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Mini Dog Amigurumi Pattern

Mini Dog Amigurumi Pattern
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4-5 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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Weekend Treat

Takes 5-7 hours, making it an enjoyable project to finish over a couple of days.

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Pocket Pal

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

About This Mini Dog Amigurumi Pattern

This mini dog pattern brings together classic amigurumi techniques with charming details that capture the essence of a beloved canine companion. The pattern uses soft brown and yellow yarns as the main colors, with additional accent colors for clothing and accessories. The design features a continuous head-and-body construction that seamlessly transitions into adorable little legs, creating a sturdy and huggable friend that stands approximately 15cm tall when made with worsted weight yarn.

Mini Dog Amigurumi Pattern crochet pattern - detailed view of completed project

The pattern includes detailed instructions for creating expressive features including a white snout with embroidered details, brown floppy ears, and placement guides for safety eyes. Optional clothing details add extra personality to your mini pup.

Why You'll Love This Mini Dog Amigurumi Pattern

I absolutely love this mini dog pattern because it perfectly captures that irresistible puppy charm in such a compact size! The way the pattern seamlessly combines the head and body makes the construction process flow naturally, and I find the color-changing sections for the clothes really add that extra touch of personality. What really gets me excited is how the little legs are formed by dividing the body section—it's such a clever technique that creates the perfect proportions. The finished size is ideal for gifting or collecting, and the pattern's clear instructions make it accessible while still offering enough detail work to keep things interesting throughout the project.

Mini Dog Amigurumi Pattern step 1 - construction progress Mini Dog Amigurumi Pattern step 2 - assembly progress Mini Dog Amigurumi Pattern step 3 - details and accessories Mini Dog Amigurumi Pattern step 4 - final assembly and finishing

Switch Things Up

I love how versatile this mini dog pattern can be with just a few creative tweaks! For the ears, you could experiment with longer, floppier versions by adding extra rounds to create a spaniel-like look, or make them pointy by changing the decrease pattern for a terrier or chihuahua vibe. The color possibilities are endless—imagine a spotted dalmatian pattern using white yarn with black embroidered spots, or a golden retriever with gradient yellows and creams.

I often switch up the clothing section by creating different outfits: try using red and white stripes for a nautical theme, or add a tiny bow tie by crocheting a small rectangle and cinching it in the middle. You could even skip the color-changing clothes entirely and instead crochet a removable sweater or bandana as a separate piece that can be changed out.

For the snout, I sometimes make it slightly larger or smaller depending on the breed I'm going for—a smaller, flatter snout works great for a pug-inspired dog, while extending it slightly creates a longer-nosed breed. The tail is another fun area to customize: add a curly tail by creating a spiral with decreases, or make a long fluffy tail with extra rounds and fuzzy yarn. Don't be afraid to play with eye placement too; positioning them closer together or further apart dramatically changes your dog's personality and breed characteristics!

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Not using stitch markers when dividing the legs can lead to uneven placement and counting errors throughout the project ✗ Stuffing the legs too firmly before closing them makes it difficult to achieve the proper shape and proportions ✗ Forgetting to change yarn colors at the specified rounds results in missing the cute clothing details that add character ✗ Skipping the magic ring tightening step at the beginning creates an unsightly hole at the top of the head ✗ Placing the eyes too high or too low throws off the entire facial expression and overall appearance

Mini Dog Amigurumi Pattern

Create your own adorable mini dog companion with this detailed amigurumi crochet pattern! This charming pup features a rounded head, cute little ears, and stubby legs that make it perfect for cuddling or display. The pattern includes color-changing techniques to add personality and detail to your furry friend. Whether you're making it as a gift or adding to your own collection, this mini dog is sure to bring smiles. Complete with clothes pattern details and assembly instructions for a polished finish.

Intermediate 4-5 Hours

Materials Needed for Mini Dog Amigurumi Pattern

— Main Fabric

  • 01
    Worsted weight yarn in soft brown color for main body
  • 02
    Worsted weight yarn in yellow color for body variation
  • 03
    White yarn for snout details
  • 04
    Brown yarn for ears
  • 05
    Orange yarn for accents
  • 06
    Light green yarn for clothing details
  • 07
    Sky blue yarn for clothing details
  • 08
    Neon blue yarn for clothing accents

— Tools Required

  • 01
    5/0 (3mm) crochet hook
  • 02
    5mm black plastic safety eyes (2 pieces)
  • 03
    Fiberfill stuffing
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    Yarn needle for weaving and sewing
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    Stitch markers
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    Scissors
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    Fabric glue for securing eyes
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    Wooden pins (optional, for doll stabilization)

Progress Tracker

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— Head / Body / Legs :

Round 1 :

6 sc in magic ring, tighten the loop (6 sts)

Round 2 :

(2-sc inc) x 6 (12)

Round 3 :

(sc x 1, 2-sc inc) x 6 (18)

Round 4 :

(sc x 2, 2-sc inc) x 6 (24)

Round 5 :

(sc x 3, 2-sc inc) x 6 (30)

Round 6 :

(sc x 4, 2-sc inc) x 6 (36)

Round 7 :

(sc x 5, 2-sc inc) x 6 (42)

Round 8 :

(sc x 6, 2-sc inc) x 6 (48)

Round 9-36 :

sc in all 48 st (48)

Info :

Change yarn colors according to symbol pattern: Rounds 1-19 use Soft Brown/Yellow yarn, Rounds 20-36 use Light Green/Sky Blue yarn, Rounds 37-42 use Sky Blue/Neon Blue yarn

— First Leg (Left Leg) :

Info :

To make legs, identify center space between legs by 6 stitches, and each leg identifies the other by 18 stitches. Use stitch markers to help. Sc at the 31st st of Round 36. This sc is the first st of the first leg.

