This sweet cocker spaniel puppy amigurumi is designed as a garden-style handmade dog plush with long curly ears, a white face blaze, dark chocolate patches, a teal floral dress, tiny sandals, a matching shoulder bag, and a soft pink bow. It is a lovely project for makers who enjoy detailed amigurumi supplies, cotton yarn colors, safety eyes, and miniature crochet accessories.
The finished puppy has the look of a collectible crochet doll, perfect for nursery decor, handmade gifts, craft fair display, or anyone searching for a unique crochet dog pattern, crochet kit inspiration, plush puppy toy, or amigurumi gift idea. The pattern uses firm shaping, clear stitch counts, and layered details to recreate the cheerful garden outfit shown in the image.
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Pattern Overview
This cocker spaniel puppy is worked as a seated amigurumi doll with slim white legs, rounded paws, a compact body, a large rounded head, a protruding muzzle, and long textured dark brown ears. The dress is crocheted separately around the body so the skirt can flare outward with scalloped lace just like the image.
The design includes a matching blue sunhat, flower appliques, a crossbody purse, sandals, a small watering can, and a garden trowel. These extras help the finished scene match the photo more closely and give the puppy a soft spring garden personality.
Finished Size
- Puppy height: about 11.5 inches from paw to top of head when made with sport weight cotton yarn and a 2.25 mm hook.
- Hat width: about 5.5 inches across the brim.
- Shoulder bag: about 2.25 inches wide and 2 inches tall.
- Gauge: 7 sc x 7 rounds = 1 inch in firm amigurumi tension.
Materials
- Sport weight cotton yarn in white, dark chocolate brown, teal blue, sky blue, sage green, cream, dusty pink, tan, light aqua, olive green, and small amounts of black.
- 2.25 mm crochet hook for the puppy and main pieces.
- 2.00 mm crochet hook for flowers, bow, strap, and small details.
- 10 mm black safety eyes.
- 12 mm black safety nose or black yarn to embroider the nose.
- Fiberfill stuffing.
- Stitch markers.
- Yarn needle.
- Small button for bag flap.
- Embroidery needle for facial details and toe lines.
- Optional craft wire for the watering can handle and trowel handle.
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
- bobble: yarn over, insert hook, pull up a loop 4 times in same stitch, yarn over and pull through all loops
- st/sts: stitch/stitches
- R: round or row
Important Construction Notes
Work tightly so the stuffing does not show. The puppy in the image has a smooth amigurumi body, while the ears look puffier and more textured. To copy that effect, the ears use bobble rounds mixed with single crochet rounds.
The head uses color placement to create a wide white center blaze and dark brown side patches. Do not worry if the color changes are not perfectly vertical. Slight handmade variation makes the puppy look natural, but keep the white section centered over the nose.
Head
Use white and dark chocolate brown. Start with white. Work in continuous rounds. Stuff firmly as you go, especially around the cheeks and forehead.
- R1: With white, 6 sc in MR. 6 sts.
- R2: inc in each st around. 12 sts.
- R3: sc 1, inc, repeat around. 18 sts.
- R4: sc 2, inc, repeat around. 24 sts.
- R5: sc 3, inc, repeat around. 30 sts.
- R6: sc 4, inc, repeat around. 36 sts.
- R7: sc 5, inc, repeat around. 42 sts.
- R8: sc 6, inc, repeat around. 48 sts.
- R9: sc 7, inc, repeat around. 54 sts.
- R10: sc 8, inc, repeat around. 60 sts.
- R11: sc 9, inc, repeat around. 66 sts.
Begin the face patch. For the next rounds, carry the unused yarn on the inside. The white blaze should stay across the front center. The brown sections form the left and right sides of the head.
- R12: with brown sc 18, with white sc 30, with brown sc 18. 66 sts.
- R13: brown sc 19, white sc 28, brown sc 19. 66 sts.
- R14: brown sc 20, white sc 26, brown sc 20. 66 sts.
- R15: brown sc 21, white sc 24, brown sc 21. 66 sts.
