Get ready to stitch up some tail-wagging charm with this Amigurumi Dachshund Dog with Sweater crochet pattern! With its long body, floppy ears, and cozy little jumper, this adorable pup is the perfect blend of personality and snuggly style. Whether you’re crafting for a dog lover, adding to your plushie parade, or simply indulging in a heartwarming project, this dachshund is sure to bring smiles with every stitch. 🧶🐶🧥
Designed for detail and delight, this pattern invites you to explore sculpted shaping, expressive features, and fun extras like a ribbed sweater, tiny paws, or even a matching scarf. Customize your pup’s colors to reflect a real-life furry friend or go bold with playful hues and patterns. Whether perched on a shelf, nestled in a gift basket, or starring in a handmade dog park scene, this Dachshund Dog with Sweater Amigurumi is a joyful and satisfying project—perfect for stitching up a little handmade loyalty, one loop at a time! 💖✨🐾
🐶 Amigurumi Dachshund Dog with Sweater Crochet Pattern
Meet this cuddly and fashionable dachshund! With long floppy ears, a wagging tail, and a cozy crocheted sweater featuring wavy white details, this amigurumi pup is as lovable as they come. Perfect for dog lovers and a fun project for intermediate crocheters.
✨ Skill Level
Intermediate – Requires working in the round, color changes, shaping, and sewing pieces together.
📏 Finished Size
Approx. 9–11 inches (23–28 cm) long using DK yarn and a 2.5–3.5 mm hook.
🧶 Materials
- DK or worsted weight yarn in:
- Brown (Head, ears, feet, tail)
- Beige (Muzzle)
- Black (Nose)
- Light Blue (Sweater)
- White (Sweater waves)
- 2.5–3.5 mm crochet hook
- 12 mm safety eyes
- Stitch marker
- Tapestry needle
- Polyfill stuffing
- Scissors
🧵 Abbreviations (US Terms)
- MR – Magic Ring
- sc – Single Crochet
- inc – Increase (2 sc in same st)
- dec – Decrease (sc 2 together)
- sl st – Slip Stitch
- ch – Chain
- FO – Fasten Off
- BLO – Back Loops Only
🐶 Head
Using brown:
- 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 (30) - (3 sc, dec) x6 (24)
- (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
Insert safety eyes between R8–9, about 6–7 sts apart
Stuff firmly - (1 sc, dec) x6 (12)
- dec x6 (6)
FO, weave tail
🐽 Muzzle
Using beige:
- MR, 6 sc
- inc x6 (12)
- (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
4–5. sc around (18) - (1 sc, dec) x6 (12)
Stuff lightly
FO, sew to head
Nose (Black):
- MR, 4 sc
- sc around (4)
FO, sew on top center of muzzle
👂 Ears (Make 2)
Using brown:
- MR, 6 sc
- inc x6 (12)
- (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
4–8. sc around (18) - (1 sc, dec) x6 (12)
10–14. sc around (12)
FO, flatten, sew to sides of head
🧍 Body (with sweater)
Start with brown:
- MR, 6 sc
- inc x6 (12)
- (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
- (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
- (3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
- sc around (30)
Switch to blue:
7–20. sc around (30)
Stuff as you go - (3 sc, dec) x6 (24)
- (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
- (1 sc, dec) x6 (12)
- dec x6 (6)
FO, close
🐾 Legs (Make 4)
Start with brown:
- MR, 6 sc
- inc x6 (12)
3–5. sc around (12)
Switch to blue:
6–9. sc around (12)
Stuff lightly
FO, sew under body
🐕 Tail
Using brown:
- MR, 5 sc
2–8. sc around (5)
Stuff if desired
FO, sew to back of body
🧶 Sweater Waves (White Detail)
- Ch 40 (or enough to wrap around body length)
- In FLO: sl st, hdc, sl st repeat across for a wavy effect
Sew or surface slip stitch across both sides of sweater
Optional: Edge neckline with blue sl st or reverse sc
🧷 Assembly
- Sew muzzle and ears to head
- Attach head to body
- Sew on legs evenly spaced
- Sew tail to back
- Embroider mouth if desired
- Weave in ends
💡 Customization Ideas
- Use red/green yarn for a holiday sweater
- Add a collar with name tag
- Adjust sweater colors for seasonal looks
- Turn into a keychain or shelf decor version by scaling down with thinner yarn
This stylish dachshund in a sweater is a fun and huggable addition to your amigurumi family—especially for dog lovers who adore handmade charm! 🧵🐾💙
