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Pillow-dog Amigurumi Pattern

Pillow-dog Amigurumi Pattern
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5-7 Hours Time Needed
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Intermediate Level

Ideal for those with basic crochet experience, featuring slightly more advanced stitches and techniques to expand your skills.

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Weekend Treat

Takes 5-7 hours, making it an enjoyable project to finish over a couple of days.

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Cute Companion

An adorable friend to cherish, handcrafted with love to bring comfort and joy for years to come.

About This Pillow-dog Amigurumi Pattern

This pattern creates a plush pillow shaped like a cute dog with ears, nose, spots, and tiny legs. It uses plush (velour) yarn for a soft, tactile finish and simple amigurumi construction for the details. The square pillow body is worked in rounds and decorated with small crocheted features that are sewn on for personality.

Pillow-dog Amigurumi Pattern crochet pattern - detailed view of completed project

Perfect as a gift for kids or as a cozy accent on your sofa, the finished pillow measures about 30x30 cm depending on your yarn and tension. The pattern includes clear rounds, parts for ears, legs, arms, nose, spot, and a step-by-step assembly guide.

Why You'll Love This Pillow-dog Amigurumi Pattern

I absolutely love this pattern because it turns simple crochet stitches into a charming, huggable pillow with character. The plush yarn gives the finished piece a luxurious, soft feel that both kids and adults adore. I enjoy how each small detail — the floppy ears, embroidered nose, and tiny legs — adds personality without complicated shaping. It is satisfying to assemble: sewing the parts on is quick and lets you place each feature to create a unique expression. Making this pillow always brightens my crafting time and makes a thoughtful, handmade gift.

Pillow-dog Amigurumi Pattern step 1 - construction progress Pillow-dog Amigurumi Pattern step 2 - assembly progress Pillow-dog Amigurumi Pattern step 3 - details and accessories Pillow-dog Amigurumi Pattern step 4 - final assembly and finishing

Switch Things Up

I love swapping colors when I make this pillow — try pastel shades for a nursery-friendly version or bold contrasts for a modern accent piece.

I sometimes change the yarn weight and use a smaller hook to make a mini keychain-sized version of the dog; conversely, bulky plush yarn makes a super cozy large pillow.

I often replace the black bead eyes with embroidered eyes or safety eyes if the pillow is for very young children to avoid small parts.

For a different facial expression, move the nose slightly higher or the eyes closer together — small placement changes make big personality differences.

I like to embroider extra details like eyebrows or a tongue with acrylic yarn to personalize each friend even more.

Try adding a little crocheted collar or a tiny bow in a contrasting color for a playful touch that can easily be removed or replaced.

If you want more structure, add a thin interfacing panel between two pillow layers before stuffing; it helps the pillow keep a crisp square shape.

I sometimes use felt pieces glued on for tiny spots or inner ear details if I want cleaner edges rather than crocheted pieces.

To make a matching set, use the same pattern in different colorways and sizes so they stack nicely on a shelf or sofa.

I recommend experimenting with embroidered patterns on the pillow face — polka dots or a small heart can make each pillow unique and gift-ready.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Skipping to secure the start of long chains can cause the pillow edge to open; fix the beginning of each new circle with a pin or a short thread tail as suggested. ✗ Not counting your 90 chains carefully for the pillow base can lead to a lopsided square; recount the chain and confirm it measures 90 before joining. ✗ Filling too tightly or unevenly will make lumps and distort the shape; stuff the pillow loosely first, then adjust and fill tightly and evenly to avoid 'balls'. ✗ Attaching eyes or nose without checking placement can look unbalanced; pin pieces in place and check distances (eyes on round 24, distance 13 sc) before sewing. ✗ Using a different yarn weight without adjusting the hook makes the size unpredictable; change hook size proportionally if you change yarn weight for desired dimensions.

Pillow-dog Amigurumi Pattern

Create a soft, cuddly pillow-dog that doubles as a decorative cushion and a playful toy. This pattern guides you through making a square plush pillow with adorable ears, nose, spots, and little legs using plush yarn. You can personalize colors and size to suit your home or gift recipient. Clear photos and step-by-step rounds make assembly straightforward and fun for crocheters.

Intermediate 5-7 Hours

Materials Needed for Pillow-dog Amigurumi Pattern

— Main Fabric

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    Kamtex Velor plush yarn (95 m / 100 g) - Colors: yellow (main) and gray (details)
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    Alternative plush yarn suggestions: Himalaya Dolphin Baby or YarnArt Dolce (use similar plush velour yarns)
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    Acrylic yarn for sewing and embroidered details - Colors: yellow, gray, black
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    Filler: hollofayber (polyester stuffing) for pillow and parts

— Tools Required

  • 01
    Crochet hook size No 4-5 mm (use size recommended for chosen plush yarn)
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    Black beads for eyes 20-22 mm (2 pieces) or sew eyes
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    Needle for sewing pieces and tapestry/yarn needle for weaving ends
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    Filler (hollofayber) for stuffing the pillow and parts
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    Pins or short thread to fix the beginning of each new circle

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— Materials & Symbols :

Info :

I use Kamtex Velor yarn. (95 m /100 g.). Colors: yellow, gray. (You can crochet any other plush yarn - Himalaya Dolphin Baby or YarnArt Dolce). Acryl yarn (for sewing). Colors: yellow, gray, black. Filler (I use hollofayber). Hook № 4-5 mm (The size of the hook is specified on the package of yarn.) black beads for eyes (20-22 mm). Needle. Do not forget to fix the beginning of each new circle with a pin or thread.

Infos :

sc - single crochet. inc - increase. dec - invisible decrease (single crochet 2 together): (We knit two loops together behind the front wall of the loop). sl st - slip stitch. ch - chain.