- R16: brown sc 22, white sc 22, brown sc 22. 66 sts.
- R17: brown sc 22, white sc 22, brown sc 22. 66 sts.
- R18: brown sc 21, white sc 24, brown sc 21. 66 sts.
- R19: brown sc 20, white sc 26, brown sc 20. 66 sts.
- R20: brown sc 19, white sc 28, brown sc 19. 66 sts.
- R21: brown sc 18, white sc 30, brown sc 18. 66 sts.
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Insert safety eyes between R16 and R17, about 14 stitches apart, placing each eye on the edge where the white face blaze meets the brown patch. The eyes should sit slightly forward, not on the far sides.
- R22: sc 9, dec, repeat around, following established colors. 60 sts.
- R23: sc 8, dec, repeat around. 54 sts.
- R24: sc 7, dec, repeat around. 48 sts.
- R25: sc 6, dec, repeat around. 42 sts.
- R26: sc 5, dec, repeat around. 36 sts.
- R27: sc 4, dec, repeat around. 30 sts.
- R28: sc 3, dec, repeat around. 24 sts.
Finish stuffing the head. Keep the front rounded, with extra stuffing under the forehead and cheeks. Fasten off with a long white tail for sewing to the body.
Muzzle
The muzzle is white, oval, and raised. It sits low on the face, directly under the eyes, with the nose centered at the top front.
- R1: With white, ch 7. Starting in second ch from hook, sc 5, 3 sc in last ch, work on other side of chain, sc 4, inc in last ch. 14 sts.
- R2: inc, sc 4, inc 3 times, sc 4, inc 2 times. 20 sts.
- R3: sc 1, inc, sc 4, sc 1, inc, repeat 3 times across curve, sc 4, sc 1, inc, sc 1, inc. 26 sts.
- R4: sc around. 26 sts.
- R5: sc 6, hdc 4, sc 6, hdc 4, sc 6. 26 sts.
Fasten off with a long tail. Stuff lightly. Sew the muzzle across R18 to R24 of the head. The lower edge should curve softly into the chin. Attach the black safety nose or embroider a rounded triangular nose across the upper center of the muzzle.
Using black embroidery thread, sew one short vertical line down from the nose for 3 rounds, then make a tiny split smile with two small diagonal stitches.
Body
The body is mostly hidden under the dress, but it must be firm enough to support the head and seated pose. Use white yarn for the puppy base.
- R1: 6 sc in MR. 6 sts.
- R2: inc in each st around. 12 sts.
- R3: sc 1, inc, repeat around. 18 sts.
- R4: sc 2, inc, repeat around. 24 sts.
- R5: sc 3, inc, repeat around. 30 sts.
- R6: sc 4, inc, repeat around. 36 sts.
- R7: sc 5, inc, repeat around. 42 sts.
- R8-R13: sc around. 42 sts for 6 rounds.
- R14: sc 5, dec, repeat around. 36 sts.
- R15-R17: sc around. 36 sts.
- R18: sc 4, dec, repeat around. 30 sts.
- R19-R20: sc around. 30 sts.
- R21: sc 3, dec, repeat around. 24 sts.
- R22-R23: sc around. 24 sts.
Stuff firmly. Fasten off, leaving a long tail. The narrow top joins to the head, and the wider base supports the seated dress shape.
Legs and Feet
Make two. Start at the paw with white. The toes are rounded and visible through the sandals, so make the foot slightly wider than the leg.
- R1: With white, ch 6. Starting in second ch from hook, sc 4, 3 sc in last ch, work on other side, sc 3, inc. 12 sts.
- R2: inc, sc 3, inc 3 times, sc 3, inc 2 times. 18 sts.
- R3: sc 1, inc, sc 4, sc 1, inc, sc 1, inc, sc 1, inc, sc 4, sc 1, inc, sc 1, inc. 24 sts.
- R4-R5: sc around. 24 sts.
- R6: sc 6, dec 6 times, sc 6. 18 sts.
- R7: sc 5, dec 4 times, sc 5. 14 sts.
- R8-R22: sc around. 14 sts for 15 rounds.
