Introduction
Say hello to the Weekend Farmer Pup—a friendly amigurumi puppy dressed in sage short overalls, a white-and-mint striped tee, clean slip-on shoes with a green trim, and a crochet panama hat. He carries a mesh market tote filled with tiny vegetables (carrots, radish, leafy greens). The entire look is 100% crochet, designed from scratch to match the image exactly—no wires or plastic needed beyond optional safety eyes.
Please note: I strive for accuracy in every pattern, but occasional errors can happen. Thank you for understanding and for enjoying my designs.
Form & Proportion Analysis
- Finished size: ~10 in (25 cm) using DK cotton and a 2.5 mm hook.
- Head: Oval sphere with widest band around Rnds 15–19; muzzle is a separate rounded oval that sits proud. Eyes are low and wide, ~8 sts apart, between Rnds 13–14.
- Ears: Floppy, slightly tapered rectangles with rounded tips; attached high on the head and angled downward.
- Body: Compact cylinder tapering to a natural waist near Body Rnd 12; overalls bib covers center chest.
- Arms: Slim tubes with rounded paws; attached slightly forward so the tote strap drapes naturally.
- Legs/Feet: Straight legs into slip-on shoes; soles flat and parallel for stable posing.
- Tail: Short curve, offset slightly to one side for balance.
- Outfit & props:
- Tee: Cream base with narrow mint stripes (linen/moss stitch effect).
- Overalls: Sage short dungarees with front pocket, crossed straps, and rolled leg hems.
- Shoes: White slip-ons with a mint top edge and a subtle sole ridge.
- Hat: Straw-look panama (wheat color), dented crown with narrow brim.
- Tote: Cream mesh bag with long handles; holds 2 carrots, 1 radish, and a bunch of greens.
- Fabric density: ~8 sc per inch; garments slightly looser for drape. Angles: ears down; arms slightly forward; legs perpendicular.
Materials
- DK-weight 100% cotton yarn in:
- C1 Warm beige/tan (head, body, limbs, tail, ears)
- C1b Cream (muzzle, tee base, shoe uppers, tote, veggie details)
- C2 Cocoa/brown (nose/mouth embroidery)
- C3 Sage (overalls)
- C4 Mint (tee stripes, shoe trim)
- C5 Wheat/straw (panama hat)
- C6 White or light gray (sole ridge, optional highlights)
- C7 Carrot orange (carrots)
- C8 Leaf green (tops for carrot & greens bunch)
- C9 Radish red (radish body)
- Hooks: 2.5 mm for amigurumi; optional 3.0 mm for hat brim and overalls hem.
- 8 mm safety eyes (or crochet black circles).
- Stuffing, tapestry needle, stitch markers, scissors.
Abbreviations (US Terms)
MR magic ring; sc single crochet; inc increase (2 sc in one st); dec invisible decrease; sl st slip stitch; ch chain; hdc half double crochet; dc double crochet; BLO/FLO back/front loop only; rep repeat; st(s) stitch(es); Rnd round; Row row; RS right side; MOSS (linen stitch): (sc, ch 1, sk next st) across; on next rnd place sc in each ch-1 sp with ch-1 after each sc.
Gauge & Notes
- Target gauge: ~8 sc = 1 in (2.5 cm) in the round.
- Work in continuous spirals unless a join is noted.
- Stuff gradually; keep cheeks smooth and feet flat.
- All accessories are yarn-only.
Puppy Pattern
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]
Rnds 8–18: sc around [42]
— Insert eyes between Rnds 13–14, 8 sts apart.
Rnd 19: (5 sc, dec)×6 [36]
Rnd 20: sc around [36]
Rnd 21: (4 sc, dec)×6 [30]
Rnd 22: (3 sc, dec)×6 [24] — begin stuffing
Rnd 23: (2 sc, dec)×6 [18]
Rnd 24: (sc, dec)×6 [12]
Rnd 25: sc around [12]; fasten off, leave long tail.
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Muzzle (C1b)
Rnd 1: MR, 6 sc [6]
Rnd 2: inc around [12]
Rnd 3: (sc, inc)×6 [18]
Rnd 4: sc around [18]
Rnd 5: (2 sc, dec)×4 + sc 2 [14]; sl st; lightly stuff.
Sew centered 1–2 rnds below the eyes. With C2, satin-stitch an oval nose, add a short vertical line and a gentle smile.
Ears (make 2, C1) — floppy rectangles with rounded tips
Rnd 1: MR, 6 sc [6]
Rnd 2: (sc, inc)×3 [9]
Rnds 3–12: sc around [9]
Rnd 13: (2 sc, inc)×3 [12]
Rnds 14–16: sc around [12]; flatten; no stuffing.
