Bring a sweet splash of golden sunshine and cute kawaii charm to your handmade lineup with this crochet chubby Pompompurin amigurumi charm pattern! Designed as an irresistible pocket-sized companion, this free pattern crafts a plump golden retriever featuring a seamless pear-shaped body, floppy ears, tiny stubby limbs, his signature chocolate brown beret (complete with a mini embroidered animal friend on top), a mini crossbody pouch accessory, blushing cheeks, and his iconic back asterisk detail.
This beginner-friendly tutorial comes together smoothly by shaping the head and plump lower body in continuous rounds to maximize stability while keeping seaming to an absolute minimum. Featuring quick-stitch floppy ears, stubby legs, a removable mini crossbody pouch, and simple embroidered face details, this pattern breaks down Sanrio-inspired character shaping into effortless steps you can complete in a single afternoon.
Materials & Tools
Yarn (4-ply combed cotton or DK / Light Worsted):
Pastel / Golden Yellow (Body, floppy ears, limbs, tail, mini bag)
Off-White / Cream (Hat dome)
Chocolate Brown (Hat brim, hat knob, bear ears)
Embroidery Floss / Thin Yarn: Dark Brown / Black (facial features, asterisk mark) and Soft Pink (blush accents)
Crochet Hook: 2.0 mm – 2.5 mm
Polyester fiberfill stuffing
Tapestry / yarn needle
Stitch marker
Scissors
Blush powder & cotton swab (optional, for cheeks)
Keychain hardware / beaded strap
Stitch Abbreviations (US Terms)
MR: Magic Ring
ch: Chain stitch
sl st: Slip stitch
sc: Single crochet
inc: Single crochet increase (2 sc in the same stitch)
dec: Invisible single crochet decrease (sc 2 stitches together)
hdc: Half double crochet
hdc-inc: Half double crochet increase (2 hdc in the same stitch)
dc: Double crochet
dc-inc: Double crochet increase (2 dc in the same stitch)
st(s): Stitch(es)
[ … ] x N: Repeat the bracketed sequence
times
(N): Total stitch count at the end of the round
Detailed Step-by-Step Pattern
1. Main Body (Yellow Yarn)
Work in continuous spiral rounds without joining unless specified. Place a stitch marker in the first stitch of each round.
Round 1: Start with a MR, work 6 sc into the ring. Pull the ring tight. (6)
Round 2: Work 1 inc in each st around. (12)
Round 3:x 6. (18)
Round 4:x 6. (24)
Round 5:x 6. (30)
Round 6: Work 1 sc in each st around. (30)
Round 7:x 6. (36)
Rounds 8–9: Work 1 sc in each st around (2 rounds total). (36)
Round 10:x 6. (42)
Rounds 11–16: Work 1 sc in each st around (6 rounds total). (42)
Round 17:x 6. (36)
Round 18:x 6. (30)
Round 19:x 6. (24)
Firmly stuff the body with fiberfill, shaping it into a plump, rounded sphere.
Round 20:x 6. (18)
Round 21:x 6. (12)
Add any remaining stuffing needed to ensure a smooth, firm shape.
Round 22: Work 6 dec around. (6)
Fasten off, leaving a tail. Using your tapestry needle, thread through the front loops of the remaining 6 stitches, pull tight to close the opening, and weave in the end.
