Introduction

Meet the Rainbow Roller Puppy—a pastel-loving pup ready for the roller rink! The look features a mint–lilac–lemon color-block hoodie, cream pleated tennis skirt, mint bucket hat with a tiny rainbow patch, a blush belt bag worn cross-body, and white high-top sneakers with mint panels, peach laces, and a thin peach foxing stripe.

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

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Step 1) Visual Analysis & Proportions (Form, Ratios, Stitch Density)

• Overall stance: standing; head height ≈ body height (1:1), classic amigurumi silhouette with slightly stout legs and relaxed arms.
• Head: near-sphere with soft cheek line; safety eyes centered on the horizontal mid-third; small oval nose and short smile.
• Ears: long floppy drop-ears (no stuffing) attached low on the sides; they hang to the shoulder line.
• Body: gentle chest, straight torso; neck short so hoodie sits naturally.
• Arms/Legs: cylinders that taper slightly at wrists/ankles; shoes add height and thickness.
• Accessories fit:
  1. Bucket hat crown snug; brim shallow (~1.3–1.5 cm), rainbow appliqué centered front.
  2. Hoodie hits at natural waist; sleeves with folded cuffs; color blocks: mint base, lilac sleeves/hood lining, lemon triangle panel on left chest.
  3. Pleated skirt sits at waist; 12 crisp pleat columns; hem reaches mid-thigh.
  4. Belt bag cross-body right shoulder → left hip, pouch resting at front left.
  5. Sneakers white base, mint quarters/heel collars, peach lace & thin peach foxing stripe along midsole.
• Stitch density: amigurumi worked tight sc at ~22 sts × 24 rnds = 10 cm; clothes at slightly looser 20 × 22 for drape.
• Angles & placements (from head top down): ears sewn across head Rnds 6–9, eyes between Rnds 13–14 (8 sts apart), nose centered at Rnd 16; arms attached at body Rnd 22; skirt waistband covers body Rnds 12–13; belt strap crosses chest from right shoulder to left hip.

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Materials Needed

• Yarn – DK / Light #3 (cotton or cotton-blend, matte)
  1. Puppy fur (warm beige) – A ~70 g
  2. Muzzle & belly (cream) – A2 scraps
  3. Hoodie mint base – M ~35 g
  4. Hoodie lilac (sleeves + hood lining) – L ~25 g
  5. Hoodie lemon panel – Y ~10 g
  6. Skirt & sneaker base (off-white) – W ~45 g
  7. Belt bag blush – P ~20 g
  8. Sneakers mint panels – SM ~15 g
  9. Foxing stripe & laces peach – PE ~10 g
  10. Rainbow appliqué colors: peach PE, lemon Y (small scraps)
  11. Nose black – BK scraps
• Hooks: 2.5 mm (amigurumi pieces), 3.0 mm (clothes & accessories).
• Safety eyes: 8 mm ×2.
• Stuffing: polyester fiberfill.
• Notions: yarn needle, stitch markers, scissors, optional small snap for belt bag flap, thin cardboard for sneaker insoles (optional), a few pins for positioning.

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Abbreviations (US Terms)

• MR — magic ring
• ch — chain
• sl st — slip stitch
• sc — single crochet
• hdc — half double crochet
• dc — double crochet
• tr — treble crochet
• inc — increase (2 sc in same st)
• inv-dec — invisible decrease (sc two front loops together)
• BLO / FLO — back / front loop only
• FP/BP — front/back post (for rib textures)
• rep — repeat
• st(s) — stitch(es)
• RS/WS — right/wrong side

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Gauge & Finished Size

• Amigurumi gauge (2.5 mm, sc in the round): ~22 sts × 24 rnds = 10 cm.
• Clothing gauge (3.0 mm, sc/hdc): ~20 sts × 22 rows = 10 cm.
• Finished height: 25–26 cm standing (to hat brim), sitting ~18 cm.

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Color & Placement Map (Exact to Photo)

• Eyes: between Head Rnds 13–14, 8 sts apart.
• Nose/mouth: nose centered on Rnd 16, small vertical stitch with horizontal top; mouth a short curved line one rnd below.
• Ears: sew bases spanning Rnds 6–9, endpoints roughly aligned with eye outer corners.
• Arms: attach at Body Rnd 22.
• Skirt: waistband covers body Rnds 12–13; hem ends mid-thigh.
• Belt bag: strap from right shoulder crossing chest to left hip; pouch sits over skirt top.
• Sneakers: mint quarters & collars; peach laces tied forward; thin peach stripe around midsole.

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Pattern Notes

• Work amigurumi parts in continuous rounds unless said otherwise.
• Stuff firmly but not bulging; keep seams centered at back.
• Always mark the first stitch of each round.
• Counts given at end of rounds ( ).
• All clothing is removable.

