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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 creates a sweet spaniel amigurumi sitting in a small dog bed with a pillow and removable headband. It features jacquard colorwork on the face, separate paws and ears, and step-by-step assembly instructions. You will sew pieces together and embroider small facial details to bring the toy to life.

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

Designed using sport weight 4-ply yarn and a 2 mm hook, the finished spaniel measures about 15.5 cm tall. The dog bed diameter is approximately 15.0 cm using the indicated materials.

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

I absolutely love this pattern because it combines adorable character design with satisfying construction techniques. I enjoy the jacquard detailing on the face—it gives the spaniel a sweet expression that feels unique. The pattern is modular, so I can change colors or make extra accessories easily. Sewing the pieces together and adding tiny embroidered features always feels rewarding and personal.

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 changing color combinations to customize the look of the spaniel; try warm browns for a realistic dog or pastel palettes for a whimsical toy.

You can make the spaniel larger or smaller by switching yarn weight and hook size—bulky yarn with a larger hook makes a chunky cuddly version, while thinner yarn yields a tiny collectible.

I often replace safety eyes with embroidered eyes for a safer toy for young children or to give a handmade embroidered expression.

Try different bed shapes: make the base larger for a lounging pose, or create a rectangular bed to change the toy's presentation.

I sometimes add a tiny crocheted collar or bow for extra personality—use contrast color scraps to make quick accessories.

For more poseability, consider adding thin wire inside limbs before stuffing so the pup can sit or be posed slightly.

I like experimenting with different pillow fillings: swap standard fiberfill for lavender sachets or small beads for weight and a scented pillow.

Want a reversible bed lining? Crochet an extra base in a contrasting color and stitch it in so you can flip styles quickly.

I also customize facial expressions by adjusting eye placement and embroidery for a sleepy, curious, or happy look—try small changes to see big personality results.

Finally, make a whole family by varying yarn colors and sizes; group them together as a charming collection or gift set.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Skipping the row marker when starting rounds causes you to lose track of increases and decreases; place a marker at the start of every round and move it after each round to maintain correct stitch counts. ✗ Forgetting to stuff pieces gradually causes lumps or uneven shaping; stuff small amounts as you go and shape with your fingers to achieve even, smooth forms. ✗ Not inserting eyes at the recommended rounds leads to incorrect spacing on the face; insert safety eyes between rounds 11-12 and keep them 14-16 stitches apart as instructed. ✗ Pulling colorwork yarn too tight during jacquard rounds can distort the head shape and tension; carry floats loosely and maintain even tension when adding white yarn for the face.

Spaniel in a Dog Bed Amigurumi Pattern

Make a charming spaniel snuggled in a cozy dog bed with this friendly amigurumi pattern. You will work small pieces and assemble them to create a lovable toy with a removable pillow and headband. The pattern includes clear rounds, jacquard color detail for the face, and step-by-step assembly photos to guide you. Perfect for gifting or keeping as a cute handmade companion.

Intermediate 5-7 Hours

Materials Needed for Spaniel in a Dog Bed Amigurumi Pattern

— Main Fabric

  • 01
    Sport weight 4-ply yarn Yarn Art Jeans (50g / 160m) - N01 white (50g)
  • 02
    Sport weight 4-ply yarn Yarn Art Jeans (50g / 160m) - N18 light pink (approx 25-50g)
  • 03
    Sport weight 4-ply yarn Yarn Art Jeans (50g / 160m) - N20 pink (approx 25-50g)
  • 04
    Sport weight 4-ply yarn Yarn Art Jeans (50g / 160m) - N50 purple (approx 50g)
  • 05
    Sport weight 4-ply yarn Yarn Art Jeans (50g / 160m) - N83 beige (approx 100g)
  • 06
    Sport weight 4-ply yarn Yarn Art Jeans (50g / 160m) - N71 brown (small amount for nose and details)

— Tools Required

  • 01
    Crochet hook size 2.0 mm
  • 02
    Safety eyes 14 mm (2 pieces)
  • 03
    Stuffing material, fiberfill
  • 04
    Needle for sewing pieces and embroidery
  • 05
    Scissors
  • 06
    Stitch markers
  • 07
    Yarn needle for weaving ends

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— Spaniel :

Tail :

With white yarn. 1. 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.

Info :

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

Paws (make 4) :

With beige yarn. 1. 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.

Info :

Fold in half and crochet 6sc through both sides.

Info :

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 (as printed) :

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.

Info :

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

Info :

Leave a long tail for sewing.

— Face finishing & Assembly :

Info :

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

Info :

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

Info :

Sew the head to the body.

Info :

Sew the ears to the head.

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. Embroider the mouth with brown yarn.

— Dog bed :

Base :

With purple yarn. 1. 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 :

(6sc, inc) *6 (48)

Round 9 :

(7sc, inc) *6 (54)

Round 10 :

(8sc, inc) *6 (60)

Round 11 :

(9sc, inc) *6 (66)

Round 12 :

(10sc, inc) *6 (72)

Round 13 :

(11sc, inc) *6 (78)

Round 14 :

(12sc, inc) *6 (84)

Info :

Cut the yarn and fasten off.

Side wall :

With pink yarn. 1. 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.

Info :

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

Info :

Cut the yarn and fasten off.

— Pillow :

Info :

Crochet 2 pieces in pink color.

Round 1 :

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.

Info :

Stuff with fiberfill in the process.

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

Assembly Instructions

  • Sew the head to the body using the long tail left after finishing the head, positioning the head so the face centers above the front paws and secure with small whipstitches.
  • Sew the ears to the head aligning the inner light pink side facing inward and stitch around the base to secure, shaping as shown in photos.
  • Attach the paws to the body during the indicated rounds by crocheting them into the body openings or sewing them in place and secure firmly so the spaniel can sit upright.
  • Sew the side wall in a circle to the bottom (base) of the dog bed, matching the edges and distributing evenly before fastening off.
  • Place fiberfill inside the side wall tube as you work (or after stuffing lightly) and close the ends following the decrease rounds before sewing the wall to the base.
  • Assemble pillow pieces and crochet on the purple edging as instructed, stuff with fiberfill and place inside the bed for the final presentation.

Important Notes

  • 💡Use stitch markers to mark the beginning of each round and especially during assembly where pieces are joined to avoid misalignment.
  • 💡Stuff small pieces gradually to avoid overstuffing or lumps and to keep the amigurumi shape smooth and proportional.
  • 💡When working jacquard colorwork on the head, carry the unused yarn loosely and do not pull too tight to maintain consistent tension.
  • 💡Insert safety eyes between rounds 11-12 of the head at a distance of 14-16 stitches to achieve the correct facial placement.

This delightful Spaniel in a Dog Bed pattern brings together a tiny cuddly pup, a cozy bed, and a little pillow for an irresistible set. Create a lovable handmade gift or a sweet keepsake using sport weight yarn and simple assembly techniques. Happy crocheting and enjoy making every tiny detail! 🧶🐶

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FAQs

What size will the finished piece be?

The finished spaniel is 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 substitute yarn weights but the final size will change; adjust your hook size accordingly and check gauge by making a small test piece.

Do I need prior crochet experience for this pattern?

This pattern is rated intermediate because it includes color jacquard technique, joining multiple pieces, and shaping; basic amigurumi experience is recommended.

How long does this project typically take to complete?

Most crocheters complete the full spaniel and dog bed set in about 5-7 hours depending on experience and assembly speed.