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
Add a dash of playful charm to your space with this sweet black-spotted Dalmatian pup! Featuring a big boop-able nose, floppy ears, and a bright red collar with pom-pom tag, this project is perfect for gifting to dog lovers or adding a lovable guardian to your desk or nursery.
✨ Skill Level
Beginner to Intermediate – basic shaping, color changes for the spots, and simple assembly.
📏 Finished Size
Approx. 7–8 in (18–20 cm) tall when using worsted-weight yarn and a 3 mm hook.
🧶 Materials
| Item | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Worsted / Aran cotton or acrylic yarn | • 50 g White (main) • Small scrap Black (spots, nose) • Small scrap Red (collar & pom-pom) | |
| Hook | 3 mm (or size to meet gauge) | |
| Safety eyes | 12 mm brown/black | |
| Fiberfill stuffing | as needed | |
| Tapestry needle + stitch markers | – | |
| Optional wire | short length for tail pose |
🧵 Abbreviations (US Terms)
MR – magic ring sc – single crochet inc – increase dec – invisible decrease ch – chain sl st – slip stitch FO – fasten off
🐶 Pattern Notes
- Work in a continuous spiral unless stated.
- Insert safety eyes before stuffing the head.
- Black spots are surface-embroidered after all pieces are sewn.
- When changing to black for the nose, finish the previous stitch with the new color.
🐕 Head
- White MR, 6 sc (6)
- inc × 6 (12)
- (sc, inc) × 6 (18)
- (2 sc, inc) × 6 (24)
- (3 sc, inc) × 6 (30)
6–10. sc around (30) - (3 sc, dec) × 6 (24)
⭑ Insert 12 mm eyes between Rnds 7–8, 8 sts apart. - (2 sc, dec) × 6 (18)
- (sc, dec) × 6 (12)
- dec × 6 (6) – FO, close and weave.
🐾 Muzzle & Nose
Muzzle (white)
- MR, 6 sc
- inc × 6 (12)
3–4. sc (12) – lightly stuff, FO leaving long tail.
Nose (black) – embroider or crochet a small oval:
MR, 4 sc, sl st to first st, FO.
Stitch nose to top front of muzzle, then sew muzzle to head centered between eyes.
👂 Ears (make 2, white)
- MR, 6 sc
- inc × 6 (12)
3-8. sc (12) - (sc, dec) × 4 (8)
10-12. sc (8) – FO, flatten; do not stuff.
Whip-stitch ears to sides of head so they flop forward naturally.
🐾 Body
- White MR, 6 sc
- inc × 6 (12)
- (sc, inc) × 6 (18)
- (2 sc, inc) × 6 (24)
- (3 sc, inc) × 6 (30)
6-12. sc (30) - (3 sc, dec) × 6 (24)
- (2 sc, dec) × 6 (18)
- (sc, dec) × 6 (12) – stuff firmly, FO leaving long tail.
🦴 Front Legs (make 2)
- MR, 6 sc
- inc × 6 (12)
3-4. sc (12) - (4 sc, dec) × 2 (10)
6-11. sc (10) – stuff lightly, FO.
🐾 Back Legs (make 2)
- MR, 6 sc
- inc × 6 (12)
- (sc, inc) × 6 (18)
4-5. sc (18) - (2 sc, dec) × 4 + 2 sc (14)
7-10. sc (14) – stuff, FO.
🐕 Tail
- MR, 4 sc
2-10. sc (4) – add wire if desired, FO.
🧶 Collar & Pom-pom
Collar: with red, ch long enough to fit loosely around neck (≈ 30 ch), sl st back; sew ends.
Pom-pom: wrap red yarn around two fingers 25–30×, tie center, cut loops, trim into 2 cm ball. Attach to collar with jump ring or yarn loop.
✂️ Assembly
- Sew head to body, tilting slightly upward.
- Stitch front legs to body front; back legs to each side for a seated pose.
- Attach tail at back, angled slightly upward.
- Spots: using black yarn, embroider random ovals (3–6 st wide) on ears, back, legs, and cheek.
- With black thread, back-stitch a mouth line from nose base.
- Slide on collar and tie pom-pom.
💡 Customization Ideas
- Vary spot sizes for individuality.
- Switch pom-pom for a bone-shaped tag.
- Add a tiny crocheted fire hydrant companion!
This sweet Dalmatian pup will happily guard your shelf, gift basket, or kids’ playroom—no training required! Enjoy every stitch and share your creations with the community. 🐶🧶
