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Amigurumi Doberman – FREE Crochet Pattern

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Amigurumi Doberman – FREE Crochet Pattern
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Bring home a loyal companion with this Amigurumi Doberman crochet pattern! With its sleek build, pointed ears, and confident stance, this pup captures the bold spirit of the Doberman breed in the most huggable way. Whether you’re crafting for a dog lover, honoring a beloved pet, or simply adding to your amigurumi kennel, this pattern lets you stitch up a faithful friend full of personality and charm. 🐾🧶🖤

Designed with detail and realism in mind, this pattern invites you to play with rich black and tan yarns, sculpted shaping, and expressive features like alert eyes and a proud tail. Add a little collar, a name tag, or even a tiny bone accessory for extra flair. Whether perched on a shelf or gifted with love, this Amigurumi Doberman is a bold and satisfying project—perfect for bringing a touch of handmade devotion to every stitch! 💖🐶✨

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🐾 Amigurumi Doberman Crochet Pattern

Bring the loyal charm of a Doberman to life with this detailed crochet pattern! With its strong sitting posture, upright ears, and signature color markings, this amigurumi is a perfect tribute to the beloved breed.

✨ Skill Level

Advanced – includes detailed shaping, precise color placement, multi-part assembly, and structured ear construction.

📏 Finished Size

Approximately 35–40 cm (14–16 inches) tall when made with worsted weight yarn and a 2.5–3.0 mm hook.

🧶 Materials & Yarn Amounts

Worsted weight yarn:

  • Black (main body, head, ears, legs, tail): ~220 g

  • Rust/Brown (muzzle, chest patches, paws, eyebrows, inner legs): ~90 g

  • Beige/Cream (inner ears): ~20 g

  • Dark brown or deep red-brown (nose): small amount

Notions:

  • 2.5–3.0 mm crochet hook

  • 12–14 mm safety eyes

  • Fiberfill stuffing

  • Yarn needle

  • Stitch marker

  • Scissors

  • Optional: floral wire or pipe cleaner for ear support

🪡 Abbreviations (US Terms)

MR – magic ring
sc – single crochet
inc – increase (2 sc in same stitch)
dec – decrease (sc2tog)
sl st – slip stitch
ch – chain
FO – fasten off

🧵 Pattern Instructions

Head

Black yarn

  1. MR, 6 sc (6)

  2. inc ×6 (12)

  3. (sc, inc) ×6 (18)

  4. (2 sc, inc) ×6 (24)

  5. (3 sc, inc) ×6 (30)
    6–10. sc around (30)

  6. (4 sc, inc) ×6 (36)
    12–16. sc around (36)

Insert safety eyes between Rounds 11–12, spaced about 8 stitches apart.

Muzzle shaping & color transition
17. Switch to rust: (5 sc, dec) ×6 (30)
18–19. sc around (30)
20. (4 sc, dec) ×6 (24)
21. (3 sc, dec) ×6 (18)
22. (2 sc, dec) ×6 (12)
23. (sc, dec) ×6 (6)

Stuff firmly, shaping a slightly elongated muzzle. FO and close.

Nose

Dark brown

  1. MR, 6 sc

  2. sc around (6)

  3. (sc, inc) ×3 (9)

  4. sc around (9)

Lightly stuff, FO, and sew to the muzzle tip.

Eyebrows (Make 2)

Rust yarn

MR, 6 sc. Sl st, FO.
Flatten slightly and sew above the eyes at a gentle angle.

Ears (Make 2)

Each ear is worked as two layers.

Inner ear – Beige

  • ch 9, sc in 2nd ch from hook and across (8)

  • ch 1, turn, dec, sc 4, dec (6)

  • ch 1, turn, dec, sc 2, dec (4)

  • ch 1, turn, dec, sc, dec (3)

  • ch 1, turn, dec, sc (2)

  • ch 1, turn, dec (1), FO

Outer ear – Black
Repeat above, starting with ch 11 for extra height.

Place inner ear on outer ear. Sc evenly around edges to join.
Insert wire if desired. Sew upright on top of the head, angled slightly inward.

Body

Black yarn

  1. MR, 6 sc (6)

  2. inc ×6 (12)

  3. (sc, inc) ×6 (18)

  4. (2 sc, inc) ×6 (24)

  5. (3 sc, inc) ×6 (30)

  6. (4 sc, inc) ×6 (36)

  7. (5 sc, inc) ×6 (42)
    8–20. sc around (42)

Neck shaping
21. (5 sc, dec) ×6 (36)
22. (4 sc, dec) ×6 (30)
23–25. sc around (30)
26. (3 sc, dec) ×6 (24)
27. (2 sc, dec) ×6 (18)

Stuff firmly, shaping a broad chest and narrow neck. FO.

Front Legs (Make 2)

Rust yarn (paws)

  1. MR, 6 sc

  2. inc ×6 (12)

  3. (sc, inc) ×6 (18)
    4–5. sc around (18)

  4. (sc, dec) ×6 (12)
    Switch to black
    7–20. sc around (12)

Stuff lightly, FO.
Embroider short vertical claw lines with black yarn.

Back Legs (Make 2)

Rust yarn (paws)

  1. MR, 6 sc

  2. inc ×6 (12)

  3. (sc, inc) ×6 (18)
    4–8. sc around (18)

Switch to black
9–13. sc around (18)
14. (sc, dec) ×6 (12)
15–17. sc around (12)

Stuff firmly in thigh area. FO.

Tail

Black yarn

MR, 4 sc
2–6. sc around (4)

Lightly stuff, FO, sew low on back.

Chest Markings (Make 2)

Rust yarn

Work directly as appliqué or separate pieces:

  • MR, 6 sc

  • sc around for 3–4 rounds (6)

  • Shape into elongated oval by offsetting stitches slightly each round

Sew high on chest, angled outward.

🪡 Assembly

  1. Sew head onto neck, tilting slightly forward

  2. Attach front legs straight down under chest

  3. Sew back legs tucked to the sides for seated posture

  4. Attach tail

  5. Sew chest markings

  6. Attach ears upright

  7. Add eyebrows and nose

  8. Embroider claws

🎉 Final Notes

This Doberman amigurumi features a confident sitting pose, refined proportions, and classic breed markings. Take time shaping the neck, muzzle, and legs during stuffing — these subtle details bring the figure to life.

Whether displayed as a statement piece, gifted to a dog lover, or added to a realistic amigurumi collection, this Doberman stands proud and timeless.

Happy crocheting 🐾


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