About This Pompompurin Amigurumi Pattern
This pattern makes a small Pompompurin amigurumi — a squishy, pudding-inspired dog with a beret and tiny limbs. Youll crochet the body and head in one piece with separate small parts for arms, ears, legs, tail and a beret. The design uses basic amigurumi techniques: magic ring, single crochet, increases and decreases, and simple finishing with felt facial pieces.
Perfect for hobbyists who enjoy quick, satisfying makes with cute results. Great for gifts, bag charms (make smaller), or shelf decor.
Why You'll Love This Pompompurin Amigurumi Pattern
I absolutely love this pattern because it captures Pompompurins charm with very simple stitches and minimal assembly. I enjoy how the body-and-head-in-one construction creates a smooth, rounded shape without complicated joining. The small parts (ears, arms, legs, beret) let me personalize each plush while keeping the make quick and satisfying. Sewing on the beret and felt features is such a fun finishing touch that brings lots of personality to the finished piece.
Switch Things Up
I love customizing this pattern by changing yarn colors to create different personalities — try pastel shades for a soft look or brighter yarn for a playful vibe.
You can change the size by swapping yarn weight and hook size; use bulky yarn for a chunky plush or finer yarn for a delicate mini keychain version.
I often add embroidery details like tiny freckles or a small bow to make each Pompompurin unique and personalized.
Try making the beret in a contrasting color or add stripes to the beret for extra visual interest.
Replace the felt eyes with safety eyes if you prefer a glossier finish, or embroider the eyes for a safer option for small children.
For a posable version, consider inserting a thin wire into the arm cores before stuffing, which lets you adjust arm poses slightly.
Make a whole set by crocheting multiple sizes — a mini keyring, a small shelf plush, and a larger cuddle buddy for variety.
I sometimes add tiny crocheted props like a little pastry or a mini scarf to give extra character and storytelling potential.
Experiment with textures by using boucle or velvet yarn for a plush, tactile finish that matches the pudding theme.
If youre gifting, sew a small felt name tag or attach a crocheted heart for a personal touch that recipients will love.
Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them
✗ Skipping stitch counts during increases or decreases can produce an uneven shape; count stitches after every round to ensure accuracy and correct any mistakes immediately.
✗ Forgetting to stuff as you go causes lumps or mis-shaped body sections; stuff gradually between rounds to maintain a smooth, even shape throughout.
✗ Not leaving long tails when fastening off makes sewing parts on difficult; always leave a long tail for sewing and weaving in ends securely.
✗ Attaching limbs without pinning first often results in asymmetry; use safety pins to position parts and check placement before sewing them in place.
