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Yumi the Dachshund Amigurumi Pattern

Yumi the Dachshund 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 Yumi the Dachshund Amigurumi Pattern

This pattern teaches you how to crochet Yumi, an adorable dachshund amigurumi complete with a striped sweater and embroidered features. You will work in continuous spirals for smooth shaping and assemble separate pieces for a neat finish. Photo references and clear round-by-round instructions make shaping the head, body, legs, ears, tail and sweater straightforward.

Yumi the Dachshund Amigurumi Pattern crochet pattern - detailed view of completed project

The sample was made with YarnArt Baby Cotton and 2 mm hook, resulting in a small, sturdy toy. Full materials list, abbreviations and assembly tips are included to help you finish a professional-looking amigurumi.

Why You'll Love This Yumi the Dachshund Amigurumi Pattern

I absolutely love this pattern because it captures personality with simple shaping and charming details like the little nose and sweater. I wrote every round clearly so you can follow along without guessing where to increase or decrease. I enjoy how the separate pieces come together neatly, giving you control over placement and finishing. Making Yumi is satisfying because the stuffed toy grows quickly and the final assembly brings the character to life.

Yumi the Dachshund Amigurumi Pattern step 1 - construction progress Yumi the Dachshund Amigurumi Pattern step 2 - assembly progress Yumi the Dachshund Amigurumi Pattern step 3 - details and accessories Yumi the Dachshund Amigurumi Pattern step 4 - final assembly and finishing

Switch Things Up

I love using different colorways to totally change the character of this pattern — try pastels for a nursery-friendly version or bold jewel tones for a stylized look.

I sometimes make a mini keychain by using thinner yarn and a smaller hook; swapping yarn weight and hook will change the finished size dramatically.

I often substitute safety eyes with embroidered eyes for a baby-safe toy; this also creates a softer, more handmade appearance.

For a poseable dachshund, I add a thin wire inside the tail or legs carefully before stuffing to allow gentle shaping.

Try adding tiny accessories like a crocheted scarf or hat to personalize each dog; small props make the amigurumi feel unique and gift-ready.

If you want texture, use a different stitch for the sweater or add surface crochet stripes to create more visual interest.

I recommend experimenting with ear shapes — making them slightly longer or shorter changes the expression and breed impression.

Embroidering different eyebrow shapes and mouth lines will instantly give your dachshund different personalities, from grumpy to playful.

To make a standing or sitting variant, adjust the leg join placement on the tummy and slightly alter stuffing amounts for balance.

When making a set, change the yarn colors slightly for each dog to create a family with coordinated but distinct looks.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Skipping stitch markers when joining legs to the body can lead to misaligned joins; place colored markers as instructed and remove them only after marking the start point. ✗ Placing safety eyes too late makes positioning difficult; mark eye points in rnd 19 with contrast thread and attach safety eyes at that stage for correct placement. ✗ Not stuffing gradually causes lumps or flattened areas; stuff the head and body progressively while crocheting to achieve an even, natural shape. ✗ Crocheting too loosely will create stuffing gaps and visible holes; keep your tension tight and consistent to form a solid fabric suitable for stuffing. ✗ Ignoring back-loop-only instructions will change texture and fit for the legs; follow the note to work rnd 3 of the legs in back loops only to get the correct shape.

Yumi the Dachshund Amigurumi Pattern

Make a charming Yumi the Dachshund amigurumi with this step-by-step crochet pattern. You will create a cuddly, poseable dachshund with a cozy striped sweater using simple shaping and clear instructions. Perfect as a handmade gift or a delightful addition to your amigurumi collection. Follow the detailed rounds, assembly notes, and photo tips to finish a polished, adorable toy.

