Welcome to the quirky and delicious world of amigurumi! 🌭✨ Today, I’m excited to share my free crochet pattern for an Amigurumi Hot Dog—a playful and mouthwatering creation perfect for food lovers, summer décor, or anyone who enjoys crafting fun and whimsical plush designs! 🧶 Whether you love stitching up miniature treats, creating textured and lifelike figures, or simply want to add a cute hot dog to your handmade lineup, this pattern will guide you through crafting a beautifully sculpted plush with a soft bun, detailed toppings, and a touch of culinary charm! 💖
This design embraces bold colors, rounded shaping, and delightful details to bring a fun and lighthearted presence to your crochet projects! 🧶✨ I’ve carefully outlined each step to ensure your Amigurumi Hot Dog turns out just right—ready to brighten up your space or become a treasured handmade gift! 🎁 So grab your hooks, pick out warm browns, deep reds, and vibrant yellows, and let’s stitch up a tasty hot dog! 🌭

🌭 Amigurumi Hot Dog – Crochet Pattern
This tasty plushie is perfect for food lovers, summer decor, or gifting as a smile-worthy softie! With a toasted bun, happy face, and wavy mustard line, it’s too cute to eat.
✨ Skill Level
Beginner – Great for practicing basic shapes, simple color changes, and easy embroidery.
📏 Finished Size
Approx. 6–8 inches (15–20 cm) long using worsted yarn and a 3.5 mm hook.
🧶 Materials
- Yarn (Worsted Weight):
- Tan or beige (bun)
- Red or brown (hot dog)
- Yellow (mustard)
- Black (eyes)
- Red or pink (mouth)
- White (bun edge, optional)
- 3.5 mm crochet hook
- Safety eyes (10–12 mm)
- Tapestry needle
- Stuffing
- Stitch marker
🧵 Abbreviations (US Terms)
MR – Magic Ring
sc – Single Crochet
inc – Increase
dec – Decrease
sl st – Slip Stitch
ch – Chain
FO – Fasten Off
🌭 Hot Dog Sausage
With red or brown yarn:
- MR, 6 sc
- inc x6 (12)
- (sc, inc) x6 (18)
4–24. sc around (18) - (sc, dec) x6 (12)
- dec x6 (6)
Stuff firmly
FO and close
🍞 Bun – Bottom Half
With tan yarn:
- MR, 6 sc
- inc x6 (12)
- (sc, inc) x6 (18)
- (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
- (3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
- (4 sc, inc) x6 (36)
7–12. sc around (36) - (4 sc, dec) x6 (30)
- (3 sc, dec) x6 (24)
Stuff and shape softly
FO and leave long tail
🍞 Bun – Top Half (Make 2 panels)
With tan yarn:
- Ch 21
- sc in 2nd ch from hook and across (20)
3–8. sc across (20)
Switch to white yarn for bun edging: - sl st across the edge
FO and sew to left/right side of the sausage with slight curve.
✨ Mustard Swirl
With yellow yarn:
- Ch 30–35 (depends on desired length)
- Sl st in 2nd ch from hook, (sc, inc) across to make curl
FO and sew along top of hot dog in a zigzag
😊 Face
- Attach safety eyes about 5–6 stitches apart on the bottom bun
- Embroider a red smile beneath the eyes using backstitch
- Optional: Add blush with pink yarn or felt
🪡 Assembly Instructions
- Sew the sausage into the curved bun base
- Attach side buns slightly overlapping top edge of sausage
- Sew mustard swirl across top
- Add face details
- Gently shape into classic hot dog form
🎉 Final Touch
And voilà! Your kawaii amigurumi hot dog is ready to be served. Perfect for gifting, play kitchens, or displaying with your crochet food collection.