Say hello to the “Seaside Walker” Baby Puppy, a charming apricot Poodle who embodies the timeless elegance of nautical fashion. This fluffy little friend is ready for a stroll along the promenade, dressed in a crisp white sailor dress featuring classic navy blue trims and a statement red bow. To protect her from the sun, she wears a traditional white doughboy sailor hat. Her beach day ensemble is completed with white strappy sandals, a pastel pink seashell handbag, and a pair of chic sunglasses for those bright summer afternoons. A tiny starfish pinned to her dress adds the final oceanic touch.

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Abbreviations (US Terms)

• MR – magic ring
• ch – chain
• sc – single crochet
• hdc – half double crochet
• dc – double crochet
• tr – treble crochet
• inc – increase (2 sc in same stitch)
• dec – decrease (single crochet 2 stitches together)
• sl st – slip stitch
• BLO – back loop only
• FLO – front loop only
• Loop St – loop stitch (creates a fur-like texture)
• st(s) – stitch(es)
• rnd – round
• row – row
• FO – fasten off

Materials

• DK or Sport weight yarn in: Apricot/Light Brown (Poodle fur), White (Dress, Hat, Shoes), Navy Blue (Dress trim), Red (Bow), Pastel Pink (Handbag), Beige (Starfish), Black (Sunglasses).
• Textured or “Bouclé” yarn is recommended for the Poodle’s head and ears to get the fluffy look. If not available, use standard yarn and the Loop Stitch.
• 2.5 mm crochet hook (for amigurumi parts)
• 3.0 mm crochet hook (for clothing and accessories)
• 10mm or 12mm black safety eyes
• Black embroidery thread (nose/mouth)
• Craft wire or pipe cleaner (for sunglasses frame)
• Polyester fiberfill stuffing
• Yarn needle, stitch markers, scissors, pins
• Small snap fastener or button for the dress back

Gauge & Finished Size

The finished Poodle stands approximately 28 cm (11 inches) tall. The gauge for the body should be tight to prevent stuffing from showing (approx. 24 sc x 26 rows = 10 cm). The clothing is designed to fit this specific doll size; if you use a different yarn weight, adjust your hook size accordingly.

Head

Use Apricot yarn. We start with the muzzle and move to the head. If using standard yarn, you can switch to Loop Stitch for the “hair” section (Rnds 15+) or use a textured yarn.

• Muzzle:
• 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 5–7: sc around (24)
• FO Muzzle, leave yarn for sewing later. Alternatively, you can continue expanding from here if you prefer a one-piece head, but a sewn muzzle gives a better poodle shape.

Main Head:

• 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 10–18: sc around (54) – Smooth face area
• Rnd 19: (8 sc, inc) repeat around (60)
• Rnd 20–25: sc around (60) – Start using textured yarn or Loop Stitch here for the “poodle cap” look on the forehead and back of head.
• Rnd 26: (8 sc, dec) repeat around (54)
• Rnd 27: (7 sc, dec) repeat around (48)
• Rnd 28: (6 sc, dec) repeat around (42)
• Rnd 29: (5 sc, dec) repeat around (36)
• Rnd 30: (4 sc, dec) repeat around (30)
• Rnd 31: (3 sc, dec) repeat around (24)

Insert safety eyes between Rnds 17 and 18, spaced 10 sts apart. Stuff firmly. FO. Sew the Muzzle to the front center (Rnds 12-18). Embroider a triangular black nose and a small mouth.

Ears (Make 2)

Use Apricot yarn (Textured/Loop Stitch preferred). Poodles have long, heavy ears.

• 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 5–15: sc around (24) (or Loop Stitch for texture)
• Rnd 16: (2 sc, dec) repeat around (18)
• Rnd 17: sc around (18)
• Rnd 18: (1 sc, dec) repeat around (12)

Do not stuff. Flatten top and sew closed. Attach to the sides of the head at eye level.

Legs & Body

Legs (Make 2)

Use Apricot yarn.

• 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 5–7: sc around (24)
• Rnd 8: 6 sc, 6 dec, 6 sc (18) – Foot shaping
• Rnd 9: 6 sc, 3 dec, 6 sc (15)
• Rnd 10–22: sc around (15)

Stuff firmly. FO first leg. Do not cut yarn on second leg. Ch 3, join to first leg.

Body

Continue with Apricot yarn.

• Rnd 23: 15 sc around first leg, 3 sc on chain, 15 sc around second leg, 3 sc on other side of chain (36)
• Rnd 24: (5 sc, inc) repeat around (42)
• Rnd 25–32: sc around (42)
• Rnd 33: (5 sc, dec) repeat around (36)
• Rnd 34–36: sc around (36)
• Rnd 37: (4 sc, dec) repeat around (30)
• Rnd 38–40: sc around (30)
• Rnd 41: (3 sc, dec) repeat around (24)
• Rnd 42: sc around (24)

Stuff firmly. FO. Sew head to neck.

