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Dog House with Adorable Puppy Amigurumi Pattern

Dog House with Adorable Puppy Amigurumi Pattern
4.6★ Rating
8-10 Hours Time Needed
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Intermediate Level

Ideal for those with basic knitting experience, featuring slightly more advanced stitches and techniques to expand your skills.

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All-Day Adventure

Requires 8-10 hours, ideal for a full day of immersive knitting.

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Pocket Pal

A mini friend to carry anywhere, providing comfort and companionship in a perfectly portable size.

About This Dog House with Adorable Puppy Amigurumi Pattern

This comprehensive pattern guides you through creating an entire miniature dog world, featuring a spotted puppy with movable limbs, a structured doghouse with architectural details, and charming accessories. The puppy measures approximately 3 inches tall and showcases beautiful color work with white and beige jacquard technique for realistic markings. The doghouse stands at nearly 5 inches tall with reinforced plastic structure between crocheted layers for durability and stability.

Dog House with Adorable Puppy Amigurumi Pattern crochet pattern - detailed view of completed project

Each component is thoughtfully designed with attention to detail, from the puppy's embroidered features and button-jointed limbs to the doghouse's removable roof and precise construction. The pattern includes full instructions for creating a miniature coat, food bowl, and bone treat to complete this adorable scene.

Why You'll Love This Dog House with Adorable Puppy Amigurumi Pattern

I absolutely love how this pattern combines different crochet skills into one rewarding project! The puppy's personality shines through with those sweet embroidered eyebrows and the spotted coat created through jacquard technique. What really makes this special is the structured doghouse—it's not just decorative but actually functional with reinforced walls that stand firm. I appreciate how the pattern teaches you construction techniques you can apply to other projects while creating something truly display-worthy. The button joints on the puppy's limbs add extra charm and posability, making this more than just a decoration—it's an interactive piece that brings joy every time you look at it.

Dog House with Adorable Puppy Amigurumi Pattern step 1 - construction progress Dog House with Adorable Puppy Amigurumi Pattern step 2 - assembly progress Dog House with Adorable Puppy Amigurumi Pattern step 3 - details and accessories Dog House with Adorable Puppy Amigurumi Pattern step 4 - final assembly and finishing

Switch Things Up

I love experimenting with different color combinations for this pattern! Instead of the beige and white spotted puppy, try creating a dalmatian with white yarn and black spots, or go for a golden retriever look with all golden beige yarn. The doghouse colors are endlessly customizable too—imagine a pink house for a girly display, or red and white for a classic barn look.

For a more challenging variation, add a removable roof to the doghouse by creating it as a separate piece with a slight overhang. You could also expand the accessories by making a tiny leash, more food bowls in different colors, or even a miniature fire hydrant using similar construction techniques.

If you want to personalize it further, try adding the dog's name above the doghouse door using chain stitch embroidery, or create a small welcome mat by crocheting a tiny rectangle with fringe edges. The button joint technique used for the legs can also be applied to create a fully posable puppy—just add joints at the neck and base of the tail too!

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Not reinforcing the doghouse walls with plastic inserts results in sagging and unstable structure that won't stand properly ✗ Skipping the button joints for limbs creates a stiff puppy without the charming posability that makes this design special ✗ Rushing through the jacquard color work on the puppy's head leads to messy color transitions and undefined spotted pattern ✗ Forgetting to stuff the body before closing rounds makes it difficult to achieve proper shaping and firmness ✗ Not leaving long tails for sewing pieces together creates weak attachment points that may come apart over time

Dog House with Adorable Puppy Amigurumi Pattern

Create an enchanting miniature world with this delightful dog house pattern complete with an adorable spotted puppy! This charming set includes a fully structured doghouse with removable roof, a sweet beagle-style pup wearing a cozy coat, and accessories like a food bowl and treat. Perfect for dog lovers and collectors, this pattern combines amigurumi techniques with construction skills to build a complete playset that stands beautifully on display.

