnd 13: Sc in each of the next 4 sts, 2 sc in the next st, sc in each of the next 2 sts, 2 sc in the next st, (sc in each of the next 6 sts, 2 sc in the next st) 4 times, sc in each of the next 2 sts, 2 sc in the next st, sc in each of the next 6 sts. (52 sts)

Rnd 14: Sc in each of the next 13 sts, 2 sc in the next st, sc in each of the next 5 sts, 2 sc in the next st, sc in each of the next 10 sts, 2 sc in the next st, sc in each of the next 5 sts, 2 sc in the next st, sc in each of the next 15 sts. (56 sts)

Rnd 15: Sc in each st around. (56 sts)

Rnd 16: Sc in each of the next 22 sts, 2 sc in the next st, sc in each of the next 10 sts, 2 sc in the next st, sc in each of the next 22 sts. (58 sts)

Rnds 17 – 21: Sc in each st around. (58 sts)

Rnd 22: (sc in each of the next 9 sts, Invsc2tog) 2 times, sc in each of the next 17 sts, Invsc2tog, sc in each of the next 9 sts, Invsc2tog, sc in each of the next 6 sts. (54 sts)

Rnd 23: Sc in each of the next 5 sts, Invsc2tog, sc in each of the next 16 sts, Invsc2tog, sc in each of the next 7 sts, Invsc2tog, sc in each of the next 16 sts, Invsc2tog, sc in each of the next 2 sts. (50 sts)

Do not fasten off. Continue to Attaching Eyes before finishing the Puppy’s Head.

Attaching Eyes

Step 1: Attach one of the safety eyes to the eye patch as shown. I attached mine in the first stitch of Rnd 1 of the eye patch.

Step 2: Center the eye patch with safety eye attached and the other safety eye on the head as shown in the photo. I placed my eye patch over rounds 11 – 14 and the single safety eye in round 12. My eyes are spaced approximately 2.5” from center to center.

• Secure the single safety eye in a stitch in round 12.
• With a yarn needle and tail of yarn, attach the Eye Patch to rounds 11 – 14 of the head.

Continue to Shaping Puppy’s Head.

Shaping Puppy’s Head

With Polyfil, begin stuffing the puppy’s head to a medium firmness.

Continue to Finishing Puppy’s Head.

Finishing Puppy’s Head.

Continue Puppy’s Head from where you previously left off.

Rnd 24: Invsc2tog, sc in each of the next 10 sts, Invsc2tog, (sc in each of the next 11 sts, Invsc2tog) 2 times, sc in each of the next 10 sts. (46 sts)

Rnd 25: Sc in each of the next 5 sts, Invsc2tog, (sc in each of the next 9 sts, Invsc2tog) 3 times, sc in each of the next 6 sts. (42 sts)

Rnd 26: Invsc2tog, sc in each of the next 8 sts, (Invsc2tog, sc in each of the next 9 sts) 2 times, Invsc2tog, sc in each of the next 8 sts. (38 sts)

Rnd 27: Sc in each of the next 3 sts, (Invsc2tog, sc in each of the next 2 sts) 8 times, sc in each of the last 3 sts. (30 sts)

Rnd 28: (Invsc2tog, sc in each of the next 3 sts) 6 times. (24 sts)

Do not fasten off. Finish stuffing Puppy’s Head. Continue to Puppy’s Body. Puppy’s Head should measure approximately 9-1/2” from muzzle to neck x 7-1/2” W x 6” H.

Puppy’s Body

In this section, you’ll continue working in a spiral from the last round of the puppy’s head.

Rnd 1: Continuing from the puppy’s head with MC yarn & a 6.00mm crochet hook, 2 sc in each st around. Do not join. (48 sts)

Rnd 2: Sc in each of the next 8 sts, 2 sc in the next st, sc in each of the next 9 sts, 2 sc in the next st, sc in each of the next 13 sts, 2 sc in the next st, sc in each of the next 9 sts, 2 sc in the next st, sc in each of the next 5 sts. (52 sts)

Rnd 3: Sc in each of the next 9 sts, 2 sc in the next st, sc in each of the next 10 sts, 2 sc in the next st, sc in each of the next 14 sts, 2 sc in the next st, sc in each of the next 10 sts, 2 sc in the next st, sc in each of the next 5 sts. (56 sts)

Rnd 4: Sc in each st around. (56 sts)

