Get ready to fall in love with floppy ears and soulful eyes—this Amigurumi Cavalier King Charles Spaniel crochet pattern is pure puppy perfection! 🐶🧶 With its silky fur, gentle expression, and signature charm, this cuddly companion captures everything we adore about the beloved breed. Whether you’re crafting a tribute to your own furry friend or simply love stitching up realistic animal amigurumi, this spaniel is sure to become a treasured part of your handmade collection.
Designed with expressive shaping and cozy textures, this pattern invites you to play with classic color combos like Blenheim, tricolor, or ruby, and add sweet extras like a tiny collar or bow. You can customize the fur with loop stitches for a soft, fluffy finish or keep it sleek for a polished look. Whether perched on a shelf, gifted to a dog lover, or starring in a handmade pet parade, this Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Amigurumi is a joyful and satisfying project—perfect for stitching up a little tail-wagging love, one loop at a time! 🖤🐾💕
🐶Amigurumi Cavalier King Charles Spaniel Crochet Pattern
Create this adorable Cavalier King Charles Spaniel with signature long floppy ears, expressive amber eyes with brown patches, white body with chestnut saddle marking, and textured collar with medallion!
✨ Skill Level
Advanced Intermediate
(standing construction, clean shaping, detailed appliqué placement, embroidery)
📏 Finished Size
Using DK yarn + 2.5 mm hook:
- Height: 23–25 cm (9–10 in)
- Length (nose to tail base): 17–18 cm (6.75–7 in)
- Ear length: 10–11 cm (4–4.25 in)
🧶 Yarn & Amounts (DK)
- White: 70 g (≈ 170–180 m)
- Chestnut brown (eye patches & saddle): 40 g (≈ 95–100 m)
- Taupe / light brown (ears): 30 g (≈ 70–75 m)
- Rust / terracotta (collar): 8 g
- Gold / tan (tag): 4 g
- Dark brown (nose): small amount
- Black (mouth embroidery): small amount
🪡 Tools
- 2.5 mm hook
- 14–16 mm amber safety eyes
- Polyfill
- Stitch marker
- Tapestry needle
- Pins
🧵 Abbreviations (US Terms)
MR = magic ring
sc = single crochet
inc = 2 sc in 1 st
dec = invisible decrease (sc2tog)
sl st = slip stitch
ch = chain
BLO = back loop only
FO = fasten off
🧠 Head (White)
R1: MR 6 (6)
R2: inc x6 (12)
R3: (sc, inc) x6 (18)
R4: (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
R5: (3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
R6: (4 sc, inc) x6 (36)
R7: (5 sc, inc) x6 (42)
R8–R14: sc around (42)
Insert eyes between R12–R13, 10 sts apart.
R15: (5 sc, dec) x6 (36)
R16: (4 sc, dec) x6 (30)
R17: (3 sc, dec) x6 (24)
Stuff firmly.
R18: (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
R19: (sc, dec) x6 (12)
R20: dec x6 (6)
FO, close.
🟤 Eye Patches (Chestnut) – Make 2
R1: MR 6 (6)
R2: inc x6 (12)
R3: (sc, inc) x6 (18)
R4: (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
R5–R6: sc around (24)
FO, leave long tail.
Slightly flatten into an oval.
Sew patches first, then insert eyes through patch + head.
🤍 Muzzle (White)
R1: MR 6 (6)
R2: inc x6 (12)
R3: (sc, inc) x6 (18)
R4: (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
R5–R7: sc around (24)
Stuff lightly.
FO, sew centered just below eyes.
🤎 Nose (Dark Brown)
R1: MR 6 (6)
R2: (sc, inc) x3 (9)
R3: sc around (9)
FO, lightly stuff.
Sew to top center of muzzle.
🖤 Mouth Embroidery
Embroider a clean “Y” shape:
- Short vertical stitch down
- Two shallow curved stitches outward
🟫 Long Floppy Ears (Taupe) – Make 2
R1: MR 6 (6)
R2: inc x6 (12)
R3: (sc, inc) x6 (18)
R4–R15: sc around (18)
R16: (4 sc, dec) x3 (15)
R17–R18: sc around (15)
R19: (3 sc, dec) x3 (12)
R20: sc around (12)
R21: (2 sc, dec) x3 (9)
R22: sc around (9)
Stuff only the top third.
Flatten opening and close.
Sew at R9–R11 of head so ears frame the face and hang freely.
🧍 Body (White)
R1: MR 6 (6)
R2: inc x6 (12)
R3: (sc, inc) x6 (18)
R4: (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
R5: (3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
R6: (4 sc, inc) x6 (36)
R7–R12: sc around (36)
Chest shaping:
R13: (5 sc, inc) x6 (42)
R14–R16: sc around (42)
R17: (5 sc, dec) x6 (36)
R18–R19: sc around (36)
Neck taper:
R20: (4 sc, dec) x6 (30)
R21: sc around (30)
R22: (3 sc, dec) x6 (24)
R23: sc around (24)
Stuff firmly.
R24: (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
R25: sc around (18)
FO.
🐾 Legs (White) – Make 4
R1: MR 6 (6)
R2: inc x6 (12)
R3: (sc, inc) x6 (18)
R4–R6: sc around (18)
R7: (4 sc, dec) x3 (15)
R8–R16: sc around (15)
Stuff very firmly.
FO, sew legs straight down for a stable stance.
Add 3 short chestnut stitches on front of each paw for toe detail.
🟤 Saddle Marking (Chestnut)
Ch 18
R1: sc in 2nd ch, sc 15, 3 sc in last; other side sc 15, 2 sc in last (36)
R2: inc, sc 15, inc x3, sc 15, inc x2 (42)
R3: sc, inc, sc 15, (sc, inc) x3, sc 15, (sc, inc) x2 (48)
R4–R5: sc around (48)
Edge detail:
R6: (sl st, ch 1, sl st) around
FO.
Sew across upper back and slightly down sides.
🐕 Tail (White)
R1: MR 6 (6)
R2: (sc, inc) x3 (9)
R3–R10: sc around (9)
Stuff lightly.
FO, sew to body.
Tail Tip
Latch 20–25 white strands into tail end, trim into a soft tassel.
🧣 Collar (Rust)
Ch 34
Row 1–3: sc BLO across
FO, sew ends together.
🪙 Tag (Gold)
R1: MR 6
R2: inc x6 (12)
R3: (sc, inc) x6 (18)
sl st, FO.
Sew to center front of collar.
🧷 Assembly Order
- Eye patches → eyes
- Muzzle → nose → mouth
- Ears
- Legs
- Saddle
- Tail
- Head to body (slight forward tilt)
- Collar + tag
✅ Final Visual Match Checklist
✔ Large oval chestnut eye patches
✔ Long taupe floppy ears
✔ Compact brown nose
✔ Thin black “Y” mouth
✔ Wide chestnut saddle with soft edge
✔ White tail with fluffy tip
✔ Straight, sturdy standing legs
CARE INSTRUCTIONS
- Spot clean only with damp cloth
- Do not machine wash (will damage shape)
- Brush ears gently if they become matted
- Reshape as needed
- Store upright in natural standing position
- Keep away from direct sunlight (colors may fade)
Your Cavalier King Charles Spaniel is complete! With those signature long ears, sweet expression, and beautiful markings, this handmade pup captures the elegance and charm of this beloved breed.
Perfect for dog lovers, Cavalier enthusiasts, or anyone who appreciates detailed amigurumi craftsmanship!
