Easy Crochet Dog Amigurumi Pattern

Creating Dog Amigurumi your own adorable dog amigurumi allows you to craft a cuddly companion that brings charm to any space. This comprehensive pattern guides you through each step of making a lovable puppy that stands approximately 20cm tall from toes to the top of its head. Perfect for both beginners and experienced crocheters, this project combines simple techniques with detailed instructions for a rewarding crafting experience.

Essential Materials for Your Dog Amigurumi

Before beginning your crochet journey, gather these supplies:

Phildar cotton 2 yarn in beige, purple, white, and black
2mm crochet hook for detailed work
One pair of 4mm safety eyes
Polyester fiberfill for stuffing
Basic tools: scissors, yarn needle, stitch markers

Understanding Dog Amigurumi Terminology

For clarity throughout this pattern, familiarize yourself with these crochet terms:

Chain: The foundation of crochet work
Stitch/Stitches: Individual crochet units
Slip stitch: Used for joining or creating flat seams
Single crochet: The primary stitch used in amigurumi
Double crochet: A taller stitch used for texture details
Half double crochet: A medium-height stitch
Increase: Working two stitches in one stitch
Decrease: Combining two stitches into one
Front loop only: Working through only the front loop of a stitch
Back loop only: Working through only the back loop of a stitch
Magic ring: The technique for starting crochet in the round

Creating Your Dog Amigurumi Step by Step

Head Formation

The head forms the expressive focal point of your amigurumi:

Round 1: Using beige yarn, create 6 single crochets in a magic ring (6 stitches total) Round 2: Increase in each stitch around (12 stitches total) Round 3: Work a pattern of 1 increase followed by 1 single crochet, repeated 6 times (18 stitches total) Round 4: Work a pattern of 1 increase followed by 2 single crochets, repeated 6 times (24 stitches total) Round 5: Work a pattern of 1 increase followed by 3 single crochets, repeated 6 times (30 stitches total) Round 6: Work a pattern of 1 increase followed by 4 single crochets, repeated 6 times (36 stitches total) Round 7: Work a pattern of 1 increase followed by 5 single crochets, repeated 6 times (42 stitches total) Round 8: Work 42 single crochets around (42 stitches total) Round 9: Work a pattern of 1 increase followed by 13 single crochets, repeated 3 times (45 stitches total) Round 10: Work 45 single crochets around (45 stitches total) Round 11: Work a pattern of 1 increase followed by 14 single crochets, repeated 3 times (48 stitches total) Round 12: Work a pattern of 1 increase followed by 15 single crochets, repeated 3 times (51 stitches total) Round 13: Work a pattern of 1 increase followed by 16 single crochets, repeated 3 times (54 stitches total) Round 14: Work a pattern of 12 single crochets, 3 increases, 12 single crochets, repeated 2 times (60 stitches total) Rounds 15-16: Work 60 single crochets around for two rounds (60 stitches total) Round 17: Work a pattern of 4 single crochets, 1 decrease, 4 single crochets, repeated 6 times (54 stitches total) Round 18: Work 54 single crochets around (54 stitches total) Round 19: Work a pattern of 1 decrease followed by 7 single crochets, repeated 6 times (48 stitches total) Round 20: Work a pattern of 3 single crochets, 1 decrease, 3 single crochets, repeated 6 times (42 stitches total) Round 21: Work a pattern of 1 decrease followed by 5 single crochets, repeated 6 times (36 stitches total) Round 22: Work a pattern of 2 single crochets, 1 decrease, 2 single crochets, repeated 6 times (30 stitches total) Round 23: Work a pattern of 1 decrease followed by 3 single crochets, repeated 6 times (24 stitches total) Round 24: Work a pattern of 1 single crochet, 1 decrease, 1 single crochet, repeated 6 times (18 stitches total)

Fasten off, leaving a long tail for assembly. Stuff the head firmly with fiberfill. Position the safety eyes between rounds 12 and 13, approximately 7 stitches apart.

