Adorable Poodle Free Crochet Pattern – Step-by-Step Tutorial

The image shows a hand-crocheted plush dog resembling a small curly-haired breed, like a poodle. The plush is made with light brown yarn, featuring a textured, curly stitch that mimics the dog’s fur. It has black embroidered eyes and nose, giving it a lifelike and endearing look. The plush is seated on a fabric cushion with a nature-themed print, set on a rattan chair, with a soft blue blanket in the background. The cozy setting enhances the charming and delicate appearance of the crocheted plush.

Free Crochet Pattern: Adorable Poodle Plush

Are you a dog lover who finds joy in crafting? If so, this free crochet pattern for an adorable Poodle plush is perfect for you! With its curly fur, floppy ears, and sweet expression, this Poodle plushie is irresistibly cute and a wonderful way to bring a touch of playful charm into your home. Whether you're looking for a handmade gift for a loved one, a delightful decoration for a nursery, or simply a fun project to work on, this pattern has you covered.

Poodles are known for their elegance, intelligence, and fluffy coats, making them a favorite among dog enthusiasts. This crochet pattern captures all the signature traits of a Poodle in plush form, from the distinctive curly ears to the puffy tail. Even if you’re new to crocheting, this pattern is designed to be beginner-friendly with clear instructions and simple stitches. Plus, it’s customizable—choose any color yarn to match your favorite Poodle or let your imagination run wild with pastel hues, perfect for a playful twist!

The image shows a small, hand-crocheted dog plush resembling a poodle or similar curly-haired breed. The plush is crafted with light brown yarn, featuring a textured, looped stitch that mimics the dog's curly fur. The plush has black embroidered eyes and a nose, giving it a cute and realistic appearance. It sits upright on a light-colored fabric background with a chunky, off-white crocheted blanket in the background, adding a cozy feel to the setting.

 

 One of the best things about making your own plush toys is that you get to infuse them with your unique style and personality. This project allows you to create a cozy companion that reflects your love for these adorable dogs. It’s a great way to relax, de-stress, and immerse yourself in a creative activity that results in a heartwarming, handmade treasure. And the best part? You don’t need a lot of materials or advanced skills to make this Poodle come to life.

In this post, I'll guide you through the entire process of making your Poodle plush, from gathering your materials to the final assembly. We’ll cover each step in detail, making sure you feel confident in creating every part, from the tiny paws to the cute little nose. So, grab your crochet hook, pick out your favorite yarn, and let’s get started on this fun and rewarding project. By the end, you’ll have a lovely Poodle plush to cuddle, gift, or proudly display!

The image features a small, hand-crocheted dog plush that resembles a poodle or a similar curly-haired breed. The plush is made with light brown yarn using a looped stitch technique to create a realistic curly fur texture. It has black embroidered eyes and a nose, giving it an expressive and adorable look. The plush is perched on a soft, blue blanket draped over a rattan chair, with a light-colored background, emphasizing the plush's delicate craftsmanship and cozy, handmade charm.

Materials Needed:

  • Yarn:  Cotton yarn calling for a 3 mm (US 2) hook in the colors: Fawn and Black. I used Schachenmayr "Catania" (fine weight 100% mercerized cotton): 437 Sun-kissed (Fawn); 110 Black (Black).
  • Hook: 3.0 mm (US 2) crochet hook.
  • Stuffing: Polyester fiberfill for a squishy, plush feel.
  • Safety Eyes: 5mm safety eyes.
  • Tapestry Needle: For sewing the parts together and weaving in ends.
  • Scissors.

Stitches and Abbreviations:

  • ch = chain
  • sc = single crochet
  • 2sc = increase (2 sc in the next stitch)
  • sc2tog = decrease (single crochet two stitches together)
  • sl st = slip stitch
  • st(s) = stitch(es)
  • BLO: back loops only

Finished Size:

The finished Poodle plush measures approximately 4 inches tall, making it the perfect size to create a keychain or display.

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The pattern for this crochet Beagle is also available as a print-friendly, styled, and advertisement-free PDF file, with many more photos than in the pattern below. You can get it from my Etsy Shop.

 

The image shows a small, hand-crocheted dog plush, resembling a poodle or similar breed with curly fur. The plush is made with light brown yarn, featuring a textured, looped stitch that mimics the curls of a real dog. It has black embroidered eyes and a nose, adding a cute and expressive look. The plush is positioned on a nature-themed cushion with green leaf patterns, placed on a rattan chair. In the background, a soft blue blanket and a chunky white crocheted blanket add a cozy and inviting atmosphere to the scene.

Pattern notes:

Skill level: Intermediate

Sizing: Using the mentioned materials the Poodle measures approx. 3x4 inches (8x10 cm): If you prefer a smaller or larger plush you can use a different hook size and yarn.

