Step into a scene of refined tranquility with “The Canary Keeper” Puppy. This elegant amigurumi character enjoys a quiet pastime by the sunny window, caring for her singing friend. The centerpiece is a pristine white puppy, chosen specifically to contrast beautifully with the bright yellow of her avian companion. She features soft, floppy ears and a gentle, contemplative expression.

Her attire evokes a sense of spring and gentle sophistication: a bright lemon yellow dress embroidered with delicate flowers, layered under a loose, cozy light gray cardigan. She wears matching yellow ballet flats and a chic beige beret. Her accessories are truly special: a classic arched birdcage crocheted from silver-gray yarn to create an airy mesh, a tiny yellow canary that perches sweetly on her finger, and a rustic sack of grains to feed her pet.

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
• tr – treble crochet
• sl st – slip stitch
• inc – increase (2 sc in same stitch)
• dec – decrease (sc 2 stitches together)
• BLO – back loop only
• FLO – front loop only
• st(s) – stitch(es)
• rnd – round
• row – row
• FO – fasten off
• […] – total stitch count

Materials

• DK or Sport weight yarn in the following colors:
  • White (Puppy body, head, ears, tail)
  • Lemon Yellow (Dress, Shoes, Canary)
  • Light Gray (Cardigan, Birdcage)
  • Beige/Tan (Beret, Grain bag)
  • Scrap Pink, White, Green (Flower embroidery on dress)
  • Black embroidery thread (Eyes, Nose, “GRAINS” text)
  • Orange (Canary beak)
• 2.5 mm crochet hook (for amigurumi parts and bird)
• 3.0 mm crochet hook (for clothing and birdcage)
• 10mm Black Safety Eyes (or embroidered eyes as shown in the photo for a softer look)
• Dark Brown or Black yarn for nose embroidery
• Fiberfill stuffing
• Yarn needle, embroidery needle
• Stitch markers, pins, scissors
• Small buttons (for cardigan and shoes)
• Optional: Craft wire or pipe cleaner to reinforce the birdcage structure

Gauge & Finished Size

The finished puppy stands approximately 28 cm (11 inches) tall. The gauge for the white body parts should be tight to prevent stuffing from showing (approx. 6 sc = 1 inch). The clothing can be worked with a slightly looser tension or a larger hook to ensure it fits comfortably over the doll.

Head

Use White yarn and 2.5 mm hook. Work in a continuous spiral.

• 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 10–20: sc around [54]
• Rnd 21: (8 sc, inc) repeat around [60] – Cheek shaping
• Rnd 22–25: sc around [60]
• 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 18 and 19, spaced about 10-12 stitches apart. If embroidering eyes (as seen in the photo), do this after stuffing. Embroider a triangular nose with dark brown/black thread. Stuff the head firmly. FO, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Ears (Make 2)

Use White yarn. Floppy spaniel-style 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 5–10: sc around [24]
• Rnd 11: (10 sc, dec) repeat twice [22]
• Rnd 12–14: sc around [22]
• Rnd 15: (9 sc, dec) repeat twice [20]
• Rnd 16–18: sc around [20]
• Rnd 19: (8 sc, dec) repeat twice [18]
• Rnd 20–24: sc around [18]
• Rnd 25: (7 sc, dec) repeat twice [16]
• Rnd 26–28: sc around [16]

Do not stuff. Flatten the opening and sc across to close. Sew to the sides of the head at roughly eye level (Rnd 18-20).

Legs & Body

Legs (Make 2)

Use White yarn.

• Rnd 1: MR, 6 sc [6]
• Rnd 2: inc around [12]
• Rnd 3: (1 sc, inc) repeat around [18]
• Rnd 4–6: sc around [18]
• Rnd 7: 6 sc, 3 dec, 6 sc [15] – Foot shaping
• Rnd 8–22: sc around [15]

Stuff firmly. FO first leg. Do not cut yarn on second leg. Ch 4, join to first leg.

Body

Continue with White yarn.

• Rnd 23: 15 sc on first leg, 4 sc on chain, 15 sc on second leg, 4 sc on other side of chain [38]
• Rnd 24: (inc, 18 sc) repeat twice [40]
• Rnd 25–32: sc around [40]
• Rnd 33: (8 sc, dec) repeat 4 times [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 body firmly. FO. Sew head to neck.

Arms (Make 2)

Use White yarn.

• Rnd 1: MR, 6 sc [6]
• Rnd 2: (1 sc, inc) repeat around [9]
• Rnd 3–16: sc around [9]

Stuff lightly. Flatten top and sc closed. Sew to shoulders.

Clothing

Lemon Yellow Floral Dress

Use Lemon Yellow yarn and 3.0 mm hook. Worked from the top down.

