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Amigurumi Dachshund Trio – FREE Crochet Pattern

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Three crocheted dachshund plushies in black, brown, and beige sit on a wooden table in front of a mirror with a "welcome" sign.
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Get ready to triple the cuteness with this Amigurumi Dachshund Trio crochet pattern! Featuring three adorable wiener dogs with their signature long bodies, floppy ears, and button noses, this set is a must-make for dog lovers and amigurumi fans alike. Whether you’re crafting a playful pup family, creating gifts for fellow dachshund devotees, or simply adding to your handmade menagerie, this trio brings loads of personality in every stitch. 🐾🧶🐶

Designed for charm and variety, this pattern invites you to mix and match colors, add tiny sweaters, or even give each pup its own unique expression. Try classic black-and-tan, soft browns, or go whimsical with pastel hues and accessories like bows or bones. Whether they’re perched on a shelf, tucked into a gift box, or trotting along your craft table, this Dachshund Trio is a joyful and satisfying project—perfect for stitching up a little handmade bark and heart! 💖✨🐕

Three crocheted dachshund plushies in black, brown, and beige sit on a wooden table in front of a mirror with a "welcome" sign.
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🐾 Amigurumi Dachshund Trio Crochet Pattern

These three charming amigurumi dachshunds—black & cream, chocolate & tan, and caramel & beige—are the perfect cuddly companions for any dog lover! With long floppy ears, big puppy eyes, and expressive brows, each pup brings its own personality and warmth. This detailed pattern includes full instructions for all parts, color changes, and assembly tips to recreate each version.

✨ Skill Level

Intermediate – Involves shaping, color changes, and detailed assembly.

📏 Finished Size

Approx. 7–8 in (18–20 cm) long using DK yarn and a 2.5–3.0 mm hook.

🧶 Materials (per pup)

Yarn (DK weight):

Pup 1 (Black & Cream)

  • Body: Black
  • Muzzle, paws, brows: Cream
  • Nose: Dark brown or black

Pup 2 (Chocolate & Tan)

  • Body: Chocolate brown
  • Muzzle, paws, brows: Beige or light brown
  • Nose: Dark brown

Pup 3 (Caramel & Beige)

  • Body: Light caramel
  • Muzzle, paws, brows: Pale beige
  • Nose: Medium brown

Other Materials

  • Safety eyes: 10–12 mm
  • Crochet hook: 2.5–3 mm
  • Tapestry needle
  • Stitch marker
  • Polyfill stuffing
  • Small amount of brown embroidery floss for nose details

🪡 Abbreviations (US Terms)

  • MR – Magic Ring
  • sc – Single Crochet
  • inc – Increase (2 sc in same st)
  • dec – Invisible Decrease
  • sl st – Slip Stitch
  • ch – Chain
  • FO – Fasten Off
  • st – Stitch

🎨 Color Change Technique

For clean color transitions:

  1. Complete the last stitch of the old color up to the final yarn-over
  2. Pull through with the new color for the final yarn-over
  3. Continue with new color
  4. Weave in or carry unused yarn inside the piece
  5. For invisible transitions, switch colors at the beginning of the round

🐶 HEAD (Start with muzzle color, change to body color)

Rounds 1-8: Muzzle Color

  1. MR, 6 sc (6)
  2. inc x6 (12)
  3. (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
  4. (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
  5. (3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
  6. sc around (30)
  7. sc around (30)
  8. sc around (30)

Round 9: Change to body color

  1. sc around (30)
  2. sc around (30)
  3. sc around (30)
  4. sc around (30)
  5. sc around (30)
  6. sc around (30)
  7. sc around (30)

👁️ Eye Placement: Insert safety eyes between Rounds 9-10, approximately 7-8 sts apart

  1. (3 sc, dec) x6 (24)
  2. (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)

Stuff head firmly

  1. (1 sc, dec) x6 (12)
  2. dec x6 (6)

FO, weave through remaining sts and pull tight to close.

🐕 MUZZLE (Muzzle color – sewn separately)

  1. MR, 6 sc (6)
  2. inc x6 (12)
  3. (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
  4. sc around (18)
  5. sc around (18)
  6. sc around (18)

FO, leaving long tail for sewing.

Stuff lightly and sew to front of head, centered below eyes (approximately Rounds 4-8 of head).

Embroider nose: Using dark brown or black yarn, create a small triangular or oval nose at the tip of the muzzle. Add a vertical line down for definition if desired.

👂 EARS (Make 2 – Body color)

  1. MR, 6 sc (6)
  2. inc x6 (12)
  3. (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
  4. sc around (18)
  5. sc around (18)
  6. sc around (18)
  7. sc around (18)
  8. sc around (18)
  9. sc around (18)
  10. sc around (18)
  11. (1 sc, dec) x6 (12)
  12. sc around (12)
  13. sc around (12)
  14. sc around (12)
  15. sc around (12)
  16. sc around (12)

FO, leaving long tail.

