If puppy dog eyes and wagging tails make your heart melt, then have we got the round-up for you! We’ve curated a list of 25 of the cutest crochet dog patterns around, just for you! This ‘paws’itively diverse collection of designs showcases amigurumi creations of all shapes, sizes, and dog breeds.
The only thing better than crochet dog patterns is being able to make the designs using yarn you already have in your stash. Lucky for you, the possibilities are as endless as a dog’s love for its owner.
These 25 designs call for all sorts of different type of yarn weights and styles. From fluffy yarn for a cuddly appearance to smooth yarn for a sleek finish, and from thick velvet yarn for supersize creations to thin sport or dk weight for crafting the smallest of four-legged friends.
Whether you are looking for lifelike crochet dog patterns or more whimsical designs, we’ve got you covered. These designs are some of the most impressive patterns around, so they can be a little intimidating. Rest assured that the majority of all amigurumi crochet patterns call for just one stitch: single crochet stitches. This makes crocheting stuffed animals attainable for most crochet skill levels, even for beginners!
A lot of these easy crochet patterns use safety eyes and a safety nose (or embroidered nose) to make them safe for children. If it’s your first time using these, they’re very easy to use.
Get ready to ‘unleash’ your inner fiber artist and crochet your way to a world of adorable yarn companions. The ‘paw-sibilities’ are endless, and we can’t wait to see what you come up with.
If you’re a dog lover, scroll down and prepare to be inspired by all of these fantastic crochet dog patterns!
Plush Dog
Here’s a pro tip for beginner crocheters: choosing a thick yarn like super bulky weight will make it easier to see your stitches (which makes it less likely that you will accidentally skip a stitch). This also makes it easier to go back and check your stitch count at the end of a round to ensure you are on the right track. Try it out with this snuggly plush dog design!
Designer: Tory Hi
Yarn: Loops & Threads Chenille Home Slim (Super Bulky Weight #6)
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Toby the Dog
Of course, you don’t really need any fancy kind of yarn to make an adorable crochet dog. This pup is just as cute made with a basic DK weight yarn. The neat thing about this design is that the dog can sit up on its own. This is an important aspect to consider, especially if you plan on displaying your canine creation!
Designer: Neko Kalico
Yarn: Cisne D’Primera (DK Weight #3)
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Snuggler Puppy
Snuggler style stuffed animals are characterized by their floppy unstuffed bodies. They are typically made with soft and thick yarn to make snuggling extra satisfying and make them so much fun to work up. The neat thing about this dog crochet pattern is that each stuffed portion is separate from the rest, so if your pup springs a leak you can patch him up without too much fuss.
Designer: The Friendly Red Fox
Yarn: Premier Yarns Basix Chenille (Super Bulky Weight #6)
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Fred the Amigurumi Dog
I don’t know about you, but sometimes the neck area of my stuffed handmade pieces can end up looking a little messy after I sew the head onto the body. That’s why I am obsessed with the latest trend of adding ruffled collars around the necks. It adds extra cuteness and it helps hide the flaws, making it an even more fun project. Talk about a win win!
Designer: Yarn Over With Natasha
Yarn: Charity (Saprotex) Double Knit Pullskein (DK Weight #3)
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Daisy the Dog
Here’s another crochet dog amigurumi pattern that’s designed to sit up on it’s own. This floppy dog is very expressive with his oversize limbs and adorable sticking out tongue. The crochet designer also offers variations on this design for making hound dog, cattle dog, and labrador variations.
Designer: Jess Huff
Yarn: Hobby Lobby I Love This Yarn! Solids (Aran Weight #4)
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Casper the Dog Amigurumi
Did you know that you can easily change the finished size of your amigurumi creations simply by changing yarn weight and crochet hooks? Unlike projects like sweaters where the finished size really matters if you want it to fit right, you have a lot more freedom with amigurumi. You can see this trick in action in the photo above. Just look at that cute pup duo!
