Get ready to create the most adorable musical companion! This charming amigurumi dog, complete with its tiny ukulele, is perfect for music lovers and crochet enthusiasts alike. With detailed instructions, you’ll bring this little canine musician to life, ready to serenade you with its sweet melodies. It’s a delightful project that promises hours of creative fun and a truly unique handmade treasure.
Craft Your Own Musical Canine Friend
This ukulele-playing dog isn’t just a toy; it’s a personality-packed friend! Whether it’s a gift for a music teacher, a delightful nursery decoration, or a whimsical addition to your own collection, this amigurumi is sure to bring smiles. Its sweet expression and tiny instrument make it an irresistible piece that showcases your crafting skills and love for cute, musical characters.
Crochet Pattern: Crochet Ukulele Dog Amigurumi Pattern: Strumming Up Fun!
Materials
Worsted weight yarn in White, Black, Light Blue, Brown, Pink
2.5mm or 3.0mm crochet hook
6mm safety eyes (or embroider)
Polyester fiberfill for stuffing
Yarn needle
Stitch marker
Abbreviations
MR: Magic Ring
sc: single crochet
inc: increase (2 sc in one stitch)
dec: decrease (sc 2 together)
ch: chain
sl st: slip stitch
FO: Fasten off
st(s): stitch(es)
rnd(s): round(s)
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 (White Yarn)
R1: MR 6 sc (6)
R2: 6 inc (12)
R3: (sc, inc) x 6 (18)
R4: (2 sc, inc) x 6 (24)
R5: (3 sc, inc) x 6 (30)
R6-R11: sc around (30) (6 rounds)
R12: (3 sc, dec) x 6 (24)
R13: (2 sc, dec) x 6 (18)
Insert safety eyes between R9-R10, approx. 5-6 stitches apart.
R14: (sc, dec) x 6 (12)
Stuff head firmly.
R15: 6 dec (6)
FO, weave in tail.
Ears (Black Yarn, Make 2)
R1: MR 6 sc (6)
R2: (sc, inc) x 3 (9)
R3: (2 sc, inc) x 3 (12)
R4-R6: sc around (12) (3 rounds)
Flatten the ear and sc through both layers across the opening (6 sts).
FO, leave a long tail for sewing.
Body (Start White Yarn)
R1: MR 6 sc (6)
R2: 6 inc (12)
R3: (sc, inc) x 6 (18)
R4: (2 sc, inc) x 6 (24)
R5: (3 sc, inc) x 6 (30)
R6-R9: sc around (30) (4 rounds)
Change to Light Blue yarn.
R10: sc around (30)
Change to White yarn.
R11-R12: sc around (30) (2 rounds)
Change to Light Blue yarn.
R13: sc around (30)
Change to White yarn.
R14: sc around (30)
Stuff body lightly.
R15: (3 sc, dec) x 6 (24)
FO, leave a long tail for sewing to head.
Arms (White Yarn, Make 2)
R1: MR 6 sc (6)
R2-R6: sc around (6) (5 rounds)
Stuff lightly.
Flatten and sc through both layers across the opening (3 sts).
FO, leave a long tail for sewing.
Legs (White Yarn, Make 2)
R1: MR 6 sc (6)
R2: 6 inc (12)
R3-R5: sc around (12) (3 rounds)
Stuff lightly.
R6: (2 sc, dec) x 3 (9)
R7: (sc, dec) x 3 (6)
FO, leave a long tail for sewing.
Tail (Start White Yarn, then Black)
R1: MR 5 sc (5)
R2-R3: sc around (5) (2 rounds)
Change to Black yarn.
R4: sc around (5)
FO, leave a long tail for sewing.
Ukulele (Brown Yarn)
Body:
Ch 8. Starting in 2nd ch from hook: sc in next 6 ch, 3 sc in last ch. Working on the other side of the chain: sc in next 5 ch, 2 sc in last ch. (16)
R2: inc, 5 sc, 3 inc, 5 sc, 2 inc. (22)
R3: sc around (22)
Flatten and sc through both layers to close (11 sts). FO, leave a long tail for sewing.
Neck:
Ch 6. Starting in 2nd ch from hook: sc in next 5 ch. (5)
Ch 1, turn. Sc in next 5 ch. (Repeat for 5 rows total)
FO, leave a long tail for sewing.
Assembly:
Sew the neck to the ukulele body.
Using Black yarn, embroider 4-5 strings vertically on the ukulele body and neck. Add small black dots for frets or tuning pegs.
Assembly
Sew the head to the body.
Sew the ears to the top sides of the head.
Using Black yarn, embroider a small nose and a smile below the eyes.
Using Pink yarn, embroider small blush marks on each cheek.
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.
Position the ukulele between the dog’s arms and sew it securely in place.