Copyright: This pattern is an original design by Birdsandcrickets. You may not copy, rewrite, redistribute, or resell this pattern in any form, this includes making video tutorials. You may not translate this pattern to another language and publish the pattern or any parts of it.

 

Pattern Instructions:

POODLE FREE CROCHET PATTERN

HEAD:

With Fawn:

 

R1: Magic ring. 6 sc in ring (6 sts)

R2: * sc, 2sc * 3 times (9 sts)

R3-R4: sc in each st around (9 sts)(pic.1)

R5: * sc in next 2 sts, 2sc * 3 times (12 sts)

R6-R7: sc in each st around (12 sts)

R8: * sc in the next 3 sts, 2sc 6 times, sc in next 3 sts (18 sts)(pic.2)

R9-R12: sc in each st around (18 sts)(pic.3)

 

Step-by-step crochet tutorial showing the creation of a Poodle plush head. Image 1 shows the initial small crochet base forming the snout. Image 2 displays the growing snout shape held between fingers, demonstrating its cone-like form. Image 3 shows the extended crochet snout with additional rows. Image 4 presents the completed snout with two black safety eyes attached, giving it a cute, dog-like appearance.

Insert the safety eyes between R7 and R8 (between the 4th and 5th st, and between the 8th and 9th st of R7)(pic.4).

Sew the nose with a strand of Black yarn: From inside the head, pull the needle out of the center of the magic ring. (pic.5)

Insert the needle one stitch above (pic.6). Pull the needle out of the following st on the left. Insert the needle in the magic ring. Repeat the same steps on the right. Now you have 3 lines (pic.7). Keep doing the same until all spaces are filled with yarn. Pull the needle out of the left corner of the triangle, and insert the needle in the right corner of the triangle. Fasten off inside the head (pic.8)

R13: * sc in the next st, sc2tog * 6 times (12 sts)

Fill with stuffing.

R14: * sc in the next st, sc2tog * 4 times (8 sts)

Break the yarn and fasten it off. 

 

Continuation of the crochet tutorial for creating a Poodle plush head. Image 5 shows the crochet snout with a needle inserted, preparing to shape the mouth area. Image 6 displays the snout with the start of black yarn embroidery forming the nose. Image 7 shows the completed nose and mouth detailing with black yarn on the snout, giving the plush a defined face. Image 8 highlights further embroidery work, with a needle pulling black yarn through the snout to complete the facial features

EARS: (x2):

with Fawn:

 

R1: Ch 5, sc in 2nd ch from the hook, sc in next 3 sts, turn (4 sts)

R2-R3: Ch 1, sc in each st, turn (4 sts)

R4: Ch 1, skip 1 st, sc in the next 3 sts, turn (3 sts)

R5: Ch 1, skip 1 st, sc in the next 2 sts, turn (2 sts)

R6: Ch 1, skip 1 st, sc in the next st (1 st)

Break the yarn and leave a long strand. (pic.9)

Insert the strand in the needle and pass the needle through the side of the ear. (pic.10-11)

Attach the ears to the top of the head. (pic.12)

 

Continuation of the crochet tutorial showing the creation of ears and assembly of the Poodle plush head. Image 9 shows two small triangular crochet pieces that will become the ears. Image 10 demonstrates the start of folding and stitching the edges of one ear using a needle and yarn. Image 11 shows the ear fully shaped and ready to be attached. Image 12 displays the completed Poodle head with both ears sewn on, giving the plush a characteristic droopy-eared look.

 

FRONT LEGS (x2):

with Fawn:

 

R1: Magic ring, 6 sc in the ring (6 sts)

R2: * sc, 2sc * 3 times (9 sts)

R3: BLO sc in each st around (9 sts)(pic.13)

R4: sc in the next 2 sts, sc2tog 3 times, sc in the next st (6 sts)

R5-9: sc in each st around (6 sts)

Break the yarn and fasten it off.

Insert some stuffing. (pic.14)

 

HIND LEGS (x2):

with Fawn:

 

R1-4: same as the front legs.

R5-6: sc in each sc around (6 sts)

Break the yarn and leave a long strand.

Fill with some stuffing. (pic.15)

 

BODY:

with Fawn:

 

R1: Magic ring, 6 sc in the ring (6 sts)

R2: 2sc in each st (12 sts)

R3: * sc, 2sc * 6 times (18 sts)

R4: * sc in the next 2 sts, 2sc * 6 times (24 sts)(pic.16)

 

Crochet tutorial steps showing the creation of legs and body parts for the Poodle plush. Image 13 shows a close-up of a small crochet circle that will form part of the leg. Image 14 displays two completed leg pieces, cylindrical in shape, ready to be attached to the body. Image 15 shows two small crochet pieces forming the feet. Image 16 depicts the start of the main body with a circular crochet piece, showing the initial rounds completed, which will be expanded to form the Poodle's torso.

