Mini Pug knitted flat

Mini Pug Knitted Flat Toy Pattern

What Is Being Made

This is a knitted flat toy pug designed by Olga Morgunova, measuring approximately 3.94 inches (10 cm) in height and length. The Mini Pug is a small, stuffed amigurumi-style toy created using flat knitting techniques rather than in-the-round construction. This downloadable PDF pattern is suitable for intermediate knitters looking to create a cute, dimensional pug toy.

Knitting Techniques Used

The pattern employs flat knitting as the primary construction method, meaning pieces are knitted back and forth on straight needles rather than in continuous rounds. Key shaping techniques include:

• Increases using the knit front and back (Kfb) method to expand stitch counts for shaping the pug's head and body
• Decreases using knit two together (K2tog) and purl two together (P2tog) to shape and taper sections
• Stockinette stitch as the primary fabric, created by alternating knit rows on odd-numbered rows and purl rows on even-numbered rows for a smooth, finished appearance
• Stitch holders to manage stitches during construction of separate sections

Stitches and Abbreviations

The pattern uses fundamental knitting stitches and abbreviations including:

• K = knit stitch
• P = purl stitch
• Kfb = knit into front and back of stitch (increase)
• K2tog = knit two together (decrease)
• P2tog = purl two together (decrease)
• St st = stockinette stitch
• CO = cast on
• Sts = stitches

Materials and Yarn Specifications

The Mini Pug pattern calls for specific yarn weights and fiber compositions to achieve the intended gauge and finished appearance:

• Beige yarn: King Cole Truffle in color Salted Caramel (4367), DK weight, composed of 70% acrylic and 30% polyamide, with 255 meters per 100 grams
• Dark brown yarn: MillaMia Naturally Soft Merino in color Claret (104), Sport weight, 100% Merino wool, with 125 meters per 50 grams
• Gauge: 22 stitches and 30 rows per 10 centimeters
• Additional materials: Toy stuffing for filling, plastic eyes and nose for facial features, and a yarn needle for seaming and weaving in ends

Difficulty Level

This pattern is rated as intermediate, making it suitable for knitters with foundational skills who are comfortable with basic increases, decreases, and shaping techniques. The flat knitting construction and straightforward stitch patterns make it more accessible than complex colorwork or advanced shaping, while the toy construction and finishing details provide a moderate challenge.