My apprentice Clementine and I have dedicated countless hours refining the precise geometry required to bring these two legendary companions to life. Every boot, every ear, and every tiny crocheted sword has been carefully perfected for you.
✨ About This Creation
Translating animated legends into yarn requires deep respect for proportion.
In this project, we capture:
- A swashbuckling feline (Puss in Boots)
- His talkative equine companion (Donkey)
The magic lies in structure:
- Continuous rounds create smooth shaping
- Invisible decreases maintain seamless texture
- Careful stitch placement builds expression
🧵 No plastic. No glue. Just pure fiber art.
📊 Project Snapshot
- Difficulty: Advanced Intermediate
- Estimated Time: ~15 Hours
- Size:
- Puss: 18 cm (with hat)
- Donkey: 16 cm (sitting)
“The secret to expressive amigurumi lies in the cheeks and brow—not the eyes. Math creates emotion.”
— Patricia Poltera
🧰 Materials & Tools
Yarn
Medium weight (Worsted/Aran) 100% cotton in:
- Orange, Cream, Black
- Burgundy, Yellow
- Grey, Dark Grey, White
Tools
- 2.5 mm crochet hook
- Fiberfill stuffing
- Yarn needle
- Stitch markers
- Black & white embroidery thread
🔤 Abbreviations
- ch – chain
- sl st – slip stitch
- sc – single crochet
- inc – increase (2 sc in one stitch)
- dec – invisible decrease
- blo – back loop only
- flo – front loop only
🐱 Puss in Boots Pattern
Head (Orange Yarn)
- R1: 6 sc in MR (6)
- R2: inc around (12)
- R3: (sc 1, inc) ×6 (18)
- R4: (sc 2, inc) ×6 (24)
- R5: (sc 3, inc) ×6 (30)
- R6: (sc 4, inc) ×6 (36)
- R7: (sc 5, inc) ×6 (42)
- R8: (sc 6, inc) ×6 (48)
- R9: (sc 7, inc) ×6 (54)
- R10–18: sc around (54)
- R19: (sc 8, inc) ×6 (60)
- R20: (sc 9, inc) ×6 (66)
- R21: sc around (66)
- R22: (sc 9, dec) ×6 (60)
- R23: (sc 8, dec) ×6 (54)
- R24: (sc 7, dec) ×6 (48)
- R25: (sc 6, dec) ×6 (42)
- R26: (sc 5, dec) ×6 (36)
- R27: (sc 4, dec) ×6 (30)
- R28: (sc 3, dec) ×6 (24)
- R29: (sc 2, dec) ×6 (18)
👉 Stuff firmly here (focus on cheeks).
- R30: (sc 1, dec) ×6 (12)
- R31: dec ×6 (6)
- Fasten off
Muzzle (Cream Yarn)
- R1: 6 sc in MR (6)
- R2: inc (12)
- R3: (sc 1, inc) ×6 (18)
- R4: (sc 2, inc) ×6 (24)
- R5: sc around (24)
➡️ Embroider nose & mouth
Body (Orange Yarn)
- R1–7: increase to 42 sts
- R8–14: sc around (42)
- R15: (sc 5, dec) ×6 (36)
- R16: sc (36)
- R17: (sc 4, dec) ×6 (30)
- R18: sc (30)
- R19: (sc 3, dec) ×6 (24)
- R20: sc (24)
- R21: (sc 2, dec) ×6 (18)
- R22: sc (18)
➡️ Stuff and fasten off
Boots & Legs (Make 2)
Boot (Black Yarn):
- R1–3: increase to 18
- R4: BLO sc
- R5–7: sc (18)
- R8: (sc 1, dec) ×6 (12)
- R9–12: sc (12)
Cuff (Burgundy):
- R13: FLO inc (24)
- R14: sc (24)
Leg (Orange):
- R15–20: sc (12)
➡️ Stuff boot firmly, leg lightly
Hat
- Build crown to 36 sts
- Add burgundy band
- Use FLO increases to shape brim (up to 72 sts)
➡️ Tight tension = perfect structure
Sword (Rapier)
- Thin shaft (4 sts rounds)
- Expand slightly for hilt
- Keep tight and neat
🫏 Donkey Pattern
Head & Snout
- R1–13: increase + shape to 36 sts
- R14–15: strategic increases for brow
- R16–18: sc (48)
- R19–21: shape with decreases
- Switch to white for muzzle
- R22–28: taper down
➡️ Stuff firmly (emphasize snout bridge)
Body
- Increase to 36 sts
- Maintain for 9 rounds
- Gradually decrease to 18 sts
➡️ Stuff and fasten off
🧵 Assembly
Puss
- Attach muzzle (center face)
- Sew head to body
- Attach legs (rounds 4–8)
- Tilt hat slightly
- Add sword with chain belt
Donkey
- Attach head slightly angled
- Embroider large expressive eyes
- Add mane with yarn strands
💡 Tips & FAQs
🎩 Hat too floppy?
- Use tight stitches
- Work brim in front loops only
🐴 Snout looks wrong?
- Double-check Round 14 increases
👀 Safety eyes?
- Prefer embroidery for full handmade look
❤️ Final Note
Patience creates perfection.
Every stitch you place builds not just a toy—but a story, a personality, a piece of art.
So take your time…
Count carefully…
And let your hands bring these legends to life.
