Your First Amigurumi Pup: A Pawsome Beginner’s Guide to Crochet With Attitude
- Pawsome Prints By Lola & Milo
- Oct 21
- 3 min read
Updated: 3 days ago
Welcome to the world of Pawsome Prints by Lola & Milo — where creativity meets cuteness, and crochet comes with a wag and a wink!
🐾If you’ve ever looked at an adorable crochet pup and thought, “I wish I could make that…” , you’re in exactly the right place.
This guide is your friendly, no-stress introduction to amigurumi crochet — the art of making cute, squishy toys. And because we believe in learning with a smile, we’ve created a free beginner pattern to help you start your journey:
🐶 Step 1: Meet the Pawsome Pup
Your first crochet buddy is The Pawsome Pup — designed especially for beginners. He’s simple, cute, and forgiving (even if your stitches aren’t perfect yet).
You’ll learn how to:
Create basic shapes (head, body, paws, tail 🐾)
Join parts together with confidence
Add personality through tiny details like ear tilt and smile
Each part of the pattern includes clear steps, photos, and stitch counts — perfect for anyone picking up a hook for the first time.
🪡 Pawsome Tip: Don’t rush the process. Crochet is about relaxation, rhythm, and celebrating every wonky stitch — they all add charm.
🧰 Step 2: Gather Your Tools (Amazon Affiliates Section)
Before you begin, make sure you’ve got the essentials — we’ve linked our favourite beginner-friendly tools below (affiliate links help support our free patterns 💕):
🧶 DK Cotton Yarn (Beige or Any Colour You Love) – Smooth, soft, and ideal for amigurumi.
🪝 3mm Crochet Hook – The sweet spot for neat stitches.
👀 8mm Safety Eyes – Or embroider your own for a child-safe option.
☁️ Polyester Stuffing – For that perfectly squishy finish.
🧵 Yarn Needle – For sewing those paws in place.
🛒 Shop Your Crochet Starter Kit:
💡 Step 3: Learn the Basics
Every great maker starts somewhere — and usually, that’s with a little confusion about what “sc” or “inc” means. Here’s a mini cheat sheet from the Pawsome Pup pattern:
Abbreviation | Meaning | What It Does |
MR | Magic Ring | Start of a round toy part |
sc | Single Crochet | Basic stitch |
inc | Increase | Two stitches in one space |
dec | Decrease | Combine two stitches |
FO | Fasten Off | Finish your round |
Keep this table handy — it’ll make every pattern make sense.
🎥 Need visual help? YouTube is a fantastic place to learn crochet basics , from magic rings to invisible decreases.
🪄 Step 4: Make Your First Stitches
Start small and celebrate each milestone:
Crochet your first magic ring — that’s the base of your pup’s head.
Learn to increase and decrease to shape the round parts.
Stuff as you go — gently shaping each piece into its cute form.
📸 Pawsome Tip: Keep your camera nearby! Your first pup will always be special (even if it’s a bit lopsided).
🎀 Step 5: Add Personality
Once you’ve stitched all your parts, it’s time for the fun bit — assembly!
Tilt the head slightly for curiosity, angle the ears forward for sweetness, or add a cheeky blush for charm.
Every maker’s pup turns out a little different — that’s what makes them magical. As we like to say at Pawsome Prints:
“Perfection isn’t the goal… personality is.”
🩵 Step 6: Keep Creating!
Your Pawsome Pup is just the start!
Once you’ve mastered the basics, try our themed accessory packs — from Cozy Pup to Adventure Pup — to give your little friend endless outfits and stories.
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🎁 Download Your Free Pattern
Ready to get started? Download the Pawsome Pup Base Pattern (Free) below and start your first crochet adventure today!
💬 Final Words
Thanks for stopping by our cozy corner of the crochet world. Whether you’re here for the pups, the patterns, or the paw-sitivity, we hope you leave inspired to create something you’ll love.
Stay pawsome, keep creating, and crochet happy!
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