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Spaniel in a Dog Bed Amigurumi Pattern

Spaniel in a Dog Bed 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 Spaniel in a Dog Bed Amigurumi Pattern

This pattern teaches you how to crochet a charming spaniel seated in a cushioned dog bed, complete with paws, ears, tail, headband and a small pillow. The design uses Sport weight 4ply yarn and a 2 mm hook to create a compact, detailed amigurumi. You will work in rounds, join pieces as instructed, and use simple jacquard colorwork for the face markings.

Spaniel in a Dog Bed Amigurumi Pattern crochet pattern - detailed view of completed project

Clear rounds and assembly steps make it easy to follow along, with notes for eye placement and stuffing. Perfect for experienced beginners who want to explore small amigurumi assembly and finishing techniques.

Why You'll Love This Spaniel in a Dog Bed Amigurumi Pattern

I absolutely love this pattern because it combines sweet character details with straightforward construction that yields a professional-looking amigurumi. I enjoy the jacquard technique used on the face — it adds personality without requiring complex color changes. The dog bed and pillow make this set feel like a complete scene and a lovely gift-ready item. Sewing the paws and ears in place is very satisfying and gives the finished toy a charming, handmade look. I hope you find the same joy in assembling and personalizing your spaniel as I did while designing it.

Spaniel in a Dog Bed Amigurumi Pattern step 1 - construction progress Spaniel in a Dog Bed Amigurumi Pattern step 2 - assembly progress Spaniel in a Dog Bed Amigurumi Pattern step 3 - details and accessories Spaniel in a Dog Bed Amigurumi Pattern step 4 - final assembly and finishing

Switch Things Up

I love to change the color palette to create different personalities for the spaniel; try warm browns for a classic look or soft pastels for a toy for a baby.

To make a bigger or smaller version I change the yarn weight and hook size; bulky yarn with a larger hook gives a chunky cuddly toy, while thinner yarn makes a tiny collectible.

I sometimes swap the safety eyes for embroidered eyes for a child-safe version; use brown or black embroidery floss to stitch subtle eyes.

For a seasonal twist I add a tiny crocheted scarf or a removable hat to the headband — switch yarn colors to match holidays or themes.

I enjoy adding texture to the bed by using a different stitch for the base, such as half double crochet, to create a thicker mattress feel.

If I want a poseable toy I insert thin wire into the limbs before stuffing so I can bend the legs slightly and create a sitting posture.

To make the pillows fancier I add a contrasting border in a surface slip stitch or small pompoms at the corners for playful detail.

I also like to embroider small freckles or markings on the face with contrasting yarn to increase character and uniqueness.

For gifting, I stitch a tiny removable blanket using the same yarn and tuck it into the bed so the set feels complete and ready to present.

Finally, I experiment with eye placement and mouth embroidery to give different expressions — moving eyes slightly closer or wider changes the personality instantly.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Placing the safety eyes too high or too low will unbalance the face; insert the eyes between rounds 11-12 at a distance of 14-16 stitches to keep features symmetrical. ✗ Not using a row marker causes you to lose track of round starts during increases and decreases; place a marker after Round 1 and move it each round for accuracy. ✗ Overstuffing the head or body makes shaping difficult and can distort stitch placement; stuff gradually and firmly but leave room to shape before closing. ✗ Ignoring tension changes during jacquard colorwork leads to uneven rows; keep consistent tension when carrying or adding the white yarn from Rnd 9 to 12. ✗ Skipping weave-in steps results in loose ends later; fasten off and weave in yarn ends after finishing each piece for a tidy finish.

Spaniel in a Dog Bed Amigurumi Pattern

Create a lovable spaniel sitting in a cozy dog bed with this detailed amigurumi pattern. You will crochet each piece step-by-step, from tail and paws to head and the padded bed, with clear rounds and photo guidance. The pattern uses sport weight yarn and a small 2 mm hook to produce a sweet, collectible toy. Ideal for gifting or adding charm to your handmade collection.

Intermediate 5-7 Hours

Materials Needed for Spaniel in a Dog Bed Amigurumi Pattern

— Main Fabric

  • 01
    Sport weight 4ply yarn Yarn Art Jeans (50g /160m) N01 – white
  • 02
    Sport weight 4ply yarn Yarn Art Jeans (50g /160m) N18 – light pink
  • 03
    Sport weight 4ply yarn Yarn Art Jeans (50g /160m) N20 – pink
  • 04
    Sport weight 4ply yarn Yarn Art Jeans (50g /160m) N50 – purple
  • 05
    Sport weight 4ply yarn Yarn Art Jeans (50g /160m) N83 – beige
  • 06
    Sport weight 4ply yarn Yarn Art Jeans (50g /160m) N71 – brown

— Tools Required

  • 01
    2 mm crochet hook
  • 02
    Safety Eyes 14 mm (2 pieces)
  • 03
    Stuffing material, fiberfill
  • 04
    Needle for sewing pieces
  • 05
    Scissors
  • 06
    Stitch markers (recommended)

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— Tail :

Round 1 :

With white yarn. 4sc in MR

Info :

Place row marker here.