Round 37-40 :

sc in all 18 st (18)

Round 41 :

(sc x 1, sc2tog) x 6 (12)

Round 42 :

(sc2tog) x 6 (6)

Info :

Fasten off, leaving a long tail. Stuff the leg. Using a yarn needle, weave the yarn tail through the front loop of each remaining st and pull tight to close.

— Second Leg (Right Leg) :

Info :

Rejoin the Sky blue yarn to 7th back unworked st of Round 36. This sc is the first st for the second leg. Continue working the second leg the same way as the first leg, from Round 37-42. Using a yarn needle, sew the 6 sts between the legs.

— Arms (Make 2) :

Round 1 :

5 sc in magic ring, tighten the loop (5 sts)

Round 2 :

(2-sc inc) x 5 (10)

Round 3-11 :

sc in all 10 st (10)

Info :

Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing. Flatten the arm, do not stuff.

— Snout :

Info :

Use white yarn to make 4 chains

Round 1 :

sc x 1 in second ch from hook, sc x 1 in the next chain, sc x 3 in the bottom chain, working up the other side - sc x 1, sc x 2 in the next chain, slst (8 sts)

Round 2 :

ch 1, 2-sc inc, sc x 1, (2-sc inc) x 3, sc x 1, (2-sc inc) x 2, slst (14)

Round 3 :

ch 1, 2-sc inc, sc x 3, 2-sc inc, sc x 2, sc2tog, sc x 1, sc2tog, sc x 2, slst (14)

Round 4 :

ch 1, sc in all 14 st, slst (14)

Info :

Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing. Fill in some stuffing to the snout. Make a nose and mouth on the snout.

— Ears (Make 2) :

Round 1 :

5 sc in magic ring, tighten the loop (5 sts)

Round 2 :

(2-sc inc) x 5 (10)

Round 3 :

(sc x 1, 2-sc inc) x 5 (15)

Round 4 :

sc in all 15 st (15)

Round 5 :

sc x 6, sc2tog, sc x 5, sc2tog (13)

Round 6 :

sc x 6, sc2tog, sc x 5 (12)

Round 7 :

sc in all 12 st (12)

Round 8 :

(sc x 4, sc2tog) x 2 (10)

Round 9-10 :

sc in all 10 st (10)

Info :

Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing. Flatten the ear, do not stuff.

Assembly Instructions

  • Position and attach safety eyes between rounds 13 and 14 of the head, ensuring they are separated by approximately 4-5 stitches for proper spacing.
  • Stitch the white snout onto the face below the eyes, following the section guide illustration, and ensure it's centered and firmly attached.
  • Attach the brown ears to the head between rounds 20 and 21, positioning them at rounds 22 and 26 as shown in the pattern diagram.
  • Sew the flattened arms to the body between rounds 14 and 15, making sure they are symmetrically placed on both sides.
  • Add cheek details using pink or rosy yarn between rounds 14 and 15 for extra cuteness and character.
  • If making clothes, attach the clothing pieces according to the clothes pattern section provided in the pattern.
  • Optional: Insert wooden pins into the bottom of the feet to help the dog stand upright and maintain stability.

Important Notes

  • 💡Use stitch markers throughout the project to track your rounds, especially when dividing the body into legs to ensure accurate stitch counts.
  • 💡Change yarn colors at the specified rounds to create the clothing effect as shown in the symbol pattern illustrations.
  • 💡Stuff the head and body firmly but avoid overstuffing the legs to maintain the proper proportions and shape.
  • 💡Do not stuff the arms or ears—flatten them before sewing to the body for the correct appearance.
  • 💡Pin all pieces in place before final sewing to ensure proper positioning and symmetry of features.
  • 💡The pattern can be adjusted in size by using fingering weight yarn with a 3mm hook for a smaller version.

This delightful Mini Dog amigurumi pattern captures the sweet essence of a puppy companion in a perfectly portable size! With its charming color-blocked clothing details and adorable floppy ears, this little pup is designed to bring joy whether displayed on a shelf or tucked into a pocket. The pattern combines straightforward techniques with thoughtful details like the shaped snout and divided legs to create a character full of personality. Perfect for dog lovers of all ages! 🐶🧶 Happy crocheting! ✨

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FAQs

What size will the finished mini dog be?

When using worsted weight yarn with a 5/0 (3mm) crochet hook, the finished dog will measure approximately 15cm (5.9 inches) tall. You can make a smaller version by using fingering weight yarn with a 3mm hook.

Can I use different colors than specified in the pattern?

Absolutely! The pattern uses soft brown and yellow as base colors with various accent colors for clothing, but you're free to customize your dog with any color combination you prefer to create your own unique pup.

Why shouldn't I stuff the arms and ears?

The arms and ears are designed to be flattened rather than stuffed to create the proper look and proportions for the mini dog. Stuffing them would make them too bulky and change the intended silhouette of the finished piece.

How do I divide the body to create the two legs?

After completing round 36, you'll identify the center space between the legs using 6 stitches, with each leg comprising 18 stitches. Use stitch markers to help track your counts, then work the first leg starting at the 31st stitch, and rejoin yarn for the second leg at the 7th unworked stitch.

What are the color changes for in rounds 20-42?

The color changes create a cute clothing effect on the dog's body and legs. The pattern indicates changing from brown/yellow to light green/sky blue for the body section, then to sky blue/neon blue for the legs, giving your pup a dressed-up appearance.