Have you ever found yourself captivated by the charm of homemade crafts, especially those cute little crochet creations known as amigurumi? If so, you’re in good company! Crafting an amigurumi doberman is a delightful and satisfying experience, combining the joy of creativity with the love for this loyal and noble breed. 🐕✨ The appeal lies in transforming simple yarn into a lovable, three-dimensional pup that can bring joy to anyone who sees it. There’s something incredibly fulfilling about watching your doberman take shape, stitch by stitch, as you imbue it with character and personality. Plus, the end result is a perfect keepsake or gift that’s handmade with love.
Now, let’s talk about the process, which is as enjoyable as the final product! First, you gather your materials: some soft yarn, a trusty crochet hook, a bit of stuffing, and those little safety eyes that give your doberman its lively expression. You start by crocheting in the round, usually beginning with the head and body, and then moving on to the ears, legs, and tail. 🎨🧶 The beauty of amigurumi is in the details, like the doberman’s pointed ears and sleek contours. With each round of crochet, you can see your yarn pup coming to life. The best part? There’s plenty of room to add your own creative touches, whether it’s a splash of color or a cute little collar. By the time you’re finished, you’re not just looking at a plush toy; you’re holding a small masterpiece molded from your own imagination.
🐕🦺 Amigurumi Doberman – Free Crochet Pattern
🧶 Skill Level: Intermediate to Advanced
📏 Size: Approx. 30–35 cm (12–14 in) tall
🧵 Materials
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Yarn (Worsted Weight):
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Black (main body)
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Tan (snout, paws, chest, eyebrows, inner ears)
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Pink/Brown (nose)
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Beige or light tan (ear accents)
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Crochet hook: 2.5 mm or 3.0 mm
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Safety eyes: 12–14 mm (or embroider)
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Fiberfill stuffing
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Yarn needle, scissors, stitch marker
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Optional: black embroidery thread for paw claws & mouth
🧷 Abbreviations (US terms)
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MR – Magic Ring
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sc – Single Crochet
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inc – Increase (2 sc in one stitch)
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dec – Decrease (sc two together)
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sl st – Slip Stitch
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ch – Chain
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BLO – Back Loop Only
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FO – Fasten Off
🐶 Head (Black)
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MR, 6 sc
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inc x6 (12)
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(sc, inc) x6 (18)
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(2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
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(3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
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(4 sc, inc) x6 (36)
7–15. sc around (36) -
(4 sc, dec) x6 (30)
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(3 sc, dec) x6 (24)
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(2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
Place safety eyes between Rounds 10–11, about 7 stitches apart -
(sc, dec) x6 (12), FO
Stuff firmly
🐽 Snout (Tan)
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MR, 6 sc
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inc x6 (12)
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(sc, inc) x6 (18)
4–6. sc around (18) -
(sc, dec) x6 (12)
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sc around (12), FO
Sew below eyes
Nose (Brown or Pink):
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MR, 6 sc, sl st, FO
Sew to front center of snout
👂 Ears (Make 2 – Black with Tan Inner)
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ch 6
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sc in 2nd ch, sc 3, 3 sc in last st, continue on other side, sc 3, inc (12)
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sc around, shaping ear tip with dec as desired
Make one piece in black and one smaller in tan (inner ear), sew together and shape pointed upright
Sew to top of head
🦴 Body (Black)
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MR, 6 sc
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inc x6 (12)
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(sc, inc) x6 (18)
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(2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
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(3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
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(4 sc, inc) x6 (36)
7–14. sc around (36) -
(4 sc, dec) x6 (30)
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(3 sc, dec) x6 (24)
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(2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
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(sc, dec) x6 (12), FO
Stuff firmly and sew to head
🐾 Legs (Make 4 – Tan + Black)
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With tan: MR, 6 sc
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inc x6 (12)
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(sc, inc) x6 (18)
4–6. sc around (18)
Switch to black
7–13. sc around (18)
Stuff lightly -
(sc, dec) x6 (12), FO
Sew two front legs straight under chest and back legs bent into sitting position
Claws:
Use black thread or yarn to embroider 3 lines on each paw tip
🎯 Chest Patches (Make 2 – Tan)
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MR, 6 sc
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inc x6 (12)
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(sc, inc) x6 (18), FO
Flatten slightly and sew to chest/shoulders
🎨 Finishing Details
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Embroider a black line for mouth below the snout
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Add eyebrows with tan yarn above the eyes
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Optional: add structure to ears with pipe cleaners or wire inside
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Position ears tall and alert for that Doberman look