Rnd 5: Invsc2tog, sc in each of the next 4 sts, Invsc2tog, sc in each of the next 14 sts, (2 sc in the next st, sc in each of the next 6 sts) 2 times, 2 sc in the next st, sc in each of the next 14 sts, Invsc2tog, sc in each of the next 3 sts. (56 sts)

Rnd 6: Sc in each of the next 8 sts, 2 sc in the next st, sc in each of the next 11 sts, 2 sc in the next st, sc in each of the next 16 sts, 2 sc in the next st, sc in each of the next 11 sts, 2 sc in the next st, sc in each of the next 6 sts. (60 sts)

Rnd 7: Sc in each of the next 9 sts, 2 sc in the next st, sc in each of the next 11 sts, 2 sc in the next st, sc in each of the next 18 sts, 2 sc in the next st, sc in each of the next 11 sts, 2 sc in the next st, sc in each of the next 7 sts. (64 sts)

Rnd 8: Sc in each st around. (64 sts)

Rnd 9: Sc in each of the next 26 sts, 2 sc in the next st, sc in each of the next 4 sts, 2 sc in the next st, sc in each of the next 6 sts, 2 sc in the next st, sc in each of the next 4 sts, 2 sc in the next st, sc in each of the next 20 sts. (68 sts)

Rnds 12 – 30: Sc in each st around. (68 sts)

Puppy’s Body should measure 9-1/2” at this point.

Rnd 31: (Sc in each of the next 12 sts, Invsc2tog) 2 times, sc in each of the next 24 sts, Invsc2tog, sc in each of the next 8 sts, Invs2tog, sc in each of the last 4 sts. (64 sts)

Rnd 32: Sc in each of the next 6 sts, Invsc2tog, sc in each of the next 12 sts, Invsc2tog, (sc in each of the next 14 sts, Invsc2tog) twice, sc in each of the next 10 sts. (60 sts)

Rnd 33: (sc in each of the next 13 sts, Invsc2tog) 4 times. (56 sts)

Rnd 34: Sc in each of the next 6 sts, Invsc2tog, (sc in each of the next 12 sts, Invsc2tog) 3 times, sc in each of the next 6 sts. (52 sts)

Rnd 35: (sc in each of the next 11 sts, Invsc2tog) 4 times. (48 sts)

Rnd 36: Sc in each of the next 5 sts, Invsc2tog, (sc in each of the next 10 sts, Invsc2tog) 3 times, sc in each of the next 5 sts. (44 sts)

With polyfil, begin stuffing the puppy’s body to a medium firmness.

Rnd 37: (sc in each of the next 9 sts, Invsc2tog) 4 times. (40 sts)

Rnd 38: (sc in each of the next 3 sts, Invsc2tog) 8 times. (32 sts)

Rnd 39: (Invsc2tog, sc in each of the next 2 sts) 8 times. (24 sts)

Rnd 40: (sc in the next st, Invsc2tog) 8 times. (16 sts)

Rnd 41: (Invsc2tog) 8 times. (8 sts)

Fasten off, leaving a tail of yarn to close the last round. With a yarn needle, weave the tail of yarn in and out of the stitches from the last round. Pull the end to cinch the hole closed. Weave in ends. Continue to Front Legs. Puppy’s Body measures approximately 12” L.

Front Legs

In this section, you’ll crochet two legs for the front of the puppy’s body. Then, you’ll sew them onto the body.

Note: This section is worked in continuous rounds to keep from having an unsightly seam. Do not join at the end of each round, instead use a scrap piece of yarn to keep track of the beginning of each round. Move the scrap of yarn up as you complete each round.

Rnd 1: With MC yarn & a 6.00mm crochet hook, ch 8, work 3 sc into the 2nd ch from your hook, sc in each of the next 5 chs, 3 sc in the next ch, rotate to work into the bottom of the chain, sc in each of the next 5 chs. Do not join. (16 sts)

Rnd 2: 2 sc in each of the first 3 sts, sc in each of the next 5 sts, 2 sc in each of the next 3 sts, sc in each of the next 5 sts. (22 sts)

Rnd 3: * (2 sc in the next st, sc in the next st) 3 times, sc in each of the next 5 sts, rep from * . (28 sts)

Rnds 4 – 7: Sc in each st around. (28 sts)

Rnd 8: (sc in the next st, Invsc2tog) 3 times, sc in each of the next 8 sts, (2 sc in the next st, sc in the next st) 3 times, sc in each of the last 5 sts. (28 sts)

Rnd 9: (Invsc2tog) 4 times, sc in each remaining st around. (24 sts)

Rnd 10: (Invsc2tog) 2 times, sc in each remaining st around. (22 sts)

Rnds 11 – 21: Sc in each st around. (22 sts)

Fasten off, leaving a tail of yarn long enough to later sew the leg onto the body. Make a second front leg, then continue to Back Legs. Front Leg should measure 4” W x 7” L (at widest and longest points).

