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
If you’ve ever dreamed of crocheting a sweet, floppy-eared pup, this Amigurumi Basset Hound will steal your heart! With its long droopy ears, soulful eyes, and gentle expression, this handmade hound captures everything we love about the breed. Whether as a gift or a cozy desk companion, this little dog brings a touch of warmth and loyalty wherever it sits. 💕
✨ Skill Level
Intermediate – Includes shaping, color changes, and assembling multiple parts.
📏 Finished Size
Approximately 25 cm (10 inches) long when made with worsted-weight yarn and a 3.5 mm hook.
🧶 Materials
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Worsted-weight yarn
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Brown – body, ears, and sides
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Cream or beige – snout, belly, legs, stripe, and tail tip
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Black – nose and facial embroidery
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3.5 mm crochet hook
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Polyester fiberfill stuffing
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12 mm safety eyes (or black embroidery thread)
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Yarn needle
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Stitch marker
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Scissors
🧵 Abbreviations (US Terms)
MR – Magic Ring
sc – Single Crochet
inc – Increase (2 sc in 1 st)
dec – Decrease (sc 2 together)
sl st – Slip Stitch
FO – Fasten Off
🧍 Head (with Face Stripe)
With brown yarn:
MR 6 sc [6]
inc ×6 [12]
(1 sc, inc) ×6 [18]
(2 sc, inc) ×6 [24]
(3 sc, inc) ×6 [30]
R6 – sc around [30]
Switch to cream yarn and begin center stripe:
R7 – 14 brown, 2 cream, 14 brown [30]
R8 – 13 brown, 4 cream, 13 brown [30]
R9 – 12 brown, 6 cream, 12 brown [30]
R10–R13 – keep 6 cream stripe centered each round [30] ← adds length for realistic head
R14 – (3 sc, dec) ×6 [24]
R15 – 9 brown, 6 cream, 9 brown [24]
R16 – (2 sc, dec) ×6 [18]; start stuffing
R17 – (1 sc, dec) ×6 [12]
R18 – dec ×6 [6]
FO and close.
👉 Insert safety eyes between R10–R11, 6 stitches apart, centered on stripe.
🐾 Muzzle (One Piece – Cream)
MR 6 sc [6]
inc ×6 [12]
(1 sc, inc) ×6 [18]
(2 sc, inc) ×6 [24]
(3 sc, inc) ×6 [30]
R6–R10 – sc around [30]
(3 sc, dec) ×6 [24]
R12 – sc around [24]; stuff firmly.
FO with long tail.
Sew centered under eyes.
Embroider a rounded black nose and a short vertical mouth line.
Optional: lightly pull center indent to create lip shape.
👂 Ears (×2 – Brown)
Ch 14
R1 – sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc across [13]
R2–R24 – ch 1, turn, sc across [13]
Round top edge with 3 sc in corner to curve.
(For extra drape, add 2–3 rows.)
FO and sew each ear at eye level or slightly forward so they frame the face and hang down naturally.
🧍 Body (Brown with Cream Belly)
MR 6 sc [6]
inc ×6 [12]
(1 sc, inc) ×6 [18]
(2 sc, inc) ×6 [24]
(3 sc, inc) ×6 [30]
R6–R20 – sc around [30] ⬅ shorter for better proportion
Switch to cream for belly:
R21–R22 – sc around [30]
R23 – (3 sc, dec) ×6 [24]
R24 – (2 sc, dec) ×6 [18]
R25 – (1 sc, dec) ×6 [12] (stuff firmly)
R26 – dec ×6 [6]
FO and close.
🐾 Legs (×4)
With cream yarn:
MR 6 sc [6]
(inc, sc) ×3 [9]
(2 sc, inc) ×3 [12]
(3 sc, inc) ×3 [15]
R5–R6 – sc around [15]
Switch to brown yarn:
R7–R9 – sc around [15]
Stuff and FO.
Sew two front legs under chest and two rear legs at back corners.
🐕 Tail (Brown with Cream Tip)
MR 4 sc [4]
(1 sc, inc) ×2 [6]
R3–R6 – sc around [6]
Switch to cream: R7–R9 – sc around [6]
Stuff lightly, FO, and sew to rear body with a slight upward curve.
👀 Facial Details
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Small black embroidered brows for a droopy expression.
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Add a tiny white stitch on each pupil for life.
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Optional: surface crochet a few cream patches on the flanks for coat variation.
🪡 Final Assembly
1️⃣ Sew head to body with a slight upward tilt.
2️⃣ Attach ears so they drape forward along the snout.
3️⃣ Position legs so the hound stands flat and balanced.
4️⃣ Sew tail securely at back.
5️⃣ Shape and fluff lightly for a soft, rounded finish.
❤️ Your Loyal Little Hound
Congratulations – your Amigurumi Basset Hound is complete! 🐾
With his long ears, gentle eyes, and adorable muzzle, he’s the perfect companion for any dog lover or handmade toy collector. Display him proudly or gift this sweet hound to someone who needs a bit of crocheted love. 💕
