Whether you’re a lifelong fan of Pochacco or just looking to add a cute, retro-inspired puppy to your collection, this pattern will walk you through the steps to create your very own. With his classic blue sweater and floppy black ears, he is the ultimate “cozy” project.
Pattern Details
- Skill Level: Intermediate
- Finished Size: Approx. 6 inches tall
- Terminology: US Crochet Terms
- Time Required: 3–5 hours
Materials Needed
- Yarn: Super Bulky (Weight 6) Chenille or Velvet Yarn.
- Colors: White (Head/Body), Light Blue (Sweater), Black (Ears).
- Hook: 5.0mm or 6.0mm.
- Safety Eyes: 16mm or 20mm Black.
- Extras: Polyester fiberfill, tapestry needle, stitch markers, and black embroidery thread (for the nose/mouth).
Abbreviations
- MR: Magic Ring
- sc: Single Crochet
- inc: Increase
- dec: Invisible Decrease
- st(s): Stitch(es)
- FO: Fasten off
The Pattern
Head
Start with White yarn:
- MR, 6 sc (6)
- Inc around (12)
- [1 sc, inc] 6 times (18)
- [2 sc, inc] 6 times (24)
- [3 sc, inc] 6 times (30)
- [4 sc, inc] 6 times (36)
7-12. Sc around (36)
Insert safety eyes between rows 9 and 10. - [4 sc, dec] 6 times (30)
- [3 sc, dec] 6 times (24)
Stuff firmly and FO.
Body (with Sweater)
Start with White yarn for the feet, then switch to Blue for the sweater:
- MR, 6 sc (6)
- Inc around (12)
- [1 sc, inc] 6 times (18)
- [2 sc, inc] 6 times (24)
5-8. Sc around (24)
Switch to Blue yarn:
9-11. Sc around (24) - [2 sc, dec] 6 times (18)
Stuff firmly and FO, leaving a long tail for sewing to the head.
Floppy Ears (Make 2)
Using Black yarn:
- MR, 4 sc (4)
- Inc around (8)
- [1 sc, inc] 4 times (12)
4-8. Sc around (12)
Flatten the ears—do not stuff. Sew to the top sides of the head.
Expert Tips for the “Pochacco” Look
- The Nose Detail: Pochacco’s nose is a signature feature. Use your black embroidery thread to create a small horizontal oval between the eyes. Keep it tight and neat—this is the most important part of getting his “face” to look authentic.
- Sweater Transition: When switching from white to blue, try the “Invisible Color Change” method: on the final stitch of the white round, pull through the blue yarn. This prevents a “stairstep” effect in the color transition, keeping the sweater edge clean and straight.
- Ear Positioning: The key to Pochacco’s charm is his ears. When you sew them to the head, don’t sew them perfectly upright. Tilt them slightly forward so they look “floppy” and relaxed, which is exactly how his ears appear in his classic design.
- Stuffing the Sweater: Since this is a chunky yarn, make sure to push the stuffing all the way into the corners of the “neck” where the head attaches to the sweater. This prevents the head from drooping.
Ready to create your own Sanrio buddy?
There is nothing more satisfying than finishing a character and seeing his little face come to life! Don’t worry if he looks a little different than the one in the video—that’s the beauty of handmade work.
