This lovable puppy features the classic coloring of a Beagle, with rich brown fur and a snowy white muzzle and blaze. She is dressed to impress in a smart Navy Blue sailor dress (or tunic) featuring a crisp white stripe at the hem and the iconic broad sailor collar with white trim. Perched atop his head is a jaunty white sailor hat with a blue-and-white striped brim.

She wears comfortable white canvas sneakers tied with bright red laces, ready for deck duty. Her accessories are perfectly themed: a blue and white striped tote bag for his gear, and a miniature toy sailboat. Tagging along for the voyage is a tiny, bright yellow Duckling, safe and sound in its own little orange life vest. This pattern is designed for intermediate crocheters who enjoy colorwork and creating detailed miniature accessories.

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

Abbreviations (US Terms)

• MR – Magic Ring
• ch – Chain
• sc – Single Crochet
• hdc – Half Double Crochet
• dc – Double Crochet
• sl st – Slip Stitch
• inc – Increase (2 sc in one stitch)
• dec – Decrease (sc 2 stitches together)
• st(s) – Stitch(es)
• rnd – Round
• row – Row
• BLO – Back Loop Only
• FLO – Front Loop Only
• FO – Fasten Off

Materials Needed

• DK or Sport weight yarn in Medium Brown (Puppy Head/Ears/Body)
• DK weight yarn in White (Muzzle, Paws, Shoes, Hat, Bag stripes, Boat sail)
• DK weight yarn in Navy Blue (Dress, Bag, Hat trim, Boat)
• DK weight yarn in Red (Shoe laces, Life vest details)
• DK weight yarn in Bright Yellow (Duckling)
• DK weight yarn in Orange (Duckling Vest)
• DK weight yarn in Light Blue (Boat sail)
• DK weight yarn in Beige/Wood (Boat hull)
• 2.5 mm crochet hook (for amigurumi parts)
• 3.0 mm crochet hook (for clothing)
• Pair of 10mm black safety eyes (Puppy)
• Pair of 4mm beads (Duckling eyes)
• Dark brown embroidery thread (Nose/Mouth)
• Fiberfill stuffing
• Yarn needle, scissors, stitch markers, pins
• Cardboard or plastic sheet (for shoe soles)
• A small wooden stick or toothpick (for Boat mast)

Gauge & Finished Size

Work tightly in continuous spiral rounds for the puppy body so the stuffing does not show. Using DK yarn and a 2.5mm hook, the finished puppy stands approximately 28 cm (11 inches) tall. The clothing is designed to be removable, but the shoes are integrated into the leg construction for stability.

Construction Overview

The puppy is constructed in pieces. The legs are made first, starting with the white sneakers, transitioning to the legs, and joined to form the body. The head is a sphere with color changes to create the white blaze on the forehead. The muzzle is sewn on to give that beagle profile. The floppy ears are made separately and attached. The dress is worked from the neck down with a separate sailor collar attached later. The accessories—hat, tote, boat, and duckling—are detailed miniatures.

Body Parts (Puppy)

Head

Use Brown and White yarn. Start with Brown.

• Rnd 1: MR, 6 sc (6)
• Rnd 2: inc around (12)
• Rnd 3: (1 sc, inc) repeat around (18)
• Rnd 4: (2 sc, inc) repeat around (24)
• Rnd 5: (3 sc, inc) repeat around (30)
• Rnd 6: (4 sc, inc) repeat around (36)
• Rnd 7: (5 sc, inc) repeat around (42)
• Rnd 8: (6 sc, inc) repeat around (48)
• Rnd 9: (7 sc, inc) repeat around (54)
• Rnd 10–12: sc around (54).
• Colorwork for Blaze:
• Rnd 13: sc 24 Brown, sc 6 White, sc 24 Brown.
• Rnd 14: sc 23 Brown, sc 8 White, sc 23 Brown.
• Rnd 15: sc 22 Brown, sc 10 White, sc 22 Brown.
• Rnd 16–19: sc 21 Brown, sc 12 White, sc 21 Brown.
• Rnd 20: sc 22 Brown, sc 10 White, sc 22 Brown.
• Rnd 21: (7 sc, dec) around (48). (Maintain color pattern: Brown on sides, White in center).
• Rnd 22: (6 sc, dec) around (42).
• Insert safety eyes in the Brown section, right at the border of the White blaze, between Rnds 17 and 18.
• Rnd 23: (5 sc, dec) around (36). (You can switch to all Brown or White for the neck area now, neck will be covered).
• Rnd 24: (4 sc, dec) around (30).
• Rnd 25: (3 sc, dec) around (24).
• Rnd 26: (2 sc, dec) around (18).

