Adorable Christmas Crochet Pluto: Perfect Holiday Amigurumi

Crochet Pattern: Festive Pluto Amigurumi

Materials

• Worsted weight yarn in Yellow (main), Red, White, Black, Pink
• Crochet hook (e.g., 3.0mm or size to achieve tight stitches without gaps)
• Polyester fiberfill for stuffing
• Yarn needle
• Stitch markers
• Scissors

Abbreviations

• MR: Magic Ring
• ch: chain
• sc: single crochet
• inc: increase (2 sc in one stitch)
• dec: decrease (single crochet 2 stitches together)
• sl st: slip stitch
• FO: fasten off
• (…) x N: repeat instructions in parentheses N times
• […]: total number of stitches in the round
• BLO: back loop only

Instructions

Head & Body (Yellow yarn):

Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR [6]

Rnd 2: (inc) x 6 [12]

Rnd 3: (sc, inc) x 6 [18]

Rnd 4: (2 sc, inc) x 6 [24]

Rnd 5: (3 sc, inc) x 6 [30]

Rnd 6: (4 sc, inc) x 6 [36]

Rnd 7-12: sc in each st around (6 rounds) [36]

Rnd 13: (4 sc, dec) x 6 [30]

Rnd 14: (3 sc, dec) x 6 [24]

Rnd 15-16: sc in each st around (2 rounds) [24] (This forms the neck)

Rnd 17: (3 sc, inc) x 6 [30]

Rnd 18: (4 sc, inc) x 6 [36]

Rnd 19-24: sc in each st around (6 rounds) [36]

Rnd 25: (4 sc, dec) x 6 [30]

Rnd 26: (3 sc, dec) x 6 [24]

Rnd 27: (2 sc, dec) x 6 [18]

Rnd 28: (sc, dec) x 6 [12]

Start stuffing firmly and continue stuffing as you go.

Rnd 29: (dec) x 6 [6]

FO, weave in end and close the hole.

Muzzle (Yellow yarn):

Rnd 1: Ch 6. Sc in 2nd ch from hook, 3 sc, 3 sc in last ch. Working on other side of chain: 4 sc [12]

Rnd 2: inc, 3 sc, (inc) x 3, 3 sc, (inc) x 2 [18]

Rnd 3-4: sc in each st around (2 rounds) [18]

FO, leave a long tail for sewing. Stuff lightly.

Nose (Black yarn):

Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR [6]

Rnd 2: (inc) x 6 [12]

Rnd 3: sc in each st around [12]

FO, leave a long tail for sewing. Stuff lightly. Sew onto the top front of the muzzle.

Eyes (White yarn, make 2):

Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR [6]

Rnd 2: (inc) x 6 [12]

Rnd 3: (sc, inc) x 6 [18]

FO, leave a long tail for sewing.

Pupils (Black yarn, make 2):

Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR [6]

FO, leave a long tail for sewing. Sew pupils onto the white eye pieces. Attach eyes to the head above the muzzle.

Ears (Black yarn, make 2):

Row 1: Ch 11. Sc in 2nd ch from hook, 9 sc. Ch 1, turn [10]

Row 2-3: sc in each st across. Ch 1, turn [10]

Row 4: dec, 6 sc, dec. Ch 1, turn [8]

Row 5-6: sc in each st across. Ch 1, turn [8]

Row 7: dec, 4 sc, dec. Ch 1, turn [6]

Row 8-9: sc in each st across. Ch 1, turn [6]

Row 10: (dec) x 3. Ch 1, turn [3]

Row 11: sc, dec. Ch 1, turn [2]

FO, leave a long tail. Flatten the ear and sew around the edges to give it a neat finish. Attach to the sides of the head.

Tail (Black yarn):

Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR [6]

Rnd 2-10: sc in each st around (9 rounds) [6]

FO, leave a long tail. Do not stuff. Sew to the back of the body, curving slightly as seen in the image.