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MAIN PUPPY (2.5 mm; use A unless noted)

Head

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. (5 sc, inc) ×6 (42)
8. (6 sc, inc) ×6 (48)
   9–12. sc (48)
9. (7 sc, inc) ×6 (54)
10. sc (54) — place safety eyes between Rnds 13–14, 8 sts apart
11. sc (54)
12. (7 sc, inv-dec) ×6 (48) — start stuffing
13. (6 sc, inv-dec) ×6 (42)
14. (5 sc, inv-dec) ×6 (36)
15. (4 sc, inv-dec) ×6 (30)
16. (3 sc, inv-dec) ×6 (24)
17. (2 sc, inv-dec) ×6 (18)
18. (sc, inv-dec) ×6 (12)
19. inv-dec ×6, FO. Close neatly.

Nose & mouth (BK): small oval/triangle with a short vertical stitch; curve a tiny smile one rnd below.

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Floppy Ears ×2 (A; unstuffed)

1. MR 6 (6)
2. (sc, inc) ×3 (9)
3. (2 sc, inc) ×3 (12)
4. (3 sc, inc) ×3 (15)
   5–8. sc (15)
5. (3 sc, inv-dec) ×3 (12)
   10–18. sc (12) — long drop section
6. (2 sc, inv-dec) ×3 (9)
7. sc (9), FO long tail. Flatten. Sew bases across head Rnds 6–9, letting ears hang to shoulder level.

Muzzle (A2)

1. MR 6 (6)
2. inc ×6 (12)
3. (sc, inc) ×6 (18)
4. (2 sc, inc) ×6 (24)
5. sc (24)
   FO long tail. Lightly stuff and sew centered at Rnds 14–17. Embroider nose/mouth as above.

Body (A)

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)
   7–9. sc (36)
7. (5 sc, inc) ×6 (42)
   11–13. sc (42)
8. (5 sc, inv-dec) ×6 (36)
9. (4 sc, inv-dec) ×6 (30)
10. (3 sc, inv-dec) ×6 (24)
    17–18. sc (24) — neck
    FO with long tail. Stuff firmly and sew head on straight.

Arms ×2 (A)

1. MR 6 (6)
2. inc ×6 (12)
   3–4. sc (12)
3. (4 sc, inv-dec) ×2 (10)
   6–18. sc (10) — lightly stuff palm only.
   Flatten and close. Sew to body at Rnd 22, pointing slightly forward.

Legs & Feet ×2 (A for legs; W/SM/PE for shoes)

Foot base (W)

1. ch 8; sc in 2nd ch, sc 5, 3 sc in last; rotate, sc 6 (16)
2. inc, sc 5, inc ×3, sc 5, inc ×2 (22)
3. BLO sc around (22)

Upper shaping (W with SM panels)
4. sc 22 (22)
5. sc 7, inv-dec ×4 (toe), sc 7 (18)
6. sc 6, inv-dec ×2 (toe), sc 6 (16)
7. switch to SM at quarters: SM sc 5, W sc 6, SM sc 5 (16)
8. Collar (SM): hdc around (16)
FO.

Leg tube (A)
9. Join A at heel opening; sc evenly around (12)
10. (3 sc, inc) ×3 (15)
11–22. sc (15). Stuff and close. Sew legs under body so feet point forward.

Foxing stripe & laces (PE): surface sl st a thin stripe around midsole; for laces, ch 40 each shoe, weave through 3 pairs of holes (use a yarn needle) and tie a bow.

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CLOTHING & ACCESSORIES (3.0 mm)

Pleated Tennis Skirt (W)

Waistband

1. ch 54; join to ring without twisting (54).
2. BLO sc around (54)
3. BLO sc around (54) — creates waistband ridge.

Pleats (12 columns)
Work the skirt downward in rounds; each pleat uses a tall center to create a crisp fold.

4. [ (FLO: sc 2), (FLO: hdc 1), (FLO: dc 2), (FLO: tr 1), (FLO: dc 2), (FLO: hdc 1) ] ×6 repeats = 12 pleats (maintain 54 sts total).
   5–6. Repeat Rnd 4 exactly to deepen pleats.
5. Even round in FLO: sc around, maintaining stitch heights at each pleat (follow the same distribution to keep folds).
6. Hem: sl st loosely around for a clean edge; FO and weave in.
   Skirt length should end at mid-thigh; if your gauge runs short, add one more pleat-shaping round.

Color-Block Hoodie (M/L/Y)

Body tube (M)

1. ch 48; join (48).
   2–6. sc around (48) — mint base.
2. Armhole split: sc 6, ch 6 (sk 6), sc 18, ch 6 (sk 6), sc 12 (48).
   8–10. sc around (48).

Lemon front panel (Y)

• On the left chest, surface sl st a small triangular block: base width 10 sts over Rnds 4–8 tapering to a point by decreasing 1 st each row (visual match to photo). Secure floats neatly inside.

