Crochet Tutorial: Summer Daisy Poodle Puppy – Free Crochet Pattern

This Summer Daisy Poodle Puppy is a sweet amigurumi doll with a curly caramel-brown poodle head, floppy textured ears, shiny safety eyes, a rounded muzzle, and a black puppy nose. She wears a blue-and-white striped summer dress, a red collar with a tiny bell, blue sandals with daisy accents, a small crossbody flower bag, and a yellow daisy hair clip. The set also includes garden-themed crochet accessories: a sun hat, hand trowel, tiny cocktail glass, and watering can.

 

Please note: I strive for accuracy in every pattern, but occasional errors can happen. Thank you for understanding and for enjoying my designs.

Pattern Overview

This pattern is written in US crochet terms and is designed to recreate the puppy shown in the image as closely as possible. The finished doll has a seated-upright amigurumi style with a large rounded head, compact body, long straight legs, soft arms, curly poodle texture, summer dress, and miniature garden accessories.

The puppy is worked mostly in continuous rounds. The dress is crocheted directly around the body so it sits naturally at the waist and flares outward like the photo. The curls are added individually to create the poodle-like texture across the top of the head and down both ears.

Finished Size

• Main puppy doll: about 9.5–10.5 inches tall when using the suggested yarn and hook.
• Head width: about 4.25 inches across, including the curls.
• Dress width at hem: about 5.5 inches across when gently flattened.
• Sun hat: about 3.5 inches across.
• Watering can: about 2.5 inches long from spout to handle.

Skill Level

Confident beginner to intermediate. The basic doll parts are simple amigurumi shapes, but the curly hair, dress stripes, sandals, bag, and tiny accessories require careful counting and neat sewing.

Materials

• Worsted weight cotton or cotton-blend yarn in caramel brown for puppy body.
• Worsted weight yarn in medium brown for curly head and ears.
• White yarn for dress stripes, daisies, muzzle highlight details, sandal flowers, and watering can.
• Bright sky blue yarn for dress stripes, hem, straps, sandals, and hat ribbon.
• Red yarn for collar.
• Tan yarn for sun hat and crossbody bag.
• Yellow yarn for daisy centers and hair flower.
• Light peach or tan yarn for trowel handle.
• Light gray yarn for trowel blade and cocktail glass base.
• Pink yarn for cocktail drink band.
• Black embroidery thread for mouth line.
• 10–12 mm black safety eyes.
• 14–16 mm black oval safety nose, or black yarn to embroider a nose.
• One tiny gold bell or gold bead for the collar.
• 3.0 mm crochet hook for the doll.
• 2.5 mm crochet hook for flowers and accessories.
• Fiberfill stuffing.
• Yarn needle.
• Stitch marker.
• Scissors.
• Sewing pins.

Abbreviations

• MR: magic ring
• ch: chain
• sl st: slip stitch
• sc: single crochet
• hdc: half double crochet
• dc: double crochet
• tr: treble crochet
• inc: 2 sc in the same stitch
• dec: invisible single crochet decrease
• BLO: back loop only
• FLO: front loop only
• st/sts: stitch/stitches
• R: round or row
• FO: fasten off

Gauge and Texture Notes

Use a firm amigurumi gauge so the stuffing does not show. With worsted weight yarn and a 3.0 mm hook, 7 sc should measure about 1 inch across. The body and dress must feel compact, not loose.

The puppy’s curly poodle texture is made with chain-loop curls sewn onto the head and ears. Keep the curls close together. This gives the fluffy rounded crown and thick floppy ears seen in the image.

Color Placement Guide

• Body, arms, legs, muzzle base: caramel brown.
• Curly crown and ears: deeper brown.
• Dress: alternating sky blue and white horizontal stripes.
• Dress straps: sky blue.
• Dress top edge and lower hem: sky blue.
• Collar: red with a small gold bell at center front.
• Sandals: sky blue with white daisy flowers.
• Bag: tan with white daisy and yellow center.

📌Thank you for reading the article

Head

Work the head in caramel brown. The shape should be wide and rounded, slightly fuller at the cheeks than at the neck. Stuff firmly as you go, especially around the cheeks and forehead.

