Amigurumi Master Class: Crochet Tiny Dachshund Puppy!
Hello, fellow crochet enthusiasts! Are you ready to create something truly adorable? Today, we’re diving into the delightful world of amigurumi with a pattern for the sweetest little Dachshund puppy. This charming design, courtesy of the talented Oksana Yakutovich (@ox_yakutovich), allows you to craft a miniature companion that fits right in the palm of your hand, standing at approximately 4cm tall when finished. Perfect for a quick project or a lovely gift, this detailed guide will walk you through every stitch to bring your tiny canine friend to life. Let’s get our hooks ready!
Materials & Tools
- Hook: 0.5 mm crochet hook
- Yarn: Gamma 20s/2 sewing thread, 183m (crocheted with two strands for this pattern)
- Safety Eyes: Bead eyes, 4 mm in diameter (or similar small beads)
- Stuffing: Fiberfill or appropriate stuffing for amigurumi
- Tapestry Needle
- Embroidery Floss (for nose shaping and tinting, if desired)
Abbreviations
- MR – magic ring
- sc – single crochet
- inc – increase (typically 2 sc in one stitch)
- dec – decrease (typically single crochet 2 stitches together)
- evenly – distributed equally around the round
Pattern Instructions
Front Paw
Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR (6)
Rnd 2: 2 inc evenly (8)
Rnd 3: 2 dec (2 sc, 2 dec, 2 sc) (6)
Rnd 4: 6 sc (6)
Rnd 5: 2 inc evenly (8)
Rnd 6: 8 sc (8)
Rnd 7: 1 inc (9)
Rnd 8: 3 dec evenly (6)
Back Paw
Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR (6)
Rnd 2: 2 inc evenly (8)
Rnd 3: 2 dec (2 sc, 2 dec, 2 sc) (6)
Rnd 4: 6 sc (6)
Rnd 5: 2 inc evenly (8)
Rnd 6: 4 inc evenly (12)
Rnd 7: 12 sc (12)
Rnd 8: 6 dec (6)
Ear
Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR (6)
Rnd 2: 2 inc evenly (8)
Rnd 3: 2 inc evenly (10)
Rnd 4: 10 sc (10)
Rnd 5: 2 inc evenly (12)
Rnd 6: 12 sc (12)
Rnd 7: 12 sc (12)
Rnd 8: 2 dec evenly (10)
Tail
Rnd 1: 5 sc in MR (5)
Rnd 2: 1 inc (6)
Rnd 3: 1 inc (7)
Rnd 4: 1 inc (8)
Rnds 5-8: 8 sc (8)
Rnd 9: 1 inc (9)
Rnd 10: 9 sc (9)
Body (all increases and decreases evenly)
Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR (6)
Rnd 2: 6 inc (12)
Rnd 3: 6 inc (18)
Rnd 4: 6 inc (24)
Rnds 5-11: 24 sc (24)
Rnd 12: 6 dec (18)
Rnd 13: 18 sc (18)
Rnd 14: 18 sc (18)
Rnd 15: 6 dec (12)
Rnd 16: 12 sc (12)
Rnd 17: 12 sc (12)
Rnd 18: 6 dec (6)
Head
Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR (6)
Rnd 2: 6 inc (12)
Rnd 3: 2 inc (4 sc, 1 inc, 2 sc, 1 inc, 4 sc) (14)
Rnds 4-7: 14 sc (14)
Rnd 8: 4 inc (5 sc, 4 inc, 5 sc) (18)
Rnd 9: 6 inc evenly (24)
Rnd 10: 6 inc evenly (30)
Rnd 11: 30 sc (30)
Rnd 12: 30 sc (30)
Rnd 13: 6 dec evenly (24)
Rnd 14: 6 dec evenly (18)
Rnd 15: 6 dec evenly (12)
Rnd 16: 6 dec evenly (6)
Assembly and Finishing Touches
Shaping the Muzzle
Begin by making indentations for the eyes and carefully shaping the nose area. If you’d like a visual guide for nose shaping, Oksana Yakutovich has a master class on her Instagram page @ox_yakutovich in the folder “My MCs”.
Sew in your bead eyes. The original pattern used 4 mm diameter beads, but you can choose a size that fits your desired look.
Using a chain of stitches, carefully create eyelids and pull them over the eyes to give your puppy a more lifelike expression.
Once the eyes and nose are done, sew on the ears you crocheted earlier. For an added touch, you can lightly tint the muzzle using fabric paint or pastels to give it depth and character.
Shaping the Body
To give your dachshund its characteristic long body with adorable wrinkles, you’ll need to shape the body piece. Fold the crocheted body piece to create natural-looking wrinkles or folds along its length. Carefully stitch these folds into place to secure them.
Repeat the process to form a second fold and stitch it securely. This will give your puppy a wonderfully realistic and charming silhouette.
Final Assembly
Now that all your pieces are shaped and ready, it’s time to assemble your adorable Dachshund puppy! Carefully sew the head, paws, and tail to the body. Take your time to position them correctly to achieve the perfect pose for your little friend.
We hope you’ve enjoyed creating this tiny companion! There’s nothing quite like the joy of bringing an amigurumi character to life with your own hands. We’d absolutely love to see your finished Dachshund puppies! Share your creations with us on social media and tag Crochetto. Happy crocheting!
