Get ready to spread some holiday cheer with this charming Crochet Christmas Dachshund Amigurumi! Perfect for dachshund lovers and anyone who adores festive handmade decorations, this pattern will guide you through creating your very own little wiener dog, complete with a Santa hat and cozy scarf. It’s an ideal project for gifting or adding a touch of personalized warmth to your holiday decor.
Craft a Festive Companion: Your Amigurumi Dachshund
There’s nothing quite like the joy of creating something by hand, especially during the festive season. This Amigurumi Dachshund pattern offers a delightful way to make a unique and memorable gift or a treasured keepsake for yourself. Imagine this little fellow sitting by your Christmas tree, bringing smiles to everyone who sees him – a truly heartwarming addition to your holiday traditions.
Crochet Pattern: Adorable Crochet Christmas Dachshund Amigurumi Pattern: Craft Your Festive Wiener Dog!
Materials
Worsted weight yarn in Dark Brown (main body)
Worsted weight yarn in Light Brown/Tan (snout, paws)
Worsted weight yarn in Red (hat, scarf)
Worsted weight yarn in White (hat trim, pom-pom, scarf fringe)
2.5mm or 3.0mm crochet hook (or size suitable for your yarn)
6mm or 8mm safety eyes
Black embroidery floss or small black bead for nose
Polyester fiberfill for stuffing
Yarn needle
Scissors
Stitch marker
Abbreviations
MR: Magic Ring
sc: Single Crochet
inc: Increase (2 sc in one stitch)
dec: Decrease (sc2tog)
sl st: Slip Stitch
ch: Chain
F/O: Fasten Off
BLO: Back Loop Only
(): Repeat instructions in parentheses for the specified number of times
Instructions
Important Note: Work in continuous rounds unless otherwise specified. Use a stitch marker to keep track of your first stitch in each round.
Head (Dark Brown)
Start with Dark Brown yarn.
R1: MR 6 sc (6)
R2: 6 inc (12)
R3: (1 sc, inc) x 6 (18)
R4: (2 sc, inc) x 6 (24)
R5: (3 sc, inc) x 6 (30)
R6-R10: 30 sc (5 rounds)
Attach safety eyes between R9 and R10, approximately 5-6 stitches apart.
R11: (3 sc, dec) x 6 (24)
Begin stuffing the head firmly.
R12: (2 sc, dec) x 6 (18)
R13: (1 sc, dec) x 6 (12)
R14: 6 dec (6)
F/O, weave in end and close the opening.
Snout (Light Brown/Tan)
Start with Light Brown/Tan yarn.
R1: Ch 4. Sc in 2nd ch from hook, 1 sc, 3 sc in last ch. Working on the other side of the chain: 1 sc, 1 inc (8)
R2: 1 inc, 2 sc, 3 inc, 2 sc (12)
R3: 12 sc
F/O, leaving a long tail for sewing. Stuff lightly. Sew the nose onto the head below the safety eyes, centering it. Embroider a small black nose with embroidery floss.
Ears (Make 2, Dark Brown)
Start with Dark Brown yarn.
R1: Ch 6. Sc in 2nd ch from hook, 4 sc (5)
R2-R5: Ch 1, turn, 5 sc (4 rounds)
R6: Ch 1, turn, 1 sc, 1 dec, 1 sc (3)
R7: Ch 1, turn, 1 sc, 1 dec (2)
F/O, leaving a long tail for sewing. Flatten and sew to the sides of the head.
Body (Dark Brown)
Start with Dark Brown yarn.
R1: MR 6 sc (6)
R2: 6 inc (12)
R3: (1 sc, inc) x 6 (18)
R4: (2 sc, inc) x 6 (24)
R5-R15: 24 sc (11 rounds)
Begin stuffing the body firmly as you go.
R16: (2 sc, dec) x 6 (18)
R17: (1 sc, dec) x 6 (12)
F/O, leaving a long tail for sewing. Finish stuffing. Sew the head to the body.
Legs (Make 4)
Start with Light Brown/Tan yarn.
R1: MR 6 sc (6)
R2: 6 inc (12)
R3: 12 sc in BLO
R4: 12 sc. Change to Dark Brown yarn.
R5-R7: 12 sc (3 rounds)
F/O, leaving a long tail for sewing. Stuff lightly. Sew the legs to the underside of the body.
Tail (Dark Brown)
Start with Dark Brown yarn.
R1: MR 4 sc (4)
R2: (1 sc, inc) x 2 (6)
R3-R5: 6 sc (3 rounds)
F/O, leaving a long tail for sewing. Do not stuff. Sew to the back of the body, slightly curved upwards.
Santa Hat
Hat Cone (Red)
Start with Red yarn.
R1: MR 4 sc (4)
R2: (1 sc, inc) x 2 (6)
R3: 6 sc
R4: (2 sc, inc) x 2 (8)
R5: 8 sc
R6: (3 sc, inc) x 2 (10)
R7: 10 sc
R8: (4 sc, inc) x 2 (12)
R9: 12 sc
R10: (5 sc, inc) x 2 (14)
R11: 14 sc
Hat Brim (White)
Switch to White yarn.
R12: (1 sc, inc) x 7 (21)
R13: 21 sc
F/O, weave in ends.
Pom-Pom (White)
Make a small white yarn pom-pom and sew it to the tip of the hat.
Scarf (Red)
Start with Red yarn.
R1: Ch 45 (or desired length to wrap around the dog’s neck once). Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across. (44 sc)
R2: Ch 1, turn, 44 sc.
R3: Ch 1, turn, 44 sc.
F/O, weave in ends.
Fringe (White)
Cut several 2-inch pieces of white yarn. Attach 2-3 pieces to each end of the scarf to create fringe. Trim to desired length.
Assembly
Ensure all parts are securely sewn together. Place the hat on the head and wrap the scarf around the neck. Give your Christmas Dachshund a big hug!
