Introduction

Meet the Puppy Skate Club Rookie—a playful amigurumi puppy in a varsity raglan tee, sky-blue jogger shorts, neon-lime pleated skirt, checkerboard sling, backwards mint cap, and lace-up skater shoes. The proportions, colors, and accessories in this pattern match the photo exactly so your finished pup looks the same on camera and in real life.

Please note: I strive for accuracy in every pattern, but occasional errors can happen. Thank you for understanding and for enjoying my designs.

Materials Needed

• Yarn (DK/Light-3, cotton or cotton blend recommended):
  1. Puppy base Tan (head/ears/body/arms/legs/tail) – ~80 g
  2. White (tee front, sock stripes, shoe toe/foxing) – ~25 g
  3. Royal Blue (tee sleeves) – ~15 g
  4. Mint (hat, neckline trims) – ~25 g
  5. Sky Blue (jogger shorts) – ~20 g
  6. Neon Lime (skirt) – ~25 g
  7. Black (shoes, bag, strap) – ~25 g
  8. Cream (bag checkerboard) – ~10 g
  9. Grey (ramp, wheel axles—optional) – ~15 g
  10. Pale Teal (skateboard deck—optional) – ~10 g
  11. Brown (nose) – scraps
• Hook: 2.75 mm (C) for amigurumi; 3.0 mm for clothing pieces that need drape (skirt).
• Notions: 8 mm black safety eyes (x2); fiberfill; stitch markers; yarn needle; 2 small flat buttons (mint for tee “snaps”); thin cotton cord or white yarn for shoe laces.
• Wire/Plastic: none required.
• Optional: small magnets or velcro for bag flap; tiny cardboard for skateboard deck stiffener.

Gauge & Finished Size

• Gauge (in the round, single crochet): ~24 sts × 26 rnds = 4″ (10 cm) with 2.75 mm hook.
• Finished size: ~25–27 cm (10–10.5″) tall standing; sitting ~20–21 cm.

Abbreviations (US Terms)

ch = chain; sc = single crochet; hdc = half double; dc = double crochet; sl st = slip stitch; inc = increase (2 sc in same st); dec = invisible decrease; BLO/FLO = back/front loop only; FPdc/BPdc = front/back post dc; st(s) = stitch(es); rnd = round; rs = right side; sk = skip; rep = repeat; pm = place marker; FO = fasten off; … = repeat section.

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Color Map & Part Overview

• Puppy: Tan; nose Brown; facial embroidery Black.
• Clothes: as listed in Materials; follow sections below.
• Assembly order: Head → Muzzle/Nose/Eyes → Ears → Body → Arms → Legs/Feet/Socks/Shoes → Tail → Tee → Shorts → Skirt → Hat → Bag → (Optional) Skateboard + Ramp.

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Head (Tan; 2.75 mm)

Work in continuous rounds unless noted.

1. MR 6 sc (6)
2. inc ×6 (12)
3. sc, inc ×6 (18)
4. 2 sc, inc ×6 (24)
5. 3 sc, inc ×6 (30)
6. 4 sc, inc ×6 (36)
7. 5 sc, inc ×6 (42)
8. 6 sc, inc ×6 (48)
   9–14. sc around (48) — 6 rnds for tall, softly “square” head
9. 7 sc, inc ×6 (54)
   16–18. sc around (54) — eyes will sit between Rnds 16–17
10. 7 sc, dec ×6 (48)
11. 6 sc, dec ×6 (42)
12. 5 sc, dec ×6 (36)
13. 4 sc, dec ×6 (30)
    Insert eyes between Rnds 16–17 with 11 sts between them. Begin stuffing firmly.
14. 3 sc, dec ×6 (24)
15. 2 sc, dec ×6 (18)
16. sc, dec ×6 (12) — finish stuffing to a smooth sphere
17. dec ×6 (6); FO, close.

