This heirloom-quality amigurumi features a soft, golden-brown puppy base. He is dressed in a stunning burgundy sweater dress featuring a rich cable-knit texture (achieved through post stitches) and a high turtleneck collar. To keep warm, he wears a textured earflap hat topped with a fluffy white pompom and matching boots with cozy fur cuffs. His accessories tell a story of winter adventure: a snowflake-shaped crossbody bag for collecting treasures, a vintage-style lantern to light the way, and a tiny penguin companion who is also dressed for the weather. This pattern is perfect for intermediate crocheters looking to practice detailed clothing construction and miniature amigurumi.

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)
• FPdc – Front Post Double Crochet (used for the cable texture)
• BPdc – Back Post Double Crochet
• 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 Golden Brown/Tan (Puppy Body)
• DK weight yarn in Burgundy/Wine Red (Sweater Dress)
• DK weight yarn in Biscuit/Light Beige (Hat, Shoes)
• DK weight yarn in White (Pompom, Fur trim, Snowflake bag)
• DK weight yarn in Dark Grey/Black (Lantern, Penguin)
• Small amount of Orange (Penguin beak) and Yellow (Lantern light)
• Textured fluffy yarn or Eyelash yarn in White (Boot cuffs)
• 2.5 mm crochet hook (for amigurumi parts)
• 3.0 mm crochet hook (for clothing)
• Pair of 10mm black safety eyes (Puppy)
• Pair of 5mm black safety eyes (Penguin)
• Dark brown embroidery thread (Nose and Mouth)
• Fiberfill stuffing
• Yarn needle, scissors, stitch markers, pins
• A small piece of cardboard or plastic canvas (for shoe soles and lantern base)

Gauge & Finished Size

Work tightly in continuous spiral rounds for the puppy body so the stuffing does not show. If using DK yarn and a 2.5mm hook, the finished puppy stands approximately 28–30 cm (11–12 inches) tall. The clothing is designed to be removable, adding an element of play.

Construction Overview

The puppy is constructed in standard amigurumi style with a head, muzzle, body, legs, and tail. The ears are folded and sewn on to create the Golden Retriever look. The sweater dress is the highlight, worked top-down or bottom-up using post stitches to simulate a cable knit look. The hat is shaped to cover the ears with added flaps. The lantern and penguin are detailed miniatures.

Body Parts

Head

Use Golden Brown yarn and 2.5mm hook.

• 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 10–22: sc around (54) (13 rounds for height).
• Rnd 23: (7 sc, dec) repeat around (48)
• Rnd 24: (6 sc, dec) repeat around (42)
• Rnd 25: (5 sc, dec) repeat around (36)

Insert safety eyes between Rnds 16 and 17, spaced about 10-11 stitches apart.

• Rnd 26: (4 sc, dec) repeat around (30)
• Rnd 27: (3 sc, dec) repeat around (24)
• Rnd 28: (2 sc, dec) repeat around (18)

Stuff the head firmly. FO, leaving a long tail for sewing to the body.

Muzzle

Use Golden Brown yarn.

• Rnd 1: Ch 6. Start in 2nd ch from hook: inc, sc 3, 4 sc in last ch. Turn to work other side: sc 3, inc (14).
• Rnd 2: inc, sc 5, 2 inc, sc 5, inc (18).
• Rnd 3: sc 1, inc, sc 5, inc, sc 2, inc, sc 5, inc, sc 1 (22).
• Rnd 4–6: sc around (22).

FO. Sew the muzzle to the face between the eyes, stuffing it lightly before closing. Embroider a triangular nose in dark brown on the tip and a vertical line for the mouth.

Ears (Make 2)

Use Golden Brown yarn. These should be floppy.

• 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: (6 sc, dec) repeat around (21)
• Rnd 12–14: sc around (21)
• Rnd 15: (5 sc, dec) repeat around (18)
• Rnd 16–18: sc around (18)
• Rnd 19: (4 sc, dec) repeat around (15)

Flatten the opening and single crochet across to close. Fold the ear slightly at the top to create a “cupped” shape and sew to the sides of the head (approx Rnd 7-8) so they flop downwards.

Legs (Make 2)

Use Golden Brown 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: (4 sc, dec) repeat 3 times (15)
• Rnd 8–22: sc around (15)

Stuff firmly. FO first leg. Do not cut yarn on second leg.

Body

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

• Rnd 23: sc 15 (leg 1), sc 4 in ch, sc 15 (leg 2), sc 4 in ch (38)
• Rnd 24: (inc, 18 sc) repeat twice (40)
• Rnd 25–30: sc around (40)
• Rnd 31: (8 sc, dec) repeat around (36)
• Rnd 32–34: sc around (36)
• Rnd 35: (4 sc, dec) repeat around (30)
• Rnd 36–38: sc around (30)
• Rnd 39: (3 sc, dec) repeat around (24)
• Rnd 40: sc around (24)

Stuff firmly. FO. Sew head to body.