Legs (Yellow yarn, make 4):

Rnd 1: Ch 5. Sc in 2nd ch from hook, 2 sc, 3 sc in last ch. Working on other side of chain: 3 sc [9]

Rnd 2: inc, 2 sc, (inc) x 3, 2 sc, inc [14]

Rnd 3: sc in each st around, working in BLO for this round [14]

Rnd 4-6: sc in each st around (3 rounds) [14]

Rnd 7: (sc, dec) x 4, 2 sc [10]

Stuff the foot firmly.

Rnd 8-12: sc in each st around (5 rounds) [10]

FO, leave a long tail for sewing. Finish stuffing. Sew legs to the bottom of the body. Use black yarn to embroider small claw details on the front of each paw.

Tongue (Pink yarn):

Rnd 1: Ch 5. Sc in 2nd ch from hook, 2 sc, 3 sc in last ch. Working on other side of chain: 3 sc [9]

Rnd 2: sc in each st around [9]

FO, leave a long tail. Flatten and shape. Sew into the bottom of the muzzle opening, slightly folded to give it dimension.

Santa Hat (Red and White yarn):

Rnd 1 (Red): 6 sc in MR [6]

Rnd 2: (inc) x 6 [12]

Rnd 3-4: sc in each st around [12]

Rnd 5: (sc, inc) x 6 [18]

Rnd 6-7: sc in each st around [18]

Rnd 8: (2 sc, inc) x 6 [24]

Rnd 9-10: sc in each st around [24]

Rnd 11: (3 sc, inc) x 6 [30]

Rnd 12-13: sc in each st around [30]

Rnd 14: (4 sc, inc) x 6 [36]

Rnd 15 (White): Join white yarn, sc in each st around [36]

Rnd 16: sc in each st around [36]

FO. Weave in ends. Create a small white pom-pom (e.g., using a pom-pom maker or by making a small stuffed sphere: 6 sc in MR, (inc)x6, sc around, (dec)x6) and sew to the tip of the hat.

Sweater (Red and White yarn):

Rnd 1 (Red): Ch 36, join with sl st to form a ring [36]

Rnd 2-5: sc in each st around (4 rounds) [36]

Rnd 6: (4 sc, dec) x 6 [30]

Rnd 7-8: sc in each st around (2 rounds) [30]

Rnd 9: (3 sc, dec) x 6 [24]

Rnd 10: sc in each st around [24]

Rnd 11 (Collar – White): Join white yarn, sc in each st around [24]

Rnd 12: sc in each st around [24]

FO. Weave in ends.

Sleeves (Red yarn, make 2):

Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR [6]

Rnd 2: (inc) x 6 [12]

Rnd 3-5: sc in each st around [12]

Rnd 6 (Cuff – White): Join white yarn, sc in each st around [12]

FO, leave a long tail for sewing. Sew sleeves to the sides of the sweater, positioning them appropriately for Pluto’s front legs.

Assembly:

1. Sew the Muzzle to the lower front of the Head, approximately between Rnd 13-16 of the Head. Make sure it’s slightly stuffed.

2. Sew the Nose to the top of the Muzzle.

3. Attach the Pupils to the White Eyes, then sew the Eyes onto the Head above the Muzzle, spaced apart as seen in the image.

4. Sew the Ears to the sides of the Head, slightly towards the back, starting around Rnd 8 of the Head.

5. Sew the Tongue into the bottom opening of the Muzzle.

6. Sew the 4 Legs to the bottom of the Body, ensuring they are evenly spaced and stable to allow Pluto to sit upright.

7. Embroider small claws on the front of each paw using black yarn.

8. Sew the Tail to the back of the Body, around Rnd 20 of the Body section.

9. Dress Pluto in the Sweater, positioning the sleeves over the front legs. You might need to gently stretch the sweater over the body.

10. Place the Santa Hat on Pluto’s head, slightly angled, and optionally stitch a few points to secure it.

Your Festive Pluto Amigurumi is complete!