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Daniel the Dog Amigurumi Free Pattern

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I love dogs, so I’m thrilled to share this new free dog crochet pattern! This amigurumi dog pattern is so much fun to work up, and can easily be customized to match your furry friend!

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I would classify this free dog crochet pattern as “advanced beginner”. It would be helpful to have had some experience with amigurumi before creating this project.

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If you’re looking for a smaller version of this free dog crochet pattern, be sure to check out my free puppy crochet pattern, which is a smaller version of Daniel the Dog.

Free Crochet Pattern for Daniel the Dog

Abbreviations

st = stitch
sl st = slip stitch
ch = chain
SC = single crochet
SC2tog = single crochet 2 stitches together (invisible decrease is recommended)

Special Stitches

SC2tog (using invisible decrease method): Insert hook into front loop of the first stitch. Insert hook into front loop of second stitch. Yarn over. Draw through the first two loops on hook. Yarn over. Draw through both loops on hook.

Notes

  • Checking your gauge is not required for this pattern. Use a hook that is smaller than the size recommended for your yarn weight. This will ensure that your stuffing will not show through the stitches.
  • All pieces are worked in the round. Use a stitch marker to indicate the beginning of each round.
  • Invisible decreases are recommended. Please see “Special Stitches”.
  • Safety eyes and noses pose a choking risk for babies; therefore, if making this toy for a baby, I recommend using yarn, felt, or embroidered details.
  • Body, head, legs, arms, and tail require stuffing. Stuff each piece as you work to ensure the piece is completely filled. Do not add stuffing to the ears.
  • See tutorial photos.

Pattern

Using 4.0mm (G) crochet hook:

Body

Using color A (shown as light brown):

R1: Begin with 6 SC in a magic ring. (6 sts)

R2: 2 SC in each st around. (12 sts)

R3: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in next st. Repeat from * around. (18 sts)

R4: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in each of the next 2 sts. Repeat from * around. (24 sts)

R5: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in each of the next 3 sts. Repeat from * around. (30 sts)

R6: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in each of the next 4 sts. Repeat from * around. (36 sts)

R7: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in each of the next 5 sts. Repeat from * around. (42 sts)

R8: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in each of the next 6 sts. Repeat from * around. (48 sts)

R9-16: 1 SC in each st around. (48 sts)

R17: *SC2tog, 1 SC in each of the next 6 sts. Repeat from * around. (42 sts)

R18: 1 SC in each st around. (42 sts)

R19: *SC2tog, 1 SC in each of the next 5 sts. Repeat from * around. (36 sts)

R20: 1 SC in each st around. (36 sts)

R21: *SC2tog, 1 SC in each of the next 4 sts. Repeat from * around. (30 sts)

R22: 1 SC in each st around. (30 sts)

R23: *SC2tog, 1 SC in each of the next 3 sts. Repeat from * around. (24 sts)

R24: *SC2tog, 1 SC in each of the next 2 sts. Repeat from * around. (18 sts).

Cut yarn, leaving long strand for sewing. Fasten off.

Fill with stuffing.

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Using color B (shown as medium brown):

R1: Begin with 6 SC in a magic ring. (6 sts)

R2: 2 SC in each st around. (12 sts)

R3: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in next st. Repeat from * around. (18 sts)

R4: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in each of the next 2 sts. Repeat from * around. (24 sts)

R5: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in each of the next 3 sts. Repeat from * around. (30 sts)

R6-8: 1 SC in each st around. (30 sts)

Using color A (shown as light brown):

R9: 1 SC in each st around. (30 sts)

R10: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in each of the next 4 sts. Repeat from * around. (36 sts)

R11: 1 SC in each st around. (36 sts)

R12: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in each of the next 5 sts. Repeat from * around. (42 sts)

R13: 1 SC in each st around. (42 sts)

R14: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in each of the next 6 sts. Repeat from * around. (48 sts)

R15: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in each of the next 3 sts. Repeat from * an additional 5 times. 1 SC in each of the next 24 sts around. (54 sts)

R16: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in each of the next 4 sts. Repeat from * an additional 5 times. 1 SC in each of the next 24 sts around. (60 sts)

R17-18: 1 SC in each st around. (60 sts)

R19: 1 SC in each of the next 32 sts around. Add a st marker to the last worked st. 1 SC in each of the next 28 sts around. (60 sts)

The added st marker, and the st marker at the beginning of this round helps to indicate the front of the face. The 28 sts between the two st markers sit flat and indicate the bottom of the head. If using safety eyes, insert eyes between R14 and R15, with 14 sts between. Embroider around eyes for additional detail, if desired. You can now remove your second st marker. See tutorial photos.