Designer: DIY Fluffies
Yarn: Sport Weight #2 or Super Bulky Weight #6
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Bones the Dog
If you thought that you would need to have neutral colored yarn to complete these dog crochet patterns, then think again. This adorable crochet dog pattern looks extra adorable in a bright shade of blue, so maybe this is your sign to make a dog in a non-traditional color. The designer also has a cat version of this pattern that uses the same body.
Designer: Repeat Crafter Me for Yarnspirations
Yarn: Red Heart Super Saver (Aran Weight #4)
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Dog Amigurumi Keychain
Small crochet stuffed animals are perfect for making keychains. Hook your new best friend onto your keys, your backpack, your purse, or your car’s rearview mirror and take them with you wherever life takes you. This pup looks just as cute in a thin weight yarn as it does in a thick weight yarn.
Designer: DIY Fluffies
Yarn: Schachenmayr Catania Solids (Sport Weight #2) or
Durable Velvet Yarn (Super Bulky Weight #6)
Click here for the free crochet pattern!
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Jack Russel Puppy
Add a new skill to your crochet amigurumi repertoire with this adorable Jack Russel design. This amigurumi dog pattern uses tapestry crochet colorwork to make the spots on the body and the face. If you have ever wondered how to work color changes when crocheting in the round, then here’s your opportunity to practice.
Designer: Stella’s Yarn Universe
Yarn: Paintbox Yarns Cotton DK (DK Weight #3)
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Labrador Dog Amigurumi
Two dogs are twice as cute as one. That’s just science! Here we have a pair of adorable labrador dogs – one chocolate lab and one yellow lab. Of course, I think this design would look just as cute in green or blue. The only limit is your imagination when it comes to crochet dog patterns!
Designer: StringyDingDing
Yarn: Worsted Weight #4
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Dogs! Dogs! More Dogs!
There are lots of little details you can add to your amigurumi creations to make them look like specific dog breeds or even specific dogs (like your own furry friend!). You can see a couple of those things in action in the photo above. Choose the option for standing or floppy ears depending on what kind of four-legged friend you are going for. Then decide how long the tail needs to be and whether or not to add an adorable sticking out tongue.
Designer: Rina Mogryna Art
Yarn: DK Weight #3
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Yorkshire Terrier
You’d be hard pressed to recreate the majestic Yorkshire Terrier breed without a specific design. Lucky for you, this pattern will walk you through how to recreate this hairy hound step-by-step. First you will crochet a basic dog body and then you will go back and tie yarn tails all over to make the long hair. Add a tiny crochet dog bandana for extra flair.
Designer: Vanessa Mooncie for Underground Crafter
Yarn: King Cole Bamboo Cotton DK Solids (DK Weight #3)
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No Sew Scrap Dog Amigurumi
Do you have odds and ends of acrylic yarn leftover from other projects? Put it to good work by making this tiny and cute amigurumi crochet dog pattern. You can use different colors, different styles of ears, and different tail lengths to make your creation look like a specific dog breed. Then finish it off with a quick and easy collar.
Designer: StringyDingDing
Yarn: Worsted Weight #4
Click here for the free crochet dog pattern!
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Cute Sleeping Dog Amigurumi
Puppies are like babies in that they are sometimes even cuter when they are sleeping. That’s certainly the case for this sweetly slumbering pup. Crochet dog patterns with embroidered eyes like this one are a good choice for making stuffed animals making them a great gift for very small children. That way you don’t run the risk of anyone inadvertently swallowing the hard plastic eyes!
Designer: Lennutas Blog
Yarn: YarnArt Jeans (Sport Weight #2)
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French Bulldog and Boston Terrier Amigurumi
Do you know anyone that has a french bulldog or a boston terrier? I bet you do! These popular dog breeds are characterized by their adorable squished faces. Now you can recreate them in yarn form using this amazing pattern. My favorite part of this design is the detail on the hind legs!
Designer: StringyDingDing
Yarn: Worsted Weight #4
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Balloon Dog
I know that you probably weren’t expecting a pattern like this today but I did promise you a few novelty designs! Skip the overpriced balloon dogs at the fair that pop way too easily because this adorable balloon dog is forever. This is also one of the easiest amigurumi designs since it is just one long tube.
