Introduction

Meet the Coastal Picnic Pup: a soft cream amigurumi puppy dressed for a breezy garden picnic in sage-green short overalls, a buttery ruffle blouse, a sage bucket hat with a tiny seashell, a gingham mini backpack, and clean slip-on shoes.

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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Form & Proportion Analysis

• Overall height: ~9.5–10 in (24–25.5 cm) with DK cotton and a 2.5 mm hook.
• Head: Slightly oval sphere; width ≈ 60–62% of body height. Eyes sit low and wide (8 mm safety eyes placed 8 sts apart between Rnds 12–13). Nose is a small dark oval centered 2 rnds below eyes; simple smile embroidered.
• Ears: Droopy ovals, attached just below eye line and angled slightly forward.
• Body: Compact cylinder tapering at the top, broader at hips.
• Arms: Slim tubes, light stuffing, attached slightly forward so hands skim the bib pockets.
• Legs/Feet: Straight legs rising from slip-on shoes; shoes are rounded with defined soles. Feet parallel for stable posing.
• Outfit proportions:
  1. Blouse: Short sleeves with gentle puff; ruffle collar peeks above overalls.
  2. Overalls: High-waisted bib with two front buttons; short legs ending mid-thigh; two tiny front patch pockets. Texture is a tidy “woven” look (moss stitch).
  3. Hat: Low, relaxed crown with a soft (not stiff) brim that turns slightly downward. Seashell applique centered front.
  4. Backpack: Small rectangle with rounded top; gingham checks 4×4 stitch blocks; thin straps.
  5. Shoes: Minimalist slip-ons, cream uppers with slightly darker cream sole line.

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Materials

• Yarn (DK-weight cotton):
  1. C1 Cream (body, ears, shoes, overall edging)
  2. C2 Light butter yellow (blouse)
  3. C3 Sage green (overalls, backpack, hat)
  4. C4 Dark cocoa (nose, mouth embroidery)
  5. C5 White (gingham contrast, tiny highlight, optional shoe insole)
  6. C6 Pale sand (wood-tone basket & croissant prop; optional)
• Hooks: 2.5 mm for amigurumi; 3.0 mm for garments/hat brim to keep drape (not floppy).
• 8 mm safety eyes (or crochet circles).
• Stuffing (polyfill).
• 2 small 6–7 mm crocheted “buttons” (worked as tiny circles in C3 or wood-tone).
• Tapestry needle, stitch markers, scissors.
• Optional: a small pouch of cotton scraps or pellets for foot weight (yarn-only enclosure provided).

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Abbreviations (US Terms)

• MR – magic ring
• sc – single crochet
• inc – increase (2 sc in one stitch)
• dec – invisible decrease
• sl st – slip stitch
• ch – chain
• hdc – half double crochet
• dc – double crochet
• tr – treble crochet
• BLO / FLO – back loop only / front loop only
• sk – skip
• rep – repeat
• st(s) – stitch(es)
• Rnd – round
• Row – row
• RS – right side

Moss Stitch (MOSS / Linen Stitch)

• Pattern repeat (in the round or flat): (sc, ch 1, sk next st).
• Next round/row: Work sc into each ch-1 space, making a ch 1 after every sc. Continue repeating for the woven “moss” texture.

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Gauge & Size

Tight amigurumi fabric ~8 sc per 1 in (2.5 cm). Finished height ~10 in (25 cm). Keep garment gauge slightly looser for a natural clothing look.

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Notes

• Work in a continuous spiral unless stated otherwise.
• Stuff firmly but avoid gaps.
• For exact look, keep color placements as specified.
• Safety: if gifting to a child, embroider eyes instead.

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Color Map

C1 body & shoes; C2 blouse; C3 overalls/hat/backpack; C4 embroidery; C5 gingham contrast; C6 props.

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Construction Overview

1. Head → Ears → Body.
2. Legs/Feet and Arms (sewn on).
3. Dress the Pup: blouse, overalls, shoes.
4. Make bucket hat, seashell, backpack, and optional picnic basket with fruit.
5. Final embroidery and styling.

