Brighten up the gloomiest weather with this adorable “Rainy Day” Puppy. Modeled after a Golden Cocker Spaniel, this sweet dog features the breed’s signature long, curly ears and a soulful expression. She is prepared for London weather in a chic outfit featuring a textured light blue coat dress with large statement buttons and a peeking white flared skirt.

Her accessories are perfectly color-coordinated: lemon yellow Mary Jane shoes match her wool bucket hat. She carries a vivid rainbow umbrella to ward off the drizzle, and if you look closely, you’ll spot a tiny garden snail hitching a ride on her hat brim. This project is rich in detail and texture, making it a joy to create.

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
• inc – increase (2 sc in same stitch)
• dec – decrease (sc 2 stitches together)
• sl st – slip stitch
• BLO – back loop only
• FLO – front loop only
• st(s) – stitch(es)
• rnd – round
• row – row
• Loop St – loop stitch (or substitute with ch-loops as described in the ear section)
• FO – fasten off

Materials

• DK or Sport weight yarn in: Golden/Tan (puppy skin), Lemon Yellow (shoes, hat), Light Blue (coat), White (skirt), Dark Brown (umbrella handle, snail shell), Beige (snail body).
• Scrap yarn in Rainbow colors (Red, Orange, Yellow, Green, Blue, Purple) for the umbrella.
• 2.5 mm crochet hook (for puppy and small parts)
• 3.0 mm crochet hook (for coat and hat)
• 12mm Black Safety Eyes
• Black embroidery thread (nose/mouth)
• 3 Green Buttons (approx 12-15mm) for the coat
• 2 Small White/Yellow Buttons for the shoes
• Fiberfill stuffing
• Yarn needle, pins, scissors
• Optional: Craft wire for the umbrella handle stability

Gauge & Finished Size

The finished puppy sits approximately 26 cm (10 inches) tall. The gauge should be tight for the amigurumi parts (head, body, legs) to prevent stuffing from showing. The coat and hat can be worked with slightly looser tension or a larger hook for a comfortable fit.

Head

Use Golden/Tan yarn and 2.5 mm 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 10–18: sc around (54)
• Rnd 19: (8 sc, inc) repeat around (60) – Cheek shaping
• Rnd 20–24: sc around (60)
• Rnd 25: (8 sc, dec) repeat around (54)
• Rnd 26: (7 sc, dec) repeat around (48)
• Rnd 27: (6 sc, dec) repeat around (42)
• Rnd 28: (5 sc, dec) repeat around (36)
• Rnd 29: (4 sc, dec) repeat around (30)
• Rnd 30: (3 sc, dec) repeat around (24)

Insert safety eyes between Rnds 17 and 18, spaced about 10 sts apart. Stuff firmly. FO, leaving a long tail.

Muzzle

Use Golden/Tan 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 5–6: sc around (24)

FO. Stuff lightly. Sew to the center of the face, just below the eyes. Embroider a large triangular nose in black on the tip of the muzzle and a straight line down.

Curly Spaniel Ears (Make 2)

Use Golden/Tan yarn. These are made to mimic the long, curly fur.

• Base:
• Row 1: Ch 10, sc in 2nd ch from hook and across (9). Turn.
• Row 2–15: Ch 1, sc across (9). (Create a rectangular strip).
• Curls (The “Fur”):
• Work along the surface of the rectangle. Attach yarn to the top left corner.
• *Ch 8, sc in next st* repeat across every stitch of every row. This will create a very dense, shaggy texture of loops.

FO. Sew the top edge of the ear base to the side of the head (approx Rnd 8). The curls should hang down to the shoulders.

Legs & Shoes (Make 2)

Start with Lemon Yellow yarn (Shoes).

• Rnd 1: Ch 7, start in 2nd ch. 5 sc, 3 sc in last ch. Rotate: 4 sc, inc (14)
• Rnd 2: inc, 4 sc, 3 inc, 4 sc, 2 inc (20)
• Rnd 3: 1 sc, inc, 5 sc, (1 sc, inc) x 3, 5 sc, (1 sc, inc) x 2 (26)
• Rnd 4: BLO sc around (26)
• Rnd 5–7: sc around (26)
• Rnd 8: 7 sc, 6 dec, 7 sc (20)
• Rnd 9: 7 sc, 3 dec, 7 sc (17)
• Change to Golden/Tan yarn (Legs).
• Rnd 10: BLO sc around (17)
• Rnd 11–22: sc around (17)

Stuff firmly. FO first leg. Keep yarn attached on second leg.
Shoe Strap: With Yellow, ch 12. Sew one end to the side of the shoe, cross over the instep, and sew to the other side. Sew a small button on the outer side.

Body & Skirt

Continue from second leg with Golden/Tan.