Intermediate 8-10 Hours

Materials Needed for Dog House with Adorable Puppy Amigurumi Pattern

— Main Fabric

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    Sport weight 4ply yarn Yarn Art Jeans (50g/160m) in blue (#17), black (#53), white (#62), beige (#71), burgundy (#66), and yellow (#67)

— Tools Required

  • 01
    1.75mm crochet hook
  • 02
    Safety eyes 10mm
  • 03
    Stuffing material (fiberfill)
  • 04
    5 buttons for limb joints
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    Needle for sewing pieces
  • 06
    Stitch markers
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    Plastic sheets (from folders) for doghouse structure
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    Scissors

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— Tail :

Info :

With beige yarn, chain 8. Start from the second chain from the hook: 5 sl st, 2 sc. Leave a long tail for sewing.

— Legs (make 4) :

Round 1 :

With white yarn, 6 sc in MR. Place row marker here.

Round 2 :

6 inc (12)

Round 3 :

Change color to beige. BLO (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)

Round 4 :

(1 sc, 4-dc Bobble st) x4, 10 sc (18)

Round 5 :

(1 sc, dec) x6 (12). Stuff with fiberfill gradually.

Round 6 :

(2 sc, dec) x3 (9)

Round 7 :

2 sc, dec, 5 sc (8)

Rounds 8-11 :

sc around (4 rounds)

Round 12 :

4 dec. Fasten off, cut the yarn, weave in the yarn ends.

— Body :

Round 1 :

With beige yarn, 6 sc in MR. Place row marker here.

Round 2 :

6 inc (12)

Round 3 :

(1 sc, inc) x6 (18)

Round 4 :

(2 sc, inc) x6 (24)

Round 5 :

(3 sc, inc) x6 (30)

Rounds 6-8 :

30 sc (3 rounds)

Round 9 :

6 sc, (dec, 1 sc) x6, 6 sc (24)

Round 10 :

8 sc, FLO 8 sc, 8 sc (24)

Rounds 11-12 :

24 sc (2 rounds)

Round 13 :

8 sc, 8 sc with back loops of Round 10, 8 sc (24)

Round 14 :

8 sc, FLO 8 sc, 8 sc (24)

Round 15 :

24 sc

Round 16 :

8 sc, 8 sc with back loops of Round 14, 8 sc (24)

Round 17 :

(3 sc, inc) x6 (30)

Rounds 18-19 :

30 sc (2 rounds)

Round 20 :

(3 sc, dec) x6 (24)

Round 21 :

(2 sc, dec) x6 (18)

Round 22 :

(1 sc, dec) x6 (12). Stuff the body with fiberfill.

Round 23 :

6 dec. Fasten off, cut the yarn, weave in the ends.

— Head :

Round 1 :

With white yarn, 6 sc in MR. Place row marker here.

Round 2 :

6 inc (12)

Round 3 :

3 inc, 3 sc, 3 inc, 3 sc (18)

Round 4 :

(1 sc, inc) x2, 3 sc, (inc, 1 sc) x3, 4 sc, inc (24)

Round 5 :

(2 sc, inc) x2, 4 sc, (inc, 2 sc) x3, 4 sc, inc (30)

Round 6 :

(3 sc, inc) x2, 4 sc, (inc, 3 sc) x3, 5 sc, inc (36)

Round 7 :

(4 sc, inc) x2, 5 sc, (inc, 4 sc) x3, 5 sc, inc (42)

Rounds 8-10 :

42 sc (3 rounds)

Round 11 :

(4 sc, dec) x2, 5 sc, (dec, 4 sc) x3, 5 sc, dec (36)

Round 12 :

36 sc

Round 14 :

(3 sc, dec) x2, 4 sc, (dec, 3 sc) x3, 5 sc, dec (30)

Rounds 14-15 :

30 sc (2 rounds)

Round 16 :

Add beige yarn. Crochet in jacquard technique from Round 16 to 21 (white stitches highlighted): (3 sc, inc) x2, 4 sc, inc, 2 sc, inc, (3 sc, inc) x2, 6 sc (36)

Round 17 :

10 sc, 4 sc, 22 sc (36)

Round 18 :

10 sc, 4 sc, 22 sc (36)

Round 19 :

9 sc, 6 sc, 21 sc (36)

Round 20 :

9 sc, 6 sc, 21 sc (36)

Round 21 :

11 sc, 2 sc, 23 sc (36)

Round 22 :

Cut the white yarn. Continue in beige: 36 sc

Info :

Insert eyes between rounds 18-19 at a distance of 8-10 sc.