Round 2 :

(1sc, inc) *2 (6)

Round 3 :

6sc

Round 4 :

Change color to beige. 6sc

Round 5 :

6sc

Round 6 :

4sc, dec (5)

Info :

Fold in half and crochet 2sc through both sides.

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Fasten off, cut the yarn, weave in the yarn ends.

— Paws (make 4) :

Round 1 :

With beige yarn. 6sc in MR

Info :

Place row marker here.

Round 2 :

6inc (12)

Round 3 :

Change color to white. (1sc, inc) *6 (18)

Round 4 :

Change color to beige. (1sc, 4dc in one stitch)*4, 10sc (30)

Round 5 :

(1sc, dc4tog) *4, 10sc (18)

Round 6 :

(1sc, dec) *6 (12)

Round 7-13 :

12sc (7 rounds)

Info :

Stuff the paws with fiberfill.

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Fold in half and crochet 6sc through both sides.

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Fasten off, cut the yarn, weave in the yarn ends.

— Body :

Round 1 :

With beige yarn. 6sc in MR

Info :

Place row marker here.

Round 2 :

6inc (12)

Round 3 :

(1sc, inc) *6 (18)

Round 4 :

(2sc, inc) *6 (24)

Round 5 :

(3sc, inc) *6 (30)

Round 6 :

(4sc, inc) *6 (36)

Round 7 :

(5sc, inc) *6 (42)

Round 8 :

You will turn two pieces: body and tail into one: 1sc, 2sc with the tail and body together; 39sc (42)

Round 9 :

42sc

Round 10 :

You will turn three pieces: body and two paws into one: 13sc, 6sc with the paw and body together; 6sc; 6sc with the second paw and body; 11sc (42)

Round 11 :

(1sc, dec) *3, 24sc, (1sc, dec) *3 (36)

Round 12-14 :

36sc (3 rounds)

Round 15 :

(4sc, dec) *6 (30)

Round 16-17 :

30sc (2 rounds)

Round 18 :

(4sc, inc) *6 (36)

Round 19-20 :

36sc (2 rounds)

Round 21 :

You will turn three pieces: body and two paws into one: 10sc, 6sc with the thirds paw and body together; 6sc; 6sc with the fourth paw and body; 8sc (36)

Round 22 :

(4sc, dec) *6 (30)

Round 23 :

30sc

Round 24 :

(3sc, dec) *6 (24)

Round 25 :

(2sc, dec) *6 (18)

Round 26 :

(1sc, dec) *6 (12)

Info :

Stuff the body with fiberfill.

Round 21 :

6dec

Info :

Fasten off, cut the yarn, weave in the ends.

— Head :

Round 1 :

With white yarn. 6sc in MR

Info :

Place row marker here.

Round 2 :

6inc (12)

Round 3 :

3inc, 3sc, 3inc, 3sc (18)

Round 4 :

(1sc, inc) *2, 3sc, (inc, 1sc) *3, 4sc, inc (24)

Round 5 :

(2sc, inc) *2, 4sc, (inc, 2sc) *3, 4sc, inc (30)

Round 6-8 :

30sc (3 rounds)

Round 9 :

Change color to beige. Attention! Crochet in jacquard technique from Rnd 9 to 12. Add white yarn (these stitches are highlighted in red) (4sc, inc)*3, 4sc, inc, (4sc, inc)*2 (36)

Round 10 :

(5sc, inc)*3, 4sc, sc, inc, (5sc, inc)*2 (42)

Round 11 :

(6sc, inc)*3, 4sc, 2sc, inc, (6sc, inc)*2 (48)

Round 12 :

(7sc, inc)*3, 4sc, 3sc, inc, (7sc, inc)*2 (54)

Round 13-20 :

With beige yarn. 54sc (8 rounds)

Info :

Insert the eyes between rounds 11-12 at a distance of 14-16 stitches.

Round 21 :

(7sc, dec)*6 (48)

Round 22 :

(6sc, dec)*6 (42)

Round 23 :

(5sc, dec)*6 (36)

Round 24 :

(4sc, dec)*6 (30)

Round 25 :

(3sc, dec) *6 (24)

Round 26 :

(2sc, dec) *6 (18)

Round 27 :

(1sc, dec) *6 (12)

Info :

Stuff the head with fiberfill.

Round 28 :

6dec

Info :

Fasten off, cut the yarn, weave in the ends.

— Ears (make 2) :

Info :

Crochet 2 pieces in beige and 2 pieces in light pink color.

Round 1 :

Chain 13. Start in the second chain from the hook: 11sc, 4dc in one stitch , 11sc, turn (26)

Round 2 :

Ch1, 7sc, 4dc, 4dcinc, 4dc, 7sc, turn (30)

Round 3 :

Ch1, 4sc, 7dc, 8dcinc, 7dc, 4sc (38)

Info :

Cut the yarn on the light pink pieces.

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Continue crocheting from beige piece. Apply the beige part and crochet with beige yarn: (3sc in one stitch, sl st)*19.

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Leave a long tail for sewing.

