
Puppy Amigurumi – Jack Russel Terrier Free Crochet Pattern
This free crochet pattern for my little puppy amigurumi is a great project for intermediate as well as seasoned crocheters!
Some of you have asked me for a Jack Russel Terrier, so here he is. His head is really big, so he could also be a puppy. But that’s part of why he’s cute I guess. He or she still needs a name by the way, so let me know in the comments if you have any suggestions. 🙂
The Jack Russel Terrier measures about 2 inches / 5cm in length and is about 3 inches / 7.5cm tall from paws to head if using the recommended yarn weight and hook size.

I would love to see your little amigurumi dog! Share your creation on Instagram and tag me @stellasyarnuniverse for the monthly chance to win a pdf pattern of your choice from my Etsy shop! Winners are announced on my Instagram page @stellasyarnuniverse every 1st of the month!
This pattern is written in American crochet terms. You can find a conversion chart below.

Materials and tools you need to make the puppy amigurumi
DK/light worsted weight cotton yarn (I used Paintbox Yarns Cotton DK in Champagne White and Coffee Bean)
2.5mm hook/B-1 or C-2
5mm safety eyes
Yarn needle (preferably with a bent tip)
Large eyed sewing needle
Sewing pins
Small flat pliers (optional)
Abbreviations
R = row
Rnd = round
St(s) = stitch(es)
Ch = chain
Sc = single crochet
Inc = single crochet 2 in same st
BLO = back loops
Dec = invisible decrease: Insert hook in front loops of next 2 sts, yarn over, pull through both front loops, yarn over, pull through 2 remaining loops
BLO dec = back loop decrease: Insert hook in back loops of next 2 sts, yarn over, pull through both back loops, yarn over, pull through 2 remaining loops
[…] = series of stitches to be repeated
*… = times the series of stitches is to be repeated
(…) = stitch count once round is complete
You can find the accompanying video tutorial here:
Instructions for the puppy amigurumi
Crochet the forelegs in cream (make 2)
Rnd 1: Sc 8 in magic ring (8)
Rnd 2: In BLO: [sc 2, dec]*2 (6)
Rnd 3: Sc 6 (6)
Rnd 4: [sc 2, inc 1]*2 (8)
Rnd 5: [sc 2, dec]*2 (6)
Rnd 6: Sc 6 (6)
Crochet the hind legs in cream (make 2)
Rnd 1: Sc 8 in magic ring (8)
Rnd 2: In BLO: [sc 2, dec]*2 (6)
Rnd 3: Sc 6 (6)
Rnd 4: [sc 2, inc 1]*2 (8)
Rnd 5: [sc 2, dec]*2 (6)
Rnd 6: Sc 6 (6)
Rnd 7: [sc 2, inc 1]*2 (8)
Crochet the belly in cream
Ch 4
Rnd 1: Sc 2 (starting in 2nd ch), sc 4 in last ch, sc 1 in other side of ch, sc 3 in last ch (10)
Rnd 2: Sc 8 around hind leg, sc 3, sc 6 around foreleg, sc 2, sc 6 around foreleg, sc 3, sc 8 around hind leg, sc 2 (38)
Rnd 3: Dec, sc 5, dec, sc 1, dec, sc 4, dec 2, sc 4, dec, sc 1, dec, sc 5, dec 1, sc 2 (30)
Rnd 4: Sc 3, sc 1 changing to brown, sc 1, sc 1 changing to white, sc 24 (30)
Rnd 5: Sc 2, sc 1 changing to brown, sc 3, sc 1 changing to white, sc 23 (30)
Rnd 6: Sc 1, sc 1 changing to brown, sc 4, sc 1 changing to white, sc 4, ch 4, sk 8, sc 11 (26)
Continue with the back
Rnd 7: Sc 1, sc 1 changing to brown, dec, sc 1, sc 1 changing to white, dec, [sc 2, dec]*4, sc 2 (20) (treat the 4 chains as regular stitches and decrease in the front loops of them. You can see how I did that at 01:07:55 in my video tutorial)
Fasten off brown yarn.
Rnd 8: Sc 2, [dec, sc 1]*6 (14)
Crochet the neck
Rnd 7 and 8: Sc 12 (12) (8 out of sc stitches and 4 out of other side of ch stitches)
Rnd 9: [sc 1, dec]*4 (8)
Fasten off leaving a long tail for sewing.
Crochet the head
Rnd 1: Sc 6 in magic ring in white (6)
Rnd 2: Inc 6 (12)
Rnd 3: Sc 12 (12)
Rnd 4: Sc 6, Sc 1 changing to brown, sc 1, inc 1 changing to white in the 2nd sc, inc 1, inc 1 changing to brown in 1st sc, inc 1 changing to white in 2nd sc (16)
Rnd 5: Sc 6, sc 1 changing to brown, sc 2, inc 1, inc 1 changing to white in 1st sc, inc 1, inc 1 changing to brown in 1st sc, inc 1, sc 1, sc 1 changing to white (21)
Rnd 6: Sc 6, sc 1 changing to brown, sc 4, sc 1 changing to white, sc 3, sc 1 changing to brown, sc 4, sc 1 changing to white (21)
Rnd 7: Sc 6, sc 1 changing to brown, sc 4, sc 1 changing to white, sc 4, sc 1 changing to brown, sc 3, sc 1 changing to white (21)
Embroider the nose with black embroider floss and a large eyed sewing needle. You can see how I did it here.
Insert the safety eyes between round 4 and 5 with about 5 stitches space in between.
Rnd 8: Sc 5, dec changing to brown, sc 4, Sc 1 changing to white, dec, sc 2, Sc 1 changing to brown, sc 2, dec changingto white (18)
Start filling the head.
Rnd 9: [sc 1, dec]*2, sc 1 changing to brown, dec, sc 1 changing to white, dec, sc 1, dec, sc 1 changing to brown, dec changing to white (12)
Fill the head with more fiber fill if necessary.
Rnd 10: Dec 6 times (6)
Fasten off and close the round. Weave in the yarn end.
Crochet the ears in brown (make 2)
Ch 3 leaving a long yarn end for sewing.
R 1 to 3: Sc 2, ch 1, turn (2)
R 4: Sk 1, sc 1, ch 1, turn (1)
R 5: Sc 1 (1)
Sc 12 all around the ear (5 in side of each row, 2 in other side of base chains, 5 in other side of each row). Fasten off with invisible finish. Weave in working end.
Crochet the tail in white
Ch 7, sc 6 starting in the 2nd ch (6)
Fasten off, leaving a long yarn end for sewing.
Assembly
Attach the ears between round 7 and 8 of the head with 5 to 6 stitches space in between.
Sew the head on the body using the long yarn end of the neck. Once the head is firmly attached use the remaining yarn end to close the two gaps on the sides where the neck begins.
Sew the tail on between round 6 and 7 of the body, centred in the back.
Your little dog is now complete!