Round 23 :

(4 sc, dec) x6 (30)

Round 24 :

(3 sc, dec) x6 (24)

Round 25 :

(2 sc, dec) x6 (18)

Round 26 :

(1 sc, dec) x6 (12). Stuff the head with fiberfill.

Round 27 :

6 dec. Fasten off, cut the yarn, weave in the ends.

— Ears (make 2) :

Info :

Crochet 2 pieces in beige and 2 pieces in white color. Work in rows.

Row 1 :

Ch 13, start from the second chain on the hook: 11 sc, 4 dc in the last chain, on the other side of the chain: 11 sc, turn (25)

Row 2 :

Ch 1, 7 sc, 4 dc, 4 dc-inc, 4 dc, 7 sc (30). Cut the yarn on the white pieces. Continue crocheting with beige yarn. Put the white part on the top of beige and crochet with beige yarn through both pieces: (sl st, inc) x15 along other side. Leave a long tail for sewing.

— Nose :

Round 1 :

With black yarn, ch 5. Start in the second chain from the hook: inc, 2 sc, 3 sc in the last chain, 3 sc (10)

Round 2 :

inc, 4 sc, 2 inc, 2 sc, inc (14)

Round 3 :

14 sc. Leave a long tail for sewing.

— Assembly :

Info :

Sew the head to the body. Fasten the paws to the body with button mount. Embroider whites of the eyes with white thread. Sew the nose to the head. Embroider the highlights on the nose with white thread. Embroider eyebrows with beige yarn using 3 large stitches and wind the thread around them (rococo stitch). Sew the ears to the head. Sew the tail to the body.

— Coat :

Info :

With blue yarn. Work in rows.

Row 1 :

Ch 32, from the third chain on the hook: 30 dc, turn (30)

Row 2 :

Ch 2, 30 dc, turn (30)

Row 3 :

Ch 2, 4 dc, ch 8 (skip 8 dc, start from the next stitch), 6 dc, ch 8 (skip 8 dc, start from the next stitch), 4 dc, turn (30)

Row 4 :

Ch 2, 30 dc, turn (30)

Row 5 :

Ch 2, (BPdc, FPdc) x15, turn (30)

Row 6 :

Ch 2, (FPdc, BPdc) x15 (30). Cut the yarn. Make a fastener on the coat (sew buttons on one side, make button loops on the other). Put the coat on the dog.

— Dogbowl :

Round 1 :

With yellow yarn, 6 sc in MR. Place row marker here.

Round 2 :

6 inc (12)

Round 3 :

(1 sc, inc) x6 (18)

Round 4 :

(2 sc, inc) x6 (24)

Round 5 :

BLO 24 sc

Rounds 6-8 :

24 sc (3 rounds)

Round 9 :

Change color to burgundy. 24 sl st. Fasten off, cut the yarn, weave in the ends.

— Dog Treat :

Info :

With white yarn. Stuff with fiberfill gradually.

Round 1 :

6 sc in MR. Place row marker here.

Round 2 :

6 inc (12)

Round 3 :

2 inc, 3 sc, 3 inc, 3 sc, inc (18)

Round 4 :

18 sc

Round 5 :

(1 sc, dec) x6 (12)

Round 6 :

6 dec (6)

Rounds 7-10 :

6 sc (4 rounds)

Round 11 :

6 inc (12)

Round 12 :

(1 sc, inc) x6 (18)

Round 13 :

18 sc

Round 14 :

2 dec, 3 sc, 3 dec, 3 sc, dec (12)

Round 15 :

6 dec. Fasten off, cut the yarn, weave in the ends. Make tightening from each side.

— Doghouse - Side Walls (make 2) :

Info :

Crochet 4 pieces in yellow color. Work in rows.