Back Legs

In this section, you’ll crochet two legs for the back of the puppy’s body. Then, you’ll sew them onto the body.

Note: This section is worked in continuous rounds to keep from having an unsightly seam. Do not join at the end of each round, instead use a scrap piece of yarn to keep track of the beginning of each round. Move the scrap of yarn up as you complete each round.

Rnd 1: With CC yarn & a 6.00mm crochet hook, ch 4, work 3 sc into the 2nd ch from your hook, sc in the next ch, 3 sc in the next ch, rotate to work into the bottom of the ch, sc in the next ch. Do not join. (8 sts)

Rnd 2: * 2 sc in each of the next 3 sts, sc in the next st, rep from * . (14 sts)

Rnd 3: * (2 sc in the next st, sc in the next st) 3 times, sc in the next st, rep from * . (20 sts)

Rnd 4: * (2 sc in the next st, sc in each of the next 2 sts) 3 times, sc in the next st, rep from * . (26 sts)

Rnd 5: * (2 sc in the next st, sc in each of the next 3 sts) 3 times, sc in the next st, rep from * . (32 sts)

Switch to MC yarn. Fasten off CC yarn.

Rnd 6: BLO sc in each st around. (32 sts)

Rnds 7 – 10: Sc in each st around. (32 sts)

Rnd 11: Sc in each of the next 4 sts, (Invsc2tog, sc in the next st) 4 times, sc in each of the next 4 sts, (2 sc in the next st, sc in the next st) 4 times, sc in each of the next 4 sts. (32 sts)

Rnd 12: Sc in each of the next 4 sts, (Invsc2tog, sc in the next st) 2 times, sc in each remaining st. (30 sts)

Rnd 13: Sc in each of the next 4 sts, (Invsc2tog) 2 times, sc in each remaining st. (28 sts)

Rnds 14 – 20: Sc in each st around. (28 sts)

You’ll work back and forth in rows for the next 2 rows. Then for the final round, you’ll work all the way around the leg again.

Row 21: Sc in each of the next 12 sts. Turn. (12 sts)

Row 22: Ch 1, sc in each of the next 10 sts. Turn. (10 sts)

ROUND 23: Ch 1, sc in each st around the leg opening. Join with a sl st to the 1st st. (28 sts)

Fasten off, leaving a tail of yarn long enough to later sew the leg onto the body. Make a second back leg, then continue to Puppy Ears. Back Leg should measure 4-1/2” W x 6-1/4” L (at widest and longest points).

Puppy Ears

In this section, you’ll crochet two floppy puppy ears.

Note: This section is worked in continuous rounds to keep from having an unsightly seam. Do not join at the end of each round, instead use a scrap piece of yarn to keep track of the beginning of each round. Move the scrap of yarn up as you complete each round.

Rnd 1: With CC yarn & a 6.00mm crochet hook, ch 6, work 3 sc into the 2nd ch from your hook, sc in each of the next 3 chs, 3 sc in the next ch, rotate to work into the bottom of the chain, sc in each of the next 3 chs. Do not join. (12 sts)

Rnd 2: 2 sc in each of the first 3 sts, sc in each of the next 3 sts, 2 sc in each of the next 3 sts, sc in each of the next 3 sts. (18 sts)

Rnd 3: Sc in each of the next 2 sts, 2 sc in each of the next 2 sts, sc in each of the next 7 sts, 2 sc in each of the next 2 sts, sc in each of the next 5 sts. (22 sts)

Rnds 4 – 10: Sc in each st around. (22 sts)

Rnd 11: Sc in each of the next 5 sts, Invsc2tog, sc in each of the next 9 sts, Invsc2tog, sc in each of the next 4 sts. (20 sts)

Rnd 12: Sc in each st around. (20 sts)

Rnd 13: Sc in each of the next 4 sts, Invsc2tog, sc in each of the next 8 sts, Invsc2tog, sc in each of the next 4 sts. (18 sts)

Rnds 14 – 16: Sc in each st around. (18 sts)

Rnd 17: Sc in each of the next 4 sts, Invsc2tog, sc in each of the next 7 sts, Invsc2tog, sc in each of the next 3 sts. (16 sts)

Rnds 18 – 23: Sc in each st around. (16 sts)

Fasten off, leaving a tail of yarn long enough to later sew the puppy ear onto the body. Make a second ear, then continue to Puppy’s Heart Patch. Ear should measure 3-3/4” W x 8” L (at widest and longest points).