• Rnd 23: Ch 3, join to first leg with sc. Sc 17 around leg, sc 3 on ch, sc 17 around leg, sc 3 on ch (40)
• Rnd 24: (inc, 19 sc) repeat twice (42)
• Rnd 25–30: sc around (42)
• Change to White yarn (Undergarment/Skirt base).
• Rnd 31: sc around (42)
• Rnd 32 (BLO): sc around (42). (We will attach skirt here later).
• Rnd 33–40: sc around (42)
• Rnd 41: (5 sc, dec) repeat around (36)
• Rnd 42–43: sc around (36)
• Rnd 44: (4 sc, dec) repeat around (30)
• Rnd 45: sc around (30)
• Rnd 46: (3 sc, dec) repeat around (24)
• Rnd 47: sc around (24)

Stuff body firmly. FO. Sew head to neck.

White Flared Skirt

Attach White yarn to the FLO of Rnd 32 of the body.

• Rnd 1: Ch 2, dc inc in each st around (84). Sl st to join.
• Rnd 2–6: Ch 2, dc in each st around (84).
• Rnd 7: *sc, ch 2, sc in next st* repeat around for a ruffled hem.

FO. The skirt should peek out nicely from under the coat.

Outfit Details

Light Blue Coat Dress

Use Light Blue yarn and 3.0 mm hook. Worked in rows (flat) for the main part, sleeves in rounds.

• 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 8 sts, 14 sc, ch 6, skip 8 sts, 6 sc (26 sc + 12 ch). Turn.
• Row 5: sc across all sts and chs (38). Turn.
• Row 6–8: sc across (38).
• Coat Skirt:
• Row 9: Ch 2, dc inc in every st across (76). Turn.
• Row 10–18: Ch 2, dc in each st across (76). (Adjust length to show about 1 inch of the white skirt underneath).
• Row 19: sc across for a neat edge.

Collar: Attach yarn to the neck chain foundation. Work a row of hdc across the neck stitches. Row 2: hdc across. Fold the collar down.
Sleeves: Attach blue yarn to armhole. Sc 16 around. Work 10 rounds of sc. Rnd 11: BLO sc around (cuff definition). Rnd 12: sc around. FO.
Finishing: Sew 3 Green buttons evenly down the chest area of the coat (Rows 5-8). Use the gaps between stitches on the opposite side as buttonholes.

Lemon Yellow Bucket Hat

Use Lemon Yellow 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 9–14: sc around (48) – Crown
• Rnd 15 (Brim): FLO, (3 sc, inc) repeat around (60)
• Rnd 16: (4 sc, inc) repeat around (72)
• Rnd 17: (5 sc, inc) repeat around (84)
• Rnd 18: sc around.

FO. Place on the puppy’s head over the ears.

Accessories

Rainbow Umbrella (Folded)

This is made as a long, tapered cone. Change colors every 2-3 rounds (Purple, Blue, Green, Yellow, Orange, Red).

• Start with Purple. Rnd 1: MR, 6 sc (6)
• Rnd 2–4: sc around (6)
• Change to Blue. Rnd 5: (1 sc, inc) repeat around (9)
• Rnd 6–7: sc around (9)
• Change to Green. Rnd 8: (2 sc, inc) repeat around (12)
• Rnd 9–10: sc around (12)
• Change to Yellow. Rnd 11: (3 sc, inc) repeat around (15)
• Rnd 12–13: sc around (15)
• Change to Orange. Rnd 14: (4 sc, inc) repeat around (18)
• Rnd 15–16: sc around (18)
• Change to Red. Rnd 17: (5 sc, inc) repeat around (21)
• Rnd 18–20: sc around (21)
• Rnd 21: (sc, ch 1, sk 1) around (creates scallop look for closed umbrella).

Stuff firmly.
Handle: With Brown yarn and wire (optional). Ch 25. Sc in 2nd ch and across. Insert wire, bend one end into a “J” shape. Insert the straight end into the umbrella cone and glue or sew in place.

Tiny Snail

Shell: With Dark Brown. Chain 10. Sc in 2nd ch and across. Roll this strip into a tight spiral and stitch to secure.

Body: With Beige. Ch 5, sc in 2nd ch and across (4). Stitch the shell onto the center of this small body. Embroider tiny eye stalks if possible. Sew the snail to the brim of the yellow hat.

Assembly

1. Dressing: Pull the white skirt/body section into shape. Put the Blue Coat Dress on the puppy. Button it up.
2. Hat: Place the Yellow Bucket Hat on the head. Ensure the curly ears poke out or sit comfortably underneath.
3. Snail: Ensure the snail is securely attached to the hat brim.
4. Umbrella: Tack the umbrella to one of the puppy’s hands so she is holding it upright by the handle.
5. Arms (if not attached yet): Make 2 arms (MR 6, inc to 9, sc 12 rows). Sew to body at shoulders before putting the coat on.

Your “Rainy Day” Puppy is now ready to splash in the puddles! This cozy, detailed doll makes a perfect gift or display piece.