1. R1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. R2: inc around. (12)
3. R3: sc 1, inc around. (18)
4. R4: sc 2, inc around. (24)
5. R5: sc 3, inc around. (30)
6. R6: sc 4, inc around. (36)
7. R7: sc 5, inc around. (42)
8. R8: sc 6, inc around. (48)
9. R9: sc 7, inc around. (54)
10. R10–R17: sc around. (54)
11. R18: sc 17, inc, sc 18, inc, sc 17. (56)
12. R19–R20: sc around. (56)
13. R21: sc 12, dec, repeat around. (52)
14. R22: sc 11, dec, repeat around. (48)
15. R23: sc 6, dec around. (42)
16. R24: sc 5, dec around. (36)
17. R25: sc 4, dec around. (30)
18. R26: sc 3, dec around. (24)
19. R27: sc 2, dec around. (18)

Insert the safety eyes between R14 and R15, about 10 stitches apart. Place the nose centered between R16 and R18. The eyes should sit above the muzzle area, giving the puppy a sweet garden-doll expression.

Do not close the head yet if you want to adjust the eye and nose placement. Add more stuffing under the forehead and cheeks before closing. The head should look larger than the body, matching the amigurumi proportion in the image.

1. R28: sc 1, dec around. (12)
2. R29: dec around. (6)

FO, leaving a tail. Weave through the front loops of the final 6 stitches, pull closed, and hide the yarn end inside the head.

Muzzle

The muzzle is an oval raised piece placed on the lower front of the face. Use caramel brown, but choose a slightly lighter shade if available for a subtle muzzle contrast.

1. R1: ch 7. Starting in second ch from hook, sc 5, 3 sc in last ch. Work on the other side of the chain: sc 4, inc in last ch. (14)
2. R2: inc, sc 4, inc 3, sc 4, inc 2. (20)
3. R3: sc 1, inc, sc 5, sc 1, inc, sc 1, inc, sc 5, sc 1, inc, sc 1, inc. (26)
4. R4: sc around. (26)

FO, leaving a long tail for sewing. Lightly stuff the muzzle. Sew it onto the head between R15 and R21, centered below the eyes. The top edge should tuck slightly under the nose.

Mouth Detail

Using black embroidery thread, stitch one short vertical line down from the nose to the lower center of the muzzle. Add a small curved line to each side to form a soft puppy mouth. Keep the mouth simple and neat, like the image.

Curly Poodle Crown

The curls are the most important feature of this design. Use medium brown yarn and a 2.5 mm or 3.0 mm hook. Make many small chain-loop curls, then sew them close together over the top and sides of the head.

Small Curl Motif

1. Ch 11.
2. Starting in second ch from hook, work 2 sc in each ch across. (20 sc curls)
3. FO, leaving a sewing tail of about 5 inches.

Make 34 small curls for the crown and sides of the head. Sew them from the forehead area back to the top rear of the head. Place them in a rounded cap shape from R4 to R13, leaving the face clear.

Placement

• Sew 8 curls across the forehead, starting above the eyes.
• Sew 10 curls over the center crown.
• Sew 8 curls on the puppy’s left side.
• Sew 8 curls on the puppy’s right side.

Angle each curl in a slightly different direction so the crown looks full and natural. The curls should overlap, but they should not cover the eyes. Keep the front curls rounded and soft, not flat.

Floppy Curly Ears

Each ear is long, thick, and curly, hanging down beside the face. The base ear is crocheted flat, then covered with chain-loop curls. Use medium brown yarn for both ears.

Base Ear Panels

Make 2.

1. R1: ch 9. Starting in second ch from hook, sc 8, ch 1, turn. (8)
2. R2: inc, sc 6, inc, ch 1, turn. (10)
3. R3: sc across, ch 1, turn. (10)
4. R4: inc, sc 8, inc, ch 1, turn. (12)
5. R5–R11: sc across, ch 1, turn. (12)
6. R12: dec, sc 8, dec, ch 1, turn. (10)
7. R13: sc across, ch 1, turn. (10)
8. R14: dec, sc 6, dec. (8)

📌Thank you for reading the article

Do not stuff the ears. Sc evenly around each ear panel, placing 2 sc in the lower corners. FO, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Ear Curls

Make 18 curls per ear.

