Meet the Long-Trunked Chibi Totoro-Pupthe quirky, adorable woodland mashup your hook has been waiting for!

This advanced-beginner pattern brings a completely unique, stylized creature to life. Blending sweet puppy features, a prominent Totoro-inspired woodland look, and an eye-catching long snout, this companion stands out with its sharp, horizontal color-blocked design. It transitions beautifully from a textured heather gray head down to a vibrant, cozy orange base capsule.To give this character an unforgettable expression, it features a symmetrical three-eye cluster layoutusing a matching pair of safety eyes flanked by a lower, centralized nose stub that anchors its playful chibi face. It's a quick, satisfying project that is perfect for autumn craft markets, stash-busting your yarn scraps, or adding a unique familiar to your display shelf!

Pattern Features:Format: Interactive Ribblr ePattern (fully optimized for smooth, row-by-row mobile tracking)

Skill Level: Advanced Beginner (requires a clean mid-row horizontal color transition)

Style: Low-sew design! The main head and lower clothing capsule are worked in one continuous sequence, with only the pointy tube ears attached separately.

Finish: Concludes with a clean Front Loop Only (FLO) transition ridge for sharp clothing definition, completing with the Invisible Needle Close for a perfectly flat, knot-free base.

Materials Needed:

Yarn: Worsted weight (Size 4) yarn or plush chenille blanket yarn in Heather Gray [GRAY] and Vibrant Orange [ORANGE].

Eyes: Three matching 12mm Black or Clear Safety Eyes (two for the main gaze, one for the nose stub).

Tools: Matching crochet hook, fiberfill stuffing, stitch markers, and a wide-eyed tapestry needle

.Make sure to drop a in the comments and tag me in your Ribblr project journalsI can't wait to see your own unique, cozy colorways of the Long-Trunked Chibi Totoro-Pup!