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Fancy Dog Amigurumi Pattern

Fancy Dog Amigurumi Pattern
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5-7 Hours Time Needed
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Intermediate Level

Ideal for those with basic crochet experience, featuring slightly more advanced stitches and techniques to expand your skills.

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Weekend Treat

Takes 5-7 hours, making it an enjoyable project to finish over a couple of days.

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Cute Companion

An adorable friend to cherish, handcrafted with love to bring comfort and joy for years to come.

About This Fancy Dog Amigurumi Pattern

This pattern creates a sweet little Fancy Dog amigurumi with a ruffled skirt and removable hair bows. It includes complete round-by-round instructions for the head, body, legs, arms, ears, tail, nose and decorative details. You will learn shaping with increases and decreases and how to join parts for a neat finish.

Fancy Dog Amigurumi Pattern crochet pattern - detailed view of completed project

Finished using a small hook for tight stitches, this toy stands about 10 cm tall and is perfect for gifting. The pattern includes clear notes on placement and finishing to help you assemble the doll with professional results.

Why You'll Love This Fancy Dog Amigurumi Pattern

I absolutely love this pattern because it blends simple amigurumi shaping with playful clothing details that bring the character to life. I designed the ruffled skirt and bows to be quick accents that make a big visual impact. I enjoy how the layered skirt adds texture without complicated sewing. This pattern is rewarding to finish and makes a delightful handmade gift.

Fancy Dog Amigurumi Pattern step 1 - construction progress Fancy Dog Amigurumi Pattern step 2 - assembly progress Fancy Dog Amigurumi Pattern step 3 - details and accessories Fancy Dog Amigurumi Pattern step 4 - final assembly and finishing

Switch Things Up

I love how easy it is to customize this Fancy Dog by changing yarn colors for different personalities.

I often swap the skirt colors to match seasons—use autumn tones for fall or pastels for spring for a fresh look.

You can create a mini keychain version by using thinner yarn and a smaller hook; the proportions remain sweet and compact.

I sometimes embroider eyelashes or a different mouth expression to give the dog more character—try varying placement for different moods.

To make a posable toy, I add a thin wire inside the limbs before stuffing to allow gentle shaping and posing.

If you want a more realistic look, choose neutral browns and creams and add subtle blush with diluted fabric paint on the cheeks.

I like to mix textures by using a fuzzy eyelash yarn for accents or a cotton yarn for the body to change the feel of the toy.

Try swapping the bows for tiny crocheted hats or scarves for holiday versions—these small accessories make each doll unique.

For a faster make, skip the ruffled skirt and crochet a simple single-color dress to reduce assembly time.

I recommend experimenting with eye sizes to change the expression—larger eyes give a cuter look, while smaller eyes look more realistic.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Not placing safety eyes at the correct rounds causes misaligned facial features; mark the rounds before inserting eyes and double-check spacing between rounds 15-16. ✗ Forgetting to stuff gradually leads to lumps and uneven shaping; stuff small amounts at a time and shape as you go to keep curves smooth and even. ✗ Missing the instruction to flatten the piece in both layers before finishing results in an open edge; always flatten the work and join layers before finishing off for a neat seam. ✗ Skipping back loop or front loop instructions changes the look of details like collars; follow the BLO/FLO instructions exactly to get the intended ruffle and collar textures.

Fancy Dog Amigurumi Pattern

Make a charming Fancy Dog amigurumi with this friendly, detailed crochet pattern. You will follow step-by-step rounds to create the head, body, legs, arms, ears, tail and adorable details. The pattern uses simple shaping and layering techniques to give your toy personality and a sweet outfit. Perfect for gifting or decorating, this project brings a playful character to life stitch by stitch.

Intermediate 5-7 Hours

Materials Needed for Fancy Dog Amigurumi Pattern

— Main Fabric

  • 01
    Yarn - Main Color: Mustard (used as main body/head color)
  • 02
    Color A: White
  • 03
    Color B: Pink
  • 04
    Color C: Red
  • 05
    Color D: Light Pink
  • 06
    Color E: Lily
  • 07
    Color F: Brown
  • 08
    Note: The pattern lists these colors but does not specify exact yarn weights or gram amounts; use a yarn suitable for 2.5 mm hook and adjust amounts as needed.

— Tools Required

  • 01
    Crochet hook size 2.5 mm (or a size that fits your yarn)
  • 02
    Scissors
  • 03
    Polyester stuffing
  • 04
    Tapestry needle for sewing
  • 05
    Stitch marker
  • 06
    Pins for assembly
  • 07
    Safety eyes (install between rounds 15-16 of head)

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Abbreviation/US terminology : blo - back loop ch - chain cr - crochet dc - double crochet dc3tog - double crochet three together dec - decrease flo - front loop hdc - half double crochet FO - Fasten Off inc - increase rnd(s) - round(s) sc - single crochet sc3tog - single crochet three together slst - slip stitch st - stitch tr - treble stitch (...) - number in parentheses indicates the number of stitches at the end of the round [...] - repeat instructions x times or to the end of the round (...) - work the stitches all into the same stitch

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Materials: - Yarn - 2.5 mm hook size or a size that fits your yarn - Scissors, stuffing, tapestry needle, stitch marker and pins. Main Color: Mustard A: White B: Pink C: Red D: Light Pink E: Lily F: Brown

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FINISHED SIZE Around 20 cm in circumference, about 10 cm in length.

