Looking for a crochet project that’s Looking for a crochet project that’s equal parts creepy and cute? Meet the Zombie Pug Crochet Pattern! This little undead pup is ready to shuffle his way into your Halloween decorations, amigurumi collection, or the heart of your favorite pug lover.
Who says zombies have to be scary? With his adorable pug features and spooky undead charm, this little guy brings a whole new meaning to puppy love!
A Halloween Crochet Pattern with Personality
If you love crocheting quirky characters, this Zombie Pug is the perfect addition to your collection. He combines the irresistible charm of a pug with just the right touch of Halloween spookiness. He’s a fun project for amigurumi fans who enjoy making something a little different from the usual pumpkins, ghosts, and black cats.
Imagine him sitting on your Halloween mantel, guarding your candy bowl, or keeping company with your other spooky crochet creations. He would also make a fun handmade gift for the pug enthusiast who appreciates a little creepy cuteness!
Perfect for Halloween Crochet
Halloween is the perfect excuse to let your creativity run wild, and this Zombie Pug fits right in. Whether you’re building a collection of handmade Halloween decorations or looking for your next fun amigurumi project, this quirky canine is ready to join the fun.
Pair him with your favorite crocheted monsters, witches, and other spooky creatures for a Halloween display that’s sure to get attention.
And let’s be honest: even the undead deserve a little love!
Ready to Crochet Your Own Zombie Pug?
Grab your crochet hook and get ready to bring this little zombie dog to life—or perhaps back to life!
Add the Zombie Pug Crochet Pattern to your Halloween project list and create a spooky-cute companion that’s sure to make you smile.
Are you team cute Halloween or team creepy Halloween?
Let’s have a crochet-along! Post a photo of your Zombie Pug in the Facebook group. The photo with the most likes wins a free pattern of your choice from my Ravelry store.
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Zombie Pug Amigurumi Crochet Pattern
Materials:
Worsted weight yarn:
90 yards tan
35 yards moss green
35 yards black
15 yards white
5 yards dark red
Size G (4.0 mm) crochet hook
Yarn needle
Fiberfill
Two 8-mm black safety eyes
12-mm black safety nose
Soft foam curlers
Finished pug measures approximately 8.5” tall.
Gauge: 9 sc = 2”, 10 rows = 2”
STITCHES:
Invisible decrease: https://youtube.com/shorts/0NC5nXyDvwI?feature=share
Ultimate finish: https://youtu.be/jVpTr8mId3I
DIRECTIONS:
BODY:
Rnd 1: With tan yarn, ch 2 (or magic circle), 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook. Do not join. Work in continuous rnds throughout unless otherwise specified.
Rnd 2: 2 sc in each st (12 sc).
Rnd 3: *Sc in next st, 2 sc in next st,* repeat around (18 sc).
Rnd 4: *Sc in next 2 sts, 2 sc in next st,* repeat around (24 sc).
Rnd 5: *Sc in next 3 sts, 2 sc in next st,* repeat around (30 sc).
Rnd 6: *Sc in next 4 sts, 2 sc in next st,* repeat around (36 sc).
Rnd 7: *Sc in next 5 sts, 2 sc in next st,* repeat around (42 sc).
Rnd 8: *Sc in next 6 sts, 2 sc in next st,* repeat around (48 sc).
Rnd 9: *Sc in next 7 sts, 2 sc in next st,* repeat around (54 sc).
Rnd 10: *Sc in next 8 sts, 2 sc in next st,* repeat around (60 sc).
Rnds 11-20: Sc in each st.
Rnd 21: *Inv dec, sc in next 8 sts,* repeat around (54 sc).
Rnds 22-24: Sc in each st.
Rnd 25: *Inv dec, sc in next 7 sts,* repeat around (48 sc).
Rnds 26-28: Sc in each st.
Rnd 29: *Inv dec, sc in next 6 sts,* repeat around (42 sc).
Rnd 30: *Inv dec, sc in next 5 sts,* repeat around (36 sc). Do not fasten off.
Optional to give extra support to head and neck:
Insert foam curlers into body and let it extend out the top. Stuff body.
HEAD:
Rnd 31: *Sc in next 2 sts, 2 sc in next st,* repeat around (48 sc).
Rnd 32: *Sc in next 7 sts, 2 sc in next st,* repeat around (54 sc).
Rnd 33: *Sc in next 8 sts, 2 sc in next st,* repeat around (60 sc).
Rnds 34-42: Sc in each st.
Rnd 43: *Inv dec, sc in next 8 sts,* repeat around (54 sc).
Rnd 44: *Inv dec, sc in next 7 sts,* repeat around (48 sc).
Rnd 45: *Inv dec, sc in next 6 sts,* repeat around (42 sc).
Rnd 46: *Inv dec, sc in next 5 sts,* repeat around (36 sc).
Rnd 47: *Inv dec, sc in next 4 sts,* repeat around (30 sc).
Rnd 48: *Inv dec, sc in next 3 sts,* repeat around (24 sc). Stuff head.
Rnd 49: *Inv dec, sc in next 2 sts,* repeat around (18 sc).
Rnd 36: *Inv dec, sc in next st,* repeat around (12 sc). Join with sl st. Finish stuffing head and close with ult fin.
