Crochet Tutorial: Puppy in Overalls Amigurumi – Free Crochet Pattern

This sweet puppy amigurumi is designed with a brown head, floppy ears, a white face stripe, a rounded muzzle, striped green-and-yellow overalls, yellow sandals, a straw garden hat, a tiny crossbody bag, bees, a watering can, and a potted sunflower. The finished doll has a soft garden theme with cheerful details from head to toe.

 

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Pattern Information

• Skill level: Intermediate beginner to intermediate.
• Finished size: About 10 inches tall when made with the suggested yarn and hook.
• Construction: The puppy is made in separate amigurumi pieces, stuffed firmly, then sewn together. The overalls, hat, bag, bees, sandals, watering can, and sunflower pot are crocheted separately and attached after the body is finished.
• Terminology: US crochet terms.

Materials

• Sport or DK weight cotton yarn in warm brown, cream white, grass green, soft yellow, dark brown, black, beige, terracotta, leaf green, and a tiny amount of orange.
• 3.0 mm crochet hook for the main puppy.
• 2.25 mm or 2.5 mm crochet hook for small accessories and appliqués.
• 8 mm or 9 mm black safety eyes.
• Fiberfill stuffing.
• Yarn needle.
• Stitch markers.
• Small flat buttons, about 6 mm, for the overalls straps.
• Black embroidery thread for nose, mouth, bee stripes, and sandal toe lines.
• Optional white embroidery thread for eye highlights.

Abbreviations

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

Gauge and Notes

Gauge is not critical, but your stitches should be tight enough so the stuffing does not show. For a firm amigurumi shape, use a hook smaller than the yarn label recommends. Keep all pieces evenly stuffed, especially the head, muzzle, body, and feet.

Work most pieces in continuous rounds unless the instructions say otherwise. Place a stitch marker in the first stitch of every round. When changing color for the overalls stripes, complete the last yarn-over of the previous stitch with the new color.

The puppy in the image has a large rounded head, a smaller pear-shaped body, short arms, sturdy white legs, wide feet, floppy brown ears, and a cream-white muzzle. The overalls sit high on the chest, with rounded legs and narrow shoulder straps crossing naturally over the upper body.

Main Puppy Head

Brown Head Base

Use warm brown yarn and the 3.0 mm hook. Stuff firmly as you work. The head should be round, slightly wider at the cheeks, and large compared with the body.

1. R1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. R2: inc around. (12)
3. R3: sc 1, inc, repeat around. (18)
4. R4: sc 2, inc, repeat around. (24)
5. R5: sc 3, inc, repeat around. (30)
6. R6: sc 4, inc, repeat around. (36)
7. R7: sc 5, inc, repeat around. (42)
8. R8: sc 6, inc, repeat around. (48)
9. R9: sc 7, inc, repeat around. (54)
10. R10-R18: sc around. (54)
11. R19: sc 7, dec, repeat around. (48)
12. R20: sc around. (48)
13. R21: sc 6, dec, repeat around. (42)
14. R22: sc 5, dec, repeat around. (36)

Insert the safety eyes between R14 and R15, about 10 stitches apart. The eyes should sit just outside the future cream muzzle area, giving the puppy a gentle, wide-eyed look.

1. R23: sc 4, dec, repeat around. (30)
2. R24: sc 3, dec, repeat around. (24)
3. R25: sc 2, dec, repeat around. (18)
4. R26: sc 1, dec, repeat around. (12)

Finish stuffing firmly. FO, leaving a long tail. Close the opening by weaving through the front loops of the final 12 stitches and pulling tight.

White Face Stripe

The white stripe runs vertically from the top center of the forehead down between the eyes and connects visually to the muzzle. Make it as a narrow appliqué so it sits neatly on the brown head.

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Use cream white yarn.

1. Ch 16.
2. Row 1: Starting in the second ch from the hook, sc 15, ch 1, turn. (15)
3. Row 2: sc 15, ch 1, turn. (15)
4. Row 3: sc 15. (15)

FO with a long tail. Sew the strip vertically on the front of the head. Place the top of the strip around R5 and the lower end touching the top of the muzzle. Keep the stripe centered exactly between the eyes.

Rounded White Muzzle

The muzzle is oval and puffy, covering the lower front of the head. Use cream white yarn and stuff lightly before sewing.

