Capture the charm of the Basset Hound with this Amigurumi Basset Hound crochet pattern! 🐶✨ With its droopy ears, soulful eyes, and adorable stubby legs, this design brings the beloved breed to life in yarn form. Whether you’re crafting for a dog lover, a themed décor piece, or simply love animal-inspired amigurumi, this FREE pattern is a delightful addition to your collection.
Designed for intermediate crocheters, this pattern allows for customization in fur textures, facial details, and even tiny accessories like a miniature collar or a cozy blanket to enhance its personality. Choose classic browns and whites for a realistic look or experiment with whimsical hues for a unique twist! Whether displayed as part of a pet-themed setup or gifted to a fellow crochet enthusiast, this amigurumi Basset Hound is sure to bring smiles. Grab your hook, select your favorite yarn, and let’s bring this lovable pup to life—one stitch at a time! 🧶✨
🐶 Amigurumi Basset Hound Crochet Pattern
Get ready to crochet this adorable and loyal-looking Basset Hound with long floppy ears, droopy eyes, and a loving personality. This pattern is perfect for dog lovers and features a cute blend of brown and cream colors, capturing the charm of the breed.
✨ Skill Level
Intermediate – Involves color changes, shaping, and assembly of multiple parts.
📏 Finished Size
Approx. 25 cm (10 inches) long using worsted-weight yarn and a 3.5 mm hook.
🧶 Materials Needed
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Worsted weight yarn:
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Brown (Main body and ears)
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Cream or Beige (Snout, belly, paws, and accent)
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Black (Nose, optional for eye embroidery)
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3.5 mm crochet hook
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Polyester fiberfill stuffing
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Safety eyes (12 mm) or black yarn for embroidery
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Yarn needle
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Stitch marker
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Scissors
🧵 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 1 st)
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dec – Decrease (sc 2 together)
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sl st – Slip Stitch
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FO – Fasten Off
🧍 Head
With cream yarn:
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MR, 6 sc [6]
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inc x6 [12]
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(1 sc, inc) x6 [18]
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(2 sc, inc) x6 [24]
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(3 sc, inc) x6 [30]
6–10. sc around [30] -
(3 sc, dec) x6 [24]
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(2 sc, dec) x6 [18]
Start stuffing. -
(1 sc, dec) x6 [12]
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dec x6 [6]
FO, close hole.
🐶 Snout
With cream yarn:
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MR, 6 sc [6]
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inc x6 [12]
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(1 sc, inc) x6 [18]
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(2 sc, inc) x6 [24]
5–8. sc around [24]
FO, stuff and sew to lower front of head.
Embroider black nose at tip and vertical line down center for the mouth.
🐾 Ears (Make 2)
With brown yarn:
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ch 10
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sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc across [9]
3–20. Turn, sc across [9]
Round the top with 3 sc in last stitch of final row.
FO, sew to each side of head starting near the top and curving downward.
🧍 Body
With brown yarn:
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MR, 6 sc [6]
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inc x6 [12]
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(1 sc, inc) x6 [18]
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(2 sc, inc) x6 [24]
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(3 sc, inc) x6 [30]
6–16. sc around [30] -
(3 sc, dec) x6 [24]
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(2 sc, dec) x6 [18]
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(1 sc, dec) x6 [12]
Stuff firmly. -
dec x6 [6]
FO, close.
🐾 Legs (Make 4)
Start with cream yarn:
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MR, 6 sc [6]
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inc x6 [12]
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(1 sc, inc) x6 [18]
4–6. sc around [18]
Switch to brown yarn:
7–10. sc around [18]
Stuff and FO. Sew two in front and two at the back corners of body base.
🐕 Tail
With brown yarn:
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MR, 4 sc [4]
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(1 sc, inc) x2 [6]
3–8. sc around [6]
Stuff lightly and FO. Sew to back of body with a slight curve upward.
👀 Eyes & Details
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Insert safety eyes between rows 6–7 of the head, about 6 stitches apart.
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Add a small line of black embroidery yarn above each eye for a droopy expression.
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Optional: add white yarn for “eye glint” for more life.
✂️ Final Assembly
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Sew the head to the body at an angle.
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Attach ears, slightly drooped.
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Sew all four legs, making sure the pup stands properly.
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Attach the tail and secure firmly.
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Embroider any final face details or nose enhancements.
This sweet amigurumi Basset Hound will melt hearts with its loyal eyes and floppy ears. Perfect for gifting to a dog lover or adding to your handmade pup collection! 🐾