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Head (C1)

Rnd 1: MR, 6 sc [6]
Rnd 2: inc around [12]
Rnd 3: (sc, inc)×6 [18]
Rnd 4: (2 sc, inc)×6 [24]
Rnd 5: (3 sc, inc)×6 [30]
Rnd 6: (4 sc, inc)×6 [36]
Rnd 7: (5 sc, inc)×6 [42]
Rnd 8–16: sc around [42]
Place eyes between Rnds 12–13, 8 sts apart.
Rnd 17: (5 sc, dec)×6 [36]
Rnd 18: sc around [36]
Rnd 19: (4 sc, dec)×6 [30]
Rnd 20: (3 sc, dec)×6 [24] — start stuffing.
Rnd 21: (2 sc, dec)×6 [18]
Rnd 22: (sc, dec)×6 [12]
Rnd 23: sc around [12]; fasten off leaving a long tail for sewing later (neck opening remains).

Nose & Smile (C4): Satin-stitch an oval nose centered 2 rnds below eyes, width ≈ 3 sts. Add a straight vertical stitch under nose and a short curved line for the smile.

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Ears (make 2, C1)

Rnd 1: MR, 6 sc [6]
Rnd 2: (sc, inc)×3 [9]
Rnd 3: (2 sc, inc)×3 [12]
Rnd 4–7: sc around [12]
Rnd 8: (2 sc, dec)×3 [9]
Rnd 9: sc around [9]; flatten (no stuffing). Fasten off with long tail.
Attach with the top edge level with lower eye line and the bottom edge one round lower, tilting slightly forward.

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Body (C1)

Rnd 1: MR, 6 sc [6]
Rnd 2: inc around [12]
Rnd 3: (sc, inc)×6 [18]
Rnd 4: (2 sc, inc)×6 [24]
Rnd 5: (3 sc, inc)×6 [30]
Rnd 6–9: sc around [30]
Rnd 10: (4 sc, inc)×6 [36]
Rnd 11–12: sc around [36]
Rnd 13: (4 sc, dec)×6 [30]
Rnd 14: (3 sc, dec)×6 [24]
Rnd 15: sc around [24] — this is the high waist where the overalls sit.
Rnd 16: (3 sc, inc)×6 [30]
Rnd 17: sc around [30]
Rnd 18: (3 sc, dec)×6 [24]
Rnd 19: (2 sc, dec)×6 [18] — stuff firmly.
Rnd 20: (sc, dec)×6 [12]
Rnd 21: dec around [6]; fasten off, close opening.

Sew head to body with ladder stitches, keeping the chin slightly forward for a cute posture.

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Arms (make 2, C1)

Rnd 1: MR, 6 sc [6]
Rnd 2: (sc, inc)×3 [9]
Rnd 3–14: sc around [9]
Stuff lightly at the hand end only. Flatten top; whipstitch closed. Sew to body just below head seam, angled a bit forward.

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Legs & Slip-On Shoes

Soles (C1 or slightly darker cream line with BLO later):
Rnd 1: ch 6; sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc 3, 3 sc in last ch; rotate, sc 3, inc in last st [12]
Rnd 2: inc, sc 3, inc×3, sc 3, inc×2 [18]
Rnd 3: BLO sc around [18] to form edge.

Uppers (C1):
Rnd 4–5: sc around [18]
Rnd 6: (4 sc, dec)×3 [15]
Rnd 7: (3 sc, dec)×3 [12] — toe shaping complete.
Insert a small pouch of cotton scraps or pellets for weight.

Leg Tube (C1):
Rnd 8–12: sc around [12]
Rnd 13: (sc, dec)×4 [8]
Rnd 14–16: sc around [8]; fasten off with long tail. Make 2.
Sew legs to underside of body so feet are parallel and flat.
Sole edge line: Surface-slip stitch once around Rnd 3 in a slightly darker cream or C5 to mimic a sole seam.

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Blouse with Ruffle Collar (C2)

Worked top-down in the round after an opening row; slight puff sleeves.

