Bring a little sunshine into your home with this adorable Amigurumi Yellow Dog! Perfect for dog lovers and crochet enthusiasts alike, this pattern will guide you through creating a charming, cuddly puppy that’s sure to melt hearts. Whether you’re making it for a child, a friend, or yourself, this little canine companion is a joy to create.
Why You’ll Love Crocheting This Cute Companion
There’s nothing quite like the satisfaction of crafting a handmade gift or a new friend for your collection. This Amigurumi Yellow Dog pattern is designed to be straightforward and rewarding, making it an excellent project for those looking to expand their amigurumi skills or simply enjoy a relaxing creative process. It’s a wonderful way to add a touch of handmade charm to any space.
Crochet Pattern: Craft Your Own Adorable Amigurumi Yellow Dog: Free Crochet Pattern!
Materials
Worsted weight yarn in mustard yellow
Small amount of black worsted weight yarn (for nose/mouth if not using safety parts)
2.5mm or 3.0mm crochet hook (or size suitable for your yarn to achieve tight stitches)
Two 6-8mm black safety eyes
One 6mm black safety nose
Polyester fiberfill for stuffing
Yarn needle
Stitch marker
Scissors
Abbreviations
MR: Magic Ring
ch: chain
sc: single crochet
inc: increase (2 sc in one stitch)
dec: decrease (sc two stitches together)
sl st: slip stitch
FO: Fasten off
(…) x N: Repeat instructions in parentheses N times
[N]: Total number of stitches in the round
Instructions
Head (start with mustard yellow yarn)
Round 1: MR 6 sc [6]
Round 2: (inc) x 6 [12]
Round 3: (sc, inc) x 6 [18]
Round 4: (2 sc, inc) x 6 [24]
Round 5: (3 sc, inc) x 6 [30]
Round 6: (4 sc, inc) x 6 [36]
Round 7-13: sc in each stitch around (7 rounds) [36]
Round 14: (4 sc, dec) x 6 [30]
Round 15: (3 sc, dec) x 6 [24]
Insert safety eyes between rounds 10 and 11, about 6-7 stitches apart. Stuff firmly.
Round 16: (2 sc, dec) x 6 [18]
FO, leaving a long tail for sewing.
Muzzle (start with mustard yellow yarn)
Round 1: MR 6 sc [6]
Round 2: (inc) x 6 [12]
Round 3: (sc, inc) x 6 [18]
Round 4-5: sc in each stitch around (2 rounds) [18]
Insert safety nose into the center of the muzzle. Stuff lightly. FO, leaving a long tail for sewing.
Body (start with mustard yellow yarn)
Round 1: MR 6 sc [6]
Round 2: (inc) x 6 [12]
Round 3: (sc, inc) x 6 [18]
Round 4: (2 sc, inc) x 6 [24]
Round 5: (3 sc, inc) x 6 [30]
Round 6-11: sc in each stitch around (6 rounds) [30]
Round 12: (3 sc, dec) x 6 [24]
Stuff firmly. FO, leaving a long tail for sewing.
Arms (make 2, start with mustard yellow yarn)
Round 1: MR 6 sc [6]
Round 2: (sc, inc) x 3 [9]
Round 3-7: sc in each stitch around (5 rounds) [9]
Stuff lightly. Flatten opening and sc across to close. FO, leaving a long tail for sewing.
Legs (make 2, start with mustard yellow yarn)
Round 1: MR 6 sc [6]
Round 2: (inc) x 6 [12]
Round 3-6: sc in each stitch around (4 rounds) [12]
Stuff lightly. Flatten opening and sc across to close. FO, leaving a long tail for sewing.
Ears (make 2, start with mustard yellow yarn)
Ch 7.
Row 1: sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in next 4 ch, 3 sc in last ch. Working on other side of chain: sc in next 4 ch, 2 sc in last ch. [14]
Row 2: ch 1, turn. Sc in first 5 st, inc, sc in next 5 st, inc. [16]
FO, leaving a long tail for sewing.
Tail (start with mustard yellow yarn)
Ch 6.
Row 1: sc in 2nd ch from hook and in next 4 ch. [5]
FO, leaving a long tail for sewing.
Assembly
Sew the head to the body.
Sew the muzzle onto the front of the head, centered below the eyes.
Sew the ears to the sides of the head, slightly behind the eyes.
Sew the arms to the sides of the body, just below the neck.
Sew the legs to the bottom of the body.
Sew the tail to the back of the body.
Using black yarn, embroider small eyebrows above the safety eyes and a small ‘V’ shape under the safety nose for the mouth.