Stuff firmly. FO, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Muzzle

Use White yarn.

• Rnd 1: Ch 6. Oval start: sc 4, 3 sc in last, sc 3, inc (12).
• Rnd 2: inc, sc 3, 3 inc, sc 3, 2 inc (18).
• Rnd 3: (1 sc, inc), sc 3, (1 sc, inc) x3, sc 3, (1 sc, inc) x2 (24).
• Rnd 4–6: sc around (24).

FO. Sew to the lower center of the face (over the white blaze area). Stuff lightly. Embroider a triangular brown nose and a mouth.

Floppy Ears (Make 2)

Use Brown yarn.

• Rnd 1: MR, 6 sc.
• Rnd 2: inc around (12).
• Rnd 3: (1 sc, inc) around (18).
• Rnd 4: (2 sc, inc) around (24).
• Rnd 5–10: sc around (24).
• Rnd 11: (10 sc, dec) around (22).
• Rnd 12–14: sc around.
• Rnd 15: (9 sc, dec) around (20).
• Rnd 16–18: sc around.
• Rnd 19: (8 sc, dec) around (18).
• Rnd 20–22: sc around.
• Rnd 23: (7 sc, dec) around (16).

Flatten opening and sew closed. Sew to the sides of the head (approx Rnd 7-8) so they hang down.

Legs with Sneakers (Make 2)

Start with White (Shoes).

• Rnd 1: Ch 7. Oval start: sc 5, 3 sc in last, sc 4, inc (14).
• Rnd 2: inc, sc 4, 3 inc, sc 4, 2 inc (20).
• Rnd 3: (BLO) sc around (20).
• Rnd 4–6: sc around (20).
• Rnd 7: sc 6, 4 dec, sc 6 (16).
• Rnd 8: sc 6, 2 dec, sc 6 (14).
• Rnd 9–11: sc around (14).
• Change to Brown (Legs).
• Rnd 12: (BLO) sc around (14).
• Rnd 13–20: sc around (14).

Stuff firmly. FO first leg. Do not cut yarn on second leg. Laces: Use Red yarn to embroider small “X” shapes on the front of the white shoe section and tie a small bow.

Body

Join legs: From second leg, ch 4, join to first leg with sc.

• Rnd 21: sc 14 (leg 1), sc 4 in ch, sc 14 (leg 2), sc 4 in ch (36).
• Rnd 22: (5 sc, inc) repeat around (42).
• Rnd 23–30: sc around (42).
• Rnd 31: (5 sc, dec) repeat around (36).
• Rnd 32–34: sc around (36).
• Rnd 35: (4 sc, dec) repeat around (30).
• Rnd 36–37: sc around (30).
• Rnd 38: (3 sc, dec) repeat around (24).
• Rnd 39: sc around (24).
• Rnd 40: (2 sc, dec) repeat around (18).

Stuff firmly. FO. Sew head to body.

Arms (Make 2)

Start with White (Paws/Gloves).

• Rnd 1: MR, 6 sc.
• Rnd 2: inc around (12).
• Rnd 3–6: sc around.
• Change to Brown.
• Rnd 7–16: sc around (12).