Arms (Make 2)

Use Apricot yarn.

• Rnd 1: MR, 6 sc (6)
• Rnd 2: (1 sc, inc) repeat around (9)
• Rnd 3–15: sc around (9)

Stuff hands lightly, leave upper arms empty. Flatten top and sew to body.

Nautical Outfit

White Sailor Dress

Use White yarn and 3.0 mm hook. Worked top-down.

• Yoke: Ch 31.
• Row 1: sc in 2nd ch from hook and across (30). Turn.
• Row 2: (4 sc, inc) repeat across (36). Turn.
• Row 3: (5 sc, inc) repeat across (42). Turn.
• Row 4 (Armholes): 6 sc, ch 6, skip 9 sts, 12 sc, ch 6, skip 9 sts, 6 sc (24 sts + 12 ch). Turn.
• Row 5: sc across all sts and chains (36). Turn.
• Row 6–8: sc across (36).
• Skirt:
• Row 9: Ch 2, dc inc in every st across (72). Sl st to join in the round.
• Rnd 10–16: Ch 2, dc around (72).
• Change to Navy Blue.
• Rnd 17: sc around (72).
• Change to White.
• Rnd 18: dc around (72).
• Change to Navy Blue.
• Rnd 19: sc around (72). FO.

Sleeves: Attach White yarn to armhole. Sc around. Work 2 rounds White, 1 round Navy Blue. FO.

Sailor Collar

Use White yarn. Worked separately and sewn on.

• Row 1: Ch 26. sc in 2nd ch and across (25). Turn.
• Row 2: sc across. Turn.
• Row 3: sc 10, ch 5 (neck gap), skip 5, sc 10. Turn.
• Row 4: dec, 8 sc, working on the back panel now separately? No, let’s make a triangular flap.
• Easier Construction: Make a square flap for the back and two triangles for the front.
• Back Flap: Ch 12. sc across for 8 rows. Border with Navy Blue sc.
• Front V-Shape: Ch 30. Sc in 2nd ch. Work sc along the chain. Border with Navy Blue. Fold in a V shape and sew the ends to the Back Flap corners. Sew the ensemble to the dress neckline.

Large Red Bow

Use Red yarn.

• Row 1: Ch 15, hdc in 3rd ch and across. Turn.
• Row 2–6: hdc across. FO.
• Seam short ends to make a loop. Wrap yarn tightly around center. Sew to the center of the chest on the dress.

Doughboy Sailor Hat

Use White yarn.

• 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 9–13: sc around (48) – Crown height
• Rnd 14 (Brim): FLO, (3 sc, inc) repeat around (60)
• Rnd 15–16: sc around (60).
• Rnd 17: sl st around tightly to curl the brim up. FO.

White Flat Sandals

Use White yarn.

• Sole: Ch 7, sc around chain (oval). inc at ends until you have approx 20 sts. Make 2 soles per shoe (4 total) for thickness, or just one.
• Straps: Ch 10, sew across the toes (crossed straps looks nice). Ch 15 for ankle strap, attach to heel.

Accessories

Seashell Handbag

Use Pastel Pink yarn. Make 2 pieces.

• Rnd 1: MR, ch 3 (counts as dc), 11 dc into ring (12). Pull tight but not fully closed (semicircle). Turn.
• Rnd 2: ch 3, 2 dc in each st (24). Turn.
• Rnd 3: ch 3, (1 dc, 2 dc in next) (36). Turn.
• Rnd 4: (Front Post dc, dc in next) to create ridges.
• Sew the bottom curved edges of the two pieces together.
• Handle: Ch 20. Attach to top corners.

Mini Starfish

Use Beige yarn.

• MR. (Ch 4, sl st in 2nd ch, sc in next, hdc in next, sl st into MR) repeat 5 times. FO. Sew to the skirt.

Sunglasses

Use Black yarn and craft wire.

• Bend the wire into two circles connected by a bridge, with arms going back.
• Wrap the wire entirely in Black yarn using a tight whip stitch or single crochet around the wire loop.
• Stitch or glue to the puppy’s hand.

Assembly

1. Dress Up: Put the white sailor dress on the puppy. The red bow should be prominent on the chest.
2. Hat: Place the Doughboy hat on the head. If you made the head textured, the hat sits on the “fluffy” hair.
3. Shoes: Slip the white sandals onto the feet.
4. Accessories: Hang the pink shell bag over one arm. Secure the sunglasses in one hand (use a little yarn to tie them in place).
5. Details: Ensure the starfish is securely attached to the skirt.

Your Seaside Walker Baby Puppy is ready for the coast! This classic look brings a fresh breeze of style to your crochet collection.