Spotted with charm and stitched with love, this Amigurumi Dalmatian crochet pattern is a must-make for dog lovers and yarn enthusiasts alike! 🐾🧶 With its classic black-and-white coat, floppy ears, and sweet puppy eyes, this adorable pup captures all the playful spirit of the beloved breed. Whether you’re crafting a cuddly companion, a thoughtful gift, or a whimsical addition to your amigurumi collection, this Dalmatian is ready to wag its way into your heart.
Designed with fun shaping and customizable details, this pattern invites you to add embroidered spots, a tiny collar, or even a crocheted fire hydrant for extra flair. You can play with yarn textures, pose your pup sitting or standing, and personalize it to match your favorite real-life Dalmatian. Whether perched on a shelf, tucked into a gift basket, or starring in a handmade puppy parade, this Dalmatian Amigurumi is a joyful and satisfying project—perfect for stitching up a little speckled sweetness, one loop at a time! 🖤🤍✨
🐶 Amigurumi Dalmatian Crochet Pattern
Bring home the charm of a spotted puppy with this Amigurumi Dalmatian Crochet Pattern!
With its floppy ears, muzzle, black spots, and a cute collar with a gold tag, this Dalmatian looks just like the one in the photo.
✨ Skill Level
Intermediate – includes shaping, sewing, and embroidery for spots, muzzle, and paw details.
📏 Finished Size
~26 cm (10 in) tall when using DK yarn and a 2.5 mm hook.
🧶 Materials
- DK cotton yarn:
- White (main body, muzzle, tail, legs)
- Black (ears, spots, nose, embroidery)
- Orange (collar)
- Yellow (tag)
- Crochet hook: 2.5 mm
- Safety eyes: 10 mm + optional black crochet patch for eye
- Fiberfill stuffing
- Tapestry needle, stitch markers, scissors
🔤 Abbreviations (US Terms)
- MR = Magic Ring
- sc = single crochet
- inc = increase (2 sc in same st)
- dec = decrease (sc2tog)
- ch = chain
- sl st = slip stitch
- BLO = back loop only
- FLO = front loop only
🐾 Pattern
Head (White)
- MR, 6 sc (6)
- inc x6 (12)
- (sc, inc) x6 (18)
- (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
- (3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
- (4 sc, inc) x6 (36)
7–14. sc around (36)
➡️ Insert safety eyes between R10–11, about 7 sts apart.
➡️ Optional: Add a black crochet patch under one eye. - (4 sc, dec) x6 (30)
- (3 sc, dec) x6 (24)
- (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
Stuff firmly. - (sc, dec) x6 (12)
- dec x6 (6). FO, close.
Muzzle (White)
- MR, 6 sc (6)
- inc x6 (12)
- (sc, inc) x6 (18)
4–5. sc around (18) - (sc, dec) x6 (12)
Lightly stuff, shaping into an oval. FO, leave long tail.
Assembly: Sew the muzzle to the head, centered between the eyes, covering R9–12.
Nose (Black)
- MR, 6 sc (6)
- inc x6 (12)
- sc around (12)
FO, sew to the top of the muzzle.
➡️ Embroider a vertical line down from the nose and curve into a Y-shaped smile.
Ears (x2, Black)
- MR, 6 sc (6)
- (sc, inc) x3 (9)
- (2 sc, inc) x3 (12)
4–10. sc around (12)
Flatten, do not stuff. FO. Sew to sides of head.
Body (White)
- MR, 6 sc (6)
- inc x6 (12)
- (sc, inc) x6 (18)
- (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
- (3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
6–14. sc around (30) - (3 sc, dec) x6 (24)
- (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
Stuff firmly. - (sc, dec) x6 (12)
FO, close.
Legs (x4, White)
- MR, 6 sc (6)
- inc x6 (12)
3–8. sc around (12)
Stuff firmly. FO.
Details:
- Embroider paw lines with black yarn at the tips.
- Attach evenly around the body.
Tail (White)
- MR, 6 sc (6)
2–10. sc around (6)
Stuff lightly. FO, sew to back of body.
Collar (Orange)
- Ch 45 (adjust to fit neck).
- sc across. FO.
- Wrap around neck, sew ends.
Tag (Yellow)
- MR, 6 sc (6)
- inc x6 (12)
- sc around (12)
FO. Attach to collar with orange yarn.
Spots (Black)
Make assorted circles for random placement:
- Small: MR, 6 sc (6)
- Medium: MR, 6 sc → inc x6 (12)
Placement: Sew randomly across the body, legs, and face. Include one large patch around the left eye.
🧵 Assembly
- Attach head to body.
- Sew on legs evenly so dog stands firmly.
- Attach ears, tail, and muzzle.
- Add collar and sew yellow tag to the center.
- Place spots randomly — no two Dalmatians are alike!
🌟 Finishing Touch
Your Amigurumi Dalmatian Dog is complete! 🐾
With its floppy ears, black muzzle embroidery, spots, and a cute orange collar, this handmade puppy will melt hearts. Perfect for gifts, nursery decor, or simply for your own crochet collection.
