Crochet a Floppy-Eared Puppy with a Tiny Blue Hat

This little crochet puppy has a rounded white head, long ears that fall to either side, and a small body tucked beneath a pale blue bow. A matching hat completes the outfit, while blue embroidered features and peach-colored cheeks give the face a gentle expression.

The most useful details to study are the proportions: the head is noticeably larger than the body, the ears frame the face, and the accessories stay small enough to leave the expression visible. Slight changes in ear placement or embroidery can make the same basic shape look quite different.

Use the video near the end of this page for the crochet instructions. The notes below are a companion guide to shaping, assembly, and finishing rather than a complete written pattern.

Before You Begin

For this style of amigurumi, the fabric needs to hold its shape and keep the stuffing inside. Follow the video’s yarn and hook guidance, then check your own stitches before committing to the larger pieces. The same hook can produce different results depending on how tightly you crochet.

Prepare the supplies required by the tutorial, along with a stitch marker, stuffing, a yarn needle, scissors, and contrasting yarn for the face. Removable markers or pins are useful for testing assembly positions.

The finished example uses white for the puppy, pale blue for the hat, bow, eyes, and mouth, and peach for the cheeks. Keeping the facial details and accessories in the same color helps the design feel coordinated.

Check Your Fabric

Gently spread a small section of crochet between your fingers. If the openings are large enough to expose the stuffing easily, adjust your tension or try a smaller hook before continuing.

Aim for a firm fabric that is still comfortable to work into. Extremely tight stitches can make decreases and assembly difficult, especially around small openings.

Shape the Head Without Stretching the Stitches

The rounded head gives this puppy much of its character. Add stuffing in small portions so you can guide it into the sides and lower curves rather than pushing one large lump into the center.

Turn the head as you fill it. Check the front, profile, and underside; a shape that looks round from the front can still have a flat patch at the back.

Stop and redistribute the filling if the surface becomes uneven. Adding more stuffing does not always solve a dent, and overfilling can widen the stitch openings.

A useful checkpoint: the head should feel evenly supported, with no hard lump beneath the area where the face will be embroidered.

Position the Ears as a Pair

The long ears are the puppy’s strongest silhouette detail. Before attaching them permanently, lay them together and compare their length, width, and curvature. Small differences are easier to correct while the pieces are still separate.

Mark the center of the face, then temporarily position both ears. Compare their attachment points relative to that center rather than relying only on the spiral of the crochet rounds.

Check three things:

• From the front: do the ears frame the face at a similar height?

• From above: do they sit at a similar distance from the front of the head?

• From the side: do they fall naturally instead of twisting away from the head?

For a relaxed look, avoid pulling the attachment stitches so tightly that the ear bases bunch up. Secure each base evenly, checking the hanging position as you sew.

If one ear appears higher, inspect the seam before remaking the piece. Uneven attachment can make two similar ears look different.

Plan the Face Before Embroidering

The face in the example is made from simple blue lines: two narrow eyes and a small curved mouth. Peach cheeks sit below the eyes, adding color without covering much of the white crochet.

Mark the facial positions with removable yarn before stitching. Look at the whole head from a little distance; details that seem even close up may look tilted when viewed together.

Keep the Eyes Balanced

Compare the eye height, spacing, and distance from the ears. Use the center of the face as your reference.

When embroidering, keep enough tension for the yarn to lie against the surface without sinking deeply into the stuffing. Pulling too firmly can create dents and change the head’s shape.

Shape the Mouth Gradually

Work the mouth in short sections so you can control its curves. The aim is a soft expression, with both sides balanced beneath the eyes.

If the mouth looks crooked, check the head’s orientation before changing the embroidery. A slightly rotated head or unevenly placed ears can make an otherwise centered face appear off balance.

Add the Cheeks Last

Place the cheeks after the eyes and mouth are settled. Keep them similar in size and position, and leave a little white space around the mouth so the expression remains clear.

Peach yarn can create a stitched version of the blush effect. Build the color gradually rather than covering the area with a dense patch all at once.

Support the Head and Align the Body

Because the head is larger than the body, the join needs attention. Temporarily position the pieces and check that the face points forward and the head sits at the angle you want.

Support the puppy while sewing instead of letting the head hang from a few unfinished stitches. Work evenly around the join, then inspect for gaps or areas that pull more tightly than others.

Position the arms and feet before finishing their seams. Check that they look balanced from the front and that the bow will have room beneath the head.

If you want to display the puppy sitting upright, test that position on a flat surface before securing the feet. The pictured puppy is supported by a hand, so the photo alone does not establish that it can stand or sit independently.

Fit the Hat and Bow to the Finished Puppy

The pale blue hat sits on top of the head, leaving the face and ear bases visible. Try its position after the ears are attached, since those seams can change how the hat rests.

Attach the hat with small, evenly spaced stitches. Check that its brim keeps its shape and that securing it does not flatten the crown.

The bow sits beneath the face. Center it on the body, then check that its loops look balanced and do not cover the mouth or crowd the arms.

For a decorative figure, a few discreet attachment points may be enough to keep the accessories in position. If the puppy will be handled regularly, secure them more thoroughly and inspect the seams after use.

Common Finishing Problems

The Head Looks Lumpy

Open the remaining access point, if possible, and redistribute the stuffing into the curved edges. Remove a little filling if the fabric is stretched or the stitches are spreading apart.

The Ears Twist

Check whether the base was folded or pulled unevenly during sewing. Reposition the attachment before adding more stitches; an extra-tight seam can make the twist worse.

The Face Has Dents

The embroidery may be pulling against the filling. Ease the tension and lay the yarn against the surface with less force.

The Head Leans

Check the alignment and the tension around the head-to-body join. Also inspect the stuffing near the join: a soft area there can allow the head to tilt.

The Hat or Bow Looks Too Large

Compare the accessory yarn with the main yarn. A thicker yarn can make a small accessory much bulkier, even when the stitch instructions are unchanged. Test the fit before sewing it on permanently.

A Final Check Before Displaying or Gifting

Turn the puppy all the way around and inspect the ear bases, head join, limbs, and accessories. Secure loose ends, check for exposed stuffing, and remove every temporary marker or pin.

This example uses embroidered facial features. If you adapt the design for a young child, avoid detachable decorations and check the suitability of the materials and construction for the intended recipient.

For cleaning, follow the care instructions for both the yarn and stuffing. When removing a small mark, support the shape and blot gently rather than rubbing across the embroidery.

Watch the Crochet Video

Use the video below for the crochet sequence and construction details. Pause to record stitch counts and repeat sections as needed; keep these finishing notes beside you when you reach shaping and assembly.