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# Morkie Amigurumi Crochet Pattern

A sweet sitting Morkie (Maltese/Yorkie mix) with a distinctive gray face patch, floppy ears, and detailed paw pads. Perfect for dog lovers!

**Finished Size**: Approximately 6-7 inches tall when seated  
**Skill Level**: Beginner  
**Designed by**: Custom Pattern Design

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## MATERIALS

**Yarn**: Worsted weight (4) acrylic yarn
- Gray: 50-60 yards (for head patch, ears, back)
- White: 40-50 yards (for face, body, legs)
- Pink: 5 yards (for paw pads)
- Black: 3 yards (for paw pad details, nose)

**Suggested Yarn**: Red Heart Super Saver, Lion Brand Vanna's Choice, or similar worsted weight

**Hook**: US E-4 (3.5mm) or size needed to obtain gauge

**Other Supplies**:
- Fiberfill stuffing (polyester)
- Yarn needle for sewing
- Stitch marker
- Two 9mm black safety eyes
- Pins for assembly
- Scissors

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## ABBREVIATIONS

- ch = chain
- st(s) = stitch(es)
- sc = single crochet
- inc = increase (2 sc in same st)
- dec = invisible decrease (insert hook in front loops of next 2 sts, yo, pull through both, yo, pull through 2 loops)
- rnd(s) = round(s)
- sl st = slip stitch
- BLO = back loop only
- [ ] = total stitch count at end of round
- ( ) = repeat instructions within parentheses

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## PATTERN NOTES

- Work in continuous spiral rounds unless otherwise indicated; use stitch marker to track beginning of round
- Do not join or turn unless pattern specifies
- Use tight, even tension for amigurumi (fabric should not show stuffing through stitches)
- Stuff pieces firmly as you go, except ears (stuff lightly for floppiness)
- All pieces are worked in Gray or White as specified, with color changes noted
- For invisible decrease: insert hook in front loops only of next 2 sts, yarn over and pull through both front loops (3 loops on hook), yarn over and pull through all loops

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## GAUGE

5 sts and 5 rounds = 1 inch in sc (worked tightly in continuous rounds)

Gauge is important for achieving the correct size. Adjust hook size if necessary.

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## INSTRUCTIONS

### HEAD

Start with **Gray** yarn.

**Rnd 1**: 6 sc in magic ring [6]

**Rnd 2**: inc in each st around [12]  
*Math check: 6 × 2 = 12 ✓*

**Rnd 3**: (sc, inc) around [18]  
*Math check: 12 ÷ 2 = 6 repeats; 6 × 3 = 18 ✓*

**Rnd 4**: (2 sc, inc) around [24]  
*Math check: 18 ÷ 3 = 6 repeats; 6 × 4 = 24 ✓*

**Rnd 5**: (3 sc, inc) around [30]  
*Math check: 24 ÷ 4 = 6 repeats; 6 × 5 = 30 ✓*

**Rnd 6**: (4 sc, inc) around [36]  
*Math check: 30 ÷ 5 = 6 repeats; 6 × 6 = 36 ✓*

**Rnd 7**: (5 sc, inc) around [42]  
*Math check: 36 ÷ 6 = 6 repeats; 6 × 7 = 42 ✓*

**Rnd 8**: (6 sc, inc) around [48]  
*Math check: 42 ÷ 7 = 6 repeats; 6 × 8 = 48 ✓*

**Rnd 9**: (7 sc, inc) around [54]  
*Math check: 48 ÷ 8 = 6 repeats; 6 × 9 = 54 ✓*

**Begin white face patch - Rnd 10**: With Gray, sc 18, change to **White** (drop Gray, do not cut), sc 18 with White, pick up Gray, sc 18 with Gray [54]  
*The white section creates the face patch; gray wraps around the rest*

**Rnd 11**: With Gray, sc 18, change to White, sc 18, change to Gray, sc 18 [54]  
*Continue the color pattern established*

**Rnds 12-17**: Continue pattern (18 Gray, 18 White, 18 Gray) for 6 more rounds [54]  
*This creates the half-face patch effect*

**Insert safety eyes**: Place eyes in white section, approximately between Rnds 13-14, spaced about 8-9 sts apart. Insert and secure backs firmly.

