Spotted with charm and stitched with love, this Amigurumi Dalmatian crochet pattern is a must-make for dog lovers and yarn enthusiasts alike! 🐾🧶 With its classic black-and-white coat, floppy ears, and sweet puppy eyes, this adorable pup captures all the playful spirit of the beloved breed. Whether you’re crafting a cuddly companion, a thoughtful gift, or a whimsical addition to your amigurumi collection, this Dalmatian is ready to wag its way into your heart.
Designed with fun shaping and customizable details, this pattern invites you to add embroidered spots, a tiny collar, or even a crocheted fire hydrant for extra flair. You can play with yarn textures, pose your pup sitting or standing, and personalize it to match your favorite real-life Dalmatian. Whether perched on a shelf, tucked into a gift basket, or starring in a handmade puppy parade, this Dalmatian Amigurumi is a joyful and satisfying project—perfect for stitching up a little speckled sweetness, one loop at a time! 🖤🤍✨
🐾 Amigurumi Dalmatian Crochet Pattern
Bring to life the most adorable spotted puppy with this detailed amigurumi Dalmatian pattern!
This version matches the pictured dog perfectly — one floppy ear, one upright ear, detailed black patch around one eye, embroidered paws, and an orange collar with a golden tag.
✨ Skill Level
Intermediate – includes shaping, careful sewing, and spot placement.
📏 Finished Size
Approx. 26 cm (10 in) tall when made with DK cotton yarn and a 2.5 mm hook.
🧶 Materials
- DK Cotton Yarn
- White – main body (~60 g)
- Black – ears, spots, nose, paw lines (~25 g)
- Orange – collar (~5 g)
- Yellow – tag (~3 g)
- Crochet hook 2.5 mm
- 10 mm safety eyes (with brown backing for realism)
- Fiberfill stuffing
- Stitch marker, tapestry needle, scissors
🧵 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
🐶 Head (White)
Round 1 MR, 6 sc (6)
Round 2 inc ×6 (12)
Round 3 (1 sc, inc) ×6 (18)
Round 4 (2 sc, inc) ×6 (24)
Round 5 (3 sc, inc) ×6 (30)
Round 6 (4 sc, inc) ×6 (36)
Rounds 7–14 sc around (36)
➡️ Insert safety eyes between Rounds 10 and 11, spaced 7 sts apart.
➡️ Crochet a black patch and sew under the left eye (see below).
Round 15 (4 sc, dec) ×6 (30)
Round 16 (3 sc, dec) ×6 (24)
Round 17 (2 sc, dec) ×6 (18)
Round 18 (1 sc, dec) ×6 (12)
Stuff firmly as you go.
Round 19 dec ×6 (6), FO and close.
🐽 Muzzle (White)
Round 1 MR, 6 sc (6)
Round 2 inc ×6 (12)
Round 3 (1 sc, inc) ×6 (18)
Rounds 4–6 sc around (18)
Round 7 (1 sc, dec) ×6 (12)
Stuff lightly and flatten slightly.
FO, leaving long tail to sew.
Attach centered under eyes, covering R9–12.
🖤 Nose (Black)
Round 1 MR, 6 sc (6)
Round 2 inc ×6 (12)
Rounds 3–4 sc around (12)
FO and sew to top of muzzle.
Embroider a vertical line from nose tip to muzzle center, then stitch a small Y-shaped smile.
👂 Ears (2 different styles)
Left Ear (Floppy – Black)
Round 1 MR, 6 sc (6)
Round 2 (1 sc, inc) ×3 (9)
Round 3 (2 sc, inc) ×3 (12)
Rounds 4–9 sc around (12)
Flatten, do not stuff.
FO and leave long tail for sewing.
Curve slightly down the side of the head.
Right Ear (Upright – White)
Round 1 MR, 6 sc (6)
Round 2 (1 sc, inc) ×3 (9)
Round 3 (2 sc, inc) ×3 (12)
Rounds 4–7 sc around (12)
Flatten and pin so it stands up on the head’s right side.
FO and sew.
👁 Eye Patch (Black, 1 piece)
Round 1 MR, 6 sc (6)
Round 2 inc ×6 (12)
Round 3 (1 sc, inc) ×6 (18)
FO and flatten.
Sew around the left eye, slightly offset so it extends under the ear.
🐾 Body (White)
Round 1 MR, 6 sc (6)
Round 2 inc ×6 (12)
Round 3 (1 sc, inc) ×6 (18)
Round 4 (2 sc, inc) ×6 (24)
Round 5 (3 sc, inc) ×6 (30)
Rounds 6–12 sc around (30)
Round 13 (3 sc, dec) ×6 (24)
Round 14 (2 sc, dec) ×6 (18)
Round 15–16 sc around (18)
Stuff firmly.
FO, leave tail for sewing to head.
🦴 Legs (x4, White)
Round 1 MR, 6 sc (6)
Round 2 inc ×6 (12)
Rounds 3–10 sc around (12)
Stuff as you go. FO.
Paw Detail: Embroider 3 black lines on the front of each foot to form toes.
Attach front legs slightly angled forward; hind legs straight below the body for stability.
🐕 Tail (White)
Round 1 MR, 6 sc (6)
Rounds 2–12 sc around (6)
Stuff lightly to keep flexible. FO. Sew to body back center at a gentle upward angle.
🟠 Collar (Orange)
Ch 45 (or enough to wrap around neck).
Row 1 sc in each ch (44). FO.
Wrap around neck and sew ends together.
Tag (Yellow)
Round 1 MR, 6 sc (6)
Round 2 inc ×6 (12)
Round 3 sc around (12)
FO and flatten.
Sew beneath the collar front center.
⚫ Spots (Black, varied sizes)
Small Spots – MR, 6 sc (6)
Medium Spots – MR, 6 sc → inc ×6 (12)
Large Patch – MR, 6 sc → inc ×6 (12) → (1 sc, inc) ×6 (18)
Sew flat to body, legs, and neck area.
Use random spacing for natural look — just like real Dalmatians.
Make sure one larger patch sits behind the left ear near the eye patch.
🧩 Assembly Order
- Sew head to body securely.
- Attach legs for a balanced stance.
- Sew ears (one upright white, one floppy black).
- Add muzzle and nose; embroider smile.
- Attach tail and spots.
- Sew collar and tag last.
🌟 Finishing Touches
- Use black embroidery thread to define mouth and eyeliner.
- Shape muzzle with gentle finger pinch while stuff settles.
- Steam-block ears so the left ear folds and the right ear stands.
- For extra realism, use a touch of brown felt inside ears.
🧶 Yarn Estimate
- White – 60 g
- Black – 25 g
- Orange – 5 g
- Yellow – 3 g
💖 Final Look
Your Dalmatian puppy should stand on all fours with a sleek white coat and scattered black spots, a big patch around one eye, and its orange collar with golden tag sitting neatly on the neck.
One ear stands alert while the other flops adorably — a perfect touch of personality to your handmade dog. 🐕🖤