Ear Creation

The ears add character and expression to your dog:

Make two identical ears using black yarn:

Round 1: Create 6 single crochets in a magic ring (6 stitches total) Round 2: Increase in each stitch around (12 stitches total) Round 3: Work a pattern of 1 increase followed by 1 single crochet, repeated 6 times (18 stitches total) Round 4: Work a pattern of 1 increase followed by 2 single crochets, repeated 6 times (24 stitches total) Rounds 5-6: Work 24 single crochets around for two rounds (24 stitches total) Round 7: Work a pattern of 1 decrease followed by 2 single crochets, repeated 6 times (18 stitches total) Round 8: Work 18 single crochets around (18 stitches total) Round 9: Work a pattern of 1 decrease followed by 7 single crochets, repeated 2 times (16 stitches total) Round 10: Work 16 single crochets around (16 stitches total) Round 11: Work a pattern of 1 decrease followed by 6 single crochets, repeated 2 times (14 stitches total) Round 12: Work 14 single crochets around (14 stitches total) Round 13: Work a pattern of 1 decrease followed by 5 single crochets, repeated 2 times (12 stitches total) Round 14: Work 12 single crochets around (12 stitches total) Round 15: Work a pattern of 1 decrease followed by 4 single crochets, repeated 2 times (10 stitches total) Round 16: Work 10 single crochets around (10 stitches total)

Fasten off, leaving enough yarn for attaching to the head. Do not stuff the ears to maintain their natural drape.

Dog Amigurumi Leg Construction

The legs provide stability and character:

Make two identical legs:

Round 1: Using white yarn, chain 5 Round 2: Work 3 single crochets, 3 single crochets in the same stitch, 3 single crochets, 3 single crochets in the same stitch (12 stitches total) Round 3: Work 3 single crochets, 1 increase, 3 single crochets in the same stitch, 1 increase, 3 single crochets, 3 increases (19 stitches total) Round 4: Work 3 single crochets, (1 increase, 1 single crochet) repeated 3 times, 1 increase, 4 single crochets, 1 increase, 2 single crochets, 1 increase, 1 single crochet (25 stitches total)

Switch to purple yarn:

Round 5: Working in back loops only, create 25 single crochets around (25 stitches total) Round 6: Work 25 single crochets around (25 stitches total) Round 7: Work 2 single crochets, 3 decreases, 1 single crochet, 3 decreases, 10 single crochets (19 stitches total) Round 8: Work 2 single crochets, 4 decreases, 5 single crochets, 1 decrease, 2 single crochets (14 stitches total) Rounds 9-11: Work 14 single crochets around for three rounds (14 stitches total)

For decorative contrast: Round 12: Using white yarn and working in front loops only, work 3 double crochets in next stitch, skip 1 stitch, single crochet in following stitch, then repeat (3 double crochets in next stitch, skip 1 stitch, single crochet in following stitch) 4 more times

Continue with beige yarn: Round 12: Working in back loops only, create 14 single crochets around (14 stitches total) Rounds 13-28: Work 14 single crochets around for sixteen rounds (14 stitches total)

Switch to purple yarn: Rounds 29-31: Work 14 single crochets around for three rounds (14 stitches total)

Complete the first leg by fastening off. Make the second leg following the same instructions, but do not fasten off as you’ll continue to form the body.

Dog Amigurumi Body Formation

Using the connected leg as your starting point:

Round 32: Work 9 single crochets along the second leg, chain 3 and join with a slip stitch through both loops of the 4th stitch on the first leg, work 14 single crochets around the first leg, 3 single crochets in the chain-3 space, work 5 single crochets on the second leg (34 stitches total) Round 33: Work 9 single crochets, 1 increase, 1 single crochet, 1 increase, 14 single crochets, 1 increase, 1 single crochet, 1 increase, 5 single crochets (38 stitches total) Rounds 34-39: Work 38 single crochets around for six rounds (38 stitches total)

Switch to beige yarn: Rounds 40-47: Work 38 single crochets around for eight rounds (38 stitches total)

Beginning to shape the upper body: Round 48: Work 9 single crochets, 1 decrease, 1 single crochet, 1 decrease, 14 single crochets, 1 decrease, 1 single crochet, 1 decrease, 5 single crochets (34 stitches total) Round 49: Work 34 single crochets around (34 stitches total) Round 50: Work 1 single crochet, then (6 single crochets, 1 decrease) repeated 4 times, work 1 single crochet (30 stitches total) Round 51: Work 1 single crochet, then (2 single crochets, 1 decrease) repeated 7 times, work 1 single crochet (23 stitches total) Round 52: Work 2 single crochets, then (2 single crochets, 1 decrease) repeated 5 times, work 1 single crochet (18 stitches total) Round 53: Work 18 single crochets around (18 stitches total)

Stuff the legs and body firmly with fiberfill. Fasten off and secure the end.

