Get ready to create the most charming little companion with our free crochet dachshund amigurumi pattern! This adorable wiener dog is the perfect project for amigurumi lovers and dog enthusiasts alike. With its distinctive long body, floppy ears, and sweet expression, this miniature marvel makes a delightful gift or a treasured addition to your collection.
Craft Your Own Loyal Little Friend
There’s something uniquely special about handmade creations, and this crochet dachshund is no exception. It brings the joy and loyalty of a beloved pet into a soft, cuddly form. Perfect for decorating a nursery, gifting to a dog lover, or simply indulging in a rewarding crochet project, this pattern will guide you step-by-step to bring your own miniature dachshund to life.
Crochet Pattern: Adorable Crochet Dachshund Amigurumi Pattern: A Wiener Dog Pal!
Materials
DK or Worsted Weight Yarn in Brown (Main Color)
DK or Worsted Weight Yarn in Light Tan/Beige (Accent Color)
Small amount of Black yarn or embroidery floss for nose
2.5mm or 3.0mm Crochet Hook (or size suitable for your yarn)
6mm or 8mm Black Safety Eyes
Polyester Fiberfill for stuffing
Tapestry Needle
Stitch Marker
Scissors
Abbreviations
MR: Magic Ring
sc: Single Crochet
inc: Increase (2 sc in one stitch)
dec: Decrease (sc two stitches together)
sl st: Slip Stitch
ch: Chain
FO: Fasten Off
Instructions
General Notes: Work in continuous rounds unless otherwise specified. Use a stitch marker to keep track of the first stitch of each round. Stuff firmly as you go.
Head (Brown & Light Tan)
R1: With Brown yarn, MR, 6 sc (6)
R2: 6 inc (12)
R3: (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
R4: (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
R5: (3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
R6-R10: 30 sc (5 rounds)
Switch to Light Tan yarn.
R11-R13: 30 sc (3 rounds)
Place 6mm safety eyes between R8 and R9, about 6-7 stitches apart.
R14: (3 sc, dec) x6 (24)
R15: (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
R16: (1 sc, dec) x6 (12)
Stuff head firmly.
R17: 6 dec (6)
FO, weave in tail and close the hole. Embroider the nose with black yarn on the tan muzzle in a small triangle shape.
Body (Brown & Light Tan)
R1: With Brown yarn, MR, 6 sc (6)
R2: 6 inc (12)
R3: (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
R4: (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
R5: (3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
R6-R10: 30 sc (5 rounds)
For the belly section:
R11: Work 10 sc in Brown, switch to Light Tan, 10 sc in Light Tan, switch to Brown, 10 sc in Brown. (30)
R12-R13: Repeat R11. (2 rounds)
Switch back to Brown yarn.
R14-R18: 30 sc (5 rounds)
R19: (3 sc, dec) x6 (24)
R20: (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
Stuff body firmly.
R21: (1 sc, dec) x6 (12)
R22: 6 dec (6)
FO, weave in tail and close the hole.
Ears (Brown, Make 2)
R1: With Brown yarn, Ch 6. Sc in 2nd ch from hook, 4 sc across. Ch 1, turn. (5)
R2-R6: 5 sc, ch 1, turn. (5 rounds)
R7: Dec, 1 sc, dec, ch 1, turn. (3)
R8: 3 sc, ch 1, turn. (3)
R9: Sc3tog. (1)
FO, leave a long tail for sewing.
Legs (Brown & Light Tan, Make 4)
R1: With Light Tan yarn, MR, 6 sc (6)
R2: 6 inc (12)
R3: 12 sc (1 round)
Switch to Brown yarn.
R4-R6: 12 sc (3 rounds)
R7: (1 sc, dec) x4 (8)
Stuff lightly.
FO, leave a long tail for sewing.
Tail (Brown)
R1: With Brown yarn, MR, 4 sc (4)
R2: (1 sc, inc) x2 (6)
R3-R5: 6 sc (3 rounds)
R6: (1 sc, dec) x2 (4)
Stuff lightly.
FO, leave a long tail for sewing.
Assembly
Sew the head to the front of the body.
Attach the ears to the sides of the head, folding them slightly forward as shown in the image.
Sew the four legs to the bottom of the body – two towards the front and two towards the back.