— Face finishing & Assembly :

Info :

Tighten cheeks following pictures below. Embroider the corners of the eyes with white.

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Embroider the eyebrows with white yarn. Embroider the nose with brown yarn.

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Sew the head to the body.

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Sew the ears to the head.

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Embroider the mouth with brown yarn.

Headband :

Crochet the Headband with pink yarn. Chain 70. Start in the third chain from the hook: 70sc . Cut the yarn and fasten off. Tie the headband on the head.

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Congrats your spaniel is ready!!!

— Dog bed :

Base Round 1 :

With purple yarn. 6sc in MR

Info :

Place row marker here.

Base Round 2 :

6inc (12)

Base Round 3 :

(1sc, inc) *6 (18)

Base Round 4 :

(2sc, inc) *6 (24)

Base Round 5 :

(3sc, inc) *6 (30)

Base Round 6 :

(4sc, inc) *6 (36)

Base Round 7 :

(5sc, inc) *6 (42)

Base Round 8 :

(6sc, inc) *6 (48)

Base Round 9 :

(7sc, inc) *6 (54)

Base Round 10 :

(8sc, inc) *6 (60)

Base Round 11 :

(9sc, inc) *6 (66)

Base Round 12 :

(10sc, inc) *6 (72)

Base Round 13 :

(11sc, inc) *6 (78)

Base Round 14 :

(12sc, inc) *6 (84)

Info :

Cut the yarn and fasten off.

— Side wall :

Round 1 :

With pink yarn. Chain 6. Start in the second chain from the hook: inc, 3sc, 3sc in the last chain , 4sc (12)

Round 2 :

2inc, 3sc, 3inc, 3sc, inc (18)

Round 3 :

2inc, 6sc, 3inc, 6sc, inc (24)

Round 4-85 :

24sc (82 rounds)

Info :

Stuff with fiberfill in the process.

Round 86 :

2dec, 6sc, 3dec, 6sc, dec (18)

Round 87 :

2dec, 3sc, 3dec, 3sc, dec (12)

Info :

Cut the yarn and fasten off.

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Sew the side wall in a circle to the bottom of the bed.

Info :

Cut the yarn and fasten off.

— Pillow :

Round 1 :

Crochet 2 pieces in pink color. Chain 15. Start in the second chain from the hook: 14sc, turn (14)

Round 2-11 :

Ch1, 14sc, turn (10 rounds)

Info :

Apply the pink part and crochet with purple yarn: 14sc, inc in the corner, 11sc, inc in the corner, 14sc, inc in the corner, 11sc, inc in the corner.

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Stuff with fiberfill in the process.

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Fasten off, cut the yarn, weave in the yarn ends.

Assembly Instructions

  • Attach the tail to the body by joining the tail piece into the body at Round 8 where instructed; crochet 1sc then 2sc with the tail and body together to secure the join.
  • Join the paws to the body according to Rnd 10 and Rnd 21 instructions: turn the body and paw pieces together and crochet the specified 6sc joins to attach each paw securely.
  • Insert the safety eyes between rounds 11-12 of the head at a distance of 14-16 stitches before stuffing the head, then secure the washers.
  • Sew the head to the body following the photos and instructions, making sure the face aligns with the body center before tightening the stitches.
  • Sew the ears to the head using the long tail left from the ear pieces and position each ear symmetrically on both sides of the head before securing.
  • Sew the side wall in a circle to the base of the bed to form the bed walls, then attach the pillow inside and stuff the wall as you sew for an even cushion.

Important Notes

  • 💡Use a row marker to mark the first stitch of each round and move it after each round for accurate stitch counts and joins.
  • 💡When working jacquard technique from Rnd 9 to 12 on the head, maintain even tension to avoid puckering and keep color floats tidy.
  • 💡Stuff parts gradually while shaping — stuff feet and paws lightly and stuff the head/body firmly but not overfilled to preserve shape.
  • 💡Weave in ends after finishing each piece to keep the assembly neat and avoid long loose tails when sewing pieces together.

This adorable Spaniel in a Dog Bed set brings a tiny scene to life with thoughtful details and cozy textures. Handmade charm and thoughtful construction make it a perfect gift or shelf companion. Enjoy stitching every cute detail and personalizing colors to make it your own. 🧶🧵😊

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FAQs

What size will the finished piece be?

The finished spaniel measures approximately 15.5 cm (6.1 inches) tall and the dog bed diameter is about 15.0 cm (5.9 inches) using the indicated materials.

Can I use different yarn weights for this pattern?

Yes, you can change yarn weight, but this will alter the final size; choose an appropriate hook to maintain stitch density and adjust eye size if needed.

Do I need prior crochet experience for this pattern?

This pattern is rated intermediate because it uses jacquard colorwork, joining multiple pieces, and careful assembly; basic amigurumi experience is recommended.

How long does this project typically take to complete?

Most crocheters finish this project in 5-7 hours, depending on experience, assembly speed, and whether you customize colors or details.

Where should I place the safety eyes?

Insert the safety eyes between rounds 11-12 of the head at a distance of 14-16 stitches as instructed before stuffing the head.