1. Ch 12.
2. Starting in second ch from hook, work 2 sc in each ch across.
3. FO, leaving a sewing tail.

Sew 9 curls on the front of each ear and 9 curls on the outer edge and lower half. Keep the upper inner edge flatter so it can be sewn securely to the head.

Attach Ears

Pin each ear to the side of the head between R11 and R18. The top of each ear should sit slightly behind the eyes. Sew with a firm whipstitch along the upper 1 inch only, allowing the rest of the ear to hang freely.

Body

The body is smaller than the head and mostly hidden under the striped summer dress. Use caramel brown. Stuff firmly, but keep the waist narrow so the dress can flare smoothly.

1. R1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. R2: inc around. (12)
3. R3: sc 1, inc around. (18)
4. R4: sc 2, inc around. (24)
5. R5: sc 3, inc around. (30)
6. R6–R9: sc around. (30)
7. R10: sc 8, dec, repeat around. (27)
8. R11: sc around. (27)
9. R12: sc 7, dec, repeat around. (24)
10. R13–R14: sc around. (24)
11. R15: sc 6, dec, repeat around. (21)
12. R16: sc around. (21)
13. R17: sc 5, dec, repeat around. (18)
14. R18: sc around. (18)

FO, leaving a long tail. Stuff the body fully. Sew the body to the bottom of the head, centered under the muzzle. The neck should be short so the red collar sits snugly between head and dress.

Legs

Make 2 legs in caramel brown. The legs are straight and medium-length, visible below the dress. They should sit close together with a small gap in the center.

1. R1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. R2: inc around. (12)
3. R3: sc 1, inc around. (18)
4. R4: BLO sc around. (18)
5. R5: sc 5, dec 4 times, sc 5. (14)
6. R6: sc 5, dec 2 times, sc 5. (12)
7. R7–R17: sc around. (12)

Stuff the foot firmly and the leg moderately. Flatten the top opening and crochet through both layers with 6 sc to close. FO, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Sew the legs to the bottom front of the body between R3 and R6 of the body. Angle them straight downward. The feet should point forward, like the puppy standing sweetly on the table.

Arms

Make 2 arms in caramel brown. The arms are slim, softly rounded, and hang beside the dress. They are not heavily stuffed at the top so they can rest naturally.

1. R1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. R2: sc 1, inc around. (9)
3. R3–R5: sc around. (9)
4. R6: sc 1, dec around. (6)
5. R7–R15: sc around. (6)

Lightly stuff the lower half only. Flatten the top and crochet through both layers with 3 sc to close. FO, leaving a long tail. Sew arms to the body at R15, just under the head, angled downward along the dress sides.

Blue-and-White Striped Summer Dress

The dress is worked around the body and should flare outward from the waist. Use sky blue and white. The skirt has clear horizontal stripes, a white upper band, blue straps, and a brighter blue lower hem.

Dress Bodice Band

Join sky blue yarn around the body at R13. Work with the puppy upside down so the skirt grows downward toward the legs.

1. R1: Join blue with sl st, ch 1, sc 24 evenly around the body. Join with sl st. (24)
2. R2: ch 1, sc around. Join. (24)
3. R3: Change to white. ch 1, sc around. Join. (24)
4. R4: Change to blue. ch 2, dc inc around. Join. (48)

Striped Skirt

1. R5: White, ch 2, dc around. Join. (48)
2. R6: Blue, ch 2, dc around. Join. (48)
3. R7: White, ch 2, dc 7, inc, repeat around. Join. (54)
4. R8: Blue, ch 2, dc around. Join. (54)
5. R9: White, ch 2, dc 8, inc, repeat around. Join. (60)
6. R10: Blue, ch 2, dc around. Join. (60)
7. R11: White, ch 2, dc 9, inc, repeat around. Join. (66)
8. R12: Blue, ch 2, dc around. Join. (66)
9. R13: White, ch 2, dc around. Join. (66)
10. R14: Blue, ch 1, sc around. Join. (66)
11. R15: Blue, ch 1, reverse sc around for a firm hem, or sc around if reverse sc is difficult. Join and FO.

