Pug Plushie Pattern

I made this plushie pattern a little while ago, but I just realized that I never posted it here! Anyway, here is my pug plush toy pattern:

He's available as an instant download, if you're into that sort of thing.

Trying new things

With my first (and very likely ONLY) baby on the scene, things have been changing left and right. I’ve had to try new things…like sleeping in two hour shifts, Vicodin, and crafting in tiny snatches of time.
I’ve had to change the way I do…well, everything. To that end, instead of making tons of my new favorite plushie, I made a .pdf pattern.

I’ve created patterns before, but this is my first .pdf. You guys, I had SO much fun making this thing. Olive willing, I might just make more patterns.

And pssst! I'm giving away 3 copies of the pattern over on my blog. Come have a peek!

(don't worry, that link will open in a new tab. I wouldn't take you away from The Needle!)

two new characters

I just couldn't keep these new designs a secret any longer - they were just so cute I had to share them once I had a few photos.


Peanut, a chipmunk with a cable pullover. He's sweet on his own, but in the pullover he looks like the star of a 70's knitting pattern book. His stripes are done with duplicate stitch, so you can follow what I've done or improvise your own stripe pattern based on the chipmunks in your neighbourhood.


Kelby, a smooshy faced pug in a seamless hooded anorak. He's about the same size as the big teddy and bunny, so super cuddly for a little kid. His face is more complicated than most of my patterns, but it was necessary to get him to look just right. Don't forget to check out his tail. This little guy was inspired by a pug you might know :)