25+ Free Amigurumi dog crochet patterns to download now!
Table of Contents:
- The Joy of Crocheting Dogs
- Realistic Patterns Bring Dogs to Life
- Simple Patterns For Beginner Crocheters
- Endless Dog Breeds to Explore
- Basic Supplies Needed for Crochet Dog Patterns
- Free Crochet Dog Patterns
- Why Crochet a Dog?
The Joy of Crocheting Dogs
Crocheting dogs is a wonderfully enjoyable hobby and craft. With free patterns readily available online, it’s easy to get started making your own amigurumi canine creations. Crocheted dogs make great gifts, decorations, and nostalgic toys.
Realistic Patterns Bring Dogs to Life
There are so many incredibly realistic dog crochet patterns available for free. Talented pattern designers sculpt shapes and textures in yarn to mimic the breeds’ distinct characteristics. Advanced patterns incorporate techniques like intarsia color changes, wire armatures for posing, and careful stitch placement for convincing fur textures. Recreating your own beloved pet dog in yarn is a heartwarming project.
Simple Patterns For Beginner Crocheters
You don’t need advanced skills to start crafting dogs! Many free patterns meant for beginners use basic stitches like single crochet. These small dog patterns work up quickly in an evening with some worsted weight yarn. Beginner patterns allow you to make a cute crochet canine while practicing fundamental amigurumi skills.
Endless Dog Breeds to Explore
With over 100 unique dog breeds, there’s no shortage of patterns to keep you busy! Try your hand at classics like Labradors, beagles and greyhounds or get creative with breeds like Scottish terriers, huskies, corgis, dachshunds, poodles and more. Discover new techniques while exploring different visual characteristics between the breeds like long silky coats, short wiry fur, floppy ears and cute snouts.
Basic Supplies Needed for Crochet Dog Patterns
Crocheting up an adorable amigurumi dog is easy with just a few basic supplies:
- Yarn: The yarn weight can range from DK to chunky yarn depending on the pattern. Make sure to have colors of your choice on hand to match the breed or design you want.
- Crochet Hook: Use the smallest crochet hook size you can comfortably work with. Smaller hooks make tighter stitches to securely stuff the amigurumi without fill poking out.
- Tapestry Needle: A tapestry or yarn needle is essential for seaming pieces together and weaving in loose ends.
- Stitch Markers: Secure stitch markers make joining crocheted pieces easy by marking openings and placements.
- Polyfill stuffing: is used to fill out the body and give the crocheted dog its shape. Make sure to stuff firmly.
- Safety Eyes or Embroidered Eyes: Plastic safety eyes 8-20mm in size can be used for quicker facial detailing. For toys for small kids under 3 years, embroidered eyes are a safer choice.
- Embroidery Floss: Black embroidery floss makes quick eyebrows and other petite facial details like cute noses and mouths.
Free Crochet Dog Patterns
Crocheting dogs is a fun, relaxing, and tremendously fulfilling hobby. With free patterns for all skill levels, you can start small and over time create an entire handmade kennel of charming crochet canine companions! Find the following absolutely free crochet dog patterns below.
Dog Plushie
Cute dog amigurumi pattern for free to make by With Love Feli.
Little Dog Amigurumi
Approximately 4½” tall. “The Lunar New Year is less than a week away, and to celebrate the Year of the Dog, I’m sharing a free pattern for this amigurumi!”. Designed by The Bunny Studio.
Old Dog Free Amigurumi Crochet Pattern
Crochet this adorable old dog with this fantastic amigurumi pattern.
Crochet Poodle Pattern
This Crochet Poodle Pattern is given in sections, as the puppy is created separately and then sewn together upon completion. Designed by Lucy Kate Crochet.
Amigurumi Yorkie Tutorial
Adorable Yorkie dog breed crochet toy pattern. Size is about 7 inches High x 5 inches Wide. Designed by Crochet Parfait.
Dalmatian and German Shepherd Free Amigurumi Dog Crochet Pattern
Two popular dog breed amigurumi crochet patterns by Anonymouscrochet.
Keyring Puppy
Amigurumi dog/puppy to crochet with long ears by Lonemer Creations.
Scottish Terrier
A description for how to make a Scottish terrier plushie. Gauge is not important, use an acrylic/wool yarn of choice with a suitable hook. Designed by Jessica Pilhede.
Amigurumi Schanuzer
Super cute little dog to crochet with adorable fur. Realistic looking dog pattern to crochet. Designed by Projectarian.
