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Product Description
This pattern is available in: English (US crochet terms)
SKILL LEVEL: EASY
Mini Pug – size 12 cm (5 in), if using sport weight yarn (Sport (12 wpi), 2: Fine).
Material: • yarn YarnArt Jeans or ALIZE cotton gold (55% cotton / 45% acrylic) • hook 2.0 mm • soft stuffing • scissors • 2 safety black eyes 6 mm • white thread for the eyes pupils • pins for sewing parts at the right spot • needle for sewing
By purchasing this pattern, you agree to the terms of use: 1. This pattern is for personal use only. 2. It is prohibited to: reproduce, copy, publish or distribute this pattern, its parts or photos in any way or form, including translations into foreign languages. 3. It is allowed to: publish photos of the finished items; sell the finished items indicating the pattern’s author: Tatiana Kucherovskaya “TANATIcrochet”
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Mini Pug Crochet Pattern by Tatiana Kucherovska
What Is Being Made
The Mini Pug is a small amigurumi-style crocheted toy designed by Tatiana Kucherovska. This finished project measures 12 cm (5 inches) in height when worked with sport weight yarn. The completed pug is a three-dimensional stuffed toy suitable for collectors, children, or as a decorative handmade gift item.
Craft and Technique
This project uses crochet as the primary construction method. The Mini Pug is classified as an amigurumi pattern, which is the Japanese technique of creating small stuffed crocheted toys. The pattern is rated as beginner skill level, making it accessible to those new to crochet while still producing a charming finished toy.
Stitches Used
The pattern employs fundamental crochet stitches suitable for beginners:
- Single crochet (sc) – the primary stitch for building the toy's structure
- Double crochet (dc) – used for shaping and adding texture
- Slip stitch (sl st) – for joining rounds and finishing edges
- Chain stitch (ch) – for creating foundation chains and increasing stitch counts
The pattern uses repeat instructions indicated by brackets and repeat notation to efficiently construct the various body parts of the pug.
Materials and Tools
Hook: A 2.0 mm crochet hook is required for this project, which is appropriate for sport weight yarn and produces the specified finished size.
Yarn: The pattern calls for sport weight yarn (also known as Sport, 12 wpi, or Fine weight). The specific yarns used in the original design are YarnArt Jeans, a blend of 55% cotton and 45% acrylic:
- Beige (color 07) – approximately 10 grams for the pug's body
- Black (color 53) – for the pug's facial features and ears
- Red (color 26) – for accent details
The cotton-acrylic blend provides durability and a soft hand suitable for a toy that may be handled frequently.
Notions and Finishing Supplies:
- Soft stuffing material for filling the completed toy
- Two 6 mm black safety eyes for the pug's face
- White thread for embroidering the eye pupils
- Sewing needle for attaching body parts and features
- Pins for positioning pieces before sewing
- Scissors for cutting yarn
Pattern Overview
The Mini Pug is constructed by crocheting individual body parts – such as the head, body, legs, ears, and tail – which are then stuffed and sewn together. Safety eyes are inserted into the face, and white thread is used to add detail to the pupils. This modular construction approach is typical of amigurumi patterns and allows crafters to work on manageable sections before assembly.
```Specifications
| Brand: | Independent Designer |
| Yarn Weight: | Sport |
| Pages: | 12 |
| Designer: | Tatiana Kucherovska |
| Craft: | Crochet |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English |
| Number of Patterns: | 1 |
| Skill Level: | Beginner |
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