Introduction

Meet the Bookshop Puppy—a cozy, well-read amigurumi pup posed in a warm indie-bookstore vibe. He wears a textured cacao-brown loafers, navy pleated shorts with a slim belt, a soft sage cardigan in a faux-herringbone texture over a pale oatmeal shirt, and a classic gray newsboy cap. He carries a cream tote with bold “READ” lettering in deep blue. The foxhound-style head features floppy ears, a rounded cream muzzle with a cocoa nose, and glossy black safety eyes.

Please note: I strive for accuracy in every pattern, but occasional errors can happen. Thank you for understanding and for enjoying my designs.

Materials Needed

• Yarn (DK/Light Worsted, cotton or cotton blend recommended):
  1. Body: Warm Beige/Cream – 70–80 g
  2. Muzzle/Ears inner (same as body) – from above
  3. Nose/Loafers: Cocoa Brown – 25–30 g
  4. Cardigan: Sage Green – 35–40 g
  5. Shirt: Oatmeal – 20–25 g
  6. Shorts: Deep Navy – 25–30 g
  7. Belt: Medium Brown – scraps
  8. Cap: Heather Gray – 20–25 g
  9. Tote: Cream – 15–20 g
  10. “READ” letters: Dark Blue – small amount
  11. Buttons: yarn-color knots or 4 tiny 6–8 mm wooden/plastic buttons
• Hooks: 2.75 mm (C) for amigurumi; 3.0 mm for garments/accessories.
• Safety eyes: 8 mm (1 pair).
• Stuffing: Poly-fiberfill.
• Notions: Stitch markers, tapestry needle, optional thin cardboard for tote base, fabric glue for letters (optional), snap/mini button for cardigan front (optional).

Abbreviations (US Terms)

• MR – magic ring
• ch – chain
• sl st – slip stitch
• sc – single crochet
• hdc – half double crochet
• dc – double crochet
• tr – treble crochet
• inc – increase (2 sc in same st)
• dec – invisible decrease (sc 2 sts together FLO)
• BLO/FLO – back/front loop only
• sk – skip
• st(s) – stitch(es)
• Rnd – round
• Row – row
• rep – repeat
• () – stitch count at end of rnd/row
• … – repeat sequence between asterisks

Gauge & Finished Size

• Amigurumi gauge (2.75 mm, sc in the round): ~25–26 sts × 26–28 rnds = 4 in/10 cm.
• Finished height: ~9.5–10 in (24–25 cm) including cap. Proportions are slightly long-torso for a “standing on a table” stance.

Pattern Notes

• Work pieces in continuous rounds unless stated; use a marker.
• Stuff firmly, shaping the muzzle and ankles carefully so clothing fits neatly.
• Garments are designed to be removable (cardigan, shirt, shorts, cap, tote).
• Color placements exactly follow the photo’s palette specified in each section.

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PUPPY – BASE (2.75 mm, Body Beige/Cream)

Head

1. MR 6 sc (6)
2. inc around (12)
3. sc, inc ×6 (18)
4. 2 sc, inc ×6 (24)
5. 3 sc, inc ×6 (30)
6. 4 sc, inc ×6 (36)
7. 5 sc, inc ×6 (42)
   8–13) sc around (42)
   Eye line: Place 8 mm eyes between Rnds 11–12, 10–11 sts apart.
8. 5 sc, dec ×6 (36)
9. 4 sc, dec ×6 (30)
10. 3 sc, dec ×6 (24)
11. 2 sc, dec ×6 (18)
12. sc around (18). Firmly stuff head into a gentle oval (not sphere), slightly broader at the cheeks. Fasten off, leave tail for seaming or close now and later ladder stitch to neck.

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Muzzle (Body color)

1. MR 6 (6)
2. inc around (12)
3. sc, inc ×6 (18)
4. 2 sc, inc ×6 (24)
5. 3 sc, inc ×6 (30)
6. sc around (30)
7. 3 sc, dec ×6 (24)
   Lightly stuff; flatten into a soft oval. Pin so top edge sits one round below eye line, centered. Sew neatly.
   Nose/Mouth: With Cocoa Brown, embroider a rounded triangle nose at the top center of the muzzle; add a short vertical line and tiny smile.

Ears (Make 2, Body color)

1. MR 6 (6)
2. sc, inc ×3 (9)
3. 2 sc, inc ×3 (12)
4. 3 sc, inc ×3 (15)
   5–11) sc around (15)
5. 3 sc, dec ×3 (12)
   13–16) sc around (12)
   Flatten, no stuffing; leave long tails. These are gently long and floppy.