Sew high on the head, angled downward.
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]
Rnds 6–8: sc around [30]
Rnd 9: (4 sc, inc)×6 [36]
Rnd 10: sc around [36]
Rnd 11: (4 sc, dec)×6 [30]
Rnd 12: (3 sc, dec)×6 [24] — natural waist
Rnd 13: sc around [24]
Rnd 14: (2 sc, dec)×6 [18] — stuff firmly
Rnd 15: (sc, dec)×6 [12]
Rnd 16: dec around [6]; close.
Sew head to body neatly with ladder stitches.
Arms (make 2, C1)
Rnd 1: MR, 6 sc [6]
Rnd 2: (sc, inc)×3 [9]
Rnds 3–11: sc around [9]
Rnd 12: (2 sc, dec)×2, sc 1 [7]
Lightly stuff the hand; flatten the top; sew slightly forward beneath neckline.
Legs & Slip-On Shoes (make 2)
Shoe Sole (C1b)
Rnd 1: ch 6; sc in 2nd ch, sc 3, 3 sc in last; rotate, sc 3, inc in last [12]
Rnd 2: inc, sc 3, inc×3, sc 3, inc×2 [18]
Rnd 3: BLO sc around [18]
Upper (C1b)
Rnd 4–5: sc around [18]
Rnd 6: (4 sc, dec)×3 [15]
Rnd 7: (3 sc, dec)×3 [12] — rounded toe.
Edge trim: join C4, sc around opening once; sl st to finish.
Leg Tube (C1)
Rnd 8: attach C1 at heel, sc around [12]
Rnds 9–12: sc around [12]
Rnd 13: (sc, dec)×4 [8]
Rnds 14–16: sc around [8]; fasten off long tails.
Stuff and sew legs under the body so soles are level.
Tail (C1)
Ch 16; sl st back to make a firm cord. Sew low back, curving slightly to one side.
Clothing & Accessories
Striped Tee (C1b base with C4 stripes; MOSS stitch in the round)
Rnd 1: with C1b, ch 56, join to ring [56]
Rnd 2 (C1b): (sc, ch 1, sk 1) around [56 sts total]
Rnd 3 (C4): sc in each ch-1 sp with ch 1 after each sc to maintain MOSS
Rnd 4 (C1b): repeat as Rnd 3
Rnd 5 (C4): repeat (stripe appears every round)
Rnd 6 (C1b – divide sleeves): sc 9, ch 4, sk 12, sc 22, ch 4, sk 12, sc 9 [48 incl. chains]
Rnd 7 (C4): work MOSS around, placing sc + ch-1 in each ch-4 gap to close underarm
Rnd 8 (C1b): MOSS around
Rnd 9 (C4): MOSS around
Rnd 10 (C1b – hem): switch to plain sc around for a tidy edge; sl st and fasten.
Sleeves (each):
Pick up 22 sts evenly around the armhole in C1b using MOSS stitch.
Rnd 1: MOSS around [22]
Rnd 2 (C4): MOSS around [22]
Rnd 3 (C1b): sc around to firm the cuff; sl st and fasten.
Sage Short Overalls (C3)
Waistband & Shorts Body (in the round)
Rnd 1: ch 48, join [48]
Rnd 2: sc around [48]
Rnd 3: BLO sc around (creates inner casing ridge) [48]
Rnd 4: (sc 7, inc)×6 [54]
Rnds 5–6: sc around [54]
Divide for Legs
Mark the join; count 27 sts opposite.
— Right leg: work sc over first 27; join to first of these [27]. Rnds 1–4: sc around [27]. Rnd 5 (rolled hem): FLO sc around; sl st and fasten.
— Left leg: attach to remaining 27 sts; repeat.
Bib (front)
Locate center front; join C3 on waistband.
Row 1: pick up 16 sts across [16]
Rows 2–6: sc across [16]
Row 7: dec, sc 12, dec [14]
Row 8: sc across [14]; fasten off.
Straps (make 2)
From top corners of bib, ch 22; Row 1: sc back in back bumps [21]; fasten long tails. Cross straps over the back and sew to the rear waistband ~12 sts apart.
Front Pocket (optional)
Row 1: ch 9; Row 2: sc 8; Rows 3–5: sc across; sl st around pocket edge for definition; sew centered on bib.
Buttons (C1b, make 2)
MR, (sc, hdc, sc); pull tight and sew over strap ends on bib corners.
Panama Hat (C5; 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]
Rnds 7–8: sc around [36]
Pinch crease: On Rnd 8, work FLO for the front 8 sts to create a subtle ridge; this helps form the panama dent later.