Neckline: ch 28, join to ring without twist.
Rnd 1: sc around [28]
Rnd 2: (sc 6, inc)×4 [32]
Rnd 3: (sc 7, inc)×4 [36]
Rnd 4: sc around [36]
Rnd 5 (divide for sleeves): sc 6, ch 2, sk 8, sc 12, ch 2, sk 8, sc 8 [Front/back now 28 sts excluding ch-2 underarms]
Rnd 6: sc around, working 2 sc into each ch-2 underarm [32]
Rnd 7–8: sc around [32]
Rnd 9 (puff hint): (sc 3, inc)×8 [40]
Rnd 10: sc around; sl st to finish, fasten off and weave ends.

Sleeves (each):
Join C2 at underarm.
Rnd 1: sc 16 evenly [16]
Rnd 2: (sc 3, dec)×3, sc 1 [13]
Rnd 3: sc around [13]
Rnd 4: FLO (sc, hdc in next) around to round the edge; sl st, fasten off.

Ruffle Collar (worked onto Rnd 1 neckline):
Join C2 at any st of Rnd 1; (sc, ch 2, sc) in next st, sl st next st repeat around. This creates a soft lettuce ruffle that peeks above the overall bib.

Dress blouse on the doll now (neck stretches).

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Moss-Stitch Short Overalls (C3, with C1 edging)

The overalls are worked in parts: waistband/shorts in the round, then bib and straps flat, then patch pockets.

Waist/Shorts:
Rnd 1: With C3, ch 48, join.
Rnd 2 (setup): sc around [48]
Rnd 3 (moss): (sc, ch 1, sk 1) repeat around [48]
Rnd 4–8: continue in moss stitch, working sc into each prior ch-1 sp with a ch-1 after each sc. Maintain 48 total spaces/sts.
Split for legs: place marker at join; count 24 sts to mark opposite side.

Right leg:
Rnd 9: work moss stitch over first 24 sts; join to first of this segment [24]
Rnd 10–12: moss stitch in the round [24]
Rnd 13 (taper): (sc in next sp, ch 1)×10, skip one sp, cont moss to end [23 approx]
Rnd 14: moss around; sl st, fasten off.

Left leg:
Attach yarn to remaining 24 sts; repeat Rnds 10–14 to match.
With C1, surface sl st one round at each leg hem for a neat edge.

Bib (front, flat panel):
Locate center front between legs. Reattach C3, Row 1: pick up 14 sts across waistline.
Rows 2–10: moss back and forth over 14 sts (start with sc into first space, ch-1, etc.).
Row 11: sc across to square the top; fasten off.

Straps (make 2):
Attach at top left and right corners of bib.
Row 1: ch 18 (for a cross-back fit), turn, sc in back bumps of chain [17].
Row 2: sc across; fasten off leaving tails. Cross straps over the back and sew ends to waistline at the back, 10 sts apart.

Front Buttons (C3 or wood tone):
Make 2 tiny crochet “buttons”: MR, (sc, hdc, sc) into ring, tighten; sew where straps meet bib.

Patch Pockets (make 2, C3):
ch 7, Row 1: sc in 2nd ch from hook and across [6]
Rows 2–4: sc across [6]
Row 5: sl st around all four sides to tidy, leaving top open. Sew pockets symmetrically onto the front shorts.

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Bucket Hat with Seashell (C3; brim with 3.0 mm hook)

Crown:
Rnd 1: MR, 6 sc [6]
Rnd 2: inc around [12]
Rnd 3: (sc, inc)×6 [18]
Rnd 4: (2 sc, inc)×6 [24]
Rnd 5: (3 sc, inc)×6 [30]
Rnd 6: (4 sc, inc)×6 [36]
Rnd 7–8: sc around [36]
Rnd 9 (side wall): BLO sc around [36]
Rnd 10–12: sc around [36]

Brim (switch to 3.0 mm):
Rnd 13: (2 sc, inc)×12 [48]
Rnd 14: (3 sc, inc)×12 [60]
Rnd 15: sc around [60]
Rnd 16: sl st loosely around for a soft rolled edge; fasten off.

