Stitch up a spot of joy with this Amigurumi Dalmatian Puppy crochet pattern! With its floppy ears, playful tail, and signature black-and-white spots, this adorable pup is ready to bound into your heart. Whether you’re crafting a cuddly companion for a little one, honoring a beloved pet, or simply adding to your amigurumi menagerie, this pattern brings the charm and loyalty of a Dalmatian to life in the sweetest, squishiest way. 🐾🧶🐶
Designed for personality and fun, this pattern invites you to play with bold contrasts, expressive features, and delightful extras like a tiny collar, a wagging tongue, or even a stitched-on bone. Customize the spots for a one-of-a-kind look or add a little name tag for extra flair. Whether perched on a shelf, gifted with love, or tucked into a cozy corner, this Dalmatian Puppy is a heartwarming and satisfying project—perfect for bringing a touch of handmade puppy love to every stitch! 💖✨🖤
🐾 Amigurumi Dalmatian Puppy Crochet Pattern
Bring home the sweetest spotted friend with this cuddly Dalmatian puppy! With big floppy ears, chunky black spots, and a bright red pom-pom collar, this plush pup makes the perfect gift for dog lovers, kids, or as a cheerful home accent. Made with soft chenille yarn, it works up into a huggable, velvety toy that looks just like a storybook companion.
✨ Skill Level
Beginner to Intermediate – simple shaping, color changes, crocheted appliqué spots, and assembly.
📏 Finished Size
Approx. 10–12 in (25–30 cm) tall when using plush chenille yarn and a 4 mm hook.
🧶 Materials
- Yarn: Plush chenille/velvet yarn (e.g., Himalaya Dolphin Baby, Bernat Velvet):
- 100 g White (main body)
- Small amount Black (spots, nose, ear tips)
- Small amount Red (collar & pom-pom)
- Hook: 4 mm (or size needed for tight stitches)
- Safety eyes: 12–14 mm brown/black
- Fiberfill stuffing
- Tapestry needle & stitch markers
- Optional: short length of wire for tail pose
🧵 Abbreviations (US Terms)
- MR – magic ring
- sc – single crochet
- inc – increase (2 sc in same st)
- dec – invisible decrease
- ch – chain
- sl st – slip stitch
- FO – fasten off
🐶 Pattern Notes
- Work in continuous spiral unless noted.
- Place eyes before stuffing head.
- Black spots are made as crocheted appliqués and sewn on.
- When switching colors (e.g., for the nose), finish last stitch with new yarn color.
🐕 Head
With white:
- 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) 7–13. sc around (36)
- (4 sc, dec) × 6 (30)
👉 Insert 12–14 mm safety eyes between Rnds 8–9, about 9–10 sts apart.
- (3 sc, dec) × 6 (24)
- (2 sc, dec) × 6 (18)
- (sc, dec) × 6 (12)
- dec × 6 (6)
Stuff firmly. FO, close hole and weave in.
🐾 Muzzle & Nose
Muzzle (white):
- MR, 6 sc (6)
- inc × 6 (12)
- (sc, inc) × 6 (18) 4–5. sc around (18)
Stuff lightly. FO with long tail for sewing.
Nose (black):
- MR, 6 sc (6)
- inc × 6 (12)
- sl st to close
FO, leaving long tail.
Assembly:
- Sew nose to top center of muzzle
- Sew muzzle to center of head between eyes (slightly below eye level)
- Embroider Y-shaped mouth beneath nose with black yarn
👂 Ears (make 2 – white with black spots)
- MR, 6 sc (6)
- inc × 6 (12)
- (sc, inc) × 6 (18) 4–18. sc around (18)
- (5 sc, inc) × 3 (21) 20–22. sc around (21)
Flatten, do not stuff. FO, leaving long tail.
👉 Before attaching: Sew 1–2 large black crocheted spots to the outer side of each ear.
Attachment: Sew ears to sides of head at Rnds 10–12, positioned so they flop downward naturally.
🐾 Body
- 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) 7–16. sc around (36)
- (4 sc, dec) × 6 (30)
- (3 sc, dec) × 6 (24)
- (2 sc, dec) × 6 (18)
- (sc, dec) × 6 (12)
Stuff firmly. FO with long tail for sewing.
