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Puppy Corgi Amigurumi Pattern

Puppy Corgi 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 Puppy Corgi Amigurumi Pattern

This pattern creates a sweet Puppy Corgi amigurumi with a removable sweater and charming facial details. You will crochet separate pieces — ears, head, nose, legs, tummy, body, tail — then assemble and finish with needle sculpting for expressive eyes. The instructions include color changes, placement notes, and photo references to guide you through each step.

Puppy Corgi Amigurumi Pattern crochet pattern - detailed view of completed project

Perfect for intermediate crocheters who want a detailed toy project, it includes tips for tight stitches and invisible endings. Make it in mustard and white or choose your own colors for a personal touch.

Why You'll Love This Puppy Corgi Amigurumi Pattern

I absolutely love this pattern because it captures the playful charm of a corgi in a small, giftable amigurumi. I enjoyed designing the shaping around the snout and head so the face has character with minimal sewing. The removable sweater adds a fun finishing touch and gives you a chance to practice color changes. I love that the pattern includes needle sculpting for the eyes — it really brings the toy to life and gives a professional finish.

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

Switch Things Up

I love how many ways you can customize this corgi pattern — change the main colors for a different look or use variegated yarn for a playful coat.

Want a mini keychain version? Use a thinner yarn and a smaller hook to shrink the pattern and add a metal keyring to the top.

To make a chunkier, cuddle-ready corgi, switch to a bulkier yarn and larger hook; you will get a much larger finished toy with the same rounds.

I often add embroidered brows or freckles to change the expression; move the eye placement slightly to make the corgi look curious or sleepy.

Try different eye options — safety eyes, embroidered eyes, or felt circles — to adapt for child-safe toys or decorative pieces.

For holiday versions, change the sweater colors and add tiny crocheted accessories like a scarf, hat, or a small bow tie for personality.

I also like to add a small wire inside the neck or limbs for posability; secure the wire ends and cover with yarn before stuffing for safety.

Consider swapping the mustard for tan, grey, or even pastel shades to make an entirely different breed or a fantasy corgi.

You can add a small flat heart on the butt using the heart tutorial referenced in the pattern between rounds 2 and 17 for a cute personalization.

If you enjoy sewing, create tiny crocheted outfits — hats, bandanas, or booties — and experiment with surface crochet stripes or embroidered details to make each corgi unique.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Skipping stitch markers during rounds can lead to losing your place and uneven shaping; place a marker at the start of each round and move it as you go to maintain correct stitch counts. ✗ Using a hook that is too large will create gaps in the fabric and show stuffing; switch to a smaller hook or adjust tension to create tight stitches without holes. ✗ Forgetting to stuff gradually causes lumps and uneven shaping; stuff small amounts at a time and shape as you go to keep smooth contours. ✗ Not securing color changes properly can cause loose ends and visible joins; carry the yarn or weave the new color through the last loop and secure tails inside the piece to hide them. ✗ Skipping the BLO or FLO instructions will alter the intended texture and fit of parts like the collar or muzzle; follow BLO/FLO notes exactly to get the same ribbing and joins as pictured.

Puppy Corgi Amigurumi Pattern

Make an adorable Puppy Corgi amigurumi with this complete crochet pattern. You will get step-by-step rounds, clear photos, and helpful tips to assemble a cute corgi with a cozy sweater. The pattern includes ear, head, nose, legs, body, tail and sweater instructions for a polished finish. Perfect for gifting or keeping as a charming handmade companion.

Intermediate 5-7 Hours

Materials Needed for Puppy Corgi Amigurumi Pattern

— Main Fabric

  • 01
    YarnArt Jeans (160 meters/50 grams) - No 84 Mustard or No 7 Beige - 1 skein
  • 02
    YarnArt Jeans (160 meters/50 grams) - No 62 White - 0.3 skein
  • 03
    YarnArt Jeans (160 meters/50 grams) - No 53 Black or No 40 Brown - a small amount for the nose
  • 04
    Alize Cotton Gold (330 meters/100 grams) - No 126 Green or No 264 Pink - 0.3 skein for sweater
  • 05
    Felt circles diameter 15 mm for backing the safety eyes
  • 06
    Plastic safety eyes 10 mm (2 pieces)

— Tools Required

  • 01
    Crochet hook size 2.0 mm
  • 02
    Crochet hook size 3.0 mm (for sweater only)
  • 03
    Plastic safety eyes 10 mm (2 pieces)
  • 04
    Felt circles diameter 15 mm (2 pieces)
  • 05
    Scissors
  • 06
    Tapestry/yarn needle for sewing
  • 07
    Stitch markers or contrasting thread
  • 08
    Polyester stuffing (hollowfiber or polyfil)
  • 09
    Pins for positioning parts during assembly

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— Ears (make 2) :

Info :

Use Mustard yarn.

