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Amigurumi Terrier – FREE Crochet Pattern

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Amigurumi Terrier – FREE Crochet Pattern
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Say hello to the Amigurumi Terrier, a spunky little crochet pup full of personality and charm! 🐶🧶 With its perky ears, button nose, and playful stance, this tiny terrier is ready to become your next handmade best friend. Whether you’re crafting for a dog lover, decorating a nursery, or simply adding to your amigurumi collection, this pup brings tail-wagging joy to every stitch.

Perfect for crocheters who adore expressive animal designs, this pattern invites you to customize your terrier with different coat colors, a cute collar, or even a tiny bone accessory. You can make a whole pack with unique markings and poses, or stitch one up as a heartfelt gift for someone who loves their furry companion. The Amigurumi Terrier is a delightful way to stitch up loyalty, love, and a whole lot of cuteness—one cheerful loop at a time! 🧵💛

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🐶 Amigurumi Terrier Crochet Pattern

This scruffy little terrier is bursting with charm — complete with bushy eyebrows, a textured snout, and sweet little paws. Perfect for dog lovers or anyone looking for a playful pup companion that doesn’t shed! Whether perched on a shelf or tucked in for cuddles, this handmade doggo is a loyal little friend.

✨ Skill Level

Intermediate – Involves shaping, color changes, fluffing yarn for the beard/eyebrows, and sewing multiple parts.

📏 Finished Size

Approx. 10–12 in (25–30 cm) tall using worsted yarn and a 3.0–3.5 mm hook.

🧶 Materials

  • Worsted or DK yarn in:

    • Light brown (main body, head, ears, tail)

    • White (paws, chest patch, eyebrows, snout, beard)

    • Black (nose embroidery or crochet nose)

  • Crochet hook: 3.0–3.5 mm

  • 10–12 mm safety eyes

  • Polyester fiberfill stuffing

  • Tapestry needle & stitch markers

  • Pet slicker brush or wire brush (for beard fluffing)

  • Scissors

🧵 Abbreviations (US Terms)

  • MR – Magic Ring

  • sc – Single Crochet

  • inc – Increase (2 sc in same stitch)

  • dec – Decrease (sc2tog)

  • ch – Chain

  • sl st – Slip Stitch

  • FO – Fasten Off

  • BLO – Back Loop Only

🐾 Pattern Instructions

🧠 Head (Light Brown)

  1. MR, 6 sc

  2. inc x6 (12)

  3. (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)

  4. (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)

  5. (3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
    6–14. sc around (30) — extra rounds for oval head shape

  6. (3 sc, dec) x6 (24)

  7. (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
    👉 Insert safety eyes between Rnds 9–10, ~7–8 sts apart.
    👉 Add eyebrows placement above.

  8. (1 sc, dec) x6 (12)

  9. dec x6 (6), FO, stuff firmly.

🐽 Snout & Beard (White)

Snout Base:

  1. MR, 6 sc

  2. inc x6 (12)

  3. (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
    4–5. sc around (18)
    👉 FO, lightly stuff, sew to lower half of face.

Beard:

  • Cut 25–30 strands of white yarn (2–3 in each).

  • Attach around lower snout using latch-hook method.

  • Brush with slicker brush to fluff, trim into a rounded triangular beard extending downwards.

Nose:

  • With black yarn, embroider triangle OR crochet:

    • MR, 4 sc, sc around for 2 rounds, FO.

👀 Eyebrows (White)

  • Cut 8–10 strands (1–1.5 in long).

  • Attach in pairs above each eye, angled downward toward eyes.

  • Fluff and trim to match scruffy terrier brows.

👂 Ears (Make 2 – Light Brown)

  1. MR, 6 sc

  2. inc x6 (12)
    3–6. sc around (12)
    👉 FO, flatten, fold slightly, and sew to sides of head.

🐕 Body (White → Brown)

  1. With white: MR, 6 sc

  2. inc x6 (12)

  3. (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)

  4. (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)

  5. (3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
    6–10. sc around (30)
    👉 Switch to brown
    11–16. sc around (30)

  6. (3 sc, dec) x6 (24)

  7. (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)

  8. (1 sc, dec) x6 (12)

  9. dec x6 (6), FO, stuff firmly.

🐾 Legs (Make 4 – White → Brown)

Front Legs (slightly longer):

  1. With white: MR, 6 sc

  2. inc x6 (12)
    3–6. sc around (12)
    👉 Switch to brown
    7–11. sc around (12), FO.

Back Legs:
Same as front legs, but stop at Rnd 9 instead of 11.

👉 Stuff lightly. Sew 2 legs forward-facing, 2 angled backward.

🐕 Tail (Light Brown)

  1. MR, 5 sc
    2–6. sc around (5)
    👉 FO, sew to back top of body.

✂️ Assembly

  1. Sew head firmly onto body.

  2. Attach front legs slightly longer, positioned forward.

  3. Attach back legs angled outward for sitting pose.

  4. Sew ears, then add snout base and beard.

  5. Insert eyebrows, fluff and trim.

  6. Embroider or sew nose at snout tip.

🎀 Finishing Touches

  • Trim beard into neat rounded shape.

  • Angle eyebrows for expressive terrier look.

  • Optional: add a small collar or bow tie.

Your scruffy terrier is complete! 🐶💖 With its soulful eyes, fluffy beard, and mischievous eyebrows, this handmade pup is sure to bring smiles. Perfect for gifting to dog lovers, or keeping as a loyal handmade companion.

Happy crocheting — may your terrier always sit, stay, and snuggle by your side! 🧶✨


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