Intermediate 5-7 Hours

Materials Needed for Yumi the Dachshund Amigurumi Pattern

— Main Fabric

  • 01
    Brown cotton yarn - 40g / 128m (140 yards) (Color A)
  • 02
    White cotton yarn - 10g / 32m (35 yards) (Color B)
  • 03
    Navy blue cotton yarn - 5g / 16m (18 yards) (Color C)
  • 04
    Small amount of black yarn for nose and facial embroidery
  • 05
    Sample used YarnArt Baby Cotton: brown #407, white #400, navy blue #453

— Tools Required

  • 01
    Crochet hook size 2.00 mm (size C)
  • 02
    A pair of 10 mm (0.5") safety eyes
  • 03
    Polyfill to stuff
  • 04
    Tapestry needle
  • 05
    Stitchmarkers and pins

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— Head :

Info :

All details are crocheted in continuous spirals, without joining the rounds. You can use a stitch marker to keep track of your rounds. Start with color A

Round 01 :

6 sc into the center of magic adjustable ring, pull tail to close the ring (6)

Round 02 :

(inc) 6x (12)

Round 03 :

(sc, inc) 6x (18)

Round 04 :

(2sc, inc) 6x (24)

Round 05-07 :

(3) sc in each st around (24)

Round 08 :

4sc, (dec, sc) 2x, dec, 12sc (21)

Round 09 :

14sc, (inc, 2sc) 2x, inc (24)

Round 10-11 :

(2) sc in each st around (24)

Round 12 :

(7sc, inc) 3x (27)

Round 13-14 :

(2) sc in each st around (27)

Round 15 :

(8sc, inc) 3x (30)

Round 16 :

sc in each st around (image 1.1) (30)

Round 17 :

4sc, (inc, sc) 4x, inc, 17sc (35)

Round 18 :

5sc, (inc, 2sc) 4x, inc, 17sc (40)

Info :

In next rnd we should mark points for eyes:

Round 19 :

4sc, with a contrast thread mark here a point for the first eye (image 1.2), 19sc, mark here a point for the second eye, 17sc (40)

Round 20 :

(inc, 3sc, inc, 7sc) 2x, inc, 3sc, inc, 11sc (46)

Round 21 :

sc in each st around (46)

Round 22 :

sc, (inc, 4sc, inc, 8sc) 2x, inc, 4sc, inc, 11sc (image 1.3) (52)

Round 23-29 :

(7) sc in each st around (52)

Info :

If you use safety eyes, it is the best moment to place them. Place them in points we marked earlier in rnd 19. (image 1.4)

Round 30 :

(11sc, dec) 4x (48)

Round 31 :

3sc, (dec, 6sc) 5x, dec, 3sc (42)

Round 32 :

(5sc, dec) 6x (36)

Info :

Start stuffing the head with filling material. And continue stuffing it during crocheting.

Round 33 :

2sc, (dec, 4sc) 5x, dec, 2sc (30)

Round 34 :

(3sc, dec) 6x (24)

Round 35 :

sc, (dec, 2sc) 5x, dec, sc (18)

Round 36 :

(sc, dec) 6x (12)

Round 37 :

(dec) 6x (6)

Info :

Fasten off, leaving a long tail. Using tapestry needle, weave the yarn tail through the front loop of each remaining stitch and pull tight to close. Weave in the yarn end. (image 1.5)

— Ears (make 2) :

Info :

Start with color A

Round 01 :

ch10, sc in 2nd ch from hook and remaining 7sc, inc in the last st, turn and continue on the other side of a chain 8sc, inc in the last st (image 2.1) (20)

Round 02-03 :

(2) sc in each st around (20)

Round 04 :

(9sc, inc) 2x (22)

Round 05 :

(10sc, inc) 2x (24)

Round 06 :

(11sc, inc) 2x (26)

Round 07 :

(12sc, inc) 2x (28)

Round 08-13 :

(6) sc in each st around (28)

Round 14 :

(12sc, dec) 2x (26)

Round 15 :

(11sc, dec) 2x (24)

Round 16 :

(10sc, dec) 2x (22)

Round 17 :

(9sc, dec) 2x (20)

Round 18 :

(8sc, dec) 2x (18)

