Crochet Amigurumi Dog Patterns
Crochet Amigurumi Dogs are adorable little creations that bring joy and charm into anyone's life. These tiny crocheted pups are perfect for cuddling or displaying as cute decorations. With their fluffy yarn fur, tiny button eyes, and perky ears, Amigurumi Dogs add a touch of whimsy to any space. Whether you're a crochet enthusiast looking for a new project or searching for a unique gift for a friend, these lovable Amigurumi Dogs are sure to bring a smile to your face!
Materials Needed
- Yarn in two colors: Oatmeal beige and brown (or any colors of your choice)
- 3.5 mm crochet hook
- Pair of scissors
- Yarn needle
- Stitch marker
- Pair of safety eyes and safety nose (or black yarn for embroidering)
- Stuffing (Polyfill fiber or yarn scraps)
Head
Magic Ring:
Create a magic ring.
Place 6 single crochets into the ring.
Tug the tail to close the ring (6 stitches).
Row 2:
Place 2 single crochets into each stitch (increase) (12 stitches).
Row 3:
Repeat Pattern: 1 single crochet, followed by an increase (18 stitches).
Row 4:
Repeat Pattern: 2 single crochets, followed by an increase (24 stitches).
Row 5:
Repeat Pattern: 3 single crochets, followed by an increase (30 stitches).
Row 6:
Repeat Pattern: 4 single crochets, followed by an increase (36 stitches).
Row 7-10:
Place 1 single crochet into each stitch (36 stitches per row).
Row 11:
Repeat Pattern: 7 single crochets, followed by a decrease (30 stitches).
Adding Safety Eyes and Nose:
Attach safety eyes between rows 9 and 10 with 5 stitches space between them.
Attach safety nose between rows 14 and 15 between the eyes.
Row 12:
Repeat Pattern: 1 single crochet, followed by a decrease (24 stitches).
Row 13:
Repeat Pattern: 2 single crochets, followed by a decrease (18 stitches).
Row 14:
Repeat Pattern: 1 single crochet, followed by a decrease (12 stitches).
Add stuffing.
Close the head by sewing with a long tail.
Ears (Make 2)
Rows 1-3:
Follow the initial steps of the head pattern up to 18 single crochets.
Rows 4-7:
Place 1 single crochet into each stitch (18 stitches per row).
Row 8:
Repeat Pattern: 1 single crochet, followed by a decrease (12 stitches).
Row 9-14:
Place 1 single crochet into each stitch (12 stitches per row).
Row 15:
Repeat Pattern: 2 single crochets, followed by a decrease (9 stitches).
Fasten off with a long tail.
Body
Rows 1-5:
Follow initial steps of the head pattern up to 30 single crochets.
Row 6:
Four single crochets followed by an increase, followed by a single crochet, repeat.
Row 7:
Repeat Pattern: Five single crochets followed by an increase twice followed by an increase, repeat (42 stitches).
Row 8:
Repeat Pattern: Six single crochets followed by a decrease three times, repeat.
Rows 9-14:
Place 1 single crochet into each stitch (48 stitches per row).
Row 15:
Repeat Pattern: Six single crochets followed by an increase three times, repeat.
Row 16:
Place 1 single crochet into each stitch (48 stitches).
Rows 17-20:
One single crochet followed by a decrease, repeat.
Rows 21-22:
Place 1 single crochet into each stitch (24 stitches).
Row 23:
Repeat Pattern: Two single crochets followed by a decrease (18 stitches).
Row 24:
Repeat Pattern: One single crochet followed by a decrease (12 stitches).
Add stuffing.
Close the body with sewing.
Legs (Make 2 Front and 2 Back)
Front Legs:
Magic Ring:
Create a magic ring and place 6 single crochets into the ring.
Row 2:
Increase all the way around (12 stitches).
Rows 3-4:
Place 1 single crochet into each stitch (12 stitches per row).
Row 5:
Repeat Pattern: One single crochet, followed by a decrease (9 stitches).
Rows 6-9:
Place 1 single crochet into each stitch (9 stitches per row).
Row 10:
Place 2 single crochets followed by an increase (12 stitches).
Fasten off with a long tail.
Back Legs:
Follow steps for rows 1-6 as in front legs. This results in 9 stitches per row.
Fasten off with a long tail.
Tail
Magic Ring:
Create a magic ring.
Row 1:
Place 4 single crochets into the ring.
Row 2:
Increase all the way around (8 stitches).
Row 3:
Place 4 single crochets followed by 4 increases (12 stitches).
Rows 4-7:
Place 1 single crochet into each stitch (12 stitches per row).
Row 8:
One single crochet followed by a decrease (8 stitches).
Fasten off with a long tail.
Assembly
Detail Face:
Use white yarn to detail eyes.
Attach Ears:
Sew ears on either side of the head.
Attach Body Limbs and Tail:
Sew back legs between rows 15 and 16, front legs three rows behind the front, and tail in a centered position at the back.
Attach Head:
Position head on top of body, sew in place securely.