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R20: *SC2tog, 1 SC in each of the next 8 sts. Repeat from * around. (54 sts)

R21: * SC2tog, 1 SC in each of the next 7 sts. Repeat from * around. (48 sts)

R22: 1 SC in each st around. (48 sts)

R23: *SC2tog, 1 SC in each of the next 6 sts. Repeat from * around. (42 sts)

R24: *SC2tog, 1 SC in each of the next 5 sts. Repeat from * around. (36 sts)

R25: 1 SC in each st around. (36 sts)

R26: *SC2tog, 1 SC in each of the next 4 sts. Repeat from * around. (30 sts)

R27: *SC2tog, 1 SC in each of the next 3 sts. Repeat from * around. (24 sts)

R28: *SC2tog, 1 SC in each of the next 2 sts. Repeat from * around. (18 sts)

Fill with stuffing.

R29: *SC2tog, 1 SC in the next st. Repeat from * around. (12 sts)

R30: *SC2tog. Repeat from * around. (6 sts)

Cut yarn, weave yarn in and out of remaining sts. Pull tight to close. Weave in ends.

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Ear 1

Using color C (shown as dark brown):

R1: Begin with 6 SC in a magic ring. (6 sts)

R2: 1 SC in each st around. (6 sts)

R3: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in next st. Repeat from * around. (9 sts)

R4: 1 SC in each st around. (9 sts)

R5: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in each of the next 2 sts. Repeat from * around. (12 sts)

R6: 1 SC in each st around. (12 sts)

R7: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in each of the next 3 sts. Repeat from * around. (15 sts)

R8: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in each of the next 4 sts. Repeat from * around. (18 sts)

R9-11: 1 SC in each st around. (18 sts)

R12: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in each of the next 5 sts. Repeat from * around. (21 sts)

R13: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in each of the next 6 sts. Repeat from * around. (24 sts)

R14: 1 SC in each st around. (24 sts)

R15: Fold the ear closed. Working through both sides, 1 SC in each st across, leaving 1 unworked st on each side. See tutorial photos. (11 sts)

leg piece, filled with stuffing, prior to the leg being closed
leg piece with hook inserted through both sides to crochet them together
leg piece closed nearly all the way with single crochet stitches
leg piece closed nearly all the way with single crochet stitches, with hook through both sides of the next st
finished leg piece prior to fastening off
finished leg piece with long tail for sewing

Cut yarn, leaving long strand for sewing. Fasten off.

Ear 2

Using color B (shown as medium brown):

R1: Begin with 6 SC in a magic ring. (6 sts)

R2: 1 SC in each st around. (6 sts)

R3: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in next st. Repeat from * around. (9 sts)

R4: 1 SC in each st around. (9 sts)

R5: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in each of the next 2 sts. Repeat from * around. (12 sts)

R6: 1 SC in each st around. (12 sts)

R7: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in each of the next 3 sts. Repeat from * around. (15 sts)

Using color C (shown as dark brown):

R8: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in each of the next 4 sts. Repeat from * around. (18 sts)

R9-11: 1 SC in each st around. (18 sts)

R12: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in each of the next 5 sts. Repeat from * around. (21 sts)

R13: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in each of the next 6 sts. Repeat from * around. (24 sts)

R14: 1 SC in each st around. (24 sts)

R15: Fold the ear closed. Working through both sides, 1 SC in each st across, leaving 1 unworked st on each side. See tutorial photos. (11 sts)

Cut yarn, leaving long strand for sewing. Fasten off.

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Legs (make 2)

Using color B (shown as medium brown):

R1: Begin with 6 SC in a magic ring. (6 sts)

R2: 2 SC in each st around. (12 sts)

R3: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in next st. Repeat from * around. (18 sts)

R4: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in each of the next 2 sts. Repeat from * around. (24 sts)

R5: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in each of the next 3 sts. Repeat from * around. (30 sts)

R6: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in each of the next 4 sts. Repeat from * around. (36 sts)

R7-8: 1 SC in each st around. (36 sts)

R9: *SC2tog, 1 SC in each of the next 4 sts. Repeat from * around. (30 sts)

R10: 1 SC in each st around. (30 sts)

Using color A (shown as light brown):

R11: *SC2tog, 1 SC in each of the next 3 sts. Repeat from * around. (24 sts)

R12: *SC2tog, 1 SC in each of the next 4 sts. Repeat from * around. (20 sts)

R13-20: 1 SC in each st around. (20 sts)

Fill with stuffing.