Round 19 :

(7sc, dec) 2x (16)

Round 20 :

Crochet 3sc, then flatten an ear and line up stitches, 8sc through both sides to the end (image 2.2) (8)

Info :

Fasten off, cut the yarn, leaving a long tail for sewing. (image 2.3)

Info :

Sew ears to the both sides of a head between 22 and 31 rnds of a head. The distance between ears - 15sc along the 23rd rnd of a head. The distance between ear and eye - 3sc up from the eye. (image 2.4, 2.5, 2.6)

Info :

Take a piece of color A yarn and tapestry needle, insert needle from under the head (level of of 25th rnd) (image 2.7) and bring it out right next to the eye, and insert it back on the opposite side of an eye (image 2.8, 2.9), then bring it back down under the head, one stitch from the entry. Repeat with the second eye, inserting the needle in the same points from the bottom (image 2.10). Then properly pull all yarn ends and, keeping yarn tension, tie a knot of all yarn ends, hide an ends. (image 2.11, 2.12)

Info :

Take a piece of black yarn and embroider the nose between 1 and 7 rnds of a head's top part. The size of a nose - 5sc in height, 3sc - the bottom side, 7sc - the top side. (image 2.13, 2.14) Embroider the line from the bottom of a nose to the 3 rnd of the head's bottom part. Then embroider a smile to the both sides from the line between 3 and 8 rnds of a head. (image 2.15, 2.16)

Info :

With the black yarn embroider the eyebrows, placing them between 20 and 22 rnds over eyes (make 2 loops of yarn). The length of the eyebrow - 1sc, the height - 2sc. (image 2.17)

Info :

With the white yarn embroider the lines under the eyes (image 2.17).

— Legs (make 4) :

Info :

Start with color A

Round 01 :

ch5, sc in 2ndch from hook and remaining 2sc, 3sc in the last st, turn and continue on the other side of a chain 3sc, 3sc in the last st (image 3.1) (12)

Round 02 :

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

Round 03 :

This rnd work with back loops only (image 3.2) sc in each st around (18)

Round 04 :

sc in each st around (18)

Round 05 :

sc, 6dec, 5sc (12)

Round 06 :

sc in each st around (12)

Round 07 :

2sc, 3inc, 7sc (15)

Info :

The next rnd will be different for each leg.

For a back right leg (Round 08) :

3sc, (inc, sc) 2x, inc, 7sc

Info :

Make slst. Fasten off, cut the yarn. Attach a pink marker on the 3rd st from the last slst. (image 3.3)

For a back left leg (Round 08) :

3sc, (inc, sc) 2x, inc

Info :

Make slst. Fasten off, cut the yarn. Attach a green marker on the 3rd st from the last slst.

For a front left leg (Round 08) :

3sc, (inc, sc) 2x, inc, sc

Info :

Make slst. Fasten off, cut the yarn. Attach a yellow marker on the 3rd st from the last slst.

For a front right leg (Round 08) :

3sc, (inc, sc) 2x, inc, 7sc

Info :

Make slst. Fasten off, cut the yarn. Attach a blue marker on the 3rd st from the last slst. (image 3.4)

— Body :

Info :

We start crocheting body from tummy. Use color A

Round 01 :

ch23, sc in 2ndch from hook and remaining 20sc, 3sc in the last st, turn and continue on the other side of a chain 21sc, 3sc in the last st (48)

Round 02 :

(21sc, 3inc) 2x (54)

Round 03 :

Make 3sc in next stitches, now it is the start point of a rnd. (image 4.1)

Round 03 (join) :

Now we should join tummy to legs. But firstly crochet 16sc in a tummy, then put together the tummy and the back right leg (start from the pink marker): 4sc through both details (leg and tummy) (image 4.2), 3sc only in a tummy (image 4.3). Next we are adding the back left leg (start from green marker): 4sc through both details, 16sc only in a tummy. Now we take the front left leg and join it to the tummy (start from yellow marker): 4sc through both details, 3sc only in a tummy (image 4.4). And finally join the front right leg (start from blue marker): 4sc through both details. So, we closed the circle and got back to the start of a rnd. Mark it and take off all the other markers from legs.