Seashell Appliqué (C1 or pale sand):
Row 1: ch 5; in 2nd ch from hook work (sc, hdc, dc, 3 dc in last ch); rotate along bottom of chain: (dc, hdc, sc) into remaining loops.
Row 2: sl st up one side, then place 3 picots evenly along the curved edge (sl st, ch 2, sl st in same st) to scallop. Leave a tail and sew centered on the hat.

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Gingham Mini Backpack (C3 & C5)

Body (flat, then seamed):
Row 1: With C3, ch 18; sc in 2nd ch from hook and across [17].
Rows 2–4: Gingham block—work 4 sts C3, 4 sts C5, repeat; carry the inactive color neatly.
Rows 5–8: Alternate to create checkerboard (where Row 2 had C3 blocks, switch to C5 blocks).
Rows 9–12: Repeat Rows 2–4. You’ll have a 12-row rectangle.

Rounded Top Flap:
Row 13: change to C3 only; dec at each edge, sc across.
Row 14: dec at each edge again;
Row 15: (sc, ch 2, sc) in center st to form a little tab; fasten off.

Side & Bottom Gusset:
With C3, ch 50; Row 1: sc in back bumps [49]; Rows 2–3: sc across. This strip wraps around the sides/bottom.

Assembly:
Sew the gusset to the rectangle’s perimeter (leave the flap free). Fold and seam neatly. Add a tiny loop under the flap tab and a crocheted pebble as a “button”.

Straps (make 2, C3):
ch 30; sl st back along chain; sew to upper back corners down to lower corners, leaving slight slack.

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Optional Picnic Basket & Snacks (C6 + accents)

Basket:
Rnd 1: MR, 6 sc; Rnd 2: inc around [12]; Rnd 3: (sc, inc)×6 [18]; Rnd 4: BLO sc around [18]; Rnds 5–6: sc around to raise sides; Rnd 7: (sc, ch 1) around for rim texture; sl st, fasten.
Handle: ch 18, sl st back; sew to opposite sides of rim.

Croissant (C6):
ch 9; Row 1: sc across [8]; Row 2: sc2tog, sc 4, sc2tog [6]; Row 3: sc2tog, sc 2, sc2tog [4]; roll from one end and stitch to hold.
Strawberry (red + C5):
MR: (sc, inc)×3 [9]; next 2 rnds sc around, stuff lightly; dec to close; add C5 seed stitches and a tiny green calyx.

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Final Assembly & Dressing Order

1. Put on blouse first.
2. Pull overalls up; cross straps in back; sew ends to back waist. Attach tiny buttons to bib corners.
3. Slide shoes on; check parallel stance.
4. Seat hat slightly back so the brim shadows the eyes; tack with a stitch if desired.
5. Add backpack—straps over shoulders, bag centered.
6. Pose with basket and crocheted snacks for the full picnic scene.

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Blocking, Styling & Care

• Light steam (hover only) to relax the hat brim and set the overall hems.
• Use fingers to round the ears and shoes.
• Spot clean with a damp cloth; air dry flat.
• For stability in photos, a tiny hidden stitch between shoe and table prop can help, or lean the pup gently against a cup or plant.

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Troubleshooting

• Overalls too snug/loose: Adjust foundation chain by ±2 (keep even count); keep moss stitch rhythm consistent.
• Hat brim curls up too much: One extra increase round before Rnd 15, or block lightly.
• Backpack puckers: Ensure you’re not pulling carried color too tight in gingham rows.
• Head wobble: Add a small 6-st “neck peg” (tube) between body and head before sewing.

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Quick Reference (Stitch Counts at a Glance)

• Head max: 42 sts; close at 12-st neck opening.
• Body max: 36 sts; waist 24 sts; close at 6.
• Arms: 9-st tubes, 12 rows.
• Legs: shoe 18-st upper; leg 12-st tube.
• Blouse: neck 28 → divide sleeves; body 32; gentle puff via Rnd 9.
• Overalls: waist 48; legs split 24/24; bib 14 sts wide; straps ch 18.
• Hat: crown to 36; brim to 60.
• Backpack: panel 17×12 rows; gusset 50×3 rows.