Stuff the foot firmly and the leg moderately. Flatten the top of each leg and crochet through both layers with 7 sc to close. Leave a long tail for sewing.
With black thread, embroider three short toe lines on the front of each paw. Keep the toe lines vertical and evenly spaced so they show above the sandal strap.
Arms
Make two arms in white. Each arm is slim with a rounded paw and small black spot details.
- R1: 6 sc in MR. 6 sts.
- R2: inc in each st around. 12 sts.
- R3: sc 1, inc, repeat around. 18 sts.
- R4-R6: sc around. 18 sts.
- R7: sc 1, dec, repeat around. 12 sts.
- R8-R23: sc around. 12 sts for 16 rounds.
Stuff the paw firmly and the upper arm lightly. Flatten the top and close with 6 sc through both layers. Leave a long tail. Add two tiny black embroidered paw spots near the wrist and one small spot on the side of one arm to match the playful markings in the image.
Long Curly Ears
Make two in dark chocolate brown. These ears are long, thick, and textured. They hang down beside the cheeks and end near the shoulders.
- R1: 6 sc in MR. 6 sts.
- R2: inc in each st around. 12 sts.
- R3: sc 1, inc, repeat around. 18 sts.
- R4: sc 2, inc, repeat around. 24 sts.
- R5: sc around. 24 sts.
- R6: bobble in first st, sc 1, repeat around. 24 sts.
- R7: sc around. 24 sts.
- R8: sc 3, inc, repeat around. 30 sts.
- R9: bobble, sc 1, repeat around. 30 sts.
- R10-R11: sc around. 30 sts.
- R12: bobble, sc 1, repeat around. 30 sts.
- R13-R15: sc around. 30 sts.
- R16: sc 3, dec, repeat around. 24 sts.
- R17: bobble, sc 1, repeat around. 24 sts.
- R18-R21: sc around. 24 sts.
- R22: sc 2, dec, repeat around. 18 sts.
- R23: bobble, sc 1, repeat around. 18 sts.
- R24-R26: sc around. 18 sts.
- R27: sc 1, dec, repeat around. 12 sts.
- R28: sc around. 12 sts.
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Do not stuff the ears heavily. Add only a thin line of stuffing at the upper half so the ears stay plush but flexible. Flatten the top and sew each ear to the side of the head from R11 to R18. The ears should frame the face and hang forward.
Pink Bow
The bow sits above the puppy’s left ear. Use dusty pink yarn and the 2.00 mm hook.
- Ch 18. Starting in second ch from hook, sc 17. Turn.
- Rows 2-8: ch 1, sc 17. Turn.
- Fasten off and weave in ends.
Pinch the rectangle at the center. Wrap dusty pink yarn around the middle 12 times. Knot securely at the back. For the center band, ch 7, sc 6, fasten off, and wrap it around the middle. Sew the bow above the left ear at a slight angle.
Teal Dress Bodice
The dress is made in layers. The bodice fits closely around the upper body in teal blue. Work separately, then sew it around the body before attaching the skirt.
- R1: With teal blue, ch 37. Starting in second ch from hook, sc 36. Turn.
- R2: ch 1, sc 36. Turn.
- R3: ch 1, sc 5, ch 6, skip 6, sc 14, ch 6, skip 6, sc 5. Turn. This forms armholes.
- R4: ch 1, sc 5, sc 6 into chain space, sc 14, sc 6 into chain space, sc 5. 36 sts.
- R5-R8: ch 1, sc 36. Turn.
- R9: ch 1, sc 4, inc, repeat across until last st, sc 1. 43 sts.
- R10: ch 1, sc 43. Fasten off.
Wrap the bodice around the body so the opening is at the back. Sew the back seam neatly. The armholes should sit under the arms, and the upper edge should rest just below the puppy’s neck.
Striped Skirt Base
The skirt uses blue, sage, cream, and sky blue stripes. It should flare outward and sit full around the seated body.
- R1: Join teal blue to the lower edge of the bodice. Work 2 sc in each row-end or stitch around until you have 64 sts. Join with sl st.