Round 04 :

Continue crocheting by outer circle (image 4.5): inc, 14sc, inc in a tummy, 14sc in the first leg, 3sc in a tummy, 14sc in the second leg, inc, 14sc, inc in a tummy, 14sc in the third leg, 3sc in a tummy, 14sc in the last leg. (98)

Round 05-10 :

(6) sc in each st around (98)

Info :

Stuff legs with filling material.

Round 11 :

18sc, dec, 5sc, dec, (3sc, dec)3x, 5sc, dec, 25sc, dec, 13sc, dec, 7sc (90)

Round 12 :

sc in each st around (90)

Round 13 :

20sc, (dec, 2sc) 2x, dec, sc, (dec, 2sc) 2x, dec, 28sc, dec, 9sc, dec, 8sc (82)

Round 14 :

sc in each st around (82)

Round 15 :

18sc, dec, 3sc, dec, 5sc, dec, 3sc, dec, 27sc, dec, 5sc, dec, 9sc (76)

Round 16 :

14sc, (dec, 2sc) 2x, dec, 3sc, (dec, 2sc) 2x, dec, 18sc, dec, 13sc, dec, 4sc (68)

Round 17 :

17sc, (dec, sc) 3x, dec, 40sc (64)

Round 18 :

17sc, 4dec, 39sc (60)

Info :

Slightly stuff the body with filling material (image 4.6)

Round 19 :

2sc (image 4.7), skip 34 st (image 4.8), 24sc (26)

Round 20 :

sc in each st around (26)

Round 21 :

2dec, 6sc and turn (image 4.9), then crochet in opposite direction (image 4.10) 4sc, 6hdc, 4sc and turn, 24sc in the main direction of rounds (image 4.11), slst (image 4.12) (24)

Info :

Fasten off, cut the yarn, leaving a long tail for sewing. Stuff the body with filling material. (image 4.13)

Info :

With the piece of color A yarn sew the gap on the back. We skipped 34 stitches, so we should count 17 skipped stitches and this will be a start point of sewing (image 4.14). Sew together every two stitches, which are opposite to each other. (image 4.15, 4.16)

Info :

Tightly stuff the body with stuffing material. If the body is a little twisted, just twist it by the hands in opposite direction, straightening it. (image 4.17, 4.18)

— Tail :

Info :

Start with color A

Round 01 :

6 sc into the center of magic adjustable ring, pull tail to close the ring (6)

Round 02 :

(sc, inc) 3x (9)

Round 03-17 :

(15) sc in each st around (9)

Info :

Fasten off, cut the yarn, leaving a long tail for sewing. Do not stuff it. (image 5.1)

— Assembling :

Info :

Sew the tail to the back side of a body between 15 and 17 rnds, centering it regarding to the back legs. (image 6.1, 6.2)

Info :

Sew the head to the body. Mark points for sewing from the bottom side of a head: point A - 20th rnd, point C - 28th rnd, B and D points - 23rd rnd and leave 6sc distance between them (image 6.3). Pin the head to the neck at the marked points. (image 6.4) Sew the head to the neck, add some stuffing material, if needed. (image 6.5, 6.6)

Info :

Attach ears and finish facial embroidery as described in the ear and head sections. Ensure all yarn ends are secured and hidden before final placement.

