Snowy the White Puppy — Beginner Amigurumi

A sweet, sit-up white dog plush made from simple spheres and cylinders. No complicated animal shaping — just basic rounds you sew together. Finished size approximately 5 inches (12.5 cm) tall.

Skill Level

Beginner — uses only magic ring, single crochet, increase, and decrease.

Finished Size

Approximately 5 in (12.5 cm) tall, 3 in (7.5 cm) wide. Handheld size.

Materials

• Worsted weight (4) yarn in white — approx. 100 yds (90 m)
• Small amount of black yarn for nose (and optional embroidered mouth)
• US G-6 (4.0 mm) crochet hook
• Polyester fiberfill stuffing
• Yarn needle for assembly
• Stitch marker
• Two 9 mm safety eyes (or embroider with black yarn for children under 3)
• Scissors

Gauge

5 sc x 5 rounds = 1 in (2.5 cm). Gauge is not critical for toys, but work tightly so stuffing does not show.

Abbreviations (US terms)

• sc = single crochet
• inc = 2 sc in same stitch (increase)
• dec = invisible decrease (single crochet 2 stitches together)
• st(s) = stitch(es)
• rnd = round
• [ ] = total stitch count at end of round

Notes

• Work in continuous spiral rounds (do not join) unless stated. Move your stitch marker up each round.
• Stuff firmly as you go — it is hard to add stuffing later.
• Use invisible decrease for a smooth surface.

PART 1 — HEAD (make 1)

Using white yarn:

• Rnd 1: 6 sc in magic ring [6]
• Rnd 2: inc in each st around (6 inc → 6 + 6 = 12) [12]
• Rnd 3: (sc, inc) around (6 inc → 12 + 6 = 18) [18]
• Rnd 4: (2 sc, inc) around (6 inc → 18 + 6 = 24) [24]
• Rnds 5–9: sc in each st around [24] (5 rounds)
• Rnd 10: (2 sc, dec) around (6 dec → 24 − 6 = 18) [18]

Insert safety eyes between Rnds 6 and 7, about 5 sts apart. Begin stuffing firmly now.

• Rnd 11: (sc, dec) around (6 dec → 18 − 6 = 12) [12]
• Rnd 12: dec around (6 dec → 12 − 6 = 6) [6]

Finish stuffing. Fasten off, leaving a long tail. Weave through last 6 sts and pull tight to close.

PART 2 — BODY (make 1)

Using white yarn — this is an enlarged sphere:

• Rnd 1: 6 sc in magic ring [6]
• Rnd 2: inc in each st around (6 inc → 6 + 6 = 12) [12]
• Rnd 3: (sc, inc) around (6 inc → 12 + 6 = 18) [18]
• Rnd 4: (2 sc, inc) around (6 inc → 18 + 6 = 24) [24]
• Rnd 5: (3 sc, inc) around (6 inc → 24 + 6 = 30) [30]
• Rnds 6–11: sc in each st around [30] (6 rounds)
• Rnd 12: (3 sc, dec) around (6 dec → 30 − 6 = 24) [24]
• Rnd 13: (2 sc, dec) around (6 dec → 24 − 6 = 18) [18]

Stuff body firmly.

• Rnd 14: (sc, dec) around (6 dec → 18 − 6 = 12) [12]
• Rnd 15: dec around (6 dec → 12 − 6 = 6) [6]

Fasten off, leaving a long tail. Close hole. Keep the closed end as the bottom.

PART 3 — SNOUT (make 1)

Using white yarn:

• Rnd 1: 6 sc in magic ring [6]
• Rnd 2: (sc, inc) around (3 inc → 6 + 3 = 9) [9]
• Rnds 3–4: sc in each st around [9] (2 rounds)

Fasten off, leaving a long tail. Lightly stuff.

PART 4 — EARS (make 2)

Floppy flat ears — worked in rows. Using white yarn, ch 5.

• Row 1: starting in 2nd ch from hook, sc in each ch across (4 sc) [4], turn
• Rows 2–6: sc in each st across [4] (5 rows)
• Row 7: dec, dec (2 dec → 4 − 2 = 2) [2], turn
• Row 8: dec (1 dec → 2 − 1 = 1) [1]

Fasten off, leaving a tail for sewing. Do not stuff — ears stay flat and floppy.

PART 5 — LEGS (make 4)

Small cylinders. Using white yarn:

• Rnd 1: 6 sc in magic ring [6]
• Rnd 2: inc in each st around (6 inc → 6 + 6 = 12) [12]
• Rnds 3–5: sc in each st around [12] (3 rounds)

Fasten off, leaving a tail. Stuff lightly. Leave the open end for sewing.

PART 6 — TAIL (make 1)

Small tapered cylinder. Using white yarn:

• Rnd 1: 5 sc in magic ring [5]
• Rnds 2–4: sc in each st around [5] (3 rounds)

Fasten off, leaving a tail. Do not stuff (or stuff very lightly).

ASSEMBLY

Pin all pieces before sewing to check placement. Use the yarn needle and matching tails.

1. Head to body: Sew the head onto the top of the body, centering it. Sew all the way around the join for a secure attachment.
2. Snout: Sew the snout to the front-center of the head, just below and between the safety eyes.
3. Nose: Using black yarn, embroider a small triangle or make a cluster of satin stitches at the top-center of the snout. Add a short vertical line and small mouth beneath if desired.
4. Ears: Sew the wide (chain) edge of each ear to the sides/top of the head so they flop down. Space them evenly.
5. Legs: Sew two front legs to the lower front of the body and two back legs to the lower sides/back so the puppy sits. Angle the front legs slightly forward.
6. Tail: Sew the tail to the back of the body, curving slightly upward.

FINISHING

• Weave in all loose ends and trim.
• Gently shape the head and body by squeezing to redistribute stuffing.
• Optional: embroider tiny eyebrows or rosy cheeks for extra character.

Care

Hand wash gently in cool water, reshape, and air dry. Do not machine wash if using safety eyes/glued details.

Customization Tips

• Larger puppy: Work more even rounds (Rnds 6–11 of body) and add one more increase round to head and body.
• Keychain size: Use DK yarn and a smaller hook; stop head at 18 sts and body at 24 sts, then decrease. Attach a keychain finding to the top.
• Different breed look: Add a small contrasting patch over one eye, or use gray/tan yarn for accents.
• Safety: For babies and toddlers, skip safety eyes and embroider eyes with black yarn instead.

Enjoy making Snowy! 🐾