The Reversible Expressions Animal Series
This is “Little yarn friends” Reversible Expressions Animal Series featuring Lil’ Puppy Blu, Lil’ Green Kitty and Lil’ Pink Bunny.
Amigurumi Chihuahua
Super cute chihuahua dogs to crochet with free crochet pattern by Abbygurumi!
Crochet Labrador
Would you like your very own handmade replica of your Labrador? A cute copy of your adorable pup, to proudly display in your home?
Here is a simple pattern with written instructions for how to make your very own crochet Lab.
Dog Lucky Free Crochet Pattern
Finished size approx. 7.5 cm (3 inches) high. Designed by Little Owl’s Hut.
Puppy Amigurumi
A 7″ tall amigurumi of a puppy. Designed by I Crochet Things.
Cuddle Me Puppy
This is a BIG puppy, standing about 20 inches tall. By Amigurumi To Go.
Amigurumi Perky Puppy
This little puppy is so cute and fun to make. He has big, perky ears and a sweet little nose. Designed by Emily Premise-Conclusion.
Pomp-a-Poodle
Poodle measures 13” tall x 12” from nose to end (excluding tail). Designed by Nancy Anderson.
Brown Hound Crochet Pattern
Easy crochet amigurumi dog pattern. Size is approximately 11″ from tip of nose to tip of tail. Designed by Michelle Wilcox.
Lily Baby Beagle
Lily Baby Beagle Amigurumi Stuffed Puppy Dog. Designed by Mary Walker.
Rainbow Slinky Dog
Create the most AMAZING handmade toy your child has ever seen! The Rainbow Slinky Dog stretches to a length of 19”, and he resembles the Slinky Dog in the Disney/ Pixar Toy Story franchise. Designed by Kimberlie Goodnough.
Sam the Dog
This crochet project is so easy to make, they’re a perfect project for beginning crocheters. Designed by Michele Wilcox,
Generic Dog
With this pattern you can knit a amigurumi with the generic shape of a dog about 15cm long for 3mm thread and 1.5mm needle. By
Fantasy Points. See more dog knitting patterns.
Little Dog
Little dog by Liz Ward.
Amigurumi Corgi
Crochet the Queen’s corgi with this cute amigurumi dog crochet pattern by Studio Ami.
Henry the Amigurumi Hound Dog
Henry is about 10 inches long and 6 inches tall when made from DK yarn, and he is about 5.25 inches long and 3.5 inches tall when made with size 10 thread. All four of his legs are thread jointed, so he is very poseable. by S. Pendleton.
Why Crochet a Dog? The Perfect Handmade Gift
Crocheted dogs make heartfelt, meaningful gifts. A crocheted pup is infinitely more special than any mass-produced stuffed animal you could buy in a store. Homemade amigurumi have an charm, uniqueness, and attention to detail that sets them apart.
Custom Details from the Heart
When someone takes the time to crochet you a dog, they put care into every stitch. You can work custom details into crocheted dogs that let them take on the personality of a real pet. Add your dog’s name, unique fur colorings, breed details, or even recreate spots, markings, and facial features. A store-bought dog can’t compare!
Handcrafted with Love
The time and labor that goes into a hand-crocheted creation is tangible in every row, and your recipient will appreciate the effort. As the maker, you have the satisfaction of turning a ball of yarn into a cute canine through your skill and hard work alone. No two crocheted dogs are exactly alike thanks to the handmade touches.
Cuddly Comfort
The yarn, fill, and shape of a crocheted pup is designed for maximum squishy huggability! Custom construction means you can adjust the size to perfectly fit into a recipient’s arms. The amigurumi form lends itself wonderfully to posable limbs so your new furry friend can realistically sit, lay down, play fetch and more.
For a gift that provides comfort, delights, and shows someone just how much they mean to you, a hand-crocheted dog simply can’t be matched.
Thank you Liz for great patterns. I got your book on Sat at the Craft Fair in Ballsbridgevandvlooking forward to making many dogs from it.
So nice to see my pattern featured here! I was wondering how you choose which designers to feature and if there is any way I can ask you to put more of my designs on here 🙂
Hi Feli!
We put together the best patterns, we loved your!!!
I love all the different patterns for crocheted dogs and puppies and want to make all of them eventually.
Thank you sooooo much!!!! I’m getting ready for my first grandchild and am now retired, so I’m excited to try these puppies!!!!!
They are great puppies to crochet, I love them too!