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16 Comments
Karen Snell
He’s adorable, how about one of these names for him/her…….
Barkley
Benson
George
Henry
Alfonso
Charlie
Peter
Suzie
Wellington
Dana
I have more ideas if you want them lol
Big hugs
Kas xxxxxxxx
stellasophia
Hi Kas, thank you so much for your all the adorable suggestions! <3 Big hugs Stella xxxxxxxxxx
Renee
hi stella…i’m new to your site & i love your creations…
this little terrier puppy is soooo cute…i’ll be making one or more…lol
i recently made cat paw chair boots for my kitchen set BUT instead of having all cat paws…
i designed a little mouse for 1/2 of my chairs…they are so cute and the cat & mouse theme is fun…
i would like to make something in the line of a tabby cat…gray and tan multi stippped, white bib, white snoute, all white paws…some longer than others…
do you have anything along that line?…i am gamed to try almost anything to imortalize my purrferct minette…
thanks for sharing your talents…
stay well…stay safe
stellasophia
Hi Renee, thank you so much for your lovely comment. I’m so glad you like my pup. 🙂 Your cat and mouse chair boots sound sooo cute! 😀 <3 I would love to make a tabby cat, especially if it will remind you of your dear Minette. I have a little sitting cat pattern so far, which you can find here: http://stellasyarnuniverse.com/little-amigurumi-cat-free-crochet-pattern/ I would love to crochet a standing multicoloured cat though. Thank you so much for the suggestion. Keep well and stay safe too. xxx
Candy
Omg I love this! I have a Border Jack mix puppy named Isabella that looks like this one minus that spot in the back. Will definitely try to make this son and match up my puppy’s color! Thanks!
stellasophia
Thank you Candy! Your Isabella sounds so adorable! I’m glad you found this pattern helpful. 🙂
Debbie
Jaxson/Jackson/Jaxin
stellasophia
Love these names! Thank you for the suggestions 🙂
Sandra Floyd
Curious. I am getting ready to start this cutie but do not see the ears pattern. Are they not sewn on?
stellasophia
Hi Sandra, thank you for pointing that out. Now the pattern for the ears and tail should be there. Let me know anytime if you have any questions and happy crocheting! 🙂
Zuzana
Oh, I have learned so many things that did me headache before! Thank you very much, I really enjoyed the time with you!!!
stellasophia
I’m sure you’ve done a brilliant job! 🙂 Thank you so much for using my pattern and crocheting with me!:)
Kathy
Can you tell me approx. how tall this pup end up being, with your materials?
stellasophia
Hi Kathy, I’m so sorry that I missed your comment. It’s probably too late now but the pup is about 3 inches tall and 2 inches long. I’ll add this information to the post. Thank you very much for bringing it to my attention.
LADNEA
Stella,
How beautiful our work is!
I know you probably are long gone from here but I have to try…
If you are ever bored…. could you make a Lhasa Apso?
My boy is like a cream or reddish color on tips…. I am having such a hard time find for his breed. He is our miracle after our last went to heaven.
We only found scammers who wanted money before we even saw a pup so I just said a prayer and left an ad in CL and in less than 2 weeks we got a call! Have you found a dog yet? I said I think we may have with your call <3
Anyway, I at least wanted you to know looking at your work and your responses to others shows your beauty. <3
Blessings <3
stellasophia
Thank you so much for sharing the beautiful story of how you found your boy. 🙂 I just put Lhasa Apso on my list of dog breeds to crochet. I would love to create a pattern e-book with all kinds of different breeds but of course they will be available separately as well. Bless you and your adorable pup. xx