Muzzle (Tan; 2.75 mm)

1. ch 6; work around the chain oval: sc in 2nd ch from hook, 3 sc, 3 sc in last; rotate, 3 sc along other side, inc at end (12)
2. inc, 3 sc, inc ×3, 3 sc, inc ×2 (18)
3. 2 sc, inc ×6 (24)
4. sc around (24)
   FO leaving a long tail. Stitch Brown oval nose (satin stitch) centered near top. Lightly stuff and sew to head so lower edge sits 2 rnds above Rnd 21; embroider a tiny smile.

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Ears (Make 2; Tan; 2.75 mm)

1. MR 6 (6)
2. sc, inc ×3 (9)
3. 2 sc, inc ×3 (12)
   4–6. sc around (12)
4. 3 sc, inc ×3 (15)
   8–16. sc around (15) — length creates floppy drop
5. 3 sc, dec ×3 (12)
   Fold flat and sl st across opening (6). FO.
   Placement: Sew with top of each ear starting slightly behind the eye line, spanning Rnds 13–18; let tips face forward.

Body (Tan; 2.75 mm)

1. MR 6 (6)
2. inc ×6 (12)
3. sc, inc ×6 (18)
4. 2 sc, inc ×6 (24)
5. 3 sc, inc ×6 (30)
6. 4 sc, inc ×6 (36)
   7–10. sc around (36)
7. 10 sc, inc ×3 (39) — subtle chest
   12–14. sc around (39)
8. 11 sc, dec ×3 (36)
9. 4 sc, dec ×6 (30)
10. 3 sc, dec ×6 (24)
    Stuff firmly.
11. 2 sc, dec ×6 (18)
12. sc, dec ×6 (12)
    FO leaving long tail for closing when legs are attached (we’ll stitch through base later).

Arms (Make 2; Tan; 2.75 mm)

1. MR 6 (6)
2. inc ×6 (12)
3. 3 sc, inc ×3 (15)
4. sc around (15)
5. 3 sc, dec ×3 (12) — hand shaping
   6–15. sc around (12) — ~7.5 cm
   Lightly stuff just the hand area. Flatten opening, sc across to close (6). FO.
   Placement: Sew to body between Rnds 8–9 from the top (just below neckline).

Legs (Make 2; Tan; 2.75 mm)

1. MR 6 (6)
2. inc ×6 (12)
3. sc, inc ×6 (18)
4. 2 sc, inc ×6 (24)
   5–6. sc around (24) — thigh base
5. 2 sc, dec ×6 (18)
   8–12. sc around (18)
   Stuff. FO first leg. Make second leg, do not FO.

Join Legs & Build Seat

• With working loop on second leg, ch 3, join to first leg with sc to start Rnd 1 of hips:

1. sc 18 around first leg, sc 3 across ch-bridge, sc 18 around second leg, sc 3 across underside of ch-bridge (42)
   2–3. sc around (42)
2. 5 sc, dec ×6 (36)
3. 4 sc, dec ×6 (30)
4. sc around (30); FO, leaving tail.
   Sew body base closed to this hip opening, centered so legs face forward.

Tail (Tan)

1. MR 5 (5)
   2–5. sc around (5)
   Lightly stuff, sew to lower back centered.

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Clothing & Accessories

Raglan Tee (White body, Royal-Blue sleeves, Mint trims; 3.0 mm)

Front/Back panel (worked bottom-up, worked flat for crisp color shape):

1. With White, ch 26; sc in 2nd ch and across (25).
   2–12. ch 1, turn, sc across (25).
   Shape shoulders:
2. ch 1, sc 2tog, sc 21, sc 2tog (23)
3. ch 1, sc 2tog, sc 19, sc 2tog (21)
4. ch 1, sc 2tog, sc 17, sc 2tog (19)
   Fasten off. Make two identical panels. Seam both sides 10 rows up from hem to create armholes; leave neck open.

