Say hello to the Amigurumi Dachshund Caddy, the cutest little helper to ever wag its way into your crafting space! 🐾🧶 With its long, lovable body, floppy ears, and sweet expression, this pup isn’t just adorable—it’s practical too. Designed to hold your crochet hooks, scissors, pens, or even a few treats, this dachshund brings both charm and organization to your desk or sewing nook.
Perfect for crocheters who love functional projects with personality, this pattern invites you to play with soft textures, earthy tones, and clever design details like saddle-style pockets or a tail that doubles as a loop holder. Whether you’re gifting it to a dog-loving friend or keeping it by your side during crafting sessions, the Amigurumi Dachshund Caddy is a delightful way to stitch up joy, utility, and a whole lot of handmade heart—one loop at a time! 🧵🐶
🧶 Amigurumi Dachshund Caddy Crochet Pattern
A long-bodied dachshund with floppy ears, stubby legs, a wagging tail, and rows of practical side pockets to hold your craft tools.
✨ Skill Level
Intermediate – shaping, sewing, and pocket construction.
📏 Finished Size
About 28–30 cm long, 16 cm tall when made with worsted weight yarn and a 3.5 mm hook.
🧵 Materials
- Worsted weight cotton yarn:
- Beige (snout, paws, side pockets)
- Medium brown (head, body, ears, legs, tail)
- Black (nose)
- 3.0–3.5 mm crochet hook
- 16 mm safety eyes
- Polyfill stuffing
- Stitch markers, yarn needle, 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
- FO = fasten off
🐶 Pattern
Snout (Beige)
- MR, 6 sc [6]
- inc ×6 [12]
- (1 sc, inc) ×6 [18]
- (2 sc, inc) ×6 [24]
5–10. sc around [24] - (2 sc, dec) ×6 [18]
12–14. sc around [18]
Stuff lightly. Sew a black yarn oval on the tip for the nose.
Head (Brown)
- MR, 6 sc [6]
- inc ×6 [12]
- (1 sc, inc) ×6 [18]
- (2 sc, inc) ×6 [24]
- (3 sc, inc) ×6 [30]
- (4 sc, inc) ×6 [36]
7–14. sc around [36] - (4 sc, dec) ×6 [30]
- (3 sc, dec) ×6 [24]
Stuff firmly.
Insert eyes between Rounds 8–9, about 6–7 stitches apart.
Sew the snout to the lower front of the head.
Ears (Make 2, Brown)
- MR, 6 sc [6]
- inc ×6 [12]
- (1 sc, inc) ×6 [18]
4–14. sc around [18]
Flatten and sew one on each side of the head.
Body (Brown)
- MR, 6 sc [6]
- inc ×6 [12]
- (1 sc, inc) ×6 [18]
- (2 sc, inc) ×6 [24]
- (3 sc, inc) ×6 [30]
6–35. sc around [30] (20–22 cm long) - (3 sc, dec) ×6 [24]
- (2 sc, dec) ×6 [18]
Stuff firmly.
Legs (Make 4, Beige + Brown)
Start with Beige:
- MR, 6 sc [6]
- inc ×6 [12]
- (1 sc, inc) ×6 [18]
- sc around [18]
Switch to Brown:
5–8. sc around [18]
Stuff and close. Sew evenly under the body.
Tail (Brown)
- MR, 6 sc [6]
2–12. sc around [6]
Sew at the back.
Pockets (Make 10, Beige)
- ch 10, sc across [9]
2–10. sc rows [9] - sc around edges to finish.
Make 5 per side. Sew along the length of the body, evenly spaced.
🧷 Assembly
- Attach the head securely to the front of the body.
- Sew on ears, legs, and tail.
- Sew five pockets evenly spaced along each side of the body.
- Check balance and adjust stuffing in body and legs so the dog stands firm.
🎨 Finishing Touches
- Add a tiny embroidered smile or eyebrows if desired.
- The pockets are sized to hold small craft tools, hooks, or thread spools.
- You can stiffen the base by inserting a piece of plastic canvas inside the belly before closing.
This dachshund caddy is not only an adorable addition to your craft space but also a truly practical one, keeping your favorite tools and yarns right where you need them. With its floppy ears, wagging tail, and handy side pockets, it’s sure to bring both organization and joy to your creative corner. 🐾✨