— Sweater :

Info :

It starts from an elastic band, which is crocheted horisontally. It is made in back and forth rows. The turning ch1 at the end of each row does not count as a st. Start with color B

Round 01 :

ch8, sc in 2ndch from hook and remaining 6sc, ch1 and turn (7)

Round 02-42 :

(41) 7sc through back loop only (image 6.1), ch1 and turn (6)

Info :

Line up two ends of a band and join them together with slst. (image 6.2, 6.3) Turn it inside out and continue crocheting in a circle (image 6.4, 6.5):

Round 01 :

ch1, sc in each row of a band (image 6.6), slst in the 1st ch of a rnd (42)

Round 02 :

ch1, sc in each st around, slst in the 1st ch of a rnd (42)

Round 03 :

ch1, sc in each st around, slst in the 1st ch of a rnd (42) (change to color C)

Round 04 :

ch1, (6sc, inc) 6x, slst in the 1st ch of a rnd (48)

Round 05 :

ch1, sc in each st around, slst in the 1st ch of a rnd (48) (change to color B)

Round 06 :

ch1, (7sc, inc) 6x, slst in the 1st ch of a rnd (54)

Round 07 :

ch1, sc in each st around, slst in the 1st ch of a rnd (54)

Round 08 :

ch1, 14sc, ch7 (image 6.7), skip next 10 stitches (image 6.8), 6dc, ch7, skip next 10 stitches (image 6.9), 14sc, slst in the 1st ch of a rnd (48) (change to color C)

Round 09 :

ch1, 14sc, 7sc along the chain, 6dc, 7sc along the chain, 14sc, slst in the 1st ch of a rnd (48)

Round 10-12 :

(3) ch1, sc in each st around, slst in the 1st ch of a rnd (48) (change to color B)

Round 13 :

ch1, (3sc, inc) 2x, 7sc, dec, 3sc, dec, 4sc, dec, 3sc, dec, 7sc, (inc, 3sc) 2x, slst in the 1st ch of a rnd (48) (change to color C)

Round 14 :

ch1, sc in each st around, slst in the 1st ch of a rnd (48)

Round 15 :

ch2, 48dc through back loop only, slst in the 2nd ch of a rnd (48) (change to color B)

Info :

Fasten off, cut the yarn, weave in end. (image 6.10) Put the sweater on a dog.

Assembly Instructions

  • Sew the tail to the back side of the body between rounds 15 and 17, centering it regarding the back legs.
  • Sew the head to the body. Mark sewing points on the bottom of the head: A - 20th rnd, C - 28th rnd, B and D - 23rd rnd; leave 6sc distance between them, pin and sew at the marked points, adding stuffing if needed.
  • Sew the ears to both sides of the head between rounds 22 and 31; space them 15sc apart along round 23 and position them 3sc up from the eye.
  • Place safety eyes at the marked points made in round 19 before closing the head, then secure and weave the yarn tails as described.
  • Sew the back gap: count 17 skipped stitches from the skip made in round 19 of the body and sew together opposite stitches two by two to close the opening neatly.

Important Notes

  • 💡Make sure you crochet fairly tight all the way to avoid stretching holes between stitches after stuffing.
  • 💡Use stitch markers when working in continuous spirals and when joining legs to keep track of start points and alignment.
  • 💡Place safety eyes at the moment indicated (after rnd 19) before closing the head to ensure correct placement.
  • 💡Stuff gradually during crocheting — add stuffing as you progress to keep the shape smooth and even.

This little Yumi dachshund is such a joy to make and display — a tiny handcrafted companion filled with personality. Whether you gift it or keep it, the striped sweater and embroidered features make it truly special. Happy crocheting and enjoy every stitch! 🧶🐶

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FAQs

What size will the finished piece be?

The finished amigurumi measures approximately 5.5" (14 cm) in height and 7.5" (19 cm) wide when made with the recommended yarn and 2 mm hook.

Can I use different yarn weights for this pattern?

Yes, you can use different yarn weights, but this will change the final size; choose an appropriate hook for your yarn and remember the fabric will be looser with thicker yarns.

Do I need experience to make this dachshund?

This pattern is rated intermediate, so you should be comfortable with continuous spiral crochet, increases, decreases, and basic assembly for best results.

How long does this project typically take to complete?

Most crocheters complete this project in 5-7 hours, though time will vary based on experience and how much time you spend on embroidery and assembly.