Designer: Hateruma Handmade
Yarn: Worsted Weight #4
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The Elf on the Shelf Sausage Dog
This playful pup is festively dressed in an elf coat and hat. This sausage dog was designed as a stand-in for an Elf on the Shelf. Just imagine all the fun shenanigans that this little guy could get into at the delight of your kids! You could also use this great pattern as a stocking stuffer or as a festive desk ornament.
Designer: Elisa’s Crochet
Yarn: Yarn Bee Bamboo-tiful (DK Weight #3)
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Dash the Dog
I don’t want to alarm anyone, but did you notice that all of the crochet dog patterns on this list apart from this one and the last one are totally naked?! If you prefer a more covered up pup, then you are sure to love this dog’s sense of style. He sports an embroidered sleeveless top and a cute pair of blue pants.
Designer: Chai Coffee Crochet
Yarn: DK Weight #3
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Henley the Hound
This is the exact pose my dog makes when he is begging for treats. I love the realistic design of this adorable dachshund, and I especially like the design of the legs and haunches. The best part is that the dog stuffed animal can sit up on its own like this. That makes it ideal for display and decoration.
Designer: The Loopy Lamb
Yarn: Knit Picks Brava Worsted (Worsted Weight #4)
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Cartoon Hound Dog Amigurumi
If crocheting a realistic dog sounds like too much pressure, then why not choose a novelty design instead? These cartoon-inspired hounds have exaggerated features like oversize eyes, extra long eyes, and ginormous jowls. They really stand out in bright orange and blue, especially with their uniquely colored eyelids.
Designer: StringyDingDing
Yarn: Worsted Weight #4
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Dusty the Dog
There is something about Dusty the Dog that just makes you want to say, “aww!” Maybe it is those expressive eyebrows, maybe it is the pawprint details on the feet, or maybe it’s the pretty red bow around his neck. Whatever it is, I’m sure that whoever you decide to make this little girl or guy for will want to say “aww!” too.
Designer: Cuddly Stitches Craft
Yarn: YarnArt Jeans (Sport Weight #2)
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Puppy Dog Amigurumi
Keep it sweet and simple with this basic dog design. The bodily anatomy is more similar to that of a human, but I think that it really adds to the charm of this cute canine. He is based off a dog from a children’s book who finds a home in time for Christmas. Pairing this stuffed animal together with the book would be a super cute gift idea for the little one in your life.
Designer: Loops and Love Crochet
Yarn: Red Heart Soft (Aran Weight #4)
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Dash the Dog
I’m a sucker for tweed and speckled yarns like the lovely shade of gray used for the body of this dog plushie. There’s just something about the added bits of detail and color that really bring this design to life. Although, I think that my favorite part of this design would have to be the adorable bandana.
Designer: Yarn Society
Yarn: Worsted Weight #4
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Hot Dog Amigurumi
Crochet dog patterns don’t get much more funny and adorable than this Hot Dog Amigurumi. Dachshund lovers everywhere (and people who can appreciate a good pun) are sure to appreciate the playful nature of this dog design complete with bun and condiments.
Designer: StringyDingDing
Yarn: Worsted Weight #4
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Puppy Dog
We may be coming to the end of today’s free crochet pattern round-up, but this last design is really going to knock your socks off. It’s a two for one design that includes instructions for both smooth and shaggy pups. I really like the realistic look and pose of this dog and I especially love the furry one!
Designer: Jen Hayes Creations
Yarn: Red Heart Super Saver (Aran Weight #4)
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Final Thoughts on Crochet Dog Patterns
With 25 unique crochet dog patterns at your disposal, you now have the creative freedom to craft an entire kennel of adorable crocheted dogs. Whether you’re gifting these charming canines to loved ones or adding them to your own collection, these patterns are a great way to add ‘tail’-wagging fun for all ages.
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Happy Crocheting!
Lina Zappulla
Thank you much for the many choices of dog patterns in one email. I don’t think I’ve seen anyone else do this.
amanda
So glad you like them! 🙂