Sleeves (Royal-Blue; worked in the round directly into armhole):
Join yarn at armhole.

1. sc evenly around armhole opening: 20 (pm).
   2–6. sc around (20).
2. FLO sc around (20) for a neat turning ridge; FO.

Neckband (Mint):
Join at back neck; sc around evenly (approx 36–38 sts). Work 2 rounds sc. FO.
Sew two small Mint buttons to chest left side as faux snaps.

Jogger Shorts (Sky-Blue; 3.0 mm)

Waistband:

1. ch 7; work 1×1 rib: BLO sc back and forth for 56 rows; join to form band (56 ridges).
2. Pick up 56 sc around one long edge—pm (56).
   3–5. sc around (56).
3. 6 sc, dec ×7 (49)
   7–9. sc around (49)
4. 5 sc, dec ×7 (42)
   11–12. sc around (42)
   Leg split:
5. sc 21, ch 2, sk remaining 21—join first 21 into a round: work Leg 1 6 rnds of sc; FO. Return to the 21 skipped sts for Leg 2—attach yarn, sc 21, pick up 2 sc across ch-bridge; work 6 rnds; FO.
   Side ties: attach yarn at each outer thigh seam; ch 16, sl st back; FO.

Pleated Skater Skirt (Neon Lime; 3.0 mm)

Waistband:

1. ch 6; BLO sc rib for 56 rows; join (56).
2. Pick up 56 sc around band—pm.
3. sc around (56).
   Pleat foundation (worked tall for crisp folds):
4. FPdc in next st, BPdc in next st ×28 (creates alternating ridges).
   5–7. repeat Rnd 4.
5. dc around (56) to lock height and give clean hem.
   FO. Slip the skirt over shorts; seam to fix in place at side if desired.

Socks (White with thin stripes; 2.75 mm)

1. MR 6 in White (6)
2. inc ×6 (12)
   3–4. sc around (12)
3. change to Mint, sc around (12)
4. change to Sky-Blue, sc around (12)
   FO. Slide onto legs before shoes.

Skater Sneakers (Make 2; Black/White; 2.75 mm)

Sole (White):

1. ch 7; sc in 2nd ch, 4 sc, 3 sc in last; rotate, 4 sc, inc (14)
2. inc, 4 sc, inc ×3, 4 sc, inc ×2 (20)
   FO.
   Upper (Black, worked into the sole edge):
3. With Black, pick up 20 sc around the sole (through both loops).
4. sc around (20)
5. sc 6, dec ×4, sc 6 (16)
6. sc 5, dec ×3, sc 5 (13)
7. FLO sc 13 (create toe cap ridge).
   Toe cap (White):
8. Join White to the FLO ridge, sc around (13). FO.
   Collar & foxing line: embroider a White running “foxing” line around Round 2.
   Eyelets: make small French knots or surface embroidered dots in White/Blue on each side.
   Laces: thread thin white cord through eyelets; tie a bow.
   Sew shoes securely to the feet so toes point forward.

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Backwards Baseball Cap (Mint; 3.0 mm)

Crown (worked like a shallow beanie):

1. MR 6 (6)
2. inc ×6 (12)
3. sc, inc ×6 (18)
4. 2 sc, inc ×6 (24)
5. 3 sc, inc ×6 (30)
6. 4 sc, inc ×6 (36)
   7–10. sc around (36)
   Ear slits: ch 3, sk 3, sc 12, ch 3, sk 3, sc 18 (still 36). Next rnd sc into chains to reopen holes.
   Brim band (ribbed):
7. FLO sl st, ch 1, sc around for a tight knit-like ridge (36).
   FO. Position with brim at the back; tack in place lightly.