🦴 Front Legs (make 2)
- MR, 6 sc (6)
- inc × 6 (12)
- (sc, inc) × 6 (18) 4–5. sc around (18)
- (4 sc, dec) × 3 (15)
- (3 sc, dec) × 3 (12) 8–14. sc around (12)
Stuff moderately, leaving top looser for easier attachment. FO with long tail.
🐾 Back Legs (make 2)
- MR, 6 sc (6)
- inc × 6 (12)
- (sc, inc) × 6 (18)
- (2 sc, inc) × 6 (24) 5–7. sc around (24)
- (2 sc, dec) × 6 (18) 9–13. sc around (18)
- (4 sc, dec) × 3 (15) 15–16. sc around (15)
Stuff firmly. FO with long tail.
🐕 Tail
- MR, 5 sc (5) 2–12. sc around (5)
Optional: Insert short piece of wire for poseable tail.
Stuff lightly. FO, leaving tail for sewing.
⚫ Spots (Crocheted Appliqués)
Make 8–12 spots in varying sizes with black yarn:
Small Spot:
- MR, 6 sc, sl st, FO
Medium Spot:
- MR, 6 sc (6)
- inc × 6 (12)
- sl st, FO
Large Spot (for ears):
- MR, 6 sc (6)
- inc × 6 (12)
- (sc, inc) × 6 (18)
- sl st, FO
Extra Large Spot (optional):
- MR, 6 sc (6)
- inc × 6 (12)
- (sc, inc) × 6 (18)
- (2 sc, inc) × 6 (24)
- sl st, FO
Placement guide (as shown in photo):
- 2 large spots on ears (nearly covering outer ear surface)
- 1 medium spot on right cheek/face
- 3–4 medium/large spots scattered on body (back, sides, chest)
- 2–3 small/medium spots on legs
- Irregular placement for natural dalmatian look
🧶 Collar & Pom-Pom
Collar:
With red yarn, ch 32–38 (measure to fit around neck comfortably).
Row 1: sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc across, sl st to first sc to join in circle.
FO and weave in ends.
Pom-Pom:
- Wrap red yarn around 2 fingers approximately 30–40 times
- Carefully slide off fingers and tie tightly in center with separate strand
- Cut all loops
- Trim into round ball shape (approx. 2–2.5 cm diameter)
- Attach securely to collar with the center tie strand
✂️ Assembly
Order of Assembly:
- Sew head to body:
- Position head slightly tilted forward
- Attach at Rnds 1–2 of body
- Sew securely all around
- Attach back legs:
- Position for seated pose, legs extending forward
- Attach to lower sides of body (Rnds 14–16)
- Angle slightly outward
- Attach front legs:
- Position to chest/front of body
- Attach at Rnds 10–12 of body
- Angle naturally for seated pose
- Attach tail:
- Sew to back center of body (around Rnd 18)
- Curve slightly to one side if using wire
- Attach ears:
- Position on sides of head at Rnds 10–12
- Sew securely along base
- Allow to flop naturally downward
- Add spots:
- Sew crocheted spots securely in random placement
- Reference photo for natural distribution
- Use whip stitch or running stitch around edges
- Final details:
- Embroider Y-shaped mouth below nose with black yarn
- Double-check all parts are secure
- Shape and fluff as needed
- Add collar:
- Slide over head and position around neck
- Pom-pom should hang at front center
💡 Customization Ideas
- Firehouse Dalmatian: Add a tiny crocheted fire hat
- Personalized tag: Create a bone-shaped name tag for the collar
- Different colors: Make it a spotted pup in any color combination
- Puppy friends: Use the same pattern base to create other dog breeds
- Accessory: Crochet a tiny fire hydrant or bone toy
📸 Photo Styling Tips
Your finished dalmatian will look most photogenic when:
- Positioned in a natural seated pose
- Photographed with soft natural light from the side
- Styled with a small potted plant nearby
- Placed on a clean white or neutral surface
🎉 You’re Done!
Congratulations on creating your adorable dalmatian puppy! This cuddly companion is ready to bring smiles wherever it goes. Don’t forget to share your creation!
Happy Crocheting! 🧶✨