📌Thank you for reading the article

Shape the hem with your fingers so it spreads outward. The dress should look like a small bell-shaped summer sundress, with the blue hem framing the bottom edge.

Dress Straps

Make 2 in sky blue.

1. Ch 17.
2. Starting in second ch from hook, sc 16.
3. FO, leaving a sewing tail.

Sew one strap from the front left bodice to the back left bodice. Sew the second strap from the front right bodice to the back right bodice. Place the front strap points about 8 stitches apart.

White Shoulder Puff Trim

To match the soft white shoulder details in the image, crochet two tiny white puff trims.

Make 2.

1. Ch 5.
2. In second ch from hook, sc 1, hdc 2, sc 1. (4)
3. FO, leaving a tail.

Sew one trim over the base of each front strap. Add a tiny daisy on top of each trim for the photographed look.

Tiny White Daisies

Use white yarn for petals and yellow yarn for centers. Make daisies for the hair, dress straps, bag, and sandals.

Daisy Center

1. With yellow yarn, 5 sc in MR.
2. Join with sl st and FO.

Daisy Petals

Join white yarn to any stitch of the yellow center.

1. Ch 3, sl st in second ch from hook, sc in next ch, sl st into same center stitch.
2. Repeat this petal sequence in each of the remaining 4 center stitches.
3. FO, leaving a sewing tail.

Make 7 daisies total: one for the hair, two for dress straps, two for sandals, one for the bag, and one extra optional small accent for the sun hat or garden tools.

Yellow Hair Flower

The flower on top of the puppy’s curls is yellow and sits slightly to one side. Use yellow yarn with a 2.5 mm hook.

1. R1: 5 sc in MR. Join. (5)
2. R2: ch 3, dc 2 in same st, ch 3, sl st in same st.
3. Repeat R2 petal sequence in each stitch around for 5 petals.
4. FO, leaving a tail.

Sew the flower on the puppy’s upper right side of the curly crown. Place it around R5–R7 of the head, tilted slightly forward.

Red Collar with Bell

The collar is a narrow red band around the neck, visible above the dress. It should sit between the head and bodice, with a small bell at the center front.

1. With red yarn, ch 28.
2. Starting in second ch from hook, sc 27.
3. FO, leaving a tail.

Wrap the strip around the neck. Sew the ends together at the back. Attach a small gold bell or gold bead at the center front under the muzzle. If using a bead, sew it securely several times.

Blue Sandals

The puppy wears blue sandals over the feet. Each sandal has a sole band and a top strap, with a white daisy on the outer side.

Sandal Sole Edging

Make 2 in sky blue.

1. Ch 9.
2. Starting in second ch from hook, sc 7, 3 sc in last ch.
3. Work on the other side of the chain: sc 6, inc in last ch. (18)
4. R2: sc 1, inc, sc 5, inc 3, sc 5, inc 2. (24)
5. FO, leaving a long tail.

Place one sole edging under each foot and sew around the lower edge. It should frame the caramel-brown foot like a blue sandal bottom.

Sandal Top Strap

Make 2 in sky blue.

1. Ch 12.
2. Starting in second ch from hook, sc 11.
3. FO, leaving a tail.

Sew each strap across the top front of the foot from one side of the sole to the other. The strap should sit near the toe area. Sew a small white daisy to the outer side of each sandal strap.

📌Thank you for reading the article

Crossbody Flower Bag

The small tan bag hangs across the dress from one shoulder to the opposite hip. It has a round pouch and a white daisy on the front.

Round Bag

Use tan yarn.

1. R1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. R2: inc around. (12)
3. R3: sc 1, inc around. (18)
4. R4: sc 2, inc around. (24)
5. R5: BLO sc around. (24)
6. R6–R7: sc around. (24)
7. R8: sc 2, dec around. (18)

Lightly stuff so the bag is rounded but not bulky. FO, leaving a tail. Sew a white daisy with a yellow center to the front of the bag.

Bag Strap

1. With tan yarn, ch 46.
2. Starting in second ch from hook, sl st in each ch across. (45)
3. FO, leaving long tails.

Sew one end of the strap to each side of the bag. Place the strap over the puppy’s left shoulder and let the bag rest on the right side of the dress. Secure the strap lightly to the shoulder so it does not slide.

