Bring home a bundle of loyal charm with this Amigurumi Border Collie crochet pattern! With its signature black-and-white coat, alert ears, and intelligent gaze, this pup captures the spirit of one of the world’s most beloved herding breeds. Whether you’re crafting a tribute to your own furry friend, making a heartfelt gift for a dog lover, or simply adding to your amigurumi kennel, this pattern lets you stitch up a faithful companion full of personality and warmth. 🧶🐾🐕
Designed for detail and delight, this pattern invites you to play with textured stitches, expressive features, and fun extras like a tiny collar, ball, or even a mini sheep for herding play. Customize the markings to match a real-life pup or go whimsical with playful colors and accessories. Whether perched on a shelf, tucked into a gift box, or guarding your craft corner, this Border Collie Amigurumi is a joyful and satisfying project—perfect for stitching up a little handmade devotion, one loop at a time! 💖✨🐶
🐾 Amigurumi Border Collie Crochet Pattern
Craft your own loyal and fluffy friend with this realistic amigurumi Border Collie pattern! Featuring signature black and white markings, expressive eyes, fluffy chest and tail, and detailed shaping, this pup makes a stunning display piece or heartfelt gift for any dog lover.
✨ Skill Level
Advanced – Includes color changes, fur techniques (loop stitch or brushed yarn), shaping, and detailed assembly.
📏 Finished Size
Approx. 12–14 inches (30–36 cm) tall seated, using worsted yarn and a 3.0–3.5 mm hook.
🧶 Materials
- Yarn (Worsted or Aran weight):
- Black (Main body)
- White (Paws, chest, snout, blaze, tail tip)
- Pink (Tongue, eyelids)
- Hook: 3.0 mm (adjust to yarn weight)
- Safety eyes: 12–14 mm (brown or black)
- Fiberfill stuffing
- Tapestry needle & stitch markers
- Wire brush or pet slicker (optional for fluffy effect)
- Fuzzy/textured yarn for chest & belly (optional)
🐶 Pattern Instructions
🧠 Head (Black)
- MR, 6 sc
- inc x6 (12)
- (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
- (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
- (3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
- (4 sc, inc) x6 (36)
7–13. sc around (36)
👉 Add blaze marking in white:- Embroider or surface crochet a strip (approx. 2 sts wide) from top to snout
- (4 sc, dec) x6 (30)
- (3 sc, dec) x6 (24)
👉 Place eyes between R9–10, approx. 7–8 sts apart
👉 Optional: embroider eyelids/brows - (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
Stuff firmly - (1 sc, dec) x6 (12)
- dec x6 (6)
FO, close hole and weave in.
👃 Snout (White)
- MR, 6 sc
- inc x6 (12)
- (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
4–6. sc around - (2 sc, dec) x4, 2 sc (14)
- sc around
Stuff and shape oval
FO, sew under eyes
Nose:
With black:
- MR, 6 sc
- inc x6 (12)
- sc x12
FO, flatten and sew to top of snout
Mouth (optional):
- Stitch smile with black yarn
👂 Ears (Make 2 – Black)
- MR, 4 sc
- (1 sc, inc) x2 (6)
- (2 sc, inc) x2 (8)
- sc around
- (3 sc, inc) x2 (10)
6–8. sc around
FO, pinch base and sew to head at slight angle for flopped look
Inner Ear Lining (Optional):
Use white/cream felt or yarn to add inner ear contrast
🧍 Body (Black)
- MR, 6 sc
- inc x6 (12)
- (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
- (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
- (3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
6–12. sc around - (4 sc, dec) x5 (25)
14–16. sc around - (3 sc, dec) x5 (20)
- (2 sc, dec) x5 (15)
Stuff firmly - (1 sc, dec) x5 (10)
- dec x5 (5)
FO, close
🐾 Front Legs (Make 2)
Start with white for paws:
- MR, 6 sc
- inc x6 (12)
3–5. sc around (12)
Switch to black
6–14. sc around (12)
Stuff lightly
FO, sew to front body
🐾 Back Legs (Make 2)
Start with white:
- MR, 6 sc
- inc x6 (12)
3–5. sc around
Switch to black
6–13. sc around
Bend at round 7–8 for sitting pose
Stuff
FO, sew to back of body
🧶 Fluffy Chest & Belly
With white fluffy yarn (or loop stitch with white yarn):
- Crochet an oval:
ch 10, sc around with increases to form a patch
OR loop-stitch panel:
ch 10, 8 rows loop stitch (12 sts), sc final row - Sew to front of body
Optional: brush lightly with a pet slicker to fluff
🐕 Tail (Black with White Tip)
- MR, 6 sc
- inc x6 (12)
3–4. sc - (2 sc, dec) x3 (9)
6–8. sc - dec x2, sc x5 (7)
10–13. sc
Switch to white
14–16. sc
Stuff base only
FO, sew angled to rear
👉 Optional: use brushed yarn or loop stitch for extra fluffiness
✨ Facial Features
- Brows: embroidered with light brown or pink
- Cheeks: pink blush or lightly brushed yarn
- Eyes: safety eyes with eyelid ridge or felt circles
- Muzzle: stitch line below nose for realism
🔧 Assembly Tips
- Pin all limbs before sewing
- Use strong backstitch for durability
- Fluff loop stitch areas carefully with a wire brush
- Add slight shaping to limbs for realism using yarn sculpting if desired
💡 Customization Ideas
- Change colors for different Border Collie coats (red & white, merle)
- Add a collar with a name tag
- Insert wire in legs/tail for posability (only if not gifting to children)
- Use yarn eyes or felt for a fully soft version
This adorable Border Collie will melt hearts and bring handmade charm to any shelf or gift box. 🐶🖤
