Welcome guests with a touch of playful charm using this Amigurumi “Wipe Your Paws” Dog crochet pattern! Designed to bring warmth and personality to any entryway, this adorable pup features soft textures, floppy ears, and a cheerful expression that makes every arrival feel extra special. Whether you’re crafting for dog lovers, adding a whimsical accent to your home, or simply enjoy making fun amigurumi designs, this pattern lets you stitch up a friendly little greeter bursting with personality! Perfect for brightening up any space, this crochet creation adds a touch of handmade hospitality to every entrance. 🐶✨
Designed for customization, this pattern allows you to experiment with different fur colors, embroidered details, or even tiny accessories like a miniature welcome sign or paw-print mat for extra charm. Craft a classic pup with warm, natural hues, create a pastel version for a softer aesthetic, or even stitch up a full set of pet-inspired amigurumi for a delightful display! Whether gifted as a thoughtful keepsake, displayed as a charming accent, or made simply for the joy of crafting, this Amigurumi “Wipe Your Paws” Dog is a fun and creative project—perfect for bringing a touch of handmade warmth to every stitch! 🧶💖✨
🐶 Amigurumi “Wipe Your Paws” Dog – Free Crochet Pattern
Welcome guests with a smile and a wag! This lovable, seated amigurumi pup features a cozy, chunky body, floppy ears, and a stitched-on bib reading “WIPE YOUR PAWS.” It’s perfect as a hallway guardian, kid’s room buddy, or dog-lover’s décor.
✨ Skill Level
Intermediate – Basic shaping, color changes, large-scale assembly.
📏 Finished Size
Approx. 14–18 inches (35–45 cm) tall when seated using worsted yarn and a 3.5–4 mm hook.
🧶 Materials
- Yarn (Worsted weight):
- Color A – Light Cream (Snout, limbs, tummy, part of face)
- Color B – Medium Brown (Main body, ears, back of head)
- Color C – Dark Brown (Nose)
- Color D – White or cream for bib
- Crochet hook: 3.5–4.0 mm
- Tapestry needle
- Stitch marker
- Safety eyes (15–18 mm) or black yarn for embroidered eyes
- Polyfill stuffing
- Optional: Black embroidery thread for smile and bib letters
- Stitch-on or iron-on felt letters (as an alternative)
🧵 Abbreviations (US Terms)
MR – Magic Ring
sc – Single Crochet
inc – Increase
dec – Decrease
sl st – Slip Stitch
FO – Fasten Off
🐾 Color Change Tip
To change colors cleanly:
- Work the last yarn-over of the previous stitch in the new color.
- Continue with the new color in the next stitch.
- For neat transitions, carry the unused color inside or secure with a tight stitch to prevent gaps.
🐶 Head (Start with Color A)
- MR, 6 sc
- inc x6 (12)
- (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
- (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
- (3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
- (4 sc, inc) x6 (36)
- (5 sc, inc) x6 (42)
- (6 sc, inc) x6 (48)
9–14. sc around (48) - Switch to Color B – sc around (48)
16–22. sc around (48) - (6 sc, dec) x6 (42)
- (5 sc, dec) x6 (36)
- (4 sc, dec) x6 (30)
- (3 sc, dec) x6 (24)
- (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
Stuff head firmly. - (1 sc, dec) x6 (12)
- dec x6 (6)
FO, close hole, weave tail.
Attach safety eyes between Rounds 12–14. Embroider brows and smile. Sew nose on snout area (see below).
🐽 Snout (Color A)
- MR, 6 sc
- inc x6 (12)
- (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
- (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
5–7. sc around (24)
FO, stuff lightly, sew to lower face.
Nose (Color C)
- MR, 6 sc
- (1 sc, inc) x3 (9)
- sc around
FO, sew on top center of snout.
👂 Ears (Make 2 – Color B)
- MR, 6 sc
- inc x6 (12)
- (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
4–12. sc around (18) - (1 sc, dec) x6 (12)
- sc around
- dec x6 (6)
Flatten, FO, and leave tail. Sew to sides of head.
🧸 Body (Start with Color A → Change to Color B)
- MR, 6 sc
- inc x6 (12)
- (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
- (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
- (3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
- (4 sc, inc) x6 (36)
- Switch to Color B
8–22. sc around (36) - (4 sc, dec) x6 (30)
- (3 sc, dec) x6 (24)
- (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
Stuff firmly - (1 sc, dec) x6 (12)
FO, close, and sew to head.
🐾 Legs (Make 2 – Color A → Color B)
Foot (Color A)
- MR, 6 sc
- inc x6 (12)
- (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
- (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
5–8. sc around (24)
Switch to Color B
9–16. sc around (24)
Flatten top, FO, and sew to base of body in seated pose.
🐾 Arms (Make 2 – Color A → Color B)
Paw (Color A)
- MR, 6 sc
- inc x6 (12)
- (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
4–6. sc around (18)
Switch to Color B
7–13. sc around (18)
Flatten and lightly stuff. Sew to upper sides of body.
🪧 “Wipe Your Paws” Bib
Base (Color D)
- ch 13, sc in 2nd ch from hook (12)
2–10. sc across (12)
FO, leave long tail.
Straps: ch 15 (make 2), sew ends to top of bib and around neck.
Text:
- Embroider WIPE YOUR PAWS using black thread
or - Use small iron-on/felt letters
or - Paint carefully with fabric pen
✂️ Finishing Touches
- Attach all limbs securely and position seated with stability
- Shape head tilt slightly if desired for expression
- Optional: Add a tail using brown yarn (chain 8, sl st back, sew to back)
💡 Customization Ideas
- Use colors to match your real dog!
- Make a “Welcome” or “Sit. Stay. Smile.” version of the bib
- Add a leash or collar for personality
This delightful pup makes every entrance more charming – and reminds your guests to “Wipe Your Paws” with a grin! 🐾🧼