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 4, sc 1, inc, repeat 3 times across the curve, sc 4, sc 1, inc, sc 1, inc. (26)
4. R4: sc 26. (26)
5. R5: sc 26. (26)

FO with a long tail. Lightly stuff the muzzle so it becomes rounded but not bulky. Sew it to the lower face, centered under the eyes, covering approximately R16 through R23 of the head.

Nose and Mouth

Use black embroidery thread. Embroider a small rounded triangle nose at the top center of the muzzle, about 5 stitches wide and 3 rounds tall. Fill it with satin stitches until smooth.

From the bottom point of the nose, embroider one straight vertical line down the center of the muzzle for about 5 rounds. Add a short split line at the bottom if desired, but keep the expression soft and simple like the image.

Floppy Ears

The ears are brown, long, soft, and hang down the sides of the head. They are rounded at the bottom and slightly narrower at the top.

Make 2 with warm brown yarn.

1. R1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. R2: inc around. (12)
3. R3: sc 1, inc, repeat around. (18)
4. R4: sc 2, inc, repeat around. (24)
5. R5-R8: sc around. (24)
6. R9: sc 6, dec, repeat around. (21)
7. R10-R13: sc around. (21)
8. R14: sc 5, dec, repeat around. (18)
9. R15-R17: sc around. (18)
10. R18: sc 4, dec, repeat around. (15)
11. R19-R20: sc around. (15)

Do not stuff the ears. Flatten each ear. Sc through both layers for 7 stitches to close the top. FO with a long tail. Sew one ear to each side of the head between R9 and R16, slightly behind the eye line. Let the bottom curve hang beside the cheeks.

Body

The body is cream white at the upper chest and hidden under striped overalls from the chest down. The shape is narrow at the neck, round through the belly, and slightly tapered near the bottom.

Use cream white yarn.

1. R1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. R2: inc around. (12)
3. R3: sc 1, inc, repeat around. (18)
4. R4: sc 2, inc, repeat around. (24)
5. R5: sc 3, inc, repeat around. (30)
6. R6: sc 4, inc, repeat around. (36)
7. R7-R9: sc around. (36)
8. R10: sc 10 cream white, change to grass green, sc 26. (36)
9. R11: With grass green, sc around. (36)
10. R12-R13: Change to soft yellow, sc around. (36)
11. R14-R15: Change to grass green, sc around. (36)
12. R16-R17: Change to soft yellow, sc around. (36)
13. R18-R19: Change to grass green, sc around. (36)
14. R20: sc 4, dec, repeat around in grass green. (30)
15. R21: soft yellow, sc around. (30)
16. R22: grass green, sc 3, dec, repeat around. (24)
17. R23: grass green, sc around. (24)

Stuff the body firmly. Leave the bottom open if you are joining the legs directly. FO only if you prefer to sew the legs on separately.

Legs and Overall Pants

The puppy has white lower legs, rounded white feet, yellow sandals, and green-yellow striped overall pant legs. Make the legs separately, then join them to continue the lower body shape.

Legs

Make 2. Begin with cream white yarn.

1. R1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. R2: inc around. (12)
3. R3: sc 1, inc, repeat around. (18)
4. R4-R7: sc around. (18)
5. R8: Change to grass green, sc around. (18)
6. R9: soft yellow, sc around. (18)
7. R10: grass green, sc around. (18)
8. R11: soft yellow, sc around. (18)
9. R12: grass green, sc around. (18)

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For the first leg, FO. For the second leg, do not fasten off. Stuff both legs firmly, keeping the white lower section straight and the striped pant section rounded.

Join the Legs

1. From the second leg, ch 3, join to the first leg with 1 sc.
2. Sc 18 around the first leg, sc 3 across one side of the chain, sc 18 around the second leg, sc 3 across the other side of the chain. (42)
3. Next round: sc around in grass green. (42)
4. Next round: soft yellow, sc around. (42)
5. Next round: grass green, sc 5, dec, repeat around. (36)

If you made the body separately, sew this joined pants-and-legs section to the lower body. Match the front center carefully so the gap between the legs stays centered.

Overall Chest Bib

The front bib is green with yellow stripes and sits over the cream chest. It should cover the upper body from just below the neck to the belly.

Use grass green yarn.