- R2: ch 2, hdc around. 64 sts.
- R3: With sky blue, ch 2, hdc 7, inc, repeat around. 72 sts.
- R4: With sage green, ch 2, hdc around. 72 sts.
- R5: With cream, ch 1, sc around. 72 sts.
- R6: With teal blue, ch 2, hdc 8, inc, repeat around. 80 sts.
- R7: With sky blue, ch 2, hdc around. 80 sts.
- R8: With sage green, ch 2, hdc 9, inc, repeat around. 88 sts.
- R9: With cream, ch 1, sc around. 88 sts.
- R10: With teal blue, ch 2, hdc 10, inc, repeat around. 96 sts.
- R11: With sky blue, ch 2, hdc around. 96 sts.
The skirt should now have a rounded bell shape. If it pulls inward, loosen your tension on the hdc rounds. If it waves too much, keep R10 at 88 sts instead of increasing.
Cream Lace Band
The cream lace band sits above the lower blue scallop and gives the dress the soft handmade garden look seen in the image.
- Join cream to R11 of skirt. Ch 1, sc around. 96 sts.
- Next round: ch 3, skip 1 st, sc in next st, repeat around. Join with sl st.
- Next round: into each ch-3 space work sc, hdc, dc, hdc, sc. Repeat around.
Fasten off and weave in ends. The lace should look like small cream petals around the lower skirt.
Blue Scalloped Hem
Use teal blue for the bottom edge.
- Join teal blue under the cream lace band.
- Ch 1, sc around the lower skirt edge. 96 sts.
- Ch 1, skip 1 st, 5 dc in next st, skip 1 st, sl st in next st, repeat around.
Fasten off. Gently pull each scallop into shape with your fingers. The lower edge should form a neat row of rounded blue shells.
Floral Decoration on Dress
The dress has raised flowers across the lower skirt and a small flower cluster on the upper bodice. Make several small flowers in dusty pink, cream, sky blue, and coral pink.
Small Five-Petal Flower
- With flower color, 5 sc in MR. Join.
- In each st work sl st, ch 2, 2 hdc, ch 2, sl st. Repeat 5 times.
- Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.
Flower Center
Use cream or tan. Make one small French knot or sew 3 tiny straight stitches in the center of each flower.
Leaves
- With olive green, ch 6.
- Starting in second ch from hook, sl st, sc, hdc, dc, 3 sc in last ch.
- Work on other side of chain: dc, hdc, sc, sl st.
- Fasten off with a sewing tail.
Sew three larger flowers across the front skirt, spaced evenly from left to right. Add one small dusty pink flower near the center lower skirt. Sew two leaves beside each larger flower. On the bodice, sew one dusty pink flower, one cream flower, and two green leaves on the puppy’s right side.
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Arms Assembly With Dress
Place each arm through the bodice armhole before sewing it to the body. The arms should hang slightly forward and rest beside the skirt. Sew the upper arm to the shoulder area using 8 to 10 small stitches.
The arms in the image are simple and white, with the dress covering the top. Keep the paws visible below the bodice edge and avoid sewing them flat against the skirt.
Sandals
Make two sandal soles in tan and two straps in blue. The sandals sit around the white paws and have tiny flower decorations on the top.
Sandal Sole
- With tan, ch 7. Starting in second ch from hook, sc 5, 3 sc in last ch, work on other side, sc 4, inc. 14 sts.
- R2: inc, sc 4, inc 3 times, sc 4, inc 2 times. 20 sts.
- R3: sc 1, inc, sc 5, sc 1, inc, sc 1, inc, sc 1, inc, sc 5, sc 1, inc, sc 1, inc. 26 sts.
- Fasten off.
Sandal Upper Strap
- With sky blue, ch 16.
- Starting in second ch from hook, sc 15.
- Fasten off, leaving tails.
Place each sole under a paw. Wrap the strap over the top of the paw and sew each end to the sides of the sole. Add a second short strap by chaining 10 and sewing it across the ankle. Decorate each sandal with one small flower and one leaf.