Round 1 :

6 sc into MR

Round 2 :

inc * 6 times (12)

Round 3 :

(5 sc, inc) * 2 times (14)

Round 4 :

14 sc

Round 5 :

(6 sc, inc) * 2 times (16)

Round 6 :

(7 sc, inc) * 2 times (18)

Round 7 :

(8 sc, inc) * 2 times (20)

Round 8 :

(9 sc, inc) * 2 times (22)

Round 9 :

(10 sc, inc) * 2 times (24)

Round 10 :

8 sc, Hdc * 6 times, 10 sc (24)

Round 11 :

8 sc, Hdc * 6 times, 10 sc (24)

Round 12 :

8 sc, Hdc * 6 times, 10 sc (24)

Round 13 :

8 sc, Hdc * 6 times, 10 sc (24)

Info :

Cut the yarn and fasten off.

— Head :

Info :

Start with White yarn.

Round 1 :

6 sc into MR

Round 2 :

inc * 6 times (12)

Round 3 :

(1 sc, inc) * 6 times (18)

Round 4 :

1 sc, inc, (2 sc, inc) * 5 times, 1 sc (24)

Round 5 :

(3 sc, inc) * 6 times (30)

Round 6 :

2 sc, inc, (4 sc, inc) * 5 times, 2 sc (36)

Round 7 :

(5 sc, inc) * 6 times (42)

Round 8 - 13 :

42 sc (6 rounds)

Round 14 :

(5 sc, dec) * 6 times (36)

Round 15 :

13 sc, BLO: 10 sc, 13 sc (36)

Round 16 :

36 sc

Round 17 :

13 sc, 10 sc together with front loops in 15 round, 13 sc (36)

Round 18 :

13 sc, IncDc * 10 times, 13 sc (46)

Round 19 :

17 sc, (inc, 1 sc) * 6 times, 17 sc (52)

Info :

Change the yarn color to mustard.

Round 20 :

23 sc, change the yarn color to white: 6 sc, change the yarn color to mustard: 23 sc (52)

Round 21 :

16 sc, inc, 3 sc, inc, 3 sc, change the yarn color to white: 4 sc, change the yarn color to mustard: 3 sc, inc, 3 sc, inc, 16 sc (56)

Round 22 :

7 sc, inc, 13 sc, inc, 5 sc, change the yarn color to white: 2 sc, change the yarn color to mustard: 5 sc, inc, 13 sc, inc, 7 sc (60)

Round 23 - 25 :

60 sc (3 rounds)

Round 26 :

16 sc, 12 sc together with 1st ear, 5 sc, 12 sc together with 2nd ear, 15 sc (60)

Info :

Please, look at the pictures. When crocheting together with ears, insert the hook into a ear and into the head simultaneously.

Info :

Important! When crocheting together with the ears, it is important that the part of the ear where Hdc was crocheted is at the edges, and not in the center (for this, start crocheting the 1st ear from the 4th Hdc, and the 2nd ear from the 24th sc).

Round 27 :

16 sc, 12 sc along the 1st ear, 5 sc, 12 sc along the 2nd leg, 15 sc (60)

Round 28 :

60 sc

Info :

Make holes in the circles of felt, insert the eyes there and set them in the 18th round, between 5 Dc and 6 Dc on each side.

Round 29 :

4 sc, dec, (8 sc, dec) * 5 times, 4 sc (54)

Round 30 :

54 sc

Round 31 :

(7 sc, dec) * 6 times (48)

Round 32 :

48 sc

Round 33 :

(6 sc, dec) * 6 times (42)

Round 34 :

(5 sc, dec) * 6 times (36)

Round 35 :

(4 sc, dec) * 6 times (30)

Info :

Stuff the head.

Round 36 :

(3 sc, dec) * 6 times (24)

Round 37 :

(2 sc, dec) * 6 times (18)

Round 38 :

(sc, dec) * 6 times (12)

Round 39 :

dec * 6 times (6)

Info :

Tighten the final gap with the help of the tapestry needle: insert the threaded needle into the front loop of every stitch and slightly pull. Fix the yarn tail and hide it inside the detail.

— Needle sculpt the eyes :

Info :

To needle sculpt, use the White yarn. Insert the needle into point 1 that is locating in 19th round, right in the middle of the lower part of the head, in the place where the yarn color was changed (pic 1). Withdraw the needle from the right side under the right eye (picts 2 and 3). Insert the needle into the stitch neighboring to point 2 and withdraw it out of the stitch neighboring to point 1 (pics 4,5,6). Tighten the yarn and make a knot. Using the same yarn, repeat these actions for the second eye. Tighten the yarn, make a knot, and hide the yarn tails inside the toy.