1. Ch 15.
2. Row 1: Starting in second ch from hook, sc 14, ch 1, turn. (14)
3. Row 2: sc 14, ch 1, turn. (14)
4. Row 3: Change to soft yellow, sc 14, ch 1, turn. (14)
5. Row 4: soft yellow, sc 14, ch 1, turn. (14)
6. Row 5: grass green, sc 14, ch 1, turn. (14)
7. Row 6: grass green, sc 14. (14)

FO with a long green tail. Sew the bib to the front upper body, placing the top edge around the lower neck and the bottom edge over the first stripes of the pants.

Overall Shoulder Straps

Make 2 straps with grass green yarn. They should run from the top front bib over the shoulders to the back waist. Add small buttons on the front.

1. Ch 24.
2. Starting in second ch from hook, sc 23.
3. FO with a long tail.

Sew one strap from the right top corner of the bib over the right shoulder to the back. Sew the second strap from the left top corner over the left shoulder. For a natural look, angle them slightly inward at the back.

Sew one small button on each front strap end. Place the buttons just above the bib corners, matching the small round buttons shown in the image.

Arms

The arms are cream white, short, and slightly rounded at the paw ends. They hang beside the body and sit outside the overalls.

Make 2 with cream white yarn.

1. R1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. R2: inc around. (12)
3. R3: sc 3, inc, repeat around. (15)
4. R4-R5: sc around. (15)
5. R6: sc 3, dec, repeat around. (12)
6. R7-R14: sc around. (12)

Stuff the paw end lightly and leave the upper arm flatter. Flatten the top and sc through both layers for 6 stitches. FO with a long tail. Sew the arms to the body around R10 and R11, slightly below the head seam.

Feet and Sandals

White Feet

The feet are oval and larger than the legs. They peek out under the yellow sandals.

Make 2 with cream white yarn.

1. R1: Ch 7. Starting in second ch from hook, sc 5, 3 sc in last ch, work on other side, sc 4, inc. (14)
2. R2: inc, sc 4, inc 3, sc 4, inc 2. (20)
3. R3: sc 1, inc, sc 4, sc 1, inc, repeat 3 times across toe curve, sc 4, sc 1, inc, sc 1, inc. (26)
4. R4-R5: sc around. (26)
5. R6: sc 8, dec 5 times, sc 8. (21)
6. R7: sc 6, dec 4 times, sc 7. (17)

Stuff firmly. Sew each foot to the bottom of a leg, placing the wider toe curve toward the front.

Yellow Sandal Sole

Make 2 with soft yellow yarn.

1. Ch 8.
2. Starting in second ch from hook, sc 6, 3 sc in last ch, work on other side, sc 5, inc. (16)
3. R2: inc, sc 5, inc 3, sc 5, inc 2. (22)
4. R3: sc around. (22)

FO with a long tail. Sew one sole under each white foot, letting the yellow edge show around the bottom.

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Yellow Sandal Strap

Make 2.

1. Ch 11.
2. Starting in second ch from hook, sc 10.
3. FO with a long tail.

Place each strap across the front of the foot. Sew one end to each side of the sandal sole. Embroider two or three short brown toe lines on the white toes.

Small Sandal Flowers

Make 2 yellow flowers with orange centers.

1. With orange, 5 sc in MR, sl st to close. FO.
2. Join yellow in any stitch. Ch 2, sl st in same stitch, repeat in each stitch around to make 5 tiny petals.

Sew one flower to the outer side of each sandal strap.

Crossbody Garden Bag

The bag is bright green, rectangular with a flap-like top, and sits on the puppy’s right side. The strap crosses from one shoulder down across the chest.

Bag Body

Use grass green yarn and the smaller hook.

1. Ch 10.
2. R1: Starting in second ch from hook, sc 8, 3 sc in last ch, work on other side, sc 7, inc. (20)
3. R2: sc around. (20)
4. R3-R9: sc around. (20)
5. R10: BLO sc around. (20)

FO and weave in the end. Flatten the top slightly. The bag should look like a small pouch hanging against the overalls.

Bag Flap

1. Join green yarn to the back loop ridge from R10.
2. Row 1: sc 10 across the front only, ch 1, turn. (10)
3. Row 2: sc 10, ch 1, turn. (10)
4. Row 3: dec, sc 6, dec. (8)

FO and sew the flap down lightly at the sides.