Body (Body color)

1. MR 6 (6)
2. inc around (12)
3. sc, inc ×6 (18)
4. 2 sc, inc ×6 (24)
5. 3 sc, inc ×6 (30)
6. 4 sc, inc ×6 (36)
   7–9) sc around (36)
7. 10 sc, dec ×3 (33)
8. 9 sc, dec ×3 (30)
9. sc (30)
10. 4 sc, inc ×6 (36) — hips
    14–16) sc (36)
11. 4 sc, dec ×6 (30)
12. 3 sc, dec ×6 (24)
13. 2 sc, dec ×6 (18)
14. sc (18). Stuff firmly and shape a straight neck. Fasten off.

Arms (Make 2, Body color)

1. MR 6 (6)
2. inc around (12)
3. 3 sc, inc ×3 (15)
   4–6) sc (15)
4. 3 sc, dec ×3 (12)
   8–18) sc (12)
5. Flatten and sc across to close (6). Light stuffing at hands only. Leave tails.

Legs (Make 2, Body color; shoes will cover)

1. MR 6 (6)
2. inc around (12)
3. sc, inc ×6 (18)
   4–7) sc (18)
4. 4 sc, dec ×3 (15)
   9–14) sc (15). Stuff firmly. Leave top open for ladder stitching.

Tail (Body color)

1. MR 6 (6)
   2–5) sc (6)
2. sc, inc ×3 (9)
   7–9) sc (9)
   Lightly stuff. Fasten off with long tail.

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ASSEMBLY – PUPPY

• Head to body: Seam head opening to body Rnd 20; keep face centered and level.
• Ears: Sew to top sides of head, bases 5–6 sts apart, ear tips hanging to cheek level.
• Arms: Attach to body between Rnds 11–13 angled slightly forward (to hold tote).
• Legs: Ladder stitch the open tops to the body base so the pup stands/sits stably.
• Tail: Sew centered back at hip height.

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CLOTHING & ACCESSORIES

(Use 3.0 mm hook unless noted.)

Oatmeal Shirt (short torso vest-style for layered look)

Back Band
Ch 28; Row 1: sc in 2nd ch and across (27). Ch 1, turn.
Rows 2–3: sc (27).

Yoke
Row 4: sc 4, inc ×5, sc 2 (32).
Row 5: sc (32).
Row 6: sc 3, inc ×8 (40).
Row 7: sc (40).
Row 8 (Split for sleeves): sc 6, ch 4, sk 8, sc 12, ch 4, sk 8, sc 6 (32).
Rows 9–12: sc (32).
Front Placket: Work 2 rows of sc only on the right front edge to create a slight overlap. Sew 3 tiny buttons (or yarn knots) down the center. Fasten off.

Sage Herringbone Cardigan

Hem Rib
Ch 6; Row 1: sc in 2nd ch and across (5). Turn.
Rows 2–60: BLO sc 5 each row to form a stretchy rib. Join short ends into a ring.

Body Pickup
Rnd 1: Working around top edge of rib, pick up 60 sc evenly; join.
Rnd 2–3: Herringbone Faux Texture: (sc, hdc) in same st, sk next st around (creates a subtle woven look). Keep stitch count 60.
Rnd 4 (Divide): Mark 15 sts for Left Front, 30 for Back, 15 for Right Front.
Rows 5–12 (worked in rows): Turn; maintain woven texture back and forth, ch 1 at turns. At Row 8 and Row 11, dec 1 at each front neck edge (two decreases total per front) to slope the neckline.
Sleeve Openings: Leave armholes at the side edges where fronts meet back (approx. 6 sts depth).

Front Bands & Neckline
With RS facing, sc up Right Front edge, sc around neck, sc down Left Front edge. Work one more row of sc, adding 3 small button loops (ch 3 spaces) on Right Front if desired.

Sleeves (Make 2)
Join yarn at armhole; pick up 24 sc around.
Rnd 1–6: Maintain woven texture (sc, hdc; sk 1) around.
Rnd 7: sc 6, dec ×3 (21)
Rnd 8: sc around (21).
Cuffs: Switch to rib: ch 5, work BLO sc 4 rows around, joining each rib to the sleeve edge with a sl st. Fasten off.
Buttons: Sew 3–4 tiny buttons down Left Front to match loops.

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Navy Pleated Shorts with Belt

Leg 1

1. MR 6 (6)
2. inc around (12)
3. sc, inc ×6 (18)
   4–9) sc (18)
4. 4 sc, dec ×3 (15). Fasten off.

Leg 2 – Repeat to Rnd 10, do not fasten off.
Join for seat: ch 3, sl st to Leg 1 to form a round.
Rnd 11) sc around Leg 1 (15), sc 3 across ch, sc around Leg 2 (15), sc 3 across other side of ch (36).
Rnd 12) sc (36)
Rnd 13) 4 sc, dec ×6 (30)
Rnd 14) sc (30)

Pleat Panel (Front) – creates subtle tailored look
Row 1 (work flat across front 14 sts): sc 14, ch 1 turn.
Row 2: sc 14; fold this panel down and tack the top edges to the waistband later to mimic pressed pleats.

