Making a No Sew Crochet Amigurumi Xmas Pug is a delightful way to add a personal touch to your holiday celebrations. This project allows you to fashion a cute pug dressed in festive gear with just some yarn and a crochet hook no sewing required. It's straightforward enough for beginners but engaging for experienced crocheters too.
Crochet Amigurumi Xmas Pug
Materials Needed:
- Hook
- Yarn in colors A (red), B (light brown), C (white), and D (dark brown)
- Safety eyes
- Stuffing material
- Yarn needle
- Black thread (for nose and belt details)
Abbreviations:
- SC = Single Crochet
- INC = Increase (2 SC in one stitch)
- DEC = Decrease (combine two stitches into one)
- BLO = Back Loop Only
- ST = Stitch
Pattern:
Magic Ring & Body:
Round 1:
- With color A, make a magic ring. Work 8 SC into the magic ring. Join with a slip stitch and chain one.
Round 2:
- INC around (16 SC).
After Round 3:
- SC 1, INC repeat around (24 SC).
Round 4:
- SC 1, INC, SC 2 repeat until one ST left, then SC in the last ST (32 SC).
Round 5:
- SC in each ST around in BLO (32 SC).
In Round 6:
- With color A, SC 11, change to color B on the 11th stitch, work a bubble stitch, SC 7 in color A, changing back to color B for the bubble stitch, then SC 12 in color A.
Round 7:
- SC around (32 SC).
Change to color B:
Round 8:
- Slip stitch around with color C.
- Continue with color C switching back to color A when required, following the pattern of decreases and color changes as detailed in your instructions. Make sure to count your stitches in each round to ensure accuracy.
Ears:
- When you reach the ear sections (round 21), work 12 SC, then use color D for a chain of 6. Work back along the chain to form the ear shape, skip two stitches on the body, and attach the ear.
- Repeat on the other side for the second ear.
Face and Finishing:
- Insert safety eyes.
- Sew on a nose and belt with a black thread as instructed.
Stuffing and Closing:
- Finish crocheting the rounds, gradually decreasing as per the pattern until you are ready to close the project.
- Stuff the project before entirely closing it up.
- Use a yarn needle to weave through the last round and pull tight to close. Weave in the end.
Hat:
- Start with a magic ring in color A, work in rounds increasing as instructed to create the hat base.
- Switch to color C for the brim of the hat, again following the specific increases.
- Sew the hat to the top of the project.
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