Amigurumi Mini Dog Pattern Tutorial, Free and Easy to Make

Amigurumi Mini Dog Tutorial

Amigurumi, the Japanese art of crocheting small stuffed animals and creatures, has gained worldwide popularity. One of the most delightful and easy-to-create projects is the Mini Dog, which measures around 7-8 cm in height. This simple two-part guide will walk you through how to make your own mini dog. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced crocheter, this project offers the perfect combination of creativity and technique.

Part 1: Materials and Starting the Body

Before we start crocheting, it’s important to gather the necessary materials. The size of your mini dog will depend on the thickness of the yarn you choose, and this can give your project a unique look.

Materials:

• Yarn: You can use any type of yarn for this project, but thinner yarn will give a more delicate look, while thicker yarn will result in a larger dog. For example, cotton yarn like Alize Cotton Gold or Gazzal Baby Cotton is great for producing smooth, well-defined stitches.
• Crochet Hook: Choose a hook size that matches the thickness of your yarn. Typically, a 2mm to 3mm hook works well for amigurumi projects.
• Safety Eyes: These are small plastic eyes that snap into place, giving your mini dog a professional look. For a 7-8 cm dog, 6mm to 8mm safety eyes are a good choice.
• Fiberfill: This is used to stuff your dog and give it shape. You can find this at most craft stores.
• Yarn Needle: For sewing the parts of your dog together.
• Scissors: To cut yarn at various stages of the project.

Step 1: Creating the Body

The body of the mini dog is crocheted in continuous rounds, which means there will be no joining at the end of each round. Use a stitch marker to mark the beginning of each round.

1. Start with a Magic Ring: This is an essential technique in amigurumi that allows you to start with a tightly closed circle. Crochet 6 single crochets (sc) into the magic ring.
2. Round 1: Increase in each stitch around (12 stitches total).
3. Round 2: 1 sc, 2 sc in the next stitch, repeat around (18 stitches total).
4. Round 3: 2 sc, 2 sc in the next stitch, repeat around (24 stitches total).
5. Rounds 4-8: Single crochet around in each stitch to create height for the body.

By the end of these rounds, your mini dog’s body should start to take shape. Depending on the type of yarn and hook size you use, the body should measure around 5-6 cm.

Step 2: Stuffing the Body

Before finishing the body, it’s a good time to stuff it with fiberfill. Make sure to add just enough stuffing to give it shape without overfilling it. Continue crocheting to close up the top of the body:

6. Round 9: 2 sc, sc2tog (sc decrease), repeat around (18 stitches).
7. Round 10: 1 sc, sc2tog, repeat around (12 stitches).
8. Round 11: sc2tog in each stitch (6 stitches).

Fasten off and leave a long tail for sewing. The body is now complete!

Part 2: Head, Legs, Ears, and Tail

Once the body is ready, the next step is to create the head, legs, ears, and tail. Each of these parts is made separately and then sewn onto the body.

Step 1: Crocheting the Head

The head is similar in shape to the body but slightly smaller. Follow these steps:

1. Start with a Magic Ring: Crochet 6 sc into the ring.
2. Round 1: Increase in each stitch around (12 stitches total).
3. Round 2: 1 sc, 2 sc in the next stitch, repeat around (18 stitches).
4. Rounds 3-6: Single crochet in each stitch to form the height of the head.

After finishing these rounds, stuff the head with fiberfill and continue closing the head:

5. Round 7: 1 sc, sc2tog, repeat around (12 stitches).
6. Round 8: sc2tog around (6 stitches).

Fasten off and leave a long tail for sewing.

Step 2: Crocheting the Legs

The mini dog has four tiny legs that are quick and simple to make:

1. Magic Ring: Crochet 6 sc into the magic ring.
2. Rounds 1-4: Single crochet in each stitch (6 stitches in each round).

Stuff each leg lightly with fiberfill before fastening off, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Step 3: Creating the Ears and Tail

The ears and tail are smaller components, but they add a lot of personality to the mini dog.

• Ears:
  1. Magic Ring: 6 sc.
  2. Rounds 1-3: Single crochet in each stitch.
  3. Fasten off and leave a tail for sewing.
• Tail:
  1. Magic Ring: 4 sc.
  2. Rounds 1-2: Single crochet in each stitch.
  3. Fasten off and leave a tail for sewing.

Step 4: Assembling the Dog

Now that all parts are ready, it’s time to put them together.

1. Attach the Head to the Body: Using the long tail left on the head, sew it securely onto the top of the body.
2. Attach the Legs: Position the four legs evenly around the base of the body and sew them on.
3. Attach the Ears: Sew the ears to the top sides of the head, giving your dog a playful look.
4. Attach the Tail: Sew the tail to the back of the body.
5. Insert the Eyes: If you’re using safety eyes, insert them into the head. For embroidered eyes, use black thread or yarn to stitch small round eyes on the face.
6. Embroider the Nose: To finish the face, embroider a tiny triangle for the nose using black thread or yarn.

Conclusion

Your amigurumi mini dog is now complete! This charming project is a great way to practice the fundamental techniques of amigurumi while creating an adorable handmade toy. You can personalize your dog with different yarn colors or even add accessories like a small collar or bow.

The size of the dog, which ranges from 7-8 cm, makes it perfect as a keychain, decoration, or small gift. With just a few simple steps, you’ve crafted something special that can be cherished for years to come!

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