Welcome to the adorable world of amigurumi! 🐶✨ Today, I’m excited to share my free crochet pattern for a lovable Cocker Spaniel—a sweet and expressive pup with floppy ears and a playful personality! 🧡 Whether you’re a dog lover, enjoy crafting realistic animal figures, or simply want to add a cuddly companion to your handmade collection, this pattern will guide you through stitching up a beautifully detailed spaniel, full of charm and warmth! 🏡
This design embraces soft curves and textured elements to bring out the signature look of a Cocker Spaniel—perfect for display, gifting, or snuggling up with! 🧶🐾 I’ve carefully outlined each step to ensure your amigurumi pup turns out just right—ready to sit happily in your collection or brighten someone’s day! 💕 So grab your hooks, pick out golden, brown, or classic black tones, and let’s stitch up a heartwarming furry friend! ✨
🐶 Amigurumi Cocker Spaniel Crochet Pattern
This floppy-eared sweetheart is full of charm! With textured ears, soft muzzle, and gentle expression, this Cocker Spaniel amigurumi is perfect for dog lovers and makes a great gift or companion.
✨ Skill Level
Intermediate – Includes shaping, color changes, textured stitches, and multi-part assembly.
📏 Finished Size
Approximately 11–13 inches (28–33 cm) tall using worsted weight yarn and a 3.5 mm crochet hook.
🧶 Materials
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Yarn (Worsted weight):
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Light brown (Main body)
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Cream or white (Muzzle, chest, legs, stripe)
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Dark brown or black (Nose)
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3.5 mm crochet hook
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12 mm safety eyes
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Tapestry needle
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Polyfill stuffing
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Stitch markers
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Optional: dog tag charm or felt for finishing touches
🧵 Abbreviations (US Terms)
MR – Magic Ring
sc – Single Crochet
inc – Increase (2 sc in same stitch)
dec – Decrease (sc 2 together)
sl st – Slip Stitch
ch – Chain
FLO/BLO – Front/Back Loop Only
bobble – Bobble stitch (5 dc in one stitch, joined at the top)
🐾 Head
With light 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)
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(4 sc, inc) x6 (36)
7–14. sc around (36) -
(4 sc, dec) x6 (30)
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(3 sc, dec) x6 (24)
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(2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
Insert safety eyes between Rounds 10–11, 6–7 stitches apart -
(1 sc, dec) x6 (12)
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dec x6 (6)
FO and weave tail. Stuff firmly.
🐶 Muzzle
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)
FO. Stuff lightly and sew to bottom center of head.
Embroider nose with black yarn in oval shape, add a vertical stitch for the mouth.
👂 Ears (Make 2 – Textured Bobble Look)
With light 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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sc, bobble repeat around
6–10. Repeat Row 5 -
sc around
Flatten ear and shape slightly. FO and leave long tail.
Sew one on each side of the head, angled down.
🐕 Body
With light brown:
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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)
6–12. sc around (30) -
(4 sc, dec) x5 (25)
14–18. sc around (25) -
(3 sc, dec) x5 (20)
20–22. sc around (20)
FO and stuff.
Sew head to body securely.
🐾 Legs (Make 4)
With brown yarn:
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MR, 6 sc (6)
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inc x6 (12)
3–6. sc around (12)
Change to cream:
7–10. sc around (12)
Stuff and close with sl st.
Sew front legs to body sides, back legs sitting position.
🐩 Tail
With brown yarn:
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MR, 5 sc (5)
2–6. sc around (5)
Stuff lightly and sew to back.
🧵 Chest & Face Markings
Using cream yarn:
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Stripe: surface crochet or stitch down center of head
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Chest patch: crochet or embroider a patch on chest area with jagged shape
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Feet tips: start feet in cream, then switch to brown
✂️ Finishing Touches
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Add blush with embroidery or light pink yarn
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Stitch small white dots in the eyes for sparkle
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Optional: add a bow, tag, or collar
This sweet Cocker Spaniel is ready to be your loyal handmade companion! 🐾❤️
