Stretch out in style with the Amigurumi Dachshund Couch Arm Remote Holder—a long, lovable pup who’s here to keep your lounging essentials right at paw’s reach! 🐶🛋️ With its signature sausage shape, floppy ears, and sweet little snout, this dachshund doubles as a charming couch companion and a clever organizer. Whether you’re curling up for movie night or just trying to keep track of your remotes, this crochet cutie adds a playful touch to your living space.
Perfect for customizing with your favorite yarn colors, embroidered details, or even a tiny collar tag, this pattern invites you to make your dachshund as quirky or classic as you like. Add pockets along its back for remotes, glasses, or snacks, and you’ve got a functional piece that’s full of personality. Whether you’re gifting it to a dog lover or treating yourself to a handmade helper, the Dachshund Couch Arm Remote Holder is a tail-wagging way to stitch up joy—one loop at a time! 🧶💛
🐾 Amigurumi Dachshund Couch Arm Remote Holder Crochet Pattern
This adorable dachshund doubles as both a cute plushie and a practical couch arm remote holder! With its long floppy ears, elongated body, and roomy pockets, it’s a functional and decorative addition to your living room.
✨ Skill Level
Intermediate – Requires knowledge of basic amigurumi stitches, color changes, sewing pieces together, and shaping into a flat elongated body.
🕒 Estimated Time to Complete
20–24 hours (spread over a few evenings).
🧶 Materials
- Worsted weight yarn in:
- Rust Brown (main body & ears)
- Cream/Beige (muzzle & paws)
- Black (nose & details)
- 3.5 mm crochet hook
- Yarn needle & scissors
- Safety eyes (18–20 mm) or black buttons
- Fiberfill stuffing
- Stitch markers
- Optional: plastic canvas inside base for stability
🪡 Abbreviations (US Terms)
MR = Magic Ring
sc = single crochet
inc = increase (2 sc in same st)
dec = decrease (sc 2 together)
ch = chain
sl st = slip stitch
FO = fasten off
🧵 Pattern
Head (Rust Brown)
- MR 6 (6)
- inc x6 (12)
- (sc, inc) x6 (18)
- (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
- (3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
- (4 sc, inc) x6 (36)
- (5 sc, inc) x6 (42)
8–16. sc around (42) - (5 sc, dec) x6 (36)
- (4 sc, dec) x6 (30)
- (3 sc, dec) x6 (24)
Stuff firmly. - (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
FO, leaving long tail for sewing.
👉 Elongated shape ensures a dachshund-like snout.
Muzzle (Cream)
- Ch 7, sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in next 4, 3 sc in last ch.
Continue on opposite side: sc in next 4, 2 sc in last (14) - (sc in 5, inc x3, sc in 5, inc x2) (19)
- sc around (19)
- sc around (19)
Lightly stuff. FO, leaving tail.
Sew to lower half of head.
Nose (Black)
- MR 6 (6)
- (sc, inc) x3 (9)
3–4. sc around (9) FO.
Sew centered on muzzle.
Ears (Make 2 – Rust Brown)
- MR 6 (6)
- (sc, inc) x3 (9)
- (2 sc, inc) x3 (12)
4–18. sc around (12)
Flatten and sew to each side of head so they droop well past the cheeks.
Body (Rust Brown) – Long Couch Base
- Ch 42, join to form a round (42)
2–60. sc around (42) – about 50 cm long.
Lightly stuff with fiberfill along length but keep flat.
FO, sew closed.
Legs & Paws (Make 4 – Cream)
- MR 6 (6)
- inc x6 (12)
- (sc, inc) x6 (18)
4–6. sc around (18) - (sc, dec) x6 (12)
- sc around (12) FO, lightly stuff.
Flatten slightly, sew 2 in front and 2 at back of body.
Tail (Rust Brown)
- MR 6 (6)
- sc around (6)
- (sc, inc) x3 (9)
4–20. sc around (9)
FO, sew to back of body.
Couch Base Flap (Rust Brown)
- Ch 45 (fits over couch arm)
2–60. sc rows back and forth to create rectangle. (approx. 20 × 50 cm)
FO.
This forms the drape. Attach dachshund’s body centered on top.
Pockets (Make 2 – Rust Brown)
- Ch 26
- sc across (25)
3–40. sc rows (25 sts wide × 40 rows tall)
FO.
Sew sides and bottom onto base flap, leaving top open.
Add slight curve at seam for depth.
Assembly
- Sew head to front of elongated body.
- Attach muzzle, nose, and safety eyes/buttons. Embroider a line under nose if desired.
- Attach ears at top sides of head.
- Sew legs under body.
- Attach tail to back.
- Sew dachshund firmly to center of couch flap base.
- Add both pockets evenly on each side.
🎀 Finishing Touches
- Add a small strip of plastic canvas inside the base for extra structure.
- Adjust stuffing so the body lays flat across the couch arm.
- Fluff ears gently for a droopy effect.
🥰 Final Words
Your Dachshund Couch Arm Remote Holder is complete! 🐕 Not only does it make a cozy decorative piece for your sofa, but it also keeps remotes, glasses, or phones neatly tucked away. A perfect handmade project for dachshund lovers who appreciate both cuteness and practicality.