Checkerboard Crossbody Bag (Black & Cream; 2.75 mm)

Body (worked flat, tapestry):

1. With Black, ch 11; turn, sc 10 (10).
2. Begin checkerboard: carry both colors; [2 sc Black, 2 sc Cream] across (10).
3. ch 1, turn; shift colors to form staggered checks.
   4–9. rep Row 2–3 to get a 5×5 check grid.
   FO. Fold bottom to form a pocket and whipstitch sides.
   Flap (Black): attach at back top; ch 1, sc 10; next row sc 10; FO.
   Strap (Black): ch 70–75 for crossbody length; sl st back; FO. Sew strap ends to bag. Add a tiny Cream square on flap corner for a cute “label.”

Optional Mini Skateboard & Ramp

Deck (Pale Teal; 2.75 mm):

1. ch 13; sc in 2nd ch and across (12).
   2–8. sc rows (12).
   Round edges by sc around; FO. (Insert a small cardboard for stiffness before closing the last side.)
   Trucks & Wheels (Grey):

• Roll 2 small cylinders: MR 5, sc 3 rnds, FO. Sew under deck.
• Wheels: MR 5, sl st to close (make 4); sew to trucks.
  Ramp (Light Grey):
• Work a rectangle 12 × 6 cm in sc; fold into a wedge and seam sides.

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Assembly

Build the Puppy

1. Head ↔ Body: ladder-stitch the head centered on body opening; keep the neckline neat for tee.
2. Arms: sew to body between Rnds 8–9 from top, angled slightly forward.
3. Legs: ensure parallel stance; stitch body base to hip ring so legs sit flat.
4. Tail: attach centered low back.

Dress the Outfit (exact look)

1. Put on jogger shorts first.
2. Slide on socks, then sew shoes to feet; add laces.
3. Pull on pleated skirt; it should sit over shorts. Tack at one side seam to keep facing forward.
4. Dress the raglan tee; align mint neckband snugly; place two mint buttons on chest.
5. Fit the backwards cap so the brim is at the back; align ear slits with ears; tack lightly.
6. Sling the checkerboard bag from left shoulder to right hip (strap across chest at a diagonal).
7. Optional: place the skateboard under the front foot and the ramp behind for the display shot.

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Finishing Touches / QC

• Symmetry: confirm eyes are level and 11 sts apart; ears begin slightly behind the eye line and hang forward evenly.
• Shoe details: white toe cap edge crisp; one embroidered dot “eyelet” above the other on each side.
• Skirt pleats: finger-press along FP/BP ridges to keep vertical folds.
• Bag strap length: adjust chain length before fastening so bag sits at right hip.
• Photo match: tee body white; sleeves royal-blue; neckline mint; skirt neon-lime; shorts sky-blue; cap mint; shoes black with white cap & foxing; socks white with thin mint/sky-blue stripes.

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Pattern Notes

• Work amigurumi pieces in tight sc spirals; always pm the first stitch of the round.
• Stuff gradually and firmly, especially head and shoes.
• Invisible decrease (dec) keeps the fabric smooth.
• Where color changes occur, carry yarn neatly on the inside or use separate balls to avoid bulk.
• If your gauge is looser and the head finishes larger, add 1–2 body rounds to keep proportions.

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Printable Stitch Checklist (quick reference)

• Head: up to 54 sts, 3 plain rnds at 54, close to 6. Eyes at Rnds 16–17, gap 11 sts.
• Muzzle: oval to 24 sts; stitch brown nose; sew 2 rnds above head Round 21.
• Ears: length to Rnd 16; fold-close; sew between Rnds 13–18.
• Body: widest 39 sts, taper to 12; attach flush to hips.
• Arms: 15 → 12 → straight tube; sew under neckline.
• Legs/Hips: two legs 24 → 18; join with ch-bridge to 42; finish seat.
• Tail: 5-st nub.
• Clothes: tee with royal-blue sleeves; shorts rib waistband; pleated neon-lime skirt FP/BP panels; mint cap with ear slits; checkerboard bag; black sneakers with white cap & laces.

Happy crocheting!