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Dog Amigurumi
Difficulty Level: Advanced Beginner
Crochet pattern by Febby Pranajaya @chibiscraft
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TIPS • Yarn in the same size (I used 4 ply, cotton blend

yarn) in the following colors: light brown, light
• This pattern is for making a single dog
beige, peach, red, black
amigurumi, but you can make a reversible one
• Scissors
by joining it with another dog amigurumi. Read
the instruction for joining reversible
amigurumi. ABBREVIATIONS
• Try working tight stitches. Use a smaller This pattern is written in US Standard Crochet
crochet hook for better result. Terms, and assumes knowledge of basic stitches.
IMPORTANT NOTES: • R = row/round
o Do not work too tight, so the plushie is still • MR = magic ring
stretchable. • st = stitch/stitches
o Work every part using the same stitch • sc = single crochet
tension. • inc = sc increase (2 sc in the same st)
• Count your stitches. • inc3 = 3 sc in the same st
• Use a stitch marker or a piece of yarn to mark • dec = sc decrease (crochet 2 st together)
beginning/ending of the round. TIP: Use invisible decrease for better finish
• Each round is worked in a continuous spiral. Do • ch = chain
not join rounds with slip stitch or turn unless • sl st = slip stitch
stated otherwise. • FL = Front loop/loops
• Crochet through both loops unless stated • BL = Back loop/loops
otherwise. • BLO = BL only
• It is highly recommended that you read • FLO = FL only
through the pattern completely before • [____] = repeat sequence between the square
beginning to crochet. brackets for the indicated number of times
• (__) = stitch count at the end of the row/round
MATERIAL
• 2.0 mm hook or size suitable for yarn used
• Tapestry needle, embroidery needle
• Fiberfill for stuffing

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DIMENSION Crochet Surface Slip Stitches

The size will vary, depending on the yarn used. If Insert hook into crocheted fabric from the front to
you use the same materials as me, the finished the back. Keeping the yarn at the back, pull up a
amigurumi is about 6 cm (2.3”) tall. loop. Insert hook in the next spot specified, from
front to back. And pull up a loop through the fabric
and through the loop on the hook. Repeat as
SPECIAL STITCHES instructed to make the surface chain.
Invisible Finish
After completing the last st, cut the yarn and pull
on the loop to draw the tail. Using the tapestry
needle, skip the next st, and insert the needle from
front to back, under both loops. Go back to the last
st, and insert the needle through the back loop of
this st. Pull on the tail.

Bobble stitches
In this pattern, a bobble stitch is made by working
3 incomplete double crochet st in the same st, and
joining them together at the top.
1. Yarn over and pull through (three loops on the
hook), yarn over and pull through 2 of the loops
(image 1,2,3,4 below).
2. Repeat the first step 2 more times so you have
4 loops on the hook (image 5,6 below).
3. Yarn over and pull through all 4 loops to close
Sewing/Joining Flat Pieces your bobble stitch (image 7,8 below).
Starting on the first piece, insert your needle 4. Make a sl st at the next st.
under a crocheted stitch, from back to front to
back. On the corresponding stitch on the second
piece, insert the needle from front to back to front
under the stitch, horizontally.

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HEAD AND BODY

Start with light brown yarn. Leave a long starting
yarn tail, approximately 10 cm (4”). This tail will be
used to join 2 dogs to make a reversible
amigurumi.
R1 : 6sc in MR (6)
R2 : 6inc (12)
R3 : [sc, inc]x6 (18)
R4 : [sc, inc, sc]x6 (24)
R5 : [3sc, inc]x6 (30)
R6 : [2sc, inc, 2sc]x6 (36)
R7 : [5sc, inc]x6 (42)
R8 : 42sc (42)
R9 : [3sc, inc, 3sc]x6 (48)
R10-11 (2 rounds) : 48sc (48) Hold the body upside down. With red yarn, make
Starting from R12, we will crochet using light a loop between R14-15, right above the FL left of
beige and light brown yarn alternately. To simplify R14, then make some surface slip stitches around.
the writing, the light beige color of the font below
corresponds to light beige yarn color.
Important tips: when doing color changes in
reversible amigurumi, I don’t recommend using
the tapestry technique* because it tends to
tighten the color changing rounds. It is
recommended to cut and start with a new yarn
every time you change the yarn color.
R12 : 13sc, 22sc, 13sc (48)
R13 : 12sc, 24sc, 12sc (48)
R14 : 7sc, inc, 5sc, 2sc, inc, [7sc, inc]x2, 3sc,
4sc, inc, 7sc, inc (54)
R15 : BLO 22sc, 10sc, 22sc (54)
R16 : 21c, 12sc, 21sc (54)
R17-18 (2 rounds): 20sc, 14sc, 20sc (54)
R19 : 19sc, 16sc, 19sc (54)
R20 : [4sc, inc, 4sc]x2, sc, 3sc, inc, 8sc, inc, 3sc,
5sc, inc, 8sc, inc, 4sc (60)
R21-22 (2 rounds): 21sc, 18sc, 21sc (60)
Fasten off, cut the yarn and do invisible finish.
Note:
- If you are going to make a single dog
amigurumi, you don’t need a long yarn tail.
- If you are going to make a reversible
amigurumi, you may need to leave a long yarn
tail, about 50 cm (20”). Read the instruction for
joining the reversible amigurumi!
*tapestry technique is a technique used while working with
color changing in a row/round, where the non-working color
is hidden within the stitches (along the back of the work).

