Prepare for a nostalgic adventure into the great outdoors with “The Girl Scout Puppy.” This charming character embodies the spirit of friendship, learning, and camping under the stars. Whether you are a former scout yourself or simply love the wholesome aesthetic of merit badges and cookie season, this puppy is ready to earn her place in your heart.

This sweet puppy features soft cream-colored fur and floppy ears that are always listening for instructions. She is dressed in a classic scouting uniform, featuring a smart beige shirt and a deep forest green A-line skirt. Her pride and joy is her sash, decorated with colorful embroidered merit badges representing her many skills. To complete the uniform, she wears a green beret adorned with a gold star and sturdy brown Oxford shoes with white knee-high socks. She is fully equipped for a field trip with a detailed camping backpack carrying a rolled sleeping blanket and, of course, a box of famous Girl Scout cookies to share. Her woodland friend, a tiny squirrel holding an acorn, tags along for the hike.

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 Cream (Puppy Body)
• DK weight yarn in Beige/Tan (Shirt, Backpack)
• DK weight yarn in Forest Green (Skirt, Beret, Backpack accents, Cookie box)
• DK weight yarn in Chocolate Brown (Shoes, Squirrel, Sash)
• DK weight yarn in White (Socks, Collar)
• Scrap yarn in Pink, Blue, Yellow, Orange, Purple (Merit Badges)
• Gold embroidery thread or yellow yarn (Star on hat)
• 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 (Squirrel eyes)
• Dark brown embroidery thread (Nose/Mouth/Shoelaces)
• Fiberfill stuffing
• Yarn needle, scissors, stitch markers, pins
• Cardboard (for shoe soles and cookie box structure)

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 or integrated depending on the part (shoes/socks are integrated for stability).

Construction Overview

The puppy is constructed in pieces. The legs are made first, starting with the brown shoes, transitioning to white socks, and then joining to form the body. The torso color changes to beige to simulate the shirt tucked in. The head is crocheted separately and sewn on. The skirt is a separate removable garment. The sash is a strip with embroidered details. The backpack is a detailed accessory with a flap and straps. The squirrel is a miniature companion.

Body Parts (Puppy)

Legs (Make 2)

Start with Chocolate Brown (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). (Sole edge).
• Rnd 4–5: sc around (20).
• Rnd 6: sc 6, 4 dec, sc 6 (16). (Toe shaping).
• Rnd 7: sc 6, 2 dec, sc 6 (14).
• Change to White (Socks).
• Rnd 8: (BLO) sc around (14).
• Rnd 9–13: sc around (14).
• Rnd 14 (Sock Cuff): (FLO) *ch 1, sl st* around.
• Change to Cream (Legs).
• Rnd 15: Work into BLO of Rnd 13 (behind the cuff). sc around (14).
• Rnd 16–22: sc around (14).

Stuff firmly. FO first leg. Do not cut yarn on second leg. Shoelaces: Embroider small brown laces on the front of the shoe.

Body

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

• Rnd 23: sc 14 (leg 1), sc 4 in ch, sc 14 (leg 2), sc 4 in ch (36).
• Rnd 24: (5 sc, inc) repeat around (42).
• Rnd 25–28: sc around (42). (Cream lower body).
• Change to Beige (Shirt).
• Rnd 29: (BLO) sc around (42). (This creates a line for the skirt to sit under).
• Rnd 30–33: sc around (42).
• Rnd 34: (5 sc, dec) repeat around (36).
• Rnd 35–36: sc around (36).
• Rnd 37: (4 sc, dec) repeat around (30).
• Rnd 38–39: sc around (30).
• Rnd 40: (3 sc, dec) repeat around (24).
• Change to Cream (Neck).
• Rnd 41: (BLO) sc around (24).
• Rnd 42: (2 sc, dec) repeat around (18).

Stuff firmly. FO. Leave long tail for head. Collar: Join White yarn to the FLO of Rnd 41. (ch 2, dc, dc, hdc, sl st) repeat around to create a collar.

Head

Use Cream 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: (6 sc, inc) around (48).
• Rnd 9: (7 sc, inc) around (54).
• Rnd 10–21: sc around (54). (12 rounds).
• Rnd 22: (7 sc, dec) around (48).
• Rnd 23: (6 sc, dec) around (42).
• Rnd 24: (5 sc, dec) around (36).