Dog Amigurumi Arm Construction

Make two identical arms:

Round 1: Using beige yarn, create 5 single crochets in a magic ring (5 stitches total) Round 2: Increase in each stitch around (10 stitches total) Rounds 3-15: Work 10 single crochets around for thirteen rounds (10 stitches total) Round 16: Work a pattern of 3 single crochets, 1 decrease, repeated 2 times (8 stitches total) Round 17: Work 8 single crochets around (8 stitches total)

Stuff each arm lightly with fiberfill. Fasten off, leaving enough yarn to attach the arms to the body between rounds 51 and 52.

Dog Amigurumi Assembly and Finishing Touches

Now that you’ve created all the components, assemble your dog amigurumi:

Attach the head to the top of the body with secure stitches
Position and sew the ears to the sides of the head
Sew the arms to the sides of the body between rounds 51 and 52
Check all connections and add additional stuffing if needed
If desired, embroider a nose and mouth using black yarn

Customizing Your Dog Amigurumi

While following the pattern creates an adorable dog, consider these variations:

Use different color combinations to create various dog breeds
Add a tiny collar with a tag for extra character
Embroider different facial expressions
Create a small bone or ball accessory as a companion toy
Scale the pattern up or down by changing hook and yarn size

Caring for Your Handmade Creation

To keep your dog amigurumi looking its best:

Spot clean with mild soap and water as needed
Allow to air dry completely away from direct heat
Display away from direct sunlight to prevent color fading
Gently reshape if necessary after cleaning
Store in a clean, dry place if not displaying

The Special Appeal of Dog Amigurumi

Dogs represent loyalty, companionship, and unconditional love—qualities that make them perfect subjects for handcrafted toys. Creating a dog amigurumi allows you to capture these heartwarming characteristics in a form that brings joy without the responsibilities of pet ownership. The multicolored design of this pattern, with its beige body, purple legs, and black ears, creates a distinctive look that stands out among typical amigurumi projects.

The process of crafting this dog builds valuable crochet skills, from color changes to three-dimensional shaping. The techniques used in joining the legs to form the body provide experience that transfers to other, more complex amigurumi designs. Each component—from the expressive head to the floppy ears—contributes to a character full of personality.

The Joy of Amigurumi Crafting

Completing your dog amigurumi brings the satisfaction that comes from creating something with your own hands. Each stitch contributes to bringing this character to life, from the detailed face to the proportioned body. The meditative quality of crochet work provides a peaceful creative outlet while resulting in a charming finished piece that can be treasured for years.

Whether you’re making this dog for yourself, as a special gift, or to practice new techniques, the process is as rewarding as the finished creation. Your completed amigurumi represents hours of focused creativity and carries the unique imprint of its maker—something no mass-produced toy can match.

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Conclusion: A Handcrafted Companion

Your finished dog amigurumi represents more than just yarn and stuffing—it’s a testament to patience, skill, and creativity. With each stitch, you’ve built not just a toy but a character with personality and charm. The techniques you’ve practiced throughout this project—from perfect increases and decreases to seamless color changes—have strengthened your crochet abilities and prepared you for future creative endeavors.

This adorable puppy can become a cherished decoration, a thoughtful gift, or the beginning of an amigurumi collection. Its friendly expression and cuddly form invite interaction and bring warmth to any space. Unlike store-bought toys, your handcrafted dog carries something special—the time, care, and personal touch that went into its creation.

For beginners, completing this project marks an accomplishment worth celebrating. You’ve mastered various techniques and brought a design from two-dimensional instructions to three-dimensional reality. For experienced crocheters, this dog may represent another beloved addition to your crafting portfolio or an opportunity to experiment with modifications and personal touches.

As you admire your finished creation, remember that each amigurumi project builds your skills for the next. The dog you’ve created stands as a milestone in your crafting journey—a tangible reminder of your growing abilities and creative expression. Whether it finds a home on a shelf, a desk, or in the arms of someone special, your amigurumi dog will continue to bring joy long after the last stitch is complete.

Happy crocheting!