This is a crochet pattern review of the Pup in a Cup crochet pattern designed by Hook & Haven Studio. Review done by Candace of T&C Crafters for EyeLoveKnots.
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When one of my favorite local coffee shops reached out to me with a picture of an adorable puppy sitting in a coffee cup and asked me to make it, there was no way I could say no! I quickly found the original pattern for the Pup in a Cup by Hook & Haven Studio and made up a sample. Both of the owners of the coffee shop fell in love with the finished project, and I had the privilege of making 20 different puppy designs for them to include in their holiday merchandise sales!
The Pup in a Cup pattern is extremely versatile and customizable, making it the perfect gift for any coffee or dog lover. Hook & Haven Studio wrote an incredibly detailed and well-formatted pattern that is super easy to follow. In just about two hours, you can turn some super bulky yarn into an adorable gift for a loved one or yourself! I am so excited to offer some of these at my upcoming Christmas markets – I think they are going to be a huge hit!
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What Do I Need to Crochet a Pup in a Cup?
- Super Bulky (Weight 6) Plush Yarn – I used Bernat Blanket yarn
- K10.5/6.5 mm Crochet Hook
- Stuffing
- Yarn Needle – I recommend using a Bent Tip Tapestry Needle
- 10 mm Black Felt Eyes
- Pup in a Cup, paid crochet pattern by Hook & Haven Studio via Etsy
Material Notes:
This crochet pattern calls for super bulky (weight 6 yarn). The designer used Bernat Blanket yarn, which is my favorite choice for super bulky weight yarn as well. The designer also made some Pup in a Cups with Lion Brand Feels Like a Dream yarn for a softer, plushier look.
We have lots of great crochet hooks in our Yarn Crafts and Coffee Yarn Shop. The most popular, and preferred by Candace and Emily, are the Clover Amour Crochet Hooks with the soft handles and smooth metal hook. Alexandra prefers metal crochet hooks with large, ergonomic clay handles and just loves the fun designs from SiennasBowtique and BronzeShepherdStudio! If your preference is wood, the LYKKE brand are lovely, smooth and sturdy.
In addition to the yarn and hook, you will also need stuffing and a tapestry needle to sew on features and weave in ends.
When it comes to a fluffy stuffing, Fairfield brand has been a household favorite for over 80 years as it maintains it’s integrity well through use and washing (including in the washing machine!), and the bonus is that it is also hypoallergenic.
Tapestry Needles with the blunt, round end are essential for sewing and finishing on a number of yarn crafts, including crocheting, knitting as well as needlepointing on fabric and plastic canvas. The blunt, rounded end allows the needle to pass easily through the fabric created by yarn and holes on canvas without snagging (or getting your fingers) in the process. More specifically for crocheting and knitting, a Bent Tip Tapestry Needle makes weaving, grafting and sewing so much easier on the hands. The long oval eye makes threading strands of yarn easier, though you may still want to use a needle threader.
The pattern calls for 10 mm safety eyes. I chose to use 10 mm black felt eyes instead, but you could also embroider eyes. Since felt eyes can be a little flat, you can add embellishments with worsted weight yarn around the eyes to add more dimension.
How Long Does It Take to Crochet a Pup in a Cup?
This pattern works up really quickly! I was able to make the entire project in under two hours.
I made a large quantity of these for a wholesale order and was able to cut down on time by batch-making each of the individual pieces and then finishing them all at the end. If you are making these for market prep, that’s what I would recommend doing.
What Size is a Finished Pup in a Cup?
The finished Pup in a Cup measures approximately 7 inches tall and 5 inches wide.
Gauge (Not Essential):
Gauge is not provided in this pattern and is not critical for making stuffed toys like this. You mainly want to make sure that your hook size is appropriate for your yarn and that your stitches are tight enough together so that your stuffing doesn’t come out through holes between the stitches.
If you want your Pup in a Cup to be the same size as mine, using Bernat Blanket and a K10.5/6.5 mm crochet hook, a magic circle with 6 single crochets should measure just over 1.25 inches in diameter.
All About Crocheting a Pup in a Cup:
The Pup in a Cup pattern is an easy-to-follow pattern that works for beginners to advanced crocheters. When writing the pattern, the designer left no detail out! The pattern includes 12 pages of extremely detailed directions with pictures, video tutorials, tips, and tricks to go along with every step. No matter your experience, you will definitely be able to work through this project with the help of all the details in the pattern.
This pattern can easily be customized to make the puppy look like pretty much any coloring. You can see from the pictures throughout this post that it is easy to change the look just by swapping out yarn and colors. You could even use faux fur yarn for the look of a poodle or longer-haired dog.
In addition to the dog, you can also customize the cup color. When making these for an order, I hot glued on laminated copies of the coffee shop’s logo to the front. You could easily do the same for your favorite local coffee shop! You could even find cute embroidered patches to attach to dress up the coffee cup.
This pattern is worked in the round throughout using mostly single crochet stitches. There are some half double crochets, back post single crochets, and front- or back-loop only stitches used as well. The cup, handle, head/body, ears, and paws are all made separately and then sewn together, so you will need to know how to sew on pieces to get your finished Pup in a Cup. If you are worried about this process, there’s no need – the designer provides great explanations and pictures to help you!
I was incredibly impressed at the quality of this pattern, to the point that I can’t wait to buy more patterns from this designer. It truly is worth every penny and it makes such a cute finished product. I hope you try it out!
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