**Rnd 18**: Return to **all Gray** (cut White, leave tail for weaving). (7 sc, dec) around [48]  
*Math check: 54 ÷ 9 = 6 repeats; 6 × 8 = 48 ✓*

**Rnd 19**: sc around [48]

**Rnd 20**: (6 sc, dec) around [42]  
*Math check: 48 ÷ 8 = 6 repeats; 6 × 7 = 42 ✓*

**Rnd 21**: (5 sc, dec) around [36]  
*Math check: 42 ÷ 7 = 6 repeats; 6 × 6 = 36 ✓*

**Begin stuffing head firmly with fiberfill.**

**Rnd 22**: (4 sc, dec) around [30]  
*Math check: 36 ÷ 6 = 6 repeats; 6 × 5 = 30 ✓*

**Rnd 23**: (3 sc, dec) around [24]  
*Math check: 30 ÷ 5 = 6 repeats; 6 × 4 = 24 ✓*

**Rnd 24**: (2 sc, dec) around [18]  
*Math check: 24 ÷ 4 = 6 repeats; 6 × 3 = 18 ✓*

**Continue stuffing firmly.**

**Rnd 25**: (sc, dec) around [12]  
*Math check: 18 ÷ 3 = 6 repeats; 6 × 2 = 12 ✓*

**Rnd 26**: dec around [6]  
*Math check: 12 ÷ 2 = 6 ✓*

Fasten off, leaving long tail. Thread tail through remaining 6 sts and pull tight to close. Weave in end securely.

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### EARS (make 2)

Use **Gray** yarn.

**Rnd 1**: 6 sc in magic ring [6]

**Rnd 2**: (sc, inc) around [9]  
*Math check: 6 ÷ 2 = 3 repeats; 3 × 3 = 9 ✓*

**Rnd 3**: (2 sc, inc) around [12]  
*Math check: 9 ÷ 3 = 3 repeats; 3 × 4 = 12 ✓*

**Rnds 4-11**: sc around [12]  
*8 rounds for length*

**Rnd 12**: (2 sc, dec) around [9]  
*Math check: 12 ÷ 4 = 3 repeats; 3 × 3 = 9 ✓*

**Rnd 13**: (sc, dec) around [6]  
*Math check: 9 ÷ 3 = 3 repeats; 3 × 2 = 6 ✓*

Fasten off, leaving long tail for sewing. **Do not stuff ears** (or stuff very lightly at base only) so they remain floppy. Flatten opening and pinch closed.

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### BODY

Use **White** yarn.

**Rnd 1**: 6 sc in magic ring [6]

**Rnd 2**: inc in each st around [12]  
*Math check: 6 × 2 = 12 ✓*

**Rnd 3**: (sc, inc) around [18]  
*Math check: 12 ÷ 2 = 6 repeats; 6 × 3 = 18 ✓*

**Rnd 4**: (2 sc, inc) around [24]  
*Math check: 18 ÷ 3 = 6 repeats; 6 × 4 = 24 ✓*

**Rnd 5**: (3 sc, inc) around [30]  
*Math check: 24 ÷ 4 = 6 repeats; 6 × 5 = 30 ✓*

**Rnds 6-10**: sc around [30]  
*5 rounds for body height*

**Rnd 11**: (3 sc, dec) around [24]  
*Math check: 30 ÷ 5 = 6 repeats; 6 × 4 = 24 ✓*

**Begin stuffing body with fiberfill.**

**Rnd 12**: (2 sc, dec) around [18]  
*Math check: 24 ÷ 4 = 6 repeats; 6 × 3 = 18 ✓*

**Rnd 13**: (sc, dec) around [12]  
*Math check: 18 ÷ 3 = 6 repeats; 6 × 2 = 12 ✓*

**Finish stuffing firmly.**

**Rnd 14**: dec around [6]  
*Math check: 12 ÷ 2 = 6 ✓*

Fasten off, leaving long tail. Thread tail through remaining 6 sts and pull tight to close. Leave tail for attaching to head.

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### BACK LEGS (make 2)

Use **White** yarn.

**Rnd 1**: 6 sc in magic ring [6]

**Rnd 2**: inc in each st around [12]  
*Math check: 6 × 2 = 12 ✓*

**Rnds 3-8**: sc around [12]  
*6 rounds for leg length*

Fasten off, leaving long tail for sewing. Stuff firmly.

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### FRONT LEGS/ARMS (make 2)

Use **White** yarn.

**Rnd 1**: 6 sc in magic ring [6]

**Rnd 2**: (sc, inc) around [9]  
*Math check: 6 ÷ 2 = 3 repeats; 3 × 3 = 9 ✓*

**Rnds 3-7**: sc around [9]  
*5 rounds for arm length*

Fasten off, leaving long tail for sewing. Stuff firmly.

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### PAW PADS

**For each paw** (make 4 total), use **Pink** yarn to create paw pad detail:

**Main pad**: 
- With Pink, ch 2
- Rnd 1: 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook [6]
- Rnd 2: inc in each st around [12]
- Sl st to first sc. Fasten off, leaving long tail.

**Toe beans** (make 3 per paw, 12 total):
- With Pink, 4 sc in magic ring
- Sl st to first sc. Fasten off, leaving tail.

**Paw pad detail** (optional):
- With Black yarn, embroider small lines or dots in center of main pink pad using straight stitches.

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### NOSE

Use **Black** yarn.

**Rnd 1**: 6 sc in magic ring [6]

**Rnd 2**: (sc, inc) around [9]