Insert safety eyes between Rnds 16 and 17, spaced 10 stitches apart.

• Rnd 25: (4 sc, dec) around (30).
• Rnd 26: (3 sc, dec) around (24).
• Rnd 27: (2 sc, dec) around (18).

Stuff firmly. FO.

Snout

Use Cream 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: sc around (18).
• Rnd 4: sc around.

FO. Sew to face. Embroider a black/brown triangular nose.

Ears (Make 2)

Use Cream yarn.

• Rnd 1: MR, 6 sc.
• Rnd 2: inc around (12).
• Rnd 3: (1 sc, inc) around (18).
• Rnd 4–8: sc around (18).
• Rnd 9: (4 sc, dec) around (15).
• Rnd 10–13: sc around (15).
• Rnd 14: (3 sc, dec) around (12).
• Rnd 15–16: sc around (12).

Flatten and sew to sides of head.

Arms (Make 2)

Start with Cream (Paws).

• Rnd 1: MR, 6 sc.
• Rnd 2: inc around (12).
• Rnd 3–5: sc around.
• Change to Beige (Shirt Sleeves).
• Rnd 6: (BLO) sc around (12).
• Rnd 7–15: sc around (12).

Stuff lightly. Flatten top and sew to body.

The Scout Uniform

Forest Green Skirt

Use Forest Green yarn and 3.0mm hook. Worked waist-down.

• Waist: Ch 40 (measure puppy’s waist). Join. sc around (40).
• Rnd 2: (BLO) (4 sc, inc) around (48).
• Rnd 3: (5 sc, inc) around (56).
• Rnd 4–12: dc around (56). (A-line shape).
• Rnd 13: sc around. FO.

Scout Sash

Use Chocolate Brown yarn.

• Row 1: Ch 45 (long enough to go over shoulder diagonally). sc in 2nd ch and across.
• Row 2–4: sc across. FO. Sew ends together to form a loop.
• Badges: Use scrap yarns (Pink, Blue, Yellow, etc.) to embroider French knots or satin stitch circles all over the front of the sash.

Green Beret

Use Forest Green 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: (6 sc, inc) around (48).
• Rnd 9–11: sc around (48).
• Rnd 12: (6 sc, dec) around (42).
• Rnd 13: (5 sc, dec) around (36).
• Rnd 14: sc around. FO.
• Star: Embroider a small gold star on the side of the brim.

Camping Accessories

Camping Backpack

Use Beige and Green yarn.

• Bag Body (Beige): Ch 11, sc 10. Work 15 rows.
  Fold bottom up (6 rows) to make pocket. Sew sides.
  Work 4 more rows on the back panel to make the flap.
  Change to Green for the last 2 rows of the flap.
• Pockets (Green): Ch 5, sc 4. Work 4 rows. Sew to front of bag.
• Straps (Beige): Ch 25. Sew to back.
• Blanket Roll: Green yarn. Ch 10, sc 9. Work 15 rows. Roll it up tightly and stitch closed. Sew to the top of the backpack.

Cookie Box

Use Green yarn.

• Sides: Ch 8, sc 7. Work 14 rows. Fold into a box shape (sew sides together, stuffing with a square of cardboard or foam to keep shape).
• Details: Embroider a generic logo or “Cookies” on the front using beige/white yarn.

Squirrel Friend

Use Brown yarn.

• Body: MR 6, inc to 12. sc 3 rnds. dec to 6. Close.
• Head: MR 6, inc to 12. sc 2 rnds. dec to 6. Sew to body.
• Tail (The most important part): Ch 8. sc back. Work loop stitches or attach yarn strands and brush them out to make it very bushy. Sew to back.
• Acorn: Tiny knot of darker brown yarn. Stitch to hands.

Assembly

1. Sew Head to Body.
2. Dress the puppy in the Green Skirt.
3. Place the Sash over one shoulder.
4. Position the Beret on her head, tilted to the side.
5. Put the Backpack on her back.
6. Stitch the Cookie Box to one hand.
7. Place the Squirrel by her feet.

Your Girl Scout Puppy is ready to earn her badges! Happy camping.