Mini Sun Hat

The garden sun hat lies beside the puppy in the image. Use tan yarn for the hat and blue yarn for the ribbon. The hat is worked in rounds with a flat spiral crown and a wide brim.

Hat Crown

1. R1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. R2: inc around. (12)
3. R3: sc 1, inc around. (18)
4. R4: sc 2, inc around. (24)
5. R5: sc 3, inc around. (30)
6. R6: sc 4, inc around. (36)
7. R7: BLO sc around. (36)
8. R8–R10: sc around. (36)

Hat Brim

1. R11: FLO sc 2, inc around. (48)
2. R12: sc 3, inc around. (60)
3. R13: sc 4, inc around. (72)
4. R14: sc around. (72)
5. FO and weave in ends.

Blue Hat Ribbon and Tie

1. With sky blue yarn, ch 42.
2. Starting in second ch from hook, sl st across.
3. FO, leaving small tails.

Wrap the ribbon around the hat crown at the base. Tie or sew a small bow on one side. Add a tiny white daisy to the bow area to match the image.

Mini Garden Trowel

The small trowel has a peach handle and a pale gray scoop. Use a 2.5 mm hook so the tool stays tiny.

Handle

1. With peach yarn, 5 sc in MR. (5)
2. R2–R8: sc around. (5)
3. FO, leaving a tail.

Trowel Blade

Use light gray yarn.

1. R1: ch 5.
2. Starting in second ch from hook, sc 3, 3 sc in last ch.
3. Work on other side: sc 2, inc. (10)
4. R2: sc 1, hdc 2, dc 2, hdc 2, sc 3. (10)
5. FO, leaving a tail.

Sew the gray blade to one end of the peach handle. Flatten the blade slightly so it looks like a tiny garden shovel.

Mini Cocktail Glass

The little garden drink on the table has a pale stem, a triangular cup, and a pink drink band. This is a decorative accessory, not a toy for small children.

Glass Stem

1. With light gray yarn, ch 8.
2. Starting in second ch from hook, sl st 7.
3. FO, leaving a tail.

Glass Cup

1. With light gray yarn, ch 8.
2. Row 1: starting in second ch from hook, sc 7, ch 1, turn. (7)
3. Row 2: dec, sc 3, dec, ch 1, turn. (5)
4. Row 3: dec, sc 1, dec. (3)
5. FO, leaving a tail.

📌Thank you for reading the article

Sew the point of the cup to the stem. With pink yarn, embroider 3 horizontal wraps across the center of the cup for the drink color.

Mini Watering Can

The watering can is white or cream and rests near the puppy. It has a rounded body, long spout, and curved handle.

Watering Can Body

1. R1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. R2: inc around. (12)
3. R3: sc 1, inc around. (18)
4. R4: sc 2, inc around. (24)
5. R5–R8: sc around. (24)
6. R9: sc 2, dec around. (18)
7. R10: sc 1, dec around. (12)

Stuff lightly. FO, leaving a tail. Close the opening by weaving through the front loops and pulling tight.

Watering Can Spout

1. R1: 5 sc in MR. (5)
2. R2–R8: sc around. (5)
3. R9: sc 1, inc, sc 3. (6)
4. R10: sc around. (6)
5. FO, leaving a long tail.

Do not overstuff the spout. Sew it to the lower side of the watering can body, angled slightly upward and outward.

Watering Can Handle

1. Ch 20.
2. Starting in second ch from hook, sc 19.
3. FO, leaving both tails.

Curve the handle into an arch. Sew one end to the upper side of the can and the other end to the lower opposite side. The handle should stand up like a small loop.

Optional Tail

The tail is mostly hidden by the dress in the image, but a small curled poodle tail can be added at the back if desired. Use caramel brown or medium brown.

1. Ch 13.
2. Starting in second ch from hook, work 2 sc in each ch across.
3. FO, leaving a long tail.

Sew the curled tail to the back of the body under the dress edge. Keep it small so it does not overpower the dress.

