Amigurumi German Shepherd Police Dog - FREE Crochet Pattern

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Bring a touch of bravery to your crochet collection with this Amigurumi German Shepherd Police Dog pattern! With its alert ears, proud stance, and uniform-ready charm, this pup is ready to serve and protect—in the most huggable way possible. Whether you’re honoring a real-life K9 hero, crafting a gift for a dog lover, or adding a courageous companion to your amigurumi lineup, this pattern lets you stitch up a loyal friend full of heart and heroism. 🐾🧶🚓

Designed for detail and personality, this pattern invites you to play with classic black-and-tan yarns, expressive features, and fun extras like a tiny police vest, badge, or even a mini walkie-talkie. Add a name tag, a service patch, or customize the uniform to match your local heroes. Whether perched on a shelf, gifted with gratitude, or guarding your craft corner, this German Shepherd Police Dog is a bold and satisfying project—perfect for bringing a touch of handmade valor to every stitch! 💖✨🐶

A crocheted plush dog designed to look like a K9 police unit, wearing a red collar and a gray vest with "K9 UNIT" on it, sits on a wooden table beside a small potted plant and a walkie-talkie.

🐕‍🦺 Amigurumi German Shepherd Police Dog Crochet Pattern

Celebrate the courage of our K9 heroes with this lifelike German Shepherd plush! This amigurumi features proud upright ears, expressive tan facial patches, a strong muzzle, and a fitted “K9 UNIT” vest. A wonderful gift for dog lovers, law enforcement families, or anyone who admires these loyal working dogs.

✨ Skill Level

Intermediate to Advanced – Includes shaping, multiple color changes, appliqué facial patches, and a shaped vest accessory.

📏 Finished Size

Approx. 35–40 cm (14–16 in) seated when using aran/chunky yarn and a 4.0 mm hook.

🧶 Materials

Yarn (Aran/Chunky Cotton or Acrylic):
- Black (main body, muzzle, outer ears, vest edging)
- Tan/Beige (legs, cheeks, brows, inner ears, muzzle)
- Dark Gray (vest)
- Red (collar)
Hook: 4.0 mm
Safety eyes: 14–16 mm brown/black
Safety nose (or embroider with black yarn)
Fiberfill stuffing
Tapestry needle & stitch markers
Black felt or yarn for “K9 UNIT” lettering
Optional: metal charm for dog tag

🧵 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
BLO – back loop only

🐶 Head (Black with Tan Markings)

With black:

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)
7–14. sc around (36)
👉 Insert 14–16 mm safety eyes between Rnds 9–10, 9–10 sts apart.
(4 sc, dec) × 6 (30)
(3 sc, dec) × 6 (24)
(2 sc, dec) × 6 (18)
(sc, dec) × 6 (12)
dec × 6 (6), FO, close hole.

🐽 Muzzle (Tan with Black Nose Tip)

With tan:

MR, 6 sc (6)
inc × 6 (12)
(sc, inc) × 6 (18)
4–7. sc around (18)
FO, stuff lightly.

👉 Attach safety nose or embroider black oval at the tip.
👉 Sew muzzle centered beneath eyes.
👉 Embroider a straight mouth line down from nose, splitting into a short Y-shape.

👀 Facial Patches

Cheeks: MR, 6 sc (6), inc × 6 (12), (sc, inc) × 6 (18). FO. Sew to sides of muzzle, extending up toward eyes.
Brows: MR, 6 sc, inc × 6 (12). Shape into small triangles. Attach above each eye.

👂 Ears (Make 2 – Large & Upright)

Outer (Black):

MR, 4 sc (4)
inc × 4 (8)
(sc, inc) × 4 (12)
(2 sc, inc) × 4 (16)
5–12. sc around (16)
(3 sc, inc) × 4 (20)
14–16. sc around (20)
FO, flatten.

Inner (Tan):
Work to Rnd 12 (16 sts). FO.

👉 Place tan inner panel inside black outer, sew together around edge.
👉 Attach ears firmly upright to top of head.

🐕 Body (Black with Red Collar)

With black:

MR, 6 sc (6)
inc × 6 (12)
(sc, inc) × 6 (18)
(2 sc, inc) × 6 (24)
(3 sc, inc) × 6 (30)
6–13. sc around (30)
Switch to red, sc around (30) → forms collar.
Switch back to black, sc around (30)
(3 sc, dec) × 6 (24)
(2 sc, dec) × 6 (18)
(sc, dec) × 6 (12)
dec × 6 (6), FO. Stuff firmly.

🐾 Legs (4x – Fully Tan)

With tan:

MR, 6 sc (6)
inc × 6 (12)
(sc, inc) × 6 (18)
4–12. sc around (18)
(sc, dec) × 6 (12)
dec × 6 (6), FO.
Stuff firmly.

👉 Sew front legs straight under chest.
👉 Back legs slightly angled outward to simulate sitting pose.

🐕 Tail (Black)

MR, 6 sc (6)
(sc, inc) × 3 (9)
3–12. sc around (9)
dec × 3 (6), FO.
Stuff lightly and attach to back.

🦴 K9 Vest (Dark Gray with Black Border)

Main Panel:

ch 30, turn
sc across (30)
3–12. sc rows (30)
FO.

Shoulder Shaping:

Reattach yarn at edge, sc 10, turn.
Work 4 rows, dec at each side → creates slope.
Repeat for opposite side.

Straps:

ch 14, sc back, FO × 2
Attach under belly and sides.

Finishing:

Border entire vest with black sc for neatness.
Cut felt or crochet patch with “K9 UNIT” and attach firmly to chest panel.

🧷 Collar

With red: ch to fit neck (~40 ch), sc across, FO.
Attach charm or crocheted circle as dog tag.

✂️ Assembly

Sew head to body.
Attach front legs directly beneath chest.
Sew back legs at sides for seated pose.
Attach tail at back.
Sew muzzle under eyes, add nose and mouth embroidery.
Attach large tan cheek patches and brows.
Secure ears upright.
Add collar and vest.

💡 Customization Ideas

Embroider extra tan fur lines on shoulders for realism.

Add Velcro strips to make vest removable.

Swap “K9 UNIT” for your dog’s name or “POLICE”.

This powerful pup is the perfect way to show love for working dogs! Whether you’re honoring a real-life K9 hero or gifting to a dog lover, this amigurumi shepherd will stand proud on any shelf or desk. 🦴🐾💙