— HEAD :

Round 1 :

6 sc in a magic ring

Round 2 :

6 sc inc(12 sc)

Round 3 :

(6 times)1 sc into sc next inc(18 sc)

Round 4 :

(6 times)2 sc into sc next inc(24 sc)

Round 5 :

(6 times)3 sc into sc next inc(30 sc)

Round 6 :

(6 times)4 sc into sc next inc(36 sc)

Round 7 :

(6 times)5 sc into sc next inc(42 sc)

Round 8 :

(6 times)6 sc into sc next inc(48 sc)

Round 9-17 :

(9 ring)sc into sc(48 sc)

Info :

Install the safety eyes between rnd 15-16. There will be 9 sc in between.

Round 18 :

12 sc into sc (9 sc inc)6 sc into sc (9 sc inc)12 sc into sc(66 sc)

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A Color

Round 19-26 :

(8 ring)sc into sc(66 sc)

Info :

Stuff the head tightly. Keep filling as you go.

Round 27 :

(6 times)9 sc into sc next dec(60 sc)

Round 28 :

(6 times)8 sc into sc next dec(54 sc)

Round 29 :

(6 times)7 sc into sc next dec(48 sc)

Round 30 :

(6 times)6 sc into sc next dec(42 sc)

Round 31 :

(6 times)5 sc into sc next dec(36 sc)

Round 32 :

(6 times)4 sc into sc next dec(30 sc)

Round 33 :

(6 times)3 sc into sc next dec(24 sc)

Round 34 :

Sc into sc (24 sc)fo. Leave a long thread for sewing.

— ARMS :

Info :

Main Color - Make 2

Round 1 :

6 sc in a magic ring

Round 2 :

6 sc inc(12 sc)

Round 3-6 :

(4 ring)sc into sc (12 sc)

Round 7 :

Only in flo sc into sc(12 sc)

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B Color

Round 8-22 :

(15 ring)sc into sc(12 sc)

Round 23 :

Flatten the needle in both layers. 6 sc fo. Do not fill the sleeves.

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Arms Detail - Only in blo sc into 3 ch fo.

— LEGS AND BODY :

Info :

Main Color - Make 2

Round 1 :

6 sc in a magic ring

Round 2 :

6 sc inc(12 sc)

Round 3 :

(6 times)1 sc into sc next inc(18 sc)

Round 4 :

sc into sc (18 sc)

Round 5 :

6 sc into sc(6 sc inc)6 sc into sc(24 sc)

Round 6 :

(2 times)sc into sc(24 sc)

Round 8 :

9 sc into sc(6 sc dec)9 sc into sc(18 sc)

Round 9 :

8 sc into sc(2 sc dec)8 sc into sc(16 sc)

Round 10-23 :

(14 ring)sc into sc(16 sc)

Info :

Stuff the legs tightly. Bring the legs together. Make 4 ch in between.

Round 24 :

16 sc into sc(4 ch into 4 sc)16 sc into sc(36 sc)

Round 25 :

4 sc into unworked loops of ch 36 sc into sc(40 sc)

Round 26-28 :

(3 ring)sc into sc(40 sc)

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B Color

Round 29 :

Only in flo sc into sc (40 sc)

Round 30-32 :

(3 ring)sc into sc(40 sc)

Round 33 :

Only in flo sc into sc(40 sc)

Round 34-36 :

(3 ring)sc into sc(40 sc)

Round 37 :

Only in flo sc into sc(40 sc)

Round 38-44 :

(7 ring)sc into sc(40 sc)

Round 45 :

(6 times)5 sc into sc next dec(34 sc)

Round 46 :

sc into sc (34 sc)

Round 47 :

(4 times)7 sc into sc next dec(30 sc)

Info :

Tightly fill the hull. Keep filling as you go.

Round 48 :

Only in flo sc into sc(30 sc)

Round 49 :

sc into sc(30 sc)fo.

Info :

Leave a long thread for sewing.

Item Name (P1) :

Elbise detayı- Etek - C Color

Round 29 :

Only in blo sc into 3 cr(120 cr)

Round 2 :

Cr into cr(120 cr)

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E Color

Round 33 :

Only in blo sc into 3 cr(120 cr)

Round 2 :

Cr into cr(120 cr)

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D Color

Round 37 :

Only in blo sc into 3 cr(120 cr)

Round 2 :

Cr into cr(120 cr)Fo.

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Collar Detail - Rnd 48- Only in blo sc into 3 ch fo.