Assembly Order

1. Finish the head, muzzle, facial details, and safety eyes first.
2. Sew the curly crown pieces onto the head.
3. Prepare the ears and attach the curls to each ear.
4. Sew the ears to the sides of the head.
5. Crochet and stuff the body.
6. Sew the head firmly onto the body.
7. Attach legs to the lower front of the body.
8. Attach arms to the upper sides of the body.
9. Crochet the dress directly around the body.
10. Sew on dress straps, white shoulder trims, and tiny daisies.
11. Add the red collar and bell.
12. Add sandals and sandal flowers.
13. Attach the crossbody bag and strap.
14. Sew the yellow flower to the curls.
15. Make and arrange the sun hat, trowel, cocktail glass, and watering can.

Detailed Shaping Notes

The head should remain the largest part of the doll. When viewed from the front, the curls widen the upper head and the floppy ears add soft volume on both sides. Do not pull the ears too tightly against the head.

The muzzle should project gently from the face. Add a small amount of stuffing before sewing the final edge. Keep the lower curve of the muzzle smooth, because this area gives the puppy her friendly expression.

The arms should sit outside the dress and angle down naturally. The legs should appear from beneath the dress hem. The sandals should be visible at the feet, with the flower decorations facing forward.

The skirt should flare outward rather than cling to the body. If your stitches are tight, use a slightly larger hook for the dress only. If the skirt becomes too wavy, reduce one increase round and keep the final stitch count at 60 instead of 66.

Facial Expression Guide

• Place the eyes evenly and symmetrically.
• Keep the nose centered over the muzzle.
• Do not make the mouth too long; short lines look sweeter.
• Add a tiny white highlight stitch near each eye only if you are not using glossy safety eyes.
• Brush or arrange the curls with your fingers, not a comb.

How to Match the Photo More Closely

For the closest result, use a warm caramel brown for the body and a slightly richer brown for the curls. The contrast should be gentle but visible. The dress should use a bright summer blue and clean white stripes.

Keep all accessories small compared to the puppy. The hat, trowel, glass, and watering can are decorative side pieces. They should frame the puppy without making the main doll look crowded.

The bag should rest diagonally across the dress. The strap begins high at one shoulder and crosses to the opposite hip. This diagonal line is important because it matches the photo’s garden-stroll styling.

Final Assembly and Facial Detailing

After all pieces are attached, check the doll from the front, sides, and top. The head should sit straight, the ears should hang evenly, and the dress stripes should run horizontally around the body.

• Tighten any loose sewing tails and weave them inside the doll.
• Adjust the curls so they frame the face without covering the eyes.
• Secure the bell firmly at the front of the collar.
• Pin the bag strap before sewing so it rests naturally across the dress.
• Use small stitches when attaching daisies so the petals stay visible.

Care Notes

Spot clean the puppy gently with a damp cloth. Avoid soaking the doll if it has safety eyes, a bell, or delicate accessories. Let the doll air dry completely before storing.

• Do not machine wash if the accessories are sewn on.
• Do not tumble dry.
• Keep away from strong sunlight for long periods to protect the blue and red yarn colors.
• For display, place the puppy on a dry shelf or table.

Quick Checklist Before You Finish

• The head is round, full, and larger than the body.
• The curly crown covers the top of the head evenly.
• The ears are long, floppy, and textured with curls.
• The muzzle is centered under the eyes.
• The red collar and tiny bell sit at the front of the neck.
• The dress has alternating blue and white stripes.
• The hem flares outward like a summer skirt.
• The sandals are blue with small white daisies.
• The crossbody bag sits on one side of the dress.
• The garden accessories are small and neatly shaped.

Detailed Cleaning and Preservation Guidelines

To preserve the shape, support the head and body when moving the doll. Do not pull the ears, curls, bag strap, or dress straps. These details are decorative and should be handled gently.

If dust collects on the curls, tap the doll lightly or use a soft dry brush. Work slowly around the hair flower and ears. Avoid brushing too hard because the curls can stretch.

Store the puppy in a breathable cotton bag or display box. Add tissue paper around the accessories so the hat, watering can, trowel, and glass do not flatten. Keep the doll dry and away from heavy objects.

Your Summer Daisy Poodle Puppy is now complete, with her striped dress, curly ears, garden accessories, flower bag, sandals, and cheerful daisy details ready for a sunny handmade display.