Crossbody Bag
The bag is light aqua with cream and tan accents. It hangs across the body with a dusty pink strap. The strap should run from the puppy’s left shoulder down to the right hip.
Bag Body
- With light aqua, ch 13. Starting in second ch from hook, sc 12. Turn.
- Rows 2-8: ch 1, sc 12. Turn.
- Row 9: ch 1, BLO sc 12. Turn. This creates the fold line for the flap.
- Rows 10-14: ch 1, sc 12. Turn.
- Fasten off, leaving a long tail.
Fold the lower part up to form a pouch about 8 rows tall. Sew the side seams. Fold the remaining rows down as a flap.
Bag Bottom Trim
- Join tan to the lower edge of the bag.
- Sc evenly across the bottom, placing 2 sc into each lower corner.
- Fasten off.
Bag Flower Band
With cream, embroider small V stitches across the front. With sky blue and dusty pink, sew tiny flower dots by making 5 straight stitches in a circle. Sew a small button to the center of the flap.
Bag Strap
- With dusty pink, ch 75.
- Starting in second ch from hook, sl st in each ch across.
- Fasten off, leaving tails.
Sew one strap end to each side of the bag. Place the strap diagonally over the puppy after the head and dress are attached. Tack it lightly at the shoulder and side waist so it stays in place.
Blue Garden Hat
The hat is shown beside the puppy. It is a separate accessory with a round crown, wide brim, dusty pink band, and flower cluster.
Hat Crown
- R1: With light aqua, 6 sc in MR. 6 sts.
- R2: inc around. 12 sts.
- R3: sc 1, inc, repeat around. 18 sts.
- R4: sc 2, inc, repeat around. 24 sts.
- R5: sc 3, inc, repeat around. 30 sts.
- R6: sc 4, inc, repeat around. 36 sts.
- R7: sc 5, inc, repeat around. 42 sts.
- R8: BLO sc around. 42 sts.
- R9-R14: sc around, alternating one round light aqua and one round sky blue. 42 sts.
Hat Brim
- R15: FLO sc 5, inc, repeat around. 49 sts.
- R16: sc 6, inc, repeat around. 56 sts.
- R17: sc 7, inc, repeat around. 63 sts.
- R18: sc 8, inc, repeat around. 70 sts.
- R19: sc around. 70 sts.
- R20: sl st around for a firm edge.
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For the hat band, chain 48 with dusty pink, sl st back across, and sew around the base of the crown. Add one cream flower, one dusty pink flower, one coral flower, and two olive leaves to the side of the hat.
Watering Can Prop
The watering can is small and decorative, worked in muted blue-green with tan stripes. Stuff only lightly so it keeps a miniature garden shape.
Can Body
- R1: With light aqua, 6 sc in MR. 6 sts.
- R2: inc around. 12 sts.
- R3: sc 1, inc, repeat around. 18 sts.
- R4: sc 2, inc, repeat around. 24 sts.
- R5: BLO sc around. 24 sts.
- R6-R11: sc around, changing to tan for R8 and R9, then back to light aqua. 24 sts.
- R12: BLO sc 2, dec, repeat around. 18 sts.
- R13: sc 1, dec, repeat around. 12 sts.
- R14: dec around. 6 sts.
Fasten off and close. For the spout, ch 8 with light aqua, sc 7, turn, sc 7 again, and sew into a small tube shape. Attach to the front side of the can. For the handle, ch 20, sc 19, and sew both ends to the opposite side in a rounded curve.
Garden Trowel Prop
The tiny trowel sits beside the watering can. It adds to the garden theme and is quick to make.
- With tan, ch 12. Starting in second ch from hook, sc 11. Fasten off. This is the handle.
- With gray or cream, ch 6. Starting in second ch from hook, sc 4, 3 sc in last ch, work on other side, sc 3, inc. 12 sts.
- Next round: sc 2, hdc 2, dc 2, hdc 2, sc 4. Fasten off.
- Sew the blade to the handle. Add one horizontal dusty pink wrap near the top of the handle.