Stuff lightly. Flatten and sew to body.

The Nautical Wardrobe

Navy Sailor Dress

Use Navy Blue yarn and 3.0mm hook. Worked neck-down.

• Yoke: Ch 26. Join. sc around (26).
• Rnd 2: (inc) around (52).
• Rnd 3 (Armholes): sc 8, ch 6 (skip 10), sc 16, ch 6 (skip 10), sc 8.
• Rnd 4: sc around including chains (44).
• Rnd 5–9: sc around (44).
• Skirt:
• Rnd 10: (3 sc, inc) around (55).
• Rnd 11: (4 sc, inc) around (66).
• Rnd 12–20: dc around (66).
• Rnd 21: Change to White. sc around.
• Rnd 22: Change back to Navy. sc around. FO.

Sailor Collar

Use Navy Blue and White yarn. Worked flat.

• Row 1 (Navy): Ch 20. sc across (19).
• Row 2–6: sc across. (Back panel).
• Row 7: sc 6, turn. (Start Left Front Flap).
• Row 8–15: Decrease 1 st at the inner edge every other row to taper the flap. FO.
• Attach yarn to the other side of Row 6 and repeat for Right Front Flap.
• Trim: Surface crochet or embroider a line of White yarn around the entire perimeter of the collar.
• Sew the collar to the neck of the dress. Tie a small piece of white yarn at the front V of the collar for the tie.

Sailor Hat

Use White yarn.

• Rnd 1: MR 6 sc.
• Rnd 2: inc around (12).
• Rnd 3: (1 sc, inc) around (18).
• Rnd 4: (2 sc, inc) around (24).
• Rnd 5: (3 sc, inc) around (30).
• Rnd 6: (4 sc, inc) around (36).
• Rnd 7: (5 sc, inc) around (42).
• Rnd 8: (BLO) sc around (42).
• Rnd 9–11: sc around (42).
• Rnd 12 (Brim): Change to Navy Blue. (FLO) sc around.
• Rnd 13: Change to White. sc around.
• Rnd 14: Change to Navy Blue. sc around. FO.
• Fold the brim up.

Nautical Accessories

Striped Tote Bag

Use Navy and White yarn.

• Rnd 1 (Navy): Ch 10. sc around chain oval-style (20).
• Rnd 2 (Navy): (BLO) sc around (20).
• Rnd 3–4 (White): sc around.
• Rnd 5–6 (Navy): sc around.
• Rnd 7–8 (White): sc around.
• Rnd 9–10 (Navy): sc around.
• Handles: Ch 15, skip 5, sc. Repeat on other side. FO.

Mini Sailboat

• Hull (Beige/Brown): MR 6, inc to 12, inc to 18. Fold in half and sc the edges together to make a semi-circle taco shape. Stuff slightly before closing. Flatten bottom so it sits.
• Mast: Glue a toothpick or small stick into the hull.
• Sails: Crochet two triangles.
  Large Sail (White): Ch 2, sc 1. Inc. Inc. Continue until desired height.
  Small Sail (Blue): Make slightly smaller. Glue to mast.

Duckling with Life Vest

Use Yellow and Orange yarn.

• Body/Head (Yellow): MR 6, inc to 12. sc 3 rounds. dec to 6. Stuff. Close. (Head is integrated or sew a smaller ball on top).
• Wings (Yellow): Ch 3, sc. Sew to sides.
• Life Vest (Orange): Ch 15 (check circumference). sc 2 rows. Wrap around the duckling’s body. Add a small vertical strip for the “buckle” area.
• Beak: Orange knot.

Assembly

1. Dress the puppy in the Navy Sailor Dress.
2. Place the Sailor Hat on his head (one ear can be lifted or both down).
3. Hang the Striped Tote Bag on his arm.
4. Stitch the Sailboat to one hand (paws).
5. Place the Duckling by his feet.

Your Sailor Puppy is ready to weigh anchor! Bon Voyage!