Bring the warmth and charm of a beloved furry friend to your crochet collection with this Amigurumi Golden Retriever pattern! Inspired by the friendly and loyal nature of Golden Retrievers, this adorable design captures their fluffy ears, wagging tail, and lovable expression in every stitch. With soft textures and heartwarming details, this crochet Golden Retriever is perfect for adding a cozy and cheerful touch to your handmade projects. Whether you’re crafting for dog lovers, creating a cute decor piece, or simply enjoy making animal-inspired amigurumi designs, this pattern lets you stitch up a delightful pup bursting with personality! 🐶✨
Designed for customization, this pattern allows you to experiment with different shades of golden yarn, embroidered details, or even tiny accessories like a miniature collar or bone for extra charm. Craft a classic Golden Retriever with its signature warm hues, create a whimsical version with pastel tones, or even stitch up a full set of dog-inspired amigurumi for a playful display! Whether gifted as a cherished keepsake, displayed as a heartwarming accent, or made simply for the joy of crafting, this Amigurumi Golden Retriever is a fun and creative project—perfect for bringing a touch of handmade canine magic to every stitch! 🧶💖
🐶 Amigurumi Fluffy Golden Retriever Crochet Pattern
This extra-huggable golden retriever is the ultimate good boy! Featuring soft faux fur and detailed amigurumi paws, ears, and muzzle, this dog brings together cozy plush style with traditional crochet techniques. His round tag proudly reads “good boy”—because he is!
✨ Skill Level
Intermediate – Combines amigurumi shaping with faux fur finishing and embroidery.
📏 Finished Size
Approx. 10–12 inches (25–30 cm) tall when seated, using DK and faux fur yarn with a 3.0 mm hook.
🧶 Materials
- Yarn:
- Color A – Faux fur yarn (golden tan, e.g., Himalaya Koala or Go For Faux) – for body & outer ears
- Color B – Cotton DK yarn in cream/beige – for muzzle, ears, paws, collar, and tag
- Color C – Black yarn/thread – for nose, facial embroidery, and tag lettering
- Other Supplies:
- 3.0 mm crochet hook
- Safety eyes (10–12 mm)
- Tapestry needle
- Polyfill stuffing
- Stitch marker
- Optional: wire pet brush to fluff fur yarn
🧵 Abbreviations (US Terms)
MR – Magic Ring
sc – Single Crochet
inc – Increase
dec – Decrease
sl st – Slip Stitch
FO – Fasten Off
🐾 Paws (Make 4)
With Color B (Beige DK):
MR, 6 sc (6)
inc x6 (12)
(1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
Rounds 4–7. sc (18)
Optional: Embroider black vertical toe lines
Stuff and FO.
🐶 Head
With Color B:
MR, 6 sc (6)
inc x6 (12)
(1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
(2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
(3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
Rounds 6–12. sc (30)
(3 sc, dec) x6 (24)
(2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
Insert safety eyes between rounds 8–9
(1 sc, dec) x6 (12)
Stuff firmly
dec x6 (6)
FO, weave closed.
🐽 Muzzle
With Color B:
MR, 6 sc
inc x6 (12)
(1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
Rounds 4–5. sc (18)
FO, stuff lightly and sew to lower center of head
Nose:
With black yarn or felt:
MR, 6 sc, sl st to close, shape oval
Sew on top of muzzle
Add vertical black mouth line below
👂 Ears (Make 2 Pairs)
Inner Ear (Color B):
MR, 6 sc
(1 sc, inc) x3 (9)
sc for 2–3 rows
FO.
Outer Ear (Color A – Faux Fur):
Crochet same shape, or cut faux fur in oval shape
Sew inner ear onto fur base
Fold slightly and attach to head behind eyes
🧸 Body (Faux Fur)
With Color A:
MR, 6 sc (6)
inc x6 (12)
(1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
(2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
(3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
Rounds 6–12. sc (30)
(3 sc, dec) x6 (24)
(2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
Stuff firmly
(1 sc, dec) x6 (12)
dec x6 (6)
FO and close.
🐕 Tail (Optional)
With Color A (or scrap yarn):
Ch 8, sc across
Roll and sew to back
📛 Tag (“Good Boy”)
With Color B:
MR, 6 sc
inc x6 (12)
(1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
Round 4. sc around (18)
FO, flatten
Embroider “good boy” with black thread using backstitch or satin stitch
Attach to crocheted ch-collar or thread and tie around neck
🧵 How to Sew Faux Fur Yarn to Amigurumi
- Trim or crochet a flat faux fur shape to size using single crochet in the round.
- Position over the base crochet form (e.g., around body or limbs).
- Use invisible stitch or whipstitch to carefully sew fur fabric or crocheted fur to the amigurumi base.
- Brush lightly with a slicker or pet brush to fluff up the fur after shaping.
Tip: For faux fur yarn, work slowly and use your fingers to feel stitches. You can also mark each round with stitch markers to keep track.
✂️ Finishing Touches
- Weave in all yarn ends
- Position legs in seated pose and stitch in place
- Add personality with eyebrow or blush details (optional)
💡 Customization Ideas
- Embroider the dog’s actual name instead of “good boy”
- Add a crocheted dog bowl or toy bone
- Use curly yarn instead of faux fur for a different texture
This fluffy golden retriever is the definition of a good boy — the perfect combo of cuddly faux fur and detailed crochet. Whether as a gift or your new yarny companion, he’s guaranteed to fetch compliments! 🧶🐕💛