Do not stuff. Flatten ears and sew to sides of head between Rounds 8-12, positioned slightly back and to the sides.

👁️ EYEBROWS (Muzzle/accent color)

Option 1: French Knots (Recommended for photo accuracy)

  • Using muzzle color yarn, make 2-3 French knots above each eye
  • Position them between Rounds 7-8 of the head
  • This creates the small raised bumps seen in the photo

Option 2: Tiny Crocheted Bumps

  1. With muzzle color, ch 2
  2. 3 sc in 2nd ch from hook
  3. FO immediately

Sew one above each eye, creating a subtle curved shape.

🐾 BODY (Body color)

  1. MR, 6 sc (6)
  2. inc x6 (12)
  3. (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
  4. (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
  5. sc around (24)
  6. sc around (24)
  7. sc around (24)
  8. sc around (24)
  9. sc around (24)
  10. sc around (24)
  11. sc around (24)
  12. sc around (24)
  13. sc around (24)
  14. sc around (24)
  15. sc around (24)
  16. sc around (24)
  17. sc around (24)
  18. sc around (24)

Begin decreasing:

  1. (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
  2. sc around (18)
  3. (1 sc, dec) x6 (12)

Stuff body firmly

  1. dec x6 (6)

FO, weave through remaining sts and close.

🦴 LEGS (Make 4 – Start with paw color, change to body color)

Rounds 1-3: Paw Color

  1. MR, 6 sc (6)
  2. inc x6 (12)
  3. BLO: sc around (12)

Round 4: Change to body color

  1. sc around (12)
  2. dec, 10 sc (11)
  3. sc around (11)
  4. sc around (11)
  5. sc around (11)
  6. sc around (11)
  7. sc around (11)

Stuff bottom half lightly (paw portion only – upper leg should remain flat for better positioning)

FO, leaving long tail for sewing.

Flatten the top portion of legs and sew to underside of body:

  • Front legs: Attach at Rounds 4-6 of body
  • Back legs: Attach at Rounds 14-16 of body

🐕 TAIL (Body color)

  1. MR, 6 sc (6)
  2. (1 sc, inc) x3 (9)
  3. sc around (9)
  4. sc around (9)
  5. sc around (9)
  6. sc around (9)
  7. (1 sc, dec) x3 (6)
  8. sc around (6)
  9. sc around (6)
  10. sc around (6)
  11. sc around (6)

FO, leaving long tail.

Do not stuff or stuff very lightly at base only.

Sew to back of body at Round 19-20, positioning it to curve upward naturally. You can add a stitch or two partway up the tail to secure it in an upright position.

🧵 ASSEMBLY ORDER

  1. ✅ Attach head to body – Sew head to front of body (Rounds 1-4 of body), angling slightly forward
  2. ✅ Attach ears – Sew to sides of head between Rounds 8-12
  3. ✅ Attach muzzle – Sew to front/bottom of head, centered below eyes
  4. ✅ Embroider nose – Add triangular nose to tip of muzzle
  5. ✅ Insert eyes – Place between Rounds 9-10, 7-8 sts apart
  6. ✅ Add eyebrows – French knots or tiny bumps above each eye
  7. ✅ Attach front legs – Sew at Rounds 4-6 of body
  8. ✅ Attach back legs – Sew at Rounds 14-16 of body
  9. ✅ Attach tail – Sew at back, Rounds 19-20, position upward
  10. ✅ Optional details – Add smile line, cheek blush, or collar

💡 Finishing Tips

For the Most Realistic Look:

Eye Expression

  • Position eyes slightly closer together for a sweeter expression
  • Angle them very slightly toward the muzzle

Muzzle Shaping

  • When stuffing muzzle, shape it to be slightly rounded and prominent
  • The nose should sit at the very tip

Color Blocking

  • Ensure clean color transitions at Round 9 of head
  • The paw color should create distinct “socks” effect

Posture

  • When sewing head to body, angle it slightly downward for that characteristic dachshund look
  • Position legs slightly splayed for stability

Texture

  • The contrasting colors should be very clean – weave in ends carefully
  • Consider using a yarn needle to “groom” any fuzzy bits

🏆 Success Tips

  • Count your stitches at the end of each round – use a stitch marker
  • Stuff as you go – it’s much easier than trying to stuff at the end
  • Test eye placement with pins before inserting safety eyes permanently
  • Block your pieces lightly with steam if needed for neater appearance
  • Take your time with color changes for the cleanest look
  • Use invisible decreases throughout for a professional finish

💕 Final Notes

This revised pattern creates dachshunds that closely match the professional photo. The key improvements are the fuller muzzle, better eye placement, longer body, and more proportional tail. Each pup should take approximately 4-6 hours to complete.

These adorable dachshunds make perfect gifts, nursery décor, or companions for dog lovers. The trio looks especially charming displayed together! 🐕🧶

Happy Crocheting! 🎉


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