Side Band
Rnd 9: BLO sc around [36]
Rnd 10: sc around [36]
Brim (switch to 3.0 mm)
Rnd 11: (2 sc, inc)×12 [48]
Rnd 12: (3 sc, inc)×12 [60]
Rnd 13: sc around [60]; sl st and fasten.
Steam lightly and pinch the front center line for the classic panama crease. The brim should be modest, not covering ears.
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Mesh Market Tote (C1b)
Body (worked flat then seamed)
Row 1: ch 21; dc in 4th ch from hook, (ch 1, sk 1, dc in next ch) across [ends with dc]
Row 2: ch 3 (counts as dc), turn; dc into first ch-1 sp, (ch 1, dc in next ch-1 sp) across; dc in top of ch-3.
Rows 3–18: rep Row 2 for a tall mesh rectangle.
Side Seam & Bottom
Fold rectangle; seam one side with sl sts. Bottom: ch 1, work sc evenly across bottom edge through both layers to close.
Top Band
Round 1: sc evenly around top opening.
Round 2: sc around again for firmness; sl st to finish.
Handles (make 2)
Ch 28; sl st back for a sturdy strap. Sew to inside of top band with ~8 sts spacing.
Mini Vegetables (100% crochet)
Carrots (make 2; C7 bodies, C8 tops)
Carrot: MR, 5 sc; Rnd 2: sc around [5]; Rnd 3: (sc, inc)×2 + sc 1 [7]; Rnds 4–5: sc around [7]; Rnd 6: (sc, dec)×2 + sc 1 [5]; lightly stuff and close.
Leaves: with C8, ch 7, sl st back; repeat 3–4 times from same base; sew to carrot top.
Radish (C9 body, C1b bottom, C8 leaves)
Bulb: MR with C9, 6 sc; Rnd 2: (sc, inc)×3 [9]; Rnd 3: sc around [9]; switch to C1b, Rnd 4: (sc, dec)×3 [6]; close.
Leaves: ch 6; sc, hdc, dc, hdc, sc; make two and sew to top.
Leafy Greens Bunch (C8)
Ch 12; sc in 2nd ch, hdc, dc, hdc, sc, ch 1, rotate along other side and repeat to form a leaf; make 3–4 leaves off a central chain stem; wrap the stems with C1b to bind.
Arrange veggies in tote; tack a few points so they peek out.
Embroidery & Finishing Touches
- Eyebrows: tiny upward ticks in C2 above eyes.
- Cheeks (optional): a couple of duplicate stitches in a very pale peach to create blush.
- Shoe sole line: surface sl st one neat ring with C6 on the BLO ridge (Rnd 3) for definition.
Assembly & Dressing
Order of Operations
- Dress the striped tee first (stretchy neckline).
- Pull on the short overalls; cross and sew straps in back; add buttons.
- Attach arms if you waited until after dressing; angle slightly forward.
- Put on slip-on shoes; confirm both soles are parallel.
- Pop on the panama hat; pinch the front crease; tack at two points if needed.
- Hang the mesh tote from one shoulder and position vegetables inside.
Blocking, Styling & Care
- Hover-steam the hat brim and overall hems to relax; avoid pressing flat to keep texture.
- Shape the muzzle while warm so it stays softly rounded.
- Spot clean only; air dry.
- For photos, place the pup on a wooden table with daylight; angle the tote so carrots and radish are visible.
Troubleshooting
- Head wobble: Crochet a short neck peg (6 sc around × 4–5 rnds) and stitch between head and body before closing.
- Tee tight at underarm: On the divide round, use ch-5 instead of ch-4; on next round, add 2 extra stitches under each arm.
- Overalls ride up: Lengthen each strap by +2 chains or tack side seams to the tee with a hidden stitch.
- Hat too big/small: Add/remove one crown increase round (±6 sts) or change hook ±0.25 mm.
- Shoes slipping: Add an extra round of sc at the opening or tack to legs invisibly.
- Tote collapses: Add a small blocked crochet rectangle inside the bottom for structure.
Quick Reference (Counts at a Glance)
- Head: max 42; eyes at R13–14 (8 sts apart); close at 12.
- Muzzle: 14-st oval, lightly stuffed.
- Ears: 9 → 12 sts tubes, flattened and long.
- Body: max 36 → waist 24 → close at 6.
- Arms: 9-st tubes → taper to 7.
- Legs/Shoes: sole 18; leg tube 12 → 8.
- Tail: ch-16 cord.
- Tee: ring 56; MOSS; sleeve gaps 12; cuffs in sc.
- Overalls: waist 48 → legs 27/27; bib 16 → 14; straps ch-22; pocket 8-wide.
- Hat: crown to 36; brim to 60.
- Tote: mesh rectangle 21 ch × 18 rows; handles ch-28.
- Veggies: mini shapes per above.