R21: Fold the leg closed. Working through both sides, 1 SC in each st across, leaving 1 unworked st on each side. See tutorial photos. (9 sts)

Cut yarn, leaving long strand for sewing. Fasten off.

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Arms (make 2)

Using color B (shown as medium brown):

R1: Begin with 6 SC in a magic ring. (6 sts)

R2: 2 SC in each st around. (12 sts)

R3: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in next st. Repeat from * around. (18 sts)

R4: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in each of the next 2 sts. Repeat from * around. (24 sts)

R5: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in each of the next 3 sts. Repeat from * around. (30 sts)

R6-7: 1 SC in each st around. (30 sts)

R8: *SC2tog, 1 SC in each of the next 3 sts. Repeat from * around. (24 sts)

R9: 1 SC in each st around. (24 sts)

Using color A (shown as light brown):

R10: *SC2tog, 1 SC in each of the next 2 sts. Repeat from * around. (18 sts)

R11-18: 1 SC in each st around. (18 sts)

Fill with stuffing.

R19: Fold the arm closed. Working through both sides, 1 SC in each st across, leaving 1 unworked st on each side. See tutorial photos. (8 sts)

Cut yarn, leaving long strand for sewing. Fasten off.

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Tail

Using color C (shown as dark brown):

R1: Begin with 6 SC in a magic ring. (6 sts)

R2-4: 1 SC in each st around. (6 sts)

R5: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in next st. Repeat from * around. (9 sts)

R6-7: 1 SC in each st around. (9 sts)

Using color A (shown as light brown):

R8-13: 1 SC in each st around. (9 sts)

R14: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in each of the next 2 sts. Repeat from * around. (12 sts)

R15-18: 1 SC in each st around. (12 sts)

Cut yarn, leaving long strand for sewing. Fasten off.

Lightly fill with stuffing.

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Assembly & Finishing

See tutorial photos.

Attach each ear to the sides of the head between R20-21 with approximately 6 sts between each.

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Fold the tips of the ears down. Using a spare piece of yarn with color C, sew ears in the folded position.

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Embroider nose over 6 sts of R4 of the head, with a line coming down to R2 on the bottom side of the magic ring.

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Attach head to body so that the nose is facing straight out; attaching body to approximately R15-20 of the bottom of the head.

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Attach legs over R7-8 of the body, with the inside of each leg touching in the middle.

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Attach arms over R16-23 on each side of the body. At the top of the arms, leave approximately 12 sts between each arm across the front of the body. At the bottom of the arms, leave approximately 22 sts between each arm across the front of the body.

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Attach tail over R9-12, on the back of the body.

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I hope you enjoyed this free dog crochet pattern!

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Ad-Free PDF Pattern for Daniel the Dog

Tips & Tricks

  • When you are assembling this amigurumi dog, use pins to hold your pieces in place so that they don’t move around as you are sewing.
  • Use a stitch marker to indicate the beginning of each of your continuous rounds of your amigurumi dog crochet pattern.
  • Use my tips for preventing a wobbly head when attaching the head to the body of this amigurumi dog.
  • Check out my full list of amigurumi tips and tricks for more ideas to use when making this free dog crochet pattern.

Alterations

  • Personalize this free dog crochet pattern to match your furry friend with a few color changes!
  • Make a matching set with a dog and puppy by also using Peanut the Puppy, another free crochet pattern on my blog!
  • Use a plush yarn such as Parfait Chunky to create a larger plush amigurumi dog crochet pattern! Be sure to use the appropriate amigurumi hook size to pair with your yarn.

More Free Amigurumi Crochet Patterns

If you are looking for more free amigurumi crochet patterns to make after this free dog crochet pattern, be sure to check out my collection of 50+ Amigurumi Animal Crochet Patterns! You may also enjoy my free elephant crochet pattern or free frog crochet pattern.

I hope you enjoyed this free dog crochet pattern! Check out more of my free amigurumi crochet patterns here on my blog!

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