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EARS (make 2) FRONT LEGS (make 2)

We will crochet ears using light brown and light Start with light beige.
beige color, alternately. To simplify the writing, R1 : 8sc in MR (8)
the light beige color of the font below corresponds R2 : 8sc (8)
to light beige yarn color. Change to light brown.
Start with light brown yarn. R3 : BLO 8sc (8)
R1 : 6sc in MR (6) R4 : 3sc, inc, 4sc (9)
R2 : sc, inc, sc, inc, sc, inc (9) R5 : 4sc, inc, 4sc (10)
R3 : 2sc, inc, sc, sc, inc, 2sc, inc (12) No need to stuff.
R4 : 3sc, inc, sc, 2sc, inc, 3sc, inc (15) Last round: flatten and work through both stitches
R5 : 4sc, inc, sc, 3sc, inc, 4sc. (16). Leave the 5sc (5).
remaining st undone. Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.
Fasten off. Leave a long tail for sewing. Do invisible
finish.

PAWS (make 2)
Start with peach yarn. Work in joined rounds.
R1 : 6sc in MR (6), join to the first sc with a sl st.
MUZZLE Change to light beige. Cut the peach yarn leaving
Make an oval by crocheting around the foundation about 20 cm long tail.
ch. Start with light beige. Make a foundation ch: R2 : BLO, loosely 6sl st (6), join to the first st with
4ch. a sl st. Make 1ch.
R1 : From the second ch from hook: 2sc, then inc3 R3 : 3inc, loosely 3sl st (9), join to the first sc with
in the last st. Continue on the other side of a sl st.
the foundation ch: sc, inc (8) R4 : [bobble st, sl st]x3 (6)
R2 : inc, sc, 3inc, sc, 2inc (14) Fasten off, leave a long tail for sewing, do invisible
R3 : 14sc (14) finish. Using the peach tail, embroider paws on
Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing. Do every bobble st.
invisible finish.

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TAIL
Start with light beige.
R1 : 6sc in MR (6)
R2 : 3sc, 3inc (9)
R3 : 4sc, 3inc, 2sc (12)
Change to light brown.
R4-5 (2 rounds) : 12sc (12)
R6 : sc, dec, 9sc (11)
R7 : sc, dec, 8sc (10)
R8 : 2dec, 6sc (8)
Stuff slightly with fiberfill.
R9 : 2dec, 4sc (6)
Fasten off, leave a long tail for sewing. Do
invisible finish.

ASSEMBLY
• Attach the muzzle on the head between R11-
13. Stuff the muzzle with fiberfill lightly.
• Attach the ears on the head between R4-9
• Attach the front legs on the body between R16-
22 with a slightly tilted position.
• Attach the paws on the body between R18-22,
right beside the front legs
• Embroider the lines of toes on the front legs
with black (1 ply only) yarn.
• Attach the tail at the back of the body, at R21.
• embroider the eyes using black yarn, between
R11, 1 st apart from the muzzle, 3st wide.
• Embroider the nose on the muzzle using black
yarn. Also embroider the mouth using black
yarn (1 ply only).
• Embroider two white spots above the eyes
using light beige yarn, at R8 (see pictures
below).

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If you are going to make a reversible toy, you need Congratulations! Your dog amigurumi is ready. I
to choose another dog amigurumi to be joined as hope you enjoyed crocheting him. And if you like
the reverse side. Follow the instruction for joining this pattern, do not hesitate to give a review. It will
reversible amigurumi. be my pleasure to see your finished toy with
hashtag #chibiscraftpattern, or add a Ravelry
If you are going to make a single toy (not as a project.
reversible one), you can close the hole by sewing
Have a nice day!
a round flat piece as the base.
With love, Febby Pranajaya
To make the base, use light brown yarn.
R1 : 6sc in MR (6) Special thanks to my pattern testers: Pei
R2 : 6inc (12) @sleepyfoxtreasures, Kat @eddiekat134, Ying
R3 : [sc, inc]x6 (18) @daydreaming_maker, Karen
R4 : [sc, inc, sc]x6 (24) @seriouslyhandmade, Claudia @amanocreations,
R5 : [3sc, inc]x6 (30) Lenny @lenny_cu, Vena @vennariana
R6 : [2sc, inc, 2sc]x6 (36)
R7 : [5sc, inc]x6 (42)
R8 : [3sc, inc, 3sc]x6 (48)
R9 : [7sc, inc]x6 (54)
R10 : [4sc, inc, 4sc]x6 (60)
Fasten off. Leave a long tail for sewing.
Stuff the body with fiberfill (you can continue
stuffing while sewing the base).
Prepare a circular piece of cardboard or rigid
plastic to fit inside the bottom of the body. This
will help the base stay flat so the toy can stand
well.
Place the cardboard/rigid plastic to the bottom,
and sew the base to the BL of the last round of the
body.

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