Waistband
Rnd 15 (resume in the round): pick up sc all around (including behind the pleat panel) to 36 sts.
Rnd 16 (BLO): sc around (36).
Rnd 17: sc 10, dec ×3 (33)
Rnd 18: sc (33).
Belt Loops: Surface sl st six tiny vertical bars spaced evenly around waistband.

Belt (Brown)
Ch 50; sl st back to create a slender strap. Thread through loops and tie a tiny knot to side.

Cuffs
At each leg opening, join yarn; Rnd: BLO sc around to create a neat folded cuff line.

Cocoa Loafers (2.75 mm; snug fit)

Double Soles (Make 2 pairs)
Ch 7.
Row 1: sc in 2nd ch and next 4, 3 sc in last; rotate, sc 5 (13).
Row 2: sc 5, inc, sc, inc, sc, inc, sc 5 (16).
Row 3: sc around (16). Make a second sole; whipstitch WS together for firmness.

Uppers
Rnd 1: Work around joined sole edge: sc 16.
Rnd 2: sc around (16).
Rnd 3 (toe shaping): sc 4, dec ×2, sc 6 (14).
Rnd 4: sc (14).
Rnd 5 (vamp): sc 3, turn; Row 6–8: sc 8 across center top only (makes the loafer tongue).
Rejoin in round and sc around opening to finish. Embroider vertical stitches to suggest moc-toe seam if desired.

Gray Newsboy Cap

Crown

1. MR 6 (6)
2. inc around (12)
3. sc, inc ×6 (18)
4. 2 sc, inc ×6 (24)
5. 3 sc, inc ×6 (30)
6. 4 sc, inc ×6 (36)
   7–9) sc (36)

Short Brim
Row 10 (work flat over front 14 sts): sc 14.
Row 11: sc, hdc, 2 dc, 2 tr, 2 dc, hdc, sc (shape curve).
Edging: sc around whole cap opening to stabilize. Add a tiny ridged band: work one more rnd BLO sc to hint at newsboy style. Cap should sit low with a gentle forward brim.

Cream Tote with “READ” Lettering (3.0 mm)

Body
Ch 21.
Row 1: sc in 2nd ch and across (20).
Rows 2–24: sc (20).
Fold to form a 10-row front and 10-row back, leaving last 4 rows as top hem allowance.

Side Gussets
Join at bottom corner; Row: sc up side picking up 10 sts, ch 1 turn; work 4 rows; repeat for opposite side.
Whipstitch sides to bag body; fold top edges inward (the 4-row allowance) and sc across to create a tidy rim.

Handles (Make 2)
Ch 40; sl st back to form sturdy straps. Sew to inside rim 5 sts from each side.

Lettering (“READ”, Dark Blue, tapestry or duplicate stitch)

• Each letter sized approximately 7 rows high × 3–4 sts wide, centered across the front.
• Chart idea (per letter width):
  • R: 4-wide block with diagonal leg.
  • E: 4-wide with three horizontal bars.
  • A: 4-wide triangle with crossbar.
  • D: 4-wide rounded right edge.
    Use duplicate stitch over cream fabric or tapestry-crochet the front panel separately and seam.

Optional Base: Insert a thin cardboard rectangle, then cover with a crocheted strip and slip into the tote for structure.

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FINAL DRESSING & PLACEMENTS

1. Put on shorts, adjust pleat panel to face front center; buckle the brown belt slightly to the right side.
2. Slide on loafers; soles should meet table flat.
3. Dress with oatmeal shirt; buttons centered.
4. Layer the sage herringbone cardigan; close with 3–4 tiny buttons or leave open as pictured.
5. Seat the newsboy cap low on the forehead; brim angled slightly down.
6. Place the tote in the right hand looped over the arm; tack a few hidden stitches inside the palm/handle for a permanent hold if desired.
7. Pose the ears to hang symmetrically; a tiny tack near the cheek keeps the exact droop.

Care & Safety

• For children under 3, embroider eyes instead of safety eyes.
• Keep belt strap, tote handles, and buttons securely stitched.
• Spot clean garments; block the cardigan hems and cap brim gently to keep shape.

Visual Match Checklist (QC)

• Head: rounded cheeks; eyes between Rnds 11–12, ~10–11 sts apart; cocoa round nose centered at top of muzzle.
• Ears: long floppy, attach high but slant down to cheek level.
• Outfit colors: sage cardigan texture; oatmeal shirt with small buttons; navy pleated shorts + thin brown belt; cocoa loafers; gray newsboy cap.
• Accessory: cream tote with bold dark-blue “READ” letters; handle over right arm.
• Overall stance: feet parallel; proportions tall-ish with cardigan hem meeting shorts waistband.