— Nose :

Info :

Use Black yarn.

Round 1 :

ch 7. Starting in the second chain from the hook: 5 sc, 3 sc into the last stitch of the chain; Along the other side of the chain: 4 sc, inc (14)

Round 2 :

inc, 4 sc, inc * 3 times, 4 sc, inc * 2 times (20)

Round 3 :

20 sc

Info :

Cut the yarn and fasten off. Stuff the nose and sew to the head (Please, look at the pictures).

— Legs (make 4) :

Info :

Start with White yarn.

Round 1 :

7 sc into MR

Round 2 :

inc * 7 times (14)

Round 3 :

(sc, inc) * 7 times (21)

Round 4 :

BLO: 21 sc

Round 5 - 7 :

21 sc (3 rounds)

Info :

Change the yarn color to Mustard.

Round 8 - 9 :

21 sc (2 rounds)

— Tummy :

Info :

Use White yarn.

Round 1 :

ch 21. Starting in the second chain from the hook: 19 sc, 3 sc into the last stitch of the chain; Along the other side of the chain: 18 sc, inc (42)

Round 2 :

inc, 18 sc, inc * 3 times, 18 sc, inc * 2 times (48)

Round 3 :

1 sc, inc, 18 sc, (sc, inc) * 3 times, 18 sc, (sc, inc) * 2 times (54)

Round 4 :

2 sdc, inc, 18 sc, (2 sc, inc) * 3 times, 18 sc, (2 sc, inc) * 2 times (60)

Info :

Attach the legs to the tummy. Change the yarn color to Mustard.

Round 5 :

5 sc together with the 1st leg, 17 sc, 5 sc together with the 2nd leg, 3 sc, 5 sc together with the 3rd leg, 17 sc, 5 sc together with the 4th leg, 3 sc (60)

Info :

When crocheting together with legs, insert the hook into a leg and into the tummy simultaneously (Please, look at the pictures).

— Body :

Info :

Crochet in spiral. To avoid gaps, make an additional sc in places where we attached the legs to the tummy (Please, look at the pictures).

Round 1 :

17 sc (along the leg), 17 sc, 17 sc (along the leg), 3 sc, 17 sc (along the leg), 17 sc, 17 sc (along the leg), 3 sc (108)

Info :

Please, look at the picture. If you want your puppy to have a heart on the butt, crochet from the 2nd to the 17th round according to the tutorial on page 20 (here).

Round 2 :

45 sc, inc, 6 sc, inc, 6 sc, inc, 48 sc (111)

Round 3 - 11 :

111 sc (9 rounds)

Info :

Stuff the legs.

Round 12 :

(14 sc, dec) * 6 times, 15 sc (105)

Round 13 - 14 :

105 sc (2 rounds)

Round 15 :

37 sc, dec, 6 sc, dec, 6 sc, dec, 6 sc, dec, 42 sc (101)

Round 16 :

101 sc

Round 17 :

37 sc, dec, 5 sc, dec, 5 sc, dec, 5 sc, dec, 41 sc (97)

Round 18 :

97 sc

Round 19 :

37 sc, dec, 4 sc, dec, 4 sc, dec, 4 sc, dec, 40 sc (93)

Round 20 :

93 sc

Round 21 :

37 sc, dec, 3 sc, dec, 3 sc, dec, 3 sc, dec, 39 sc (89)

Round 22 :

37 sc, dec, 2 sc, dec, 2 sc, dec, 2 sc, dec, 38 sc (85)

Round 23 :

37 sc, dec, 1 sc, dec, 1 sc, dec, 1 sc, dec, 37 sc (81)

Round 24 :

37 sc, dec * 4 times, 36 sc (77)

Info :

Please look at the pictures.

Round 25 :

17 sc, 44 sc skip, 16 sc (33)

Info :

Please look at the pictures.

— Neck :

Info :

Crochet in spiral.

Round 26 - 27 :

33 sc (2 rounds)

Info :

Cut the yarn and fasten off. Stuff the body.

Info :

Divide the yarn into multiple threads, use one of the threads to connect the right and left side of the back. Use blanket stitch (Please, look at the pictures).

Info :

Using pins, attach the head to the body and sew (Please, look at the picture).

— Tail :

Info :

Start with White yarn.

Round 1 :

6 sc into MR

Round 2 :

(1 sc, inc) * 3 times (9)

Round 3 :

inc * 3 times, 6 sc (12)

Round 4 :

2 sc, inc * 2 times, 8 sc (14)

Round 5 :

4 sc, inc, 9 sc (15)

Info :

Change the yarn color to Mustard.