Bag Strap

1. Ch 46.
2. Starting in second ch from hook, sc 45.
3. FO with a long tail.

Sew one end of the strap to the upper left corner of the bag and the other end to the upper right corner. Place it over the puppy from the left shoulder to the right hip.

Bag Flower

Use yellow and orange yarn.

1. With orange, 6 sc in MR, sl st to close.
2. Join yellow. Ch 3, sl st in same stitch, repeat around for 6 petals.

Sew the flower to the lower front corner of the green bag.

Mini Bees

The image shows tiny bees decorating the overalls and hat. Make three bees: two for the overalls and one for the hat.

Use yellow yarn with the smaller hook.

1. R1: 5 sc in MR. (5)
2. R2: inc around. (10)
3. R3: sc around in yellow. (10)
4. R4: Change to black, sc around. (10)
5. R5: Change to yellow, sc around. (10)
6. R6: dec around. (5)

FO and close. Do not stuff, or use only a tiny pinch of stuffing. Embroider one extra black stripe if needed. For each wing, join cream white yarn to the top side of the bee, ch 3, sl st back into the same space. Repeat once for the second wing.

Sew one bee to the lower left side of the overalls, one bee to the upper right side of the bib, and one bee to the side of the hat brim.

Straw Garden Hat

The hat is beige with a soft rounded crown, a wide floppy brim, a green band, and tiny yellow accent patches. It sits tilted on one side of the puppy’s head.

Hat Crown

Use beige yarn and the 3.0 mm hook.

1. R1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. R2: inc around. (12)
3. R3: sc 1, inc, repeat around. (18)
4. R4: sc 2, inc, repeat around. (24)
5. R5: sc 3, inc, repeat around. (30)
6. R6: sc 4, inc, repeat around. (36)
7. R7: BLO sc around. (36)
8. R8-R12: sc around. (36)

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Hat Brim

1. R13: FLO sc 2, inc, repeat around. (48)
2. R14: sc 3, inc, repeat around. (60)
3. R15: sc around. (60)
4. R16: sc 4, inc, repeat around. (72)
5. R17: sc around. (72)

FO and weave in ends. To make the brim curve gently like the image, shape it with your fingers while the yarn is slightly damp. Let it dry flat with one side tilted upward.

Green Hat Band

Use grass green yarn.

1. Ch 39.
2. Starting in second ch from hook, sc 38.
3. FO with a long tail.

Wrap the band around the base of the hat crown and sew it in place. Add two tiny yellow straight stitches or small sc patches on top of the crown to copy the cheerful garden detail.

Watering Can

The watering can is small, beige, and placed beside the puppy. It has a rounded body, curved handle, top opening, and narrow spout.

Can Body

Use beige yarn and the smaller hook.

1. R1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. R2: inc around. (12)
3. R3: sc 1, inc, repeat around. (18)
4. R4: BLO sc around. (18)
5. R5-R9: sc around. (18)
6. R10: FLO sc 1, inc, repeat around to make the top rim. (27)
7. R11: sl st around loosely. (27)

FO and weave in the end. Stuff lightly only if you want the can to keep a rounded shape.

Watering Can Spout

1. R1: 5 sc in MR. (5)
2. R2-R7: sc around. (5)

FO with a long tail. Sew one end to the side of the can at a slight upward angle. Shape the spout so it points outward.

Watering Can Handle

1. Ch 18.
2. Starting in second ch from hook, sl st 17.
3. FO with a long tail.

Sew the handle in a curved loop from the upper back side of the can to the lower back side. Add a tiny top knob by crocheting 5 sc in a MR and sewing it to the top rim.

Potted Sunflower

The sunflower accessory has a terracotta pot, green stem, two leaves, yellow petals, and a dark brown center. It stands beside the puppy and matches the garden theme.

Flower Pot

Use terracotta yarn and the smaller hook.

1. R1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. R2: inc around. (12)
3. R3: sc 1, inc, repeat around. (18)
4. R4: BLO sc around. (18)
5. R5-R8: sc around. (18)
6. R9: sc 2, inc, repeat around. (24)
7. R10: sc around. (24)
8. R11: sl st around for the rim. (24)

Stuff the pot lightly. Add a small dark brown circle inside the rim for soil.

Soil Circle

Use dark brown yarn.

1. R1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. R2: inc around. (12)
3. R3: sc 1, inc, repeat around. (18)

FO and sew the soil circle inside the top of the pot.