HIND LEGS:
Rnd 1: With black yarn, ch 2 (or magic circle), 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook. Do not join. Work in continuous rnds throughout unless otherwise specified.
Rnd 2: 2 sc in each st (12 sc).
Rnd 3: *Sc in next st, 2 sc in next st,* repeat around (18 sc).
Rnd 4: *Sc in next 2 sts, 2 sc in next st,* repeat around (24 sc). Join with sl st. Fasten off black yarn.
Rnds 5-12: With tan yarn, sc in each st. Join with sl st at end of Rnd 12. Fasten off leaving 12” length for sewing.
Repeat for second hind leg using green for Rnds 1-4 and tan for Rnds 5-12.
Stuff legs and sew to front of body at Rnds 10-19. Add a few black sts if desired.
FRONT LEGS:
Rnd 1: With tan yarn, ch 2 (or magic circle), 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook. Do not join. Work in continuous rnds throughout unless otherwise specified.
Rnd 2: 2 sc in each st (12 sc).
Rnd 3: *Sc in next st, 2 sc in next st,* repeat around (18 sc).
Rnds 4-12: Sc in each st. Join with sl st at end of Rnd 12. Fasten off leaving 12” length for sewing.
On tan leg, embroider sts in black across Rnds 1-3. Stuff tan leg and sew to front of body at Rnds 23-30.
Repeat Rnds 1-12 for second front leg using green yarn. Stuff green leg lightly and sew end closed. Sew Rnd 12 of leg to Rnd 30 of body and leave the leg hanging. Add black sts to seam.
RIBS:
Row 1: With red yarn, ch 4, sc in 2nd ch from hook and in next 2 ch (3 sc).
Row 2: With white yarn, ch 1, turn, sc in each st.
Row 3: With red yarn, ch 1, turn, sc in 2 sc, 2 sc in last sc (4 sc).
Row 4: With white yarn, ch 1, turn, sc in each st.
Row 5: With red yarn, ch 1, turn, sc in 3 sc, 2 sc in last sc (5 sc).
Row 6: With white yarn, ch 1, turn, sc in each st.
Row 7: With red yarn, ch 1, turn, sc in each sc, then sc around entire piece. Join with sl st. Fasten off yarn leaving 12” length.
Sew ribs to front of body at Rnds 21-29 on the left side.
SNOUT:
Rnd 1: With black yarn, ch 5, sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in next 2 ch, 3 sc in last ch. Working on opposite side of starting ch, sc in next 2 ch, 2 sc in last ch (10 sc). Do not join.
Rnd 2: 2 sc in first st, sc in next 2 sts, 2 sc in next 3 sts, sc in next 2 sts, 2 sc in next 2 sts (16 sc).
Rnd 3: *Sc in first st, 2 sc in next st,* sc in next 2 sts, * to * 3 times, sc in next 2 sts, * to * 2 times (22 sc).
Rnd 4: *Sc in 2 sts, 2 sc in next st,* sc in next 2 sts, * to * 3 times, sc in next 2 sts, * to * 2 times (28 sc).
Rnd 5: *Sc in 3 sts, 2 sc in next st,* sc in next 2 sts, * to * 3 times, sc in next 2 sts, * to * 2 times (34 sc).
Rnds 6-7: Sc in each st. Join with sl st at end of Rnd 7. Fasten off with 12” length for sewing. Insert safety nose in center of the top side of Rnd 4. Stuff snout and sew to head at Rnds 33-41.
EYE PATCHES: (Make 2)
Rnd 1: With black yarn, ch 2 (or magic circle), 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook. Do not join. Work in continuous rnds throughout unless otherwise specified.
Rnd 2: 2 sc in each st (12 sc).
Rnd 3: *Sc in next st, 2 sc in next st,* repeat around (18 sc). Join with sl st. Fasten off yarn leaving 9” length for sewing.
Sew eye patches above snout but touching snout. Patches should be approximately 6 sts from each other.
EYEBALLS:
Rnd 1: With green yarn, ch 2 (or magic circle), 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook. Join with sl st. Fasten off green.
Rnd 2: Attach white yarn, 2 sc in each st (12 sc). Do not join.
Rnd 3: Sc in each st. Join with sl st. Fasten off white yarn leaving 6” length for sewing. Insert safety eye in center of Rnd 1. Sew eyeball to center of eye patch.
For second eyeball, repeat Rnds 1-3. Do not fasten off.
Rnd 4: *Inv dec, sc in next st,* around (8 sc). Insert black safety eye in center of Rnd 1. Stuff slightly.
Rnd 5: Inv dec 4 times (4 sc). Join with sl st. Close with ult fin. Sew to center of eye patch and let the eyeball hang free.
EARS: (Make 1 black, 1 green)
Rnd 1: Ch 2 (or magic circle), 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook. Do not join. Work in continuous rnds throughout unless otherwise specified.
Rnd 2: 2 sc in each st (12 sc).
Rnd 3: *Sc in next st, 2 sc in next st,* repeat around (18 sc).
Rnd 4: *Sc in next 2 sts, 2 sc in next st,* repeat around (24 sc).
Rnds 5-10: Sc in each st. Join with sl st at end of Rnd 10. Fasten off leaving 12” length for sewing.
Sew ears to top of head in desired configuration.
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