Round 6 :

5 sc, inc, 9 sc (16)

Round 7 - 9 :

16 sc (3 rounds)

Round 10 :

5 sc, dec, 9 sc (15)

Round 11 :

5 sc, dec, 8 sc (14)

Round 12 :

5 sc, dec, 7 sc (13)

Round 13 :

5 sc, dec, 6 sc (12)

Round 14 :

5 sc, dec, 5 sc (11)

Info :

Cut the yarn and fasten off. Stuff the tail and sew to the body between 19 and 24 rounds (Please, look at the picture).

— Sweater :

Info :

Use Green yarn and hook 3 mm. Crochet a sweater not tight.

Item Name (Collar) :

1 row: Ch 9,

2 row :

Starting in the second chain from the hook: 8 Sl st. Next, crochet in turning rows, behind the back loop only of the previous row, making a Ch1 rise at the end of each row (Please, look at the pictures 1, 2 and 3).

3 row :

BLO: 8 Sl st

4 - 60 rows :

BLO: 8 Sl st (57 rows).

Info :

Fold collar in half and crochet for both walls 7 Sl st (Please, look at the pictures 5-9). Ch 1 and 60 sc in a circle (1 round).

Round 2 :

Change the yarn color to white. 60 sc

Round 3 - 4 :

Change the yarn color to green. 60 sc (2 rounds)

Round 5 :

Change the yarn color to white. 60 sc

Round 6 - 7 :

Change the yarn color to green. 60 sc (2 rounds)

Round 8 :

Change the yarn color to white. 16 sc, Ch 10 (13 sc skip), 2 sc, Ch 10 (13 sc skip), 16 sc (54) (Please, look at the pictures 19 - 21)

Info :

Change the yarn color to green.

Round 9 :

54 sc

Round 10 :

15 sc, dec, 9 Hdc, DecHdc, 9 Hdc, dec, 15 sc (51)

Info :

Change the yarn color to white.

Round 11 :

15 sc, dec, 8 Hdc, DecHdc, 7 Hdc, dec, 15 sc (48)

Info :

Change the yarn color to green.

Round 12 - 13 :

48 sc (2 rounds)

Info :

Change the yarn color to white.

Round 14 :

48 sc

Info :

Change the yarn color to green.

Round 15 - 16 :

48 sc (2 rounds)

Info :

Cut the yarn and fasten off. Put the sweater on the puppy through the hind legs.

Assembly Instructions

  • Attach ears to the head when indicated in Round 26 by crocheting the 12 stitches of each ear together with the head, inserting the hook into the ear and head simultaneously as you work.
  • Make holes in felt circles and insert safety eyes into the felt; position them into the head at Round 18 between 5 Dc and 6 Dc on each side, then secure and hide ends inside the head.
  • Sew the nose to the lower front of the head after stuffing, using the yarn tail to securely attach and hide the seam inside the head.
  • Attach the legs to the tummy by crocheting 5 sc together with each leg as described in the tummy instructions, inserting the hook into the leg and the tummy simultaneously for a secure join.
  • Sew the head to the body with pins to find the correct placement, then sew firmly using a yarn needle and matching yarn through the neck area and blanket stitch on the back if needed.
  • Stuff and attach the tail between rounds 19 and 24 of the body, sewing securely and hiding yarn tails inside the piece.

Important Notes

  • 💡Use stitch markers to keep track of round starts and color change points, especially when working in continuous spiral rounds.
  • 💡Stuff parts firmly but gradually to maintain smooth shapes and avoid lumps; add stuffing as you close the last rounds.
  • 💡When changing colors, carry or weave in ends neatly and secure color joins to prevent loosening; hide tails inside the piece.
  • 💡Follow BLO and FLO notes precisely for collar and ribbing to get the intended texture and fit for the sweater.
  • 💡Pin parts before sewing to ensure correct symmetry and placement, and check photos as reference for positioning.

This Puppy Corgi amigurumi pattern brings a playful companion to life with clear rounds, color changes, and charming finishing touches. Create a keepsake that looks polished and full of personality, complete with a removable sweater and expressive eyes. Whether you gift it or keep it, this little corgi will bring joy to any handmade collection. 🧶🐶

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FAQs

What size will the finished piece be?

The finished amigurumi measures approximately 18-20 cm tall when using the recommended yarn and hook sizes, though exact size depends on yarn tension and stuffing.

Can I use different yarn weights for this pattern?

Yes, you can use different yarn weights, but this will affect the final size and stitch counts; adjust your hook accordingly and be prepared for proportion changes.

Do I need prior crochet experience for this pattern?

This pattern is rated intermediate; you should be comfortable with single crochet, increases, decreases, BLO/FLO techniques, and basic color changes.

How long does this project typically take to complete?

Most crocheters complete this project in 5-7 hours, though time may vary based on experience level, yarn choices, and assembly time.