— Pillow :

Info :

Use yellow plush yarn

Round 1 :

90 ch, connect with the first loop

Round 2 – 35 :

90 sc

Info :

Sew the pillow top with 45 sc (or sew with acryl yellow yarn and needle). We fasten the thread and hide inside the pillow

— Ear (2 details) :

Info :

Use gray plush yarn

Round 1 :

6 sc in magic Ring {6}

Round 2 :

(inc) – repeat 6 times {12}

Round 3 :

(1 sc, inc) – repeat 6 times {18}

Round 4 :

(2 sc, inc) – repeat 6 times {24}

Round 5 :

(3 sc, inc) – repeat 6 times {30}

Round 6 :

(4 sc, inc) – repeat 6 times {36}

Round 7 – 11 :

36 sc

Round 12 :

19 sc, dec, 13 sc, dec {34}

Round 13 :

34 sc

Round 14 :

19 sc, dec, 11 sc, dec {32}

Round 15 :

18 sc, dec, 10 sc, dec {30}

Round 16 :

30 sc

Round 17 :

17 sc, dec, 9 sc, dec {28}

Round 18 – 19 :

28 sc

Info :

Sew two halves with 14 sc and Leave a long thread for sewing.

— Leg (2 details) :

Info :

Use gray plush yarn

Round 1 :

6 sc in magic Ring {6}

Round 2 :

( inc) – repeat 6 times {12}

Round 3 :

(1 sc, inc) – repeat 6 times {18}

Round 4 :

18 sc

Info :

Leave a long thread for sewing.

— Arm (2 details) :

Info :

Use gray plush yarn

Round 1 :

6 sc in magic Ring {6}

Round 2 :

(inc) – repeat 6 times {12}

Round 3 :

12 sc

Info :

Leave a long thread for sewing.

— Nose :

Info :

Use gray plush yarn

Round 1 :

6 sc in magic Ring {6}

Round 2 :

(inc) – repeat 6 times {12}

Round 3 :

(1 sc, inc) – repeat 6 times {18}

Round 4 :

(2 sc, inc) – repeat 6 times {24}

Round 5 :

(3 sc, inc) – repeat 6 times {30}

Round 6 :

(4 sc, inc) – repeat 6 times {36}

Round 7 :

(5 sc, inc) – repeat 6 times {42}

Info :

Leave a long thread for sewing.

Info :

Use black acryl yarn and embroider the nose and leave a long thread.

— Spot :

Info :

Use gray plush yarn

Round 1 :

9 ch, we begin to knit from the second loop from the hook 7 sc, in the first loop of the chain we knit 3 sc. Continue to crochet on the other side of the chain: 7 sc, inc.

Round 2 :

inc, 6 sc, (inc) – repeat 3 times, 7 sc, inc, 1 sc

Round 3 :

inc, 9 sc, inc, 2 sc, sl st.

Info :

Leave a long thread for sewing.

— Assembly :

Info :

Fill the pillow loosely. Sew the nose to the 12-22 rounds (see photo) in the center of the pillow, fill it. make the seam of the black thread down and fasten it and hide inside the nose. Sew a spot to the right of the nose.

Info :

We fix the eyes (or sew) on the 24 round, the distance between the eyes is 13 sc (we sew one eye on the spot). (See photo)

Info :

Fill the pillow tightly, evenly, so that there are no "balls". Sew one edge of the ear to 6 sc from the beginning of the pillow, and bend the other edge back. Hands sew between 10-13 rounds from the side. We fill, sew the bottom of the pillow with a yellow acryl yarn and needle. Sew legs at a distance of 17-18 sc. (see photo)

Assembly Instructions

  • Fill the pillow loosely before attaching the nose; sew the nose to between rounds 12-22 in the center and stuff it to shape, then fasten and hide the black embroidery thread inside the nose.
  • Sew the spot to the right of the nose as shown in the photo and leave long threads for secure attachment.
  • Fix or sew the eyes on round 24 with a distance of 13 sc between them; sew one eye onto the spot for placement reference.
  • Sew one edge of each ear to 6 sc from the beginning of the pillow, bending the other edge back to create the floppy ear look; secure with several stitches.
  • Attach hands (arms) between rounds 10-13 on the sides and sew legs to the bottom spaced approximately 17-18 sc apart; finish by sewing the bottom seam closed with yellow acrylic yarn.

Important Notes

  • 💡Do not forget to fix the beginning of each new circle with a pin or thread to avoid shifting the round start.
  • 💡Leave long threads on small parts (ears, nose, legs) for easy and secure sewing placement onto the pillow.
  • 💡Stuff the pillow in stages: start loosely, shape, then fill tightly so there are no lumpy 'balls' in the finished piece.

This adorable Pillow-dog is soft, squishy, and full of personality — perfect for cuddles and decor. 🧸🧶 Handmade details like floppy ears and an embroidered nose make it extra charming and gift-ready. Give it a try and enjoy a cozy, creative project that finishes into a lovable little companion. ✨

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FAQs

What size will the finished piece be?

The finished pillow measured about 30x30 cm for the author using Kamtex Velor yarn and a 4-5 mm hook, but final size depends on your yarn and tension.

Can I use different yarn weights for this pattern?

Yes, but changing yarn weight will alter the final size and texture; choose an appropriate hook and swatch to check gauge before starting.

Do I need prior crochet experience for this pattern?

This pattern is rated intermediate, so basic knowledge of single crochet, increases, decreases, working in the round, and simple assembly is recommended.

How long does this project typically take to complete?

Most crocheters complete this project in 5-7 hours, though time varies with experience, yarn type, and how long you spend on assembly and finishing.