• Bodice:
• Row 1: Ch 27. Sc in 2nd ch from hook and across [26]. Turn.
• Row 2: (1 sc, inc) repeat across [39]. Turn.
• Row 3 (Armholes): 6 sc, ch 6, skip 7, 13 sc, ch 6, skip 7, 6 sc. Turn.
• Row 4: sc across all sts and chains [37]. Turn.
• Row 5–8: sc across [37].
• Skirt: Join to work in rounds.
• Rnd 9: Ch 2, dc inc in every st around [74]. Join.
• Rnd 10–16: Ch 2, dc around [74].
• Rnd 17: *skip 2 sts, 5 dc in next st (shell), skip 2 sts, sc in next* repeat around for a scalloped hem. FO.
• Embroidery: Use pink, white, and green thread to embroider small “V” leaves and french knot flowers scattered across the skirt.

Light Gray Cardigan

Use Light Gray yarn. Worked flat in rows.

• Row 1: Ch 31. 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, 12 sc, ch 6, skip 9, 6 sc. Turn.
• Row 5: sc across [36]. Turn.
• Row 6–12: hdc across [36].
• Row 13: sc around the entire edge of the cardigan (neck, front opening, bottom) for a neat finish.
• Sleeves: Join yarn at armhole. Work 15 sc around. Work 10 rounds sc. FO.
• Sew tiny buttons to the front (optional).

Yellow Ballet Flats

Use Lemon Yellow yarn.

• Rnd 1: Ch 7, sc around chain increasing at ends (approx 18 sts).
• Rnd 2: BLO sc around [18].
• Rnd 3–4: sc around [18].
• Rnd 5: 5 sc, 4 dec, 5 sc [14].
• Strap: Ch 6, attach to opposite side. FO.

Beige Beret

Use Beige yarn.

• Rnd 1: MR, 8 hdc [8]
• Rnd 2: hdc inc around [16]
• Rnd 3: (1 hdc, inc) around [24]
• Rnd 4: (2 hdc, inc) around [32]
• Rnd 5: (3 hdc, inc) around [40]
• Rnd 6: (4 hdc, inc) around [48]
• Rnd 7–8: hdc around [48]
• Rnd 9: (4 sc, dec) around [40]
• Rnd 10: sc around [40]. FO.

Accessories

Classic Arched Birdcage

Use Gray/Silver yarn. We will make a base and a cage structure.

• Base: 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: BLO sc around (30). Rnd 7: sc around. FO Base.
• Cage Bars (Vertical): Join yarn to Rnd 6 of base. *Ch 12, skip 2 sts, sl st in next* repeat around. You should have about 10 arches. (Adjust skip count to fit).
• Top Ring: Gather the tops of all the chain arches. Use a yarn needle to sew them together at a central point.
• Handle: Ch 8, form a loop at the top gathering point.
• Note: You can insert a small wire circle at the base and wire arches if you want it to hold its shape perfectly, otherwise it will be soft.

Yellow Canary

Use Lemon Yellow yarn.

• Rnd 1: MR, 6 sc [6]
• Rnd 2: (1 sc, inc) around [9]
• Rnd 3–4: sc around [9]
• Rnd 5: (1 sc, dec) around [6]
• Rnd 6: dec around [3]. FO.
• Wings: Ch 3, sc in 2nd ch. Sew to sides.
• Beak: Embroider a tiny orange beak.
• Legs: Use a tiny piece of wire or black thread to attach to the puppy’s finger.

Grain Bag

Use Beige/Tan yarn.

• Rnd 1: MR, 6 sc.
• Rnd 2: inc around [12].
• Rnd 3: (1 sc, inc) around [18].
• Rnd 4: BLO sc around [18].
• Rnd 5–10: sc around [18].
• Rnd 11: *sc 1, ch 1, skip 1* (Drawstring holes).
• Rnd 12: sc around. FO.
• Drawstring: Ch 25. Weave through Rnd 11. Pull tight.
• Embroidery: Using Black thread, backstitch the word “GRAINS” on the front of the bag.

Assembly

1. Dress Up: Put the yellow floral dress on the puppy. Button at the back if needed.
2. Cardigan: Slip the gray cardigan over the dress. Leave it open or buttoned loosely.
3. Shoes: Put the yellow ballet flats on the feet.
4. Hat: Place the beige beret on the head, tilted slightly to the side.
5. Canary: Stitch the tiny canary onto one of the puppy’s hands (or fingers if defined).
6. Accessories: Hang the birdcage from the other hand. Loop the grain bag over the arm carrying the bird.

Your Canary Keeper Puppy is ready for a peaceful afternoon! This refined set captures the quiet joy of caring for nature.