Puppy’s Heart Patch

In this section, you’ll crochet a large heart to attach the tail to.

Row 1: With CC yarn & a 6.00mm crochet hook, ch 6, sc into the 2nd ch from your hook and in each ch across. Turn. (5 sts)

Row 2: Ch 1, 2 sc in the first st, sc in each of next 3 sts, 2 sc in the last st. Turn. (7 sts)

Rows 3 – 9: Ch 1, 2 sc in first st, sc in each remaining st across. Turn. (14 sts) at the end of Row 9

Row 10: Ch 1, sc in each of the first 7 sts, skip the remaining 7 sts. Place a locking SM in the first skipped st. Turn. (7 sts)

Row 11: Ch 1, skip the first st, sc in each of the next 4 sts, skip the next st, sc in the last st. Turn. (5 sts)

Row 12: Ch 1, skip the first st, sc in each of the next 4 sts. Turn. (4 sts)

Row 13: Ch 1, skip the first st, sc in each of the next 3 sts. (3 sts)

Fasten off. Continue to create the second hump of the heart.

2nd Hump of the Heart

Row 1: With CC yarn & a 6.00mm hook, join yarn with a sc in the marked st, sc in each of the next 6 sts. Turn. (7 sts)

Row 2: Ch 1, skip the first st, sc in each of the next 4 sts, skip the next st, sc in the last st. Turn. (5 sts)

Row 3: Ch 1, sc in each of the first 3 sts, skip the next st, sc in the last st. Turn. (4 sts)

Row 4: Ch 1, sc in each of the first 2 sts, skip the next st, sc in the last st. (3 sts)

Last Round: Sc evenly around the entire heart. Stitch count isn’t crucial.

Fasten off, leaving a tail of yarn to attach the heart to the puppy. Continue to Puppy’s Tail. Heart patch should measure approximately 5-1/4” W x 5” H.

Puppy’s Tail

In this section, you’ll crochet a two toned tail that you will sew onto the center of the heart patch.

Note: This section is worked in continuous rounds to keep from having an unsightly seam. Do not join at the end of each round, instead use a scrap piece of yarn to keep track of the beginning of each round. Move the scrap of yarn up as you complete each round.

Rnd 1: With MC yarn & a 6.00mm crochet hook, ch 2, work 3 sc into the 2nd ch from your hook. Do not join. (3 sts)

Rnd 2: 2 sc in each st around. (6 sts)

Rnd 3: Sc in each st around. (6 sts)

Switch to CC yarn. Fasten off MC.

Rnd 4: 2 sc in the first st, sc in each remaining st. (7 sts)

Rnd 5: 2 sc in the first st, sc in each remaining st. (8 sts)

Rnd 6: Sc in each st around. (8 sts)

Rep Rnd 6 until tail measures 3-1/2” L, or desired length.

Fasten off, leaving a tail of yarn for attaching the tail to the heart patch. Continue to Nose.

Puppy’s Nose

In this section, you’ll crochet a a small piece with worsted weight yarn to make the puppy’s nose.

Row 1: With dark brown worsted weight yarn & a 6.00mm crochet hook, ch 2, work 3 sc into the 2nd ch from your hook. Turn. (3 sts)

Row 2: Ch 1, 2 sc in the first st, sc in the next st, 2 sc in the next st. Turn. (5 sts)

Row 3: Ch 1, 2 sc in the first st, sc in each of the next 3 sts, 2 sc in the last st. Do not turn. (7 sts)

Sc evenly around the entire nose. Stitch count isn’t crucial.

Fasten off, leaving a tail of yarn for attaching the nose to the puppy. Nose should measure 2″ W x 1-1/2″ H. Continue to Assembly.

Assembly

Step One: Attach the tail to the center of the heart patch.

Step Two: Position the heart patch and tail on the puppy as shown. Use a couple locking stitch markers to hold it in place. With tail of yarn and yarn needle, attach the heart patch to the puppy.

Step Three: Position the back and front legs as shown. Use locking stitch markers to hold them in place. With yarn tails and a yarn needle, attach the legs to the puppy as shown.

Step Four: Position the ears and nose as shown in the photos. Use locking stitch markers to hold them in place. With yarn tails and a yarn needle, attach the ears and nose to the puppy as shown.

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