— EARS :

Info :

F COLOR - MAKE 2

Round 1 :

6 sc in a magic ring

Round 2 :

6 sc inc(12 sc)

Round 3 :

(6 times)1 sc into sc next inc(18 sc)

Round 4 :

(6 times)2 sc into sc next inc(24 sc)

Round 5 :

(6 times)3 sc into sc next inc(30 sc)

Round 6-10 :

(5 ring)sc into sc(30 sc)

Round 11 :

(6 times)3 sc into sc next dec(24 sc)

Round 12-15 :

(4 ring)sc into sc (24 sc)

Round 16 :

(6 times)2 sc into sc next dec(18 sc)

Round 17-21 :

(5 ring)sc into sc(18 sc)

Round 22 :

Flatten the needle in both layers. 9 sc fo.

Info :

Leave a long thread for sewing.

— QUEUE :

Info :

F Color

Round 1 :

6 sc in a magic ring

Round 2 :

6 sc inc(12 sc)

Round 3 :

(3 times)3 sc into sc next inc(15 sc)

Round 4-6 :

(3 ring)sc into sc(15 sc)

Round 7 :

(3 times)3 sc into sc next dec(12 sc)

Round 8-12 :

(5 ring)sc into sc(12 sc)

Round 13 :

(4 times)1 sc into sc next dec(8 sc)

Round 14-15 :

(2 ring)sc into sc(8 sc)

Round 16 :

Flatten the needle in both layers. 4 sc fo.

— HAIRPINS :

Info :

C Color - Make 2

Round 1 :

20 ch.20 ch into 20 cr

Round 2 :

Turn cr into cr(20 cr)fo.

Info :

Wrap the middle of the fold and Leave a long thread to sew.

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Joining of Parts Sew the ears to both sides Rnd-8. Sew the sleeves to both sides Rnd-47. Sew the buckles Rnd-6 to both sides.

— NOSE and NOSE TIP :

Info :

NOSE TIP - F Color

Round 1 :

2 ch into 2 sc turn

Round 2 :

1 sc inc 2 sc into sc (3 sc)turn

Round 3 :

1 sc inc 3 sc into sc(4 sc)turn

Round 4 :

1 sc inc 4 sc into sc(5 sc)turn

Round 5 :

1 sc inc 5 sc into sc(6 sc)fo.

Info :

Leave a long thread for sewing.

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NOSE - A color

Round 1 :

5 ch ch into sc(10 sc)

Round 2 :

1 sc inc 4 sc into sc 1 sc inc(12 sc)

Round 3 :

1 sc inc 5 sc into sc 1 sc inc (14 sc)

Round 4 :

1 sc inc 6 sc into sc 1 sc inc(16 sc)

Round 5 :

1 sc inc 7 sc into sc 1 sc inc(18 sc)fo.

Info :

Fill the nose, leave a long thread for sewing.

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Sew the nose between the 2 eyes between Rnd 16-20. fo.

Assembly Instructions

  • Install safety eyes between rounds 15-16 of the head, spacing them so there are 9 single crochets between the eyes.
  • Stuff the head and body pieces tightly and evenly as you work; finish the head at Round 34 and leave a long thread for sewing to attach to the body.
  • Bring the two legs together after Round 23 and make 4 chains between them, then continue joining and work Rnd 24 to join legs to body.
  • Flatten the ears and tail in both layers before finishing (Round 22 for ears, Round 16 for tail) and leave a long thread for sewing; sew ears to both sides at Round 8 placement.
  • Sew the sleeves to the body at the placement indicated around Round 47, and attach the small buckles (hairpins) made at Rnd 6 to both sides as decoration.
  • Sew the nose between the two eyes between rounds 16-20 and embroider or attach the nose tip as shown, leaving long tails to secure and weave in.

Important Notes

  • 💡Use stitch markers to mark the beginning of rounds and the placement of safety eyes and parts for accurate assembly.
  • 💡Stuff pieces firmly but gradually; add stuffing in small amounts while shaping to avoid lumps and maintain smooth contours.
  • 💡Flatten paired pieces (ears, tail) in both layers and join before finishing off to get clean, closed edges and easier sewing.
  • 💡Leave long threads on finished parts for sewing to make attachment easier and more secure when assembling the doll.

This Fancy Dog amigurumi pattern brings a playful, dress-up pup to life with layered ruffles and tiny bows. 🧶 Follow the clear rounds and assembly notes to finish a professional-looking toy you can gift with pride. 🎀 Make one in bright colors or soft pastels for a unique handmade friend that will charm anyone who meets it. 🐶

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FAQs

What size will the finished piece be?

The finished amigurumi measures around 20 cm in circumference and about 10 cm in length when made with the recommended hook and yarn tension.

Can I use different yarn weights for this pattern?

Yes, you can use different yarn weights but this will change the final size; adjust your hook size accordingly and check gauge to achieve the desired dimensions.

Do I need prior crochet experience for this pattern?

This pattern is rated intermediate, so familiarity with single crochet, increases, decreases, working in BLO/FLO, and basic assembly is recommended.

How long does this project typically take to complete?

Most crocheters finish this project in 5-7 hours, though actual time will vary based on experience level, detailing, and assembly choices.