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Add a dash of doggone charm to your kitchen or bathroom with the Amigurumi Dachshund Towel Roll Holder, a playful crochet project that’s as functional as it is adorable! 🐶🧶 With its long floppy ears, sweet eyes, and little paws that gently cradle a towel or kitchen roll, this lovable pup brings personality and warmth to any space. Whether perched on a countertop or hanging out by the sink, it’s sure to fetch compliments from guests and fellow dog lovers alike.

Perfect for crocheters who enjoy blending whimsy with utility, this pattern invites you to explore clever shaping, expressive features, and cozy textures. Customize your dachshund’s colors to match your décor or add a little bow for extra flair. The Amigurumi Dachshund Towel Roll Holder is a delightful way to stitch up joy, practicality, and a tail-wagging dose of handmade charm—one loop at a time! 🧵🐾

A crocheted dog holding a roll of paper towels on a wooden kitchen counter, with a sprig of rosemary next to it.

🐾 Amigurumi Dachshund Towel Roll Holder Crochet Pattern

Looking for a project that’s both practical and adorable? This crochet dachshund towel roll holder is the perfect blend of functionality and charm. With his long floppy ears, soulful eyes, and little paws hugging a towel roll, he’s guaranteed to bring smiles to your kitchen.

This pup sits upright on the counter, ready to keep your towels neatly in place. It’s a thoughtful handmade gift for any dog lover!

✨ Skill Level

Advanced Beginner to Intermediate – requires shaping, sewing parts together, and adding light embroidery for expression.

📏 Finished Size

Approximately 11–12 inches (28–30 cm) tall when made with worsted weight yarn and a 3.5 mm hook. Sized to fit a standard paper towel roll.

🧶 Materials

Worsted weight yarn in:
- Light beige (main body, head, ears, arms, legs, tail)
- Black (nose, embroidery details)
- Dark brown (collar)
Safety eyes (12–14 mm)
Black embroidery thread (eyebrows, mouth)
Polyester fiberfill stuffing
Crochet hook: 3.5 mm (E)
Tapestry needle & scissors
Stitch markers
Floral wire or armature wire (to reinforce arms)
Optional: small pouch of rice/beans for weighted base

🧵 Abbreviations (US Terms)

MR = Magic Ring
sc = single crochet
inc = increase (2 sc in same st)
dec = decrease (sc2tog)
ch = chain
sl st = slip stitch
FO = fasten off

🪡 Pattern Instructions

🐶 Head (Beige)

MR, 6 sc (6)
inc ×6 (12)
(sc, inc) ×6 (18)
(2 sc, inc) ×6 (24)
(3 sc, inc) ×6 (30)
(4 sc, inc) ×6 (36)
7–18. sc around (36) → adds length for dachshund face
(4 sc, dec) ×6 (30)
(3 sc, dec) ×6 (24)
(2 sc, dec) ×6 (18)
(sc, dec) ×6 (12)
dec ×6 (6)
FO, leave long tail. Stuff firmly.

👉 Insert safety eyes between R11–12, ~10 sts apart.
👉 Embroider small upward eyebrows for expression.

🐾 Muzzle (Beige → Black)

MR, 6 sc (6)
inc ×6 (12)
(sc, inc) ×6 (18)
4–6. sc around (18) → lengthens muzzle
(sc, dec) ×6 (12)
Switch to black:
sc around (12)
dec ×6 (6)
FO, stuff lightly, sew low on face, slightly overlapping eyes.

👂 Ears (Make 2, Beige)

MR, 6 sc (6)
(sc, inc) ×3 (9)
(2 sc, inc) ×3 (12)
(3 sc, inc) ×3 (15)
(4 sc, inc) ×3 (18)
(5 sc, inc) ×3 (21)
7–15. sc around (21) → long floppy look
FO, flatten and sew to sides of head.

🐕 Body (Beige)

MR, 6 sc (6)
inc ×6 (12)
(sc, inc) ×6 (18)
(2 sc, inc) ×6 (24)
(3 sc, inc) ×6 (30)
(4 sc, inc) ×6 (36)
7–20. sc around (36)
(4 sc, dec) ×6 (30)
(3 sc, dec) ×6 (24)
23–24. sc around (24)
FO, stuff firmly. Sew to head.

🐾 Arms (Make 2, Beige)

MR, 6 sc (6)
inc ×6 (12)
3–18. sc around (12) → long arms to hug towel roll
FO, stuff lightly.

👉 Reinforcement Tip: Insert floral/armature wire before stuffing. Bend ends to prevent poking. This ensures arms stay sturdy enough to hold the roll.

Sew arms angled forward so paws cup the towel roll.

🐾 Legs (Make 2, Beige)

MR, 6 sc (6)
inc ×6 (12)
(sc, inc) ×6 (18)
4–7. sc around (18)
(sc, dec) ×6 (12)
9–10. sc around (12)
FO, stuff and sew at bottom for stability.

🐕 Tail (Beige)

MR, 6 sc (6)
2–6. sc around (6)
FO, sew to back base.

🟤 Collar (Brown)

Ch 40, join into ring.
R1–2. sc around. FO.
Sew around neck.

🧵 Assembly

Attach muzzle to head.
Sew ears loosely so they flop naturally.
Attach body under head.
Sew wire-stuffed arms angled forward, test-fit with roll before final stitches.
Attach legs at bottom sides for balance.
Add tail to back.
Place collar around neck.
Embroider a small smile if desired.

🛠 Stability Tips

Add a weighted pouch (beans/rice bag) inside the body base before stuffing so pup won’t tip forward.
Arms with wire inside will stay stiff enough to hold a full paper towel roll.
Double-stitch arms at shoulders and mid-arm for extra security.

🎀 Final Touch

Your Amigurumi Dachshund Towel Roll Holder is complete! With his long muzzle, floppy ears, and little paws hugging the roll, this pup is as functional as he is adorable. A perfect holiday kitchen companion or a thoughtful gift for any dog lover.