Sleeves ×2 (L)

• Pick up 24 sts around each armhole with L; work:
  1–6. sc around (24)

7. Cuff fold line: FLO hdc around (24)
8. sc around and fold cuff upward along the hdc round; tack at two points.

Neck opening & Hood (M outside, L lining)

• Join M at center back neckline: sc evenly around for 1 rnd (approx 40 sts).
• Row work (back-and-forth) to build hood:
  • Rows 1–8: ch 1, sc across (turn each row).
  • Switch to L for Rows 9–12 (lining at the face edge).
• Fold the hood in half and seam the top with sl sts.
• Hood edge channel: with M, surface sl st around the face edge; weave a short PE i-cord (or ch-cord) as a decorative drawstring if you like.

Mint Bucket Hat with Rainbow Patch (M with PE/Y)

Crown & sides (M)

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. (5 sc, inc) ×6 (42)
   8–9. sc (42) — side wall
   Brim
8. (6 sc, inc) ×6 (48)
9. (7 sc, inc) ×6 (54)
10. sc (54); FO.

Rainbow appliqué

• With PE, surface chain a small arc centered at front; below it, surface chain a parallel arc in Y. Weave ends to inside.

Blush Belt Bag (P)

Back panel

1. ch 14; sc 13 (13)
   2–10. ch 1, turn, sc 13 (13)
   Side/bottom strip
2. ch 30; sc 29 for 3 rows; FO.
   Assemble by sewing strip around edges to form a shallow pouch.

Flap

1. ch 14; sc 13 for 5 rows; on last row work (hdc, dc, hdc) at center to round the tip; edge with sl sts.
   Add a snap or small button.

Strap

• ch 85–90; sl st back for a firm cord. Attach so strap runs right shoulder → left hip. Tack at shoulder to prevent sliding.

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High-Top Sneakers (Shells) – W/SM/PE

Sole (W)

1. ch 9; sc in 2nd ch, sc 6, 3 sc in last; rotate, sc 6, 2 sc in first (18)
2. inc, sc 6, inc ×3, sc 6, inc ×2 (24)
3. BLO sc (24)

Upper
4. With W, sc (24)
5. sc 8, inv-dec ×4 (toe), sc to end (20)
6. sc 6, inv-dec ×3, sc to end (17)
7. Switch to SM: sc around (17) forming quarters & collar.
8. Tongue (W): at toe center, join W, ch 6; sc 5 for 4 rows, FO.
9. Foxing stripe (PE): surface sl st around the sole edge.
10. Eyelets & laces (PE): embroider three tiny eyelets up each quarter; ch 40 for each lace, thread criss-cross and tie a bow.

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Assembly & Finishing

Order of Assembly

1. Sew head to body; seam vertical.
2. Attach ears across Rnds 6–9, let them drape.
3. Sew arms at Rnd 22, angled slightly forward.
4. Dress: skirt → hoodie → sneakers → hat.
5. Fit belt bag; tack strap at right shoulder.

Stuffing & Shaping Tips

• Keep most head stuffing at lower cheeks to maintain the cute smile line and prevent pushing eyes up.
• Ears are unstuffed: steam lightly so they fall straight without curling.
• For crisp skirt pleats, steam from the wrong side and pinch each pleat column while cooling.
• Sneakers: shape toes with fingers after Round 6; ensure tongue sits between quarters before lacing.

Quality-Control Checklist (Match the Photo)

• Height 25–26 cm; head ≈ body height.
• Eye line Rnds 13–14, 8 sts apart; small black nose on Rnd 16, tiny smile.
• Ears hang to shoulder level; bases aligned with outer eye corners.
• Hoodie: mint body, lilac sleeves & hood lining, lemon triangular chest panel; cuffs folded; hem hits waist.
• Skirt: cream, 12 pleats, mid-thigh length.
• Hat: mint bucket, shallow brim; two-stripe rainbow (peach over yellow) centered front.
• Belt bag: blush, cross-body right → left; pouch rests at left hip/top of skirt.
• Sneakers: white base with mint quarters/collar, peach laces + thin peach foxing stripe.

Care & Styling

• Most pieces are cotton; steam-block lightly (no direct iron contact).
• For photos, stage on a light wooden floor or sofa with soft daylight, and add pastel roller-skates as props in the background for the rink vibe.

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Piece Inventory (for packing & posting)

• Head ×1, Ears ×2, Muzzle ×1, Body ×1, Arms ×2, Legs/Feet ×2
• Pleated Skirt ×1
• Hoodie body ×1 + two sleeves + hood top seam
• Bucket Hat + Rainbow appliqué
• Belt Bag + Strap + Flap
• Sneaker shells ×2 + tongues ×2 + two lace cords