Arms (Make 2)

Use Golden Brown yarn.

• Rnd 1: MR, 6 sc (6)
• Rnd 2: inc around (12)
• Rnd 3–17: sc around (12)

Stuff lightly (mostly the hand area). Flatten opening and sew to body.

The Winter Wardrobe

Burgundy Cable Sweater Dress

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

• Neckline: Ch 26. Join. sc around (26).
• Rnd 2–4: hdc around (Turtleneck).
• Rnd 5 (Raglan Increase): sc 4, inc, sc 4, inc, sc 8, inc, sc 4, inc, sc 2 (30).
• Rnd 6: (4 sc, inc) around (36).
• Rnd 7 (Armholes): sc 5, ch 6, skip 6, sc 12, ch 6, skip 6, sc 7.
• Rnd 8: sc around, working into chains (36).
• Cable Texture Body:
• Rnd 9: (2 dc, inc) repeat around (48).
• Rnd 10: *FPdc in next 2 sts, dc in next 2 sts* repeat around. This creates vertical ridges.
• Rnd 11: *FPdc around previous FPdc, dc in next 2* repeat around.
• Rnd 12–18: Continue the ribbing pattern. Increase in the plain ‘dc’ sections if you want the dress to flare more (e.g., change “dc 2” to “dc 3” between posts).
• Rnd 19: sc around to finish the hem. FO.
• Sleeves: Join yarn to armhole. sc 14 around. Work 8 rounds of sc. Work 1 round of FPdc/dc ribbing for cuffs.

Earflap Hat

Use Biscuit/Beige yarn.

• Rnd 1: MR, 6 hdc.
• Rnd 2: 2 hdc in each st (12).
• Rnd 3: (1 hdc, inc) around (18).
• Rnd 4: (2 hdc, inc) around (24).
• Rnd 5: (3 hdc, inc) around (30).
• Rnd 6: (4 hdc, inc) around (36).
• Rnd 7: (5 hdc, inc) around (42).
• Rnd 8–12: hdc around (42).
• Earflaps: Mark where ears should be covered. Join yarn.
  Row 1: sc 8. Turn.
  Row 2: dec, sc 4, dec (6).
  Row 3: sc across.
  Row 4: dec, sc 2, dec (4).
  Row 5: dec twice (2). FO. Repeat for other side.
• Edging: Join White yarn. Sc around the entire edge of the hat and earflaps.
• Braids: Cut strands of yarn, attach to the tips of earflaps, and braid them.
• Pompom: Make a large white pompom and sew to the top.

Fur-Lined Boots (Make 2)

Use Biscuit/Beige yarn.

• 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: sc around (20).
• Rnd 5: sc 6, 4 dec, sc 6 (16).
• Rnd 6: sc 6, 2 dec, sc 6 (14).
• Change to White Fluffy Yarn.
• Rnd 7–8: sc around loosely. FO.

Winter Accessories

Snowflake Crossbody Bag

Use White yarn.

• Rnd 1: MR, 6 sc.
• Rnd 2: 2 sc in each st (12).
• Rnd 3: *sc 1, ch 4, sl st in 2nd ch from hook, sc in next 2 ch (point made), sc in next st* repeat 6 times to create a snowflake shape.
• Make 2 of these. Crochet a small strip for the sides/bottom and sew them together (or just sew the edges leaving the top open).
• Strap: Ch 45. Sew to the top points.

Vintage Lantern

Use Dark Grey and Yellow yarn.

• Base (Grey): Ch 5, make a square or small rectangle.
• Light (Yellow): Pick up stitches in the center of the base. Work 6 sc in a round for 4 rows to make a cylinder. Stuff lightly.
• Frame (Grey): Surface crochet or sew vertical lines up the yellow cylinder.
• Top (Grey): Work a pyramid shape on top of the yellow cylinder (sc 6, dec to close).
• Handle: Ch 10, attach to the top.

Mini Penguin Friend

Use Black and White yarn.

• Body:
  Rnd 1 (Black): MR 6 sc.
  Rnd 2: inc around (12).
  Rnd 3: (1 sc, inc) around (18).
  Rnd 4–8: sc around.
  Rnd 9: dec around (9). Stuff. Close.
• Tummy (White): Oval patch. Ch 4, sc around. Sew to front.
• Wings (Black): Ch 4, sc 3. Sew to sides.
• Beak (Orange): Tiny stitch on face.
• Tiny Hat: Use Burgundy yarn. MR 4, inc to 8, sc 2 rounds. Sew a tiny white pompom on top. Glue onto Penguin.

Assembly

1. Dress the puppy in the Burgundy Cable Dress.
2. Put on the Fur-Lined Boots.
3. Place the Earflap Hat on the head (ensure ears are tucked comfortably or hat sits between them).
4. Hang the Snowflake Bag on his shoulder.
5. Stitch the Lantern handle to his paw.
6. Place the Mini Penguin beside him.

Your Cozy Winter Puppy is ready for the snow! Stay warm and happy crocheting.