Stem

Use leaf green yarn.

1. Ch 16.
2. Starting in second ch from hook, sl st 15.

For a firmer stem, make a second identical chain and sew the two together, or insert a safe flexible craft stem only if the item is not for a baby or small child.

Leaves

Make 2 with leaf green yarn.

1. Ch 7.
2. Starting in second ch from hook, sc 1, hdc 1, dc 2, hdc 1, sc 1.
3. Work on the other side of the chain, sc 1, hdc 1, dc 2, hdc 1, sc 1.
4. Sl st to the first stitch and FO.

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Sew one leaf to each side of the stem, slightly below the flower head.

Sunflower Center

Use dark brown yarn.

1. R1: 6 sc in MR. (6)
2. R2: inc around. (12)
3. R3: sc 1, inc, repeat around. (18)
4. R4: sc 2, inc, repeat around. (24)

FO. Keep the circle flat.

Sunflower Petals

Join yellow yarn to any stitch of the brown center.

1. Ch 4.
2. Starting in second ch from hook, sc 1, hdc 1, dc 1.
3. Sl st into the next stitch of the brown center.
4. Repeat around until you have 12 petals.

FO and weave in ends. Sew the flower head to the top of the stem. Sew the bottom of the stem firmly into the soil circle inside the pot.

Optional White Eye Highlights

To match the glossy expression in the photo, add one tiny white stitch near the upper outer side of each safety eye. Keep both highlights in the same position so the face looks balanced and bright.

Final Assembly and Facial Detailing

1. Sew the head firmly to the body. The head should sit centered, with the face stripe aligned with the bib and leg opening.
2. Attach the ears on both sides of the head, slightly behind the eyes, so they hang naturally along the cheeks.
3. Sew the arms to the upper sides of the body, leaving them angled slightly downward.
4. Attach the white feet to the legs, then sew on the sandal soles, straps, toe lines, and sandal flowers.
5. Sew the bib and straps securely to the front and back of the overalls. Add the two buttons to the strap fronts.
6. Place the crossbody bag over one shoulder and let it rest on the puppy’s right hip. Tack the strap lightly at the shoulder and side so it stays in place.
7. Position the straw hat at a slight angle on the puppy’s right side. Sew it with a few hidden stitches under the brim.
8. Sew the bees to the hat and overalls. Keep the wings raised slightly for a cute 3D look.
9. Place the watering can and sunflower pot beside the puppy as removable props, or sew them to a display base if desired.

Check the face last. The muzzle should be centered, the black nose should be smooth, and the mouth line should run straight down. Gently shape the cheeks by pressing the muzzle upward and outward with your fingers.

Care Notes

• Spot clean with cool water and mild soap.
• Do not machine wash if safety eyes, buttons, or small sewn accessories are attached.
• Let the doll air dry completely before storing.
• Keep away from pets, high heat, and direct sunlight for long periods.

Quick Checklist Before You Finish

• The white face stripe is centered between the eyes.
• The muzzle is rounded and lightly stuffed.
• The ears are even and hang at the same height.
• The overalls have clear green and yellow horizontal stripes.
• The straps are attached neatly with two small front buttons.
• The bag crosses the body and rests at the side.
• The hat has a wide brim, green band, bee, and yellow accents.
• The sandals have yellow soles, front straps, toe lines, and tiny flowers.
• The sunflower pot and watering can are shaped and stable.

Detailed Cleaning and Preservation Guidelines

For light dust, use a soft dry brush and gently sweep across the stitches. Work in the direction of the crochet texture so the yarn does not become fuzzy. Small accessories such as bees, flowers, and straps should be handled with extra care.

For stains, dampen a clean cloth with cool water and a small amount of gentle soap. Dab the area instead of rubbing. Remove soap with another damp cloth, then press with a dry towel. Allow the piece to dry naturally in a well-ventilated place.

To store the puppy, wrap it loosely in acid-free tissue or a clean cotton cloth. Do not compress the hat brim, ears, bag, or sunflower. Keep the doll upright whenever possible so the head and accessories maintain their shape.

If the overalls or hat flatten during storage, reshape them gently by hand. The brim can be lightly dampened and placed over a rounded object until dry. Never iron the amigurumi directly, as heat can damage yarn, stuffing, safety eyes, and buttons.