Row 1 :

Chain 22. From the second chain on the hook: 21 sc, turn (21)

Rows 2-16 :

Ch 1, 21 sc, turn (15 rows). Continue crocheting from one yellow piece. Cut a rectangle from plastic and put it between two pieces. Crochet with yellow yarn through both pieces: 19 sc, inc in the corner, 15 sc, inc in the corner, 19 sc, inc in the corner, 15 sc, inc in the corner. Fasten off, cut the yarn, weave in the ends.

— Doghouse - Bottom :

Info :

Crochet 2 pieces in yellow color. Work in rows.

Row 1 :

Chain 25. From the second chain on the hook: 24 sc, turn (24)

Rows 2-22 :

Ch 1, 24 sc, turn (24 rows). Continue crocheting from one yellow piece. Cut a rectangle from plastic and put it between two pieces. Crochet with yellow yarn through both pieces: 23 sc, inc in the corner, 21 sc, inc in the corner, 23 sc, inc in the corner, 21 sc, inc in the corner. Fasten off, cut the yarn, weave in the ends.

Assembly Instructions

  • Sew the head securely to the body using the long tail left from fastening off, ensuring proper alignment.
  • Attach all four legs to the body using button joints for movable limbs, positioning them evenly for balance.
  • Embroider the whites of eyes with white thread, then attach nose to muzzle and add white highlight stitches.
  • Create eyebrows using beige yarn with rococo stitch technique (3 large stitches wound with thread).
  • Sew ears to sides of head and attach tail to back of body using long tails left from pieces.
  • For doghouse: attach side walls, front wall, back wall, and bottom piece along outer contours using yellow yarn.
  • Insert plastic reinforcement pieces between crocheted layers before joining doghouse sections for structural stability.

Important Notes

  • 💡Use row markers consistently to track your place, especially during the jacquard color work on the head.
  • 💡Cut plastic reinforcement pieces slightly smaller than crocheted doghouse panels for easier insertion between layers.
  • 💡Stuff all pieces firmly but not overly tight to maintain proper shaping and prevent distortion.
  • 💡When working button joints, ensure buttons are securely attached and limbs move freely without being too loose.
  • 💡Follow the jacquard chart carefully for rounds 16-21 of the head to achieve proper spotted pattern.
  • 💡Leave long tails on all pieces for sewing to ensure strong, secure attachments that won't come apart.

This enchanting Dog House pattern brings together construction skills and amigurumi artistry to create a complete miniature world! The adorable spotted puppy with his cozy coat and movable limbs is the perfect companion for this sturdy doghouse complete with accessories. Whether displayed on a shelf or given as a heartfelt gift to a dog lover, this project combines technical skill with pure charm. The reinforced structure techniques you'll learn can be applied to future projects, making this pattern both fun and educational. Happy crocheting! 🐶🏠✨

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FAQs

What type of plastic should I use for reinforcing the doghouse?

The pattern recommends using plastic folders, which are thin, flexible, and easy to cut. You can also use thin plastic canvas sheets or acetate sheets. Cut the plastic slightly smaller than your crocheted pieces so it fits comfortably between the layers without showing at the edges.

How do I create button joints for movable limbs?

Thread your needle with strong thread, insert it through one leg, through the body at the attachment point, through the button, back through the body, through the second leg, and secure tightly. This creates a secure joint that allows the legs to rotate while staying firmly attached.

What is jacquard technique and how do I work it for the spotted pattern?

Jacquard crochet involves carrying multiple yarn colors and switching between them to create color patterns. For rounds 16-21 of the head, work with both beige and white yarn, crocheting stitches in the color indicated by the pattern while carrying the unused color along the inside of your work.

Can I make the doghouse bigger to fit a larger amigurumi?

Yes! Simply use thicker yarn and a larger hook size, and increase the number of chains and rows proportionally for each doghouse panel. Remember to adjust your plastic reinforcement pieces to match the new dimensions.

How do I make the rococo stitch for the eyebrows?

Make 3 large stitches in the eyebrow position, then wrap your yarn around these foundation stitches multiple times to create a raised, textured effect. Secure the wrapping at the end by bringing your needle through to the back and knotting off.