R5-R11: sc in each st around (24 sts)

R12: sc in the next 5 sts of the first leg (making sure that the paw is positioned straight forward)(pic.17), skip 1 st of the body, sc in the next 4 sts of the body, sc in the next 5 sts of the second leg (making sure that the paw is positioned straight forward), skip 1 st of the body, sc in the next 18 sts of the body (32 sts)(pic.18)

R13-R15: sc in each st around (32 sts)(pic.19)

R16: * sc in the next 3 sts, sc2tog,* 6 times, sc in the next 2 sts (26 sts)

R17-R18: sc in each st around (26 sts)

R19: * sc in the next 2 sts, sc2tog* 6 times sc in the next 2 sts (20 sts)

R20-R21: sc in each st around (20 sts)

R22: * sc, sc2tog * 6 times, sc in the next 2 sts (14 sts)

R23-R26: sc in each st around (14 sts)

Break the yarn and leave a long strand.

 

Continuation of the crochet tutorial showing the assembly of the Poodle plush body. Image 17 shows a crochet hook attaching the first leg to the main body piece. Image 18 displays the body with both legs attached, viewed from above to show the inside of the torso. Image 19 shows further progress with the upper body taking shape and the legs fully integrated. Image 20 reveals the completed main body and neck of the Poodle plush, showing a smooth, elongated shape ready for the attachment of the head and other details.

Fill with stuffing. (pic.20)

Attach the head to the body.

Thread a tapestry needle with a long strand of Fawn yarn and sew the open spaces under the front legs to close them. (pic.21)

Attach the hind legs to the body. (pic.22-23)

 

TAIL:

with Fawn:

 

R1: Magic ring, 6 sc in ring (6 sts)

R2-R7: sc in each st around (6 sts)

Break the yarn and leave a long strand. 

Attach the tail to the body. (pic.24)

Final assembly steps of the Poodle crochet plush tutorial. Image 21 shows the head being attached to the body, with the plush being held to secure the positioning. Image 22 displays the completed Poodle plush from the side, highlighting the shape and posture of the toy. Image 23 shows a bottom view of the Poodle, emphasizing the positioning of all four legs. Image 24 reveals the back of the plush with the tail attached, completing the overall look of the crocheted Poodle.

 

Embroidering the long fur:

 

Thread a tapestry needle with a long piece of Fawn yarn. Insert the needle into the plush starting from the legs (in the first st of the R3 of the front legs)(pic25), pulling through the stitch to leave a short yarn tail outside.

Pull the needle a second time through the same stitch and pull gently to secure (pic.36). Insert the needle in the next stitch and do the same, but leave a little loop instead of pulling it tight (pic.27).

 

Detailed steps for adding final details to the crochet Poodle plush. Image 21 shows a needle being used to attach a leg to the body, demonstrating the sewing process. Image 22 presents a view from behind, showing the attachment of a leg and positioning of the tail. Image 23 displays the sewing of another leg, focusing on securing it tightly to the body. Image 24 shows the creation of loop stitches on the paws, adding texture and mimicking the Poodle's fluffy feet.

Pull the needle in the third stitch and keep alternating the two stitches (1 loop, one securing the thread)(pic.28). Continue until you’ve filled the legs areas (pic.29).

Do the same with the body, starting from the first st of R5 of the body. Fill the whole area in the same way. (pic.30)

Embroider the fur also on the Hind Legs, and the Head, starting from the first st of R2 of the Head (pic.31). Do the same on the tail and the ears, but make slightly larger loops this time.

Cut the loop of the ears in half (pic.32), and then brush the strands with a dog brush and shape the fur to your liking, giving the Poodle its characteristic long, fluffy coat. 

 

Final stages of completing the Poodle crochet plush. Image 29 shows the nearly finished Poodle plush with loop stitches on the paws, held upright to display its structure. Image 30 presents the plush with added loop stitches on the body, giving it a fluffy and textured appearance characteristic of a Poodle. Image 31 shows a close-up of the Poodle's head, now with loop stitches on the ears and forehead, enhancing its fluffy look. Image 32 displays the back view of the plush, highlighting the fully looped fur on the body and a neatly styled tail, completing the Poodle’s signature appearance.
The image shows a small, hand-crocheted dog plush resembling a poodle or a similar curly-haired breed. The plush is made with light brown yarn and features a looped stitch that mimics curly fur, with black embroidered eyes and nose. It sits on a light-colored wooden surface next to a black pet grooming brush with a blue handle, highlighting the realistic touch of the plush's fur texture. The scene gives a sense of scale and emphasizes the craftsmanship of the crocheted dog.

Share Your Creations!

I would love to see your adorable Poodles! Share your finished plushies on Instagram and tag me @Birdsandcrickets. Let’s create a whole pack of these cuties together!

Happy crocheting!

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