Assembly Order
- Sew the legs to the lower front of the body. Place them about 5 stitches apart so the puppy sits with feet pointing forward.
- Dress the body with the teal bodice and striped skirt. Secure the back seam and tack the skirt at the waist.
- Sew the head to the body using the long tail. Add extra stitches at the front and back of the neck so the large head does not wobble.
- Sew the arms through the armholes and onto the shoulders. Let the paws hang naturally beside the dress.
- Sew the ears to the sides of the head. The upper edge should sit slightly behind the eyes, and the ears should frame the cheeks.
- Sew the muzzle to the face, then attach the nose and mouth details.
- Add the pink bow above the left ear.
- Place the sandals on the feet and sew them securely through the soles and straps.
- Add the crossbody bag strap after the arms are attached. Tack the bag at the hip so it does not twist.
- Finish with flowers, leaves, paw spots, and tiny embroidery details.
Facial Markings and Body Spots
The puppy has a clean white blaze down the center of the face and dark brown patches on both sides. If your color changes look slightly stepped, use a yarn needle and brown yarn to add tiny duplicate stitches along the patch edge. This softens the transition.
Add small black marks on the arms and paws using embroidery thread. Keep the marks irregular and tiny. One spot near each paw and one small mark along an arm will match the handmade character of the photo without making the design look crowded.
Flower Placement Guide
- Bodice: one dusty pink flower near the puppy’s right chest, one cream flower beside it, and two green leaves pointing downward.
- Skirt front: one sky blue flower on the left, one dusty pink flower in the center, one coral or pink flower on the right, and smaller cream accents.
- Hat: flower cluster on the front-left brim area with leaves tucked underneath.
- Sandals: one flower and one leaf on each upper strap.
- Bag: tiny embroidered flowers across the lower front and one button on the flap.
Final Assembly and Facial Detailing
Check that the head is centered over the body and that the muzzle points forward. The nose should sit at the top of the muzzle, with a short black line below it. The eyes should look glossy and balanced on both sides of the white face blaze.
Brush the ears lightly with your fingers to make the bobbles stand out. Do not overbrush cotton yarn. Shape the long ears so they curve inward slightly toward the cheeks, just like a soft cocker spaniel ear shape.
Steam is not recommended directly on safety eyes or plastic pieces. If you need to shape the dress, lightly mist your fingers with water and smooth the skirt by hand. Let the piece dry completely before displaying.
Care Notes
- Spot clean with a damp cloth and mild soap.
- Do not machine wash if the puppy has safety eyes, a button, or wire inside the accessories.
- Keep away from pets who may chew small pieces.
- For a child-safe version, embroider the eyes, nose, and bag button instead of using plastic or loose parts.
Quick Checklist Before You Finish
- The white face blaze is centered from forehead to muzzle.
- Both long brown ears are even and hang beside the cheeks.
- The dress bodice fits snugly under the arms.
- The skirt has blue, green, cream, and teal layers with a scalloped hem.
- The sandals show the white toes and black toe embroidery.
- The crossbody bag strap runs diagonally across the front.
- The pink bow sits above the left ear.
- Flowers and leaves are sewn firmly on the dress, hat, bag, and sandals.
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Detailed Cleaning and Preservation Guidelines
To keep the puppy looking fresh, store it away from direct sunlight, high humidity, and dusty shelves. Cotton yarn can fade if exposed to strong light for long periods, especially the teal, pink, and sage details.
If dust settles on the bobble ears or skirt lace, use a soft dry makeup brush and gently sweep outward. Do not pull on the bobbles, scallops, or flower petals. These raised details are decorative and should be handled carefully.
For long-term storage, wrap the puppy loosely in acid-free tissue paper and place it in a breathable cotton bag. Avoid plastic bags for long storage because trapped moisture may affect the stuffing and yarn texture.
Before gifting or selling the finished puppy, check every seam, flower, button, and strap. Tug gently on the ears, bow, bag, and sandals to confirm they are secure. A neat final inspection makes the finished amigurumi look polished, sturdy, and ready for display.
