Crochet Pattern: Thunderdog Amigurumi Blueprint

Overall Size: Aiming for a large cereal box size is a good reference point. Keep in mind that the exact gauge of your yarn and your tension will affect the final size, so you might need to adjust hook sizes or add/subtract rounds as you go.

Yarn and Hook: Using a blanket/amigurumi yarn weight with a 9 mm (US 13, UK M/N) hook will create a wonderfully soft and cuddly Thunderdog, perfect for hugging!

Construction - Building in Parts:

Head: Start with a magic ring and work in rounds, increasing to form a sphere. You'll want to shape the muzzle area by adding some longer rounds or even a slightly oblong shape. Remember to leave an opening for stuffing.
Ears (x2): Crochet two long, floppy ear shapes. You can make them slightly curved.
Body: Begin with a magic ring and create a cylinder shape by working in rounds. Increase at the beginning to create a wider chest/shoulder area and maintain a consistent width for the torso. Leave an opening for stuffing and for attaching the legs.
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Jersey:

Crochet a rectangle that, when the short ends are seamed together, will fit loosely over Thunderdog's body. Make sure the neck opening is wide enough.
You can incorporate the stripes by changing yarn colors as you crochet rows. For the arm stripes, you can either crochet them directly onto the jersey sleeves or create separate striped bands and sew them on.

Embroidery Details:

Eyes: Once the head is assembled, use your gray yarn to embroider the eye shapes. You can create a simple oval or a more cartoonish round eye.
Laces: On the skate boots, use your gray yarn to embroider the criss-cross pattern of the laces.

Tips and Considerations:

Stuffing: Use plenty of fiberfill to give Thunderdog a good, huggable shape.
Seaming: Use a whip stitch or mattress stitch for neat and secure seams when attaching the different parts.
Tension: Try to maintain consistent tension throughout your project for a uniform look.
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