Dachshund Puppies Crochet Pattern

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ByIrina Chmyk

There’s something irresistible about a dachshund: the long body, short legs, and ears that seem to bounce with every step. This crochet dachshund dog pattern turns those features into a small amigurumi pup with a beige muzzle and a mallard green and white sweater. The target size is approximately 11 cm high and 16 cm long, including the tail, although yarn and tension will affect the result.

The sweater is crocheted directly into the body. You’ll make the head, four legs, ears, and tail separately, then sew them in place.

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Why This Crochet Dachshund Dog Pattern Stands Out

This little dog gets its shape from a long, striped torso and four separately attached paws. The color changes create a sweater without requiring a second garment to be fitted over the toy.

  • Target size: About 11 cm high and 16 cm long, including the tail.
  • Skill level: Confident beginner. You’ll use a magic ring, single crochet, increases, decreases, color changes, and basic sewing.
  • Yarn colors: Brown for the dog, beige for the muzzle, and mallard green and white for the sweater.
  • Construction: The body and sweater are one piece. The head, legs, ears, and tail are sewn on.
  • Face: A beige muzzle, small embroidered nose, and optional safety or embroidered eyes.

What You Need Before You Start

Yarn and Tools

  • #5 bulky yarn: Brown, beige, mallard green, and white. Bernat bulky yarn or a similar yarn can be used.
  • Hook: 4.5 mm, or a size that makes a tight fabric without gaps.
  • Eyes: Two 10 mm safety eyes, or black yarn to embroider the eyes.
  • Black yarn: A small amount for the nose and optional mouth.
  • Other supplies: Fiberfill, stitch marker, yarn needle, pins, and scissors.

Gauge and Finished Size

A useful starting target is approximately 17–18 single crochet stitches and 21–22 rounds per 10 cm in firm amigurumi fabric. Check the size of your pieces as you work. The 11 × 16 cm measurement is a design target rather than a guaranteed finished measurement; a different bulky yarn or a looser tension can make a noticeably larger dog.

Abbreviations and Crochet Notes

  • MR — magic ring
  • sc — single crochet
  • inc — 2 sc in one stitch
  • dec — single crochet decrease over 2 stitches
  • sl st — slip stitch
  • [N] — stitch count at the end of the round
  • × N — repeat the instructions N times

This pattern uses US crochet terms. Work in continuous rounds without joining them. Mark the first stitch and move the marker after every round.

To change colors neatly, work the last stitch of the old color until two loops remain on the hook, then pull the new color through those loops. Continue the next stitch with the new color.

How to Crochet the Dachshund Body and Sweater

Begin at the rump with brown yarn and work toward the neck. Stuff the body gradually, keeping the final opening accessible.

  • Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR [6]
  • Rnd 2: 6 inc [12]
  • Rnd 3: (sc, inc) × 6 [18]
  • Rnd 4: (2 sc, inc) × 6 [24]
  • Rnds 5–6: 24 sc [24]
  • Rnds 7–8: Change to mallard green; 24 sc [24]
  • Rnd 9: Change to white; 24 sc [24]
  • Rnds 10–11: Change to mallard green; 24 sc [24]
  • Rnd 12: Change to white; 24 sc [24]
  • Rnds 13–14: Change to mallard green; 24 sc [24]
  • Rnd 15: Change to white; 24 sc [24]
  • Rnd 16: Change to mallard green; 24 sc [24]
  • Rnds 17–18: Change to brown; 24 sc [24]
  • Rnd 19: (2 sc, dec) × 6 [18]
  • Rnd 20: 18 sc [18]
  • Rnd 21: (sc, dec) × 6 [12]
  • Rnd 22: 12 sc [12]

Finish stuffing the body. Fasten off, leaving the 12-stitch neck opening and a long tail for sewing on the head.

How to Crochet the Dachshund Head

Begin at the tip of the muzzle with beige yarn. The muzzle and head are made in one piece.

  • Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR [6]
  • Rnd 2: (sc, inc) × 3 [9]
  • Rnd 3: 9 sc [9]
  • Rnd 4: Change to brown; (2 sc, inc) × 3 [12]
  • Rnd 5: (sc, inc) × 6 [18]
  • Rnd 6: (2 sc, inc) × 6 [24]
  • Rnds 7–9: 24 sc [24]
  • Rnd 10: (2 sc, dec) × 6 [18]
  • Rnd 11: (sc, dec) × 6 [12]
  • Rnd 12: 12 sc [12]

Before stuffing, pin the eyes between head rounds 6 and 7, one on each upper side of the face. Begin with approximately 6 stitches between them when viewed from the front, and adjust until they look balanced. Secure the backs while the head is open.

Stuff the beige muzzle gently and the wider head more firmly. Fasten off, leaving its 12-stitch neck opening. Embroider a small black triangle on the beige tip. Add a short line beneath it for a mouth if you like.

How to Crochet the Floppy Ears

Make 2 with brown yarn. Do not stuff them; they should hang beside the face.

  • Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR [6]
  • Rnd 2: 6 inc [12]
  • Rnds 3–5: 12 sc [12]
  • Rnd 6: (2 sc, dec) × 3 [9]
  • Rnd 7: (sc, dec) × 3 [6]

Flatten the opening and crochet 3 sc through both layers. Fasten off with a long tail for sewing.

How to Crochet the Hind Legs

Make 2 with brown yarn.

  • Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR [6]
  • Rnd 2: 6 inc [12]
  • Rnds 3–7: 12 sc [12]

Lightly stuff the paw and lower leg. Flatten the opening and crochet 6 sc through both layers. Fasten off with a long sewing tail.

How to Crochet the Front Legs and Sleeves

Make 2. Begin with brown yarn for each paw.

  • Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR [6]
  • Rnd 2: 6 inc [12]
  • Rnd 3: 12 sc [12]
  • Rnd 4: Change to white; 12 sc [12]
  • Rnds 5–7: Change to mallard green; 12 sc [12]

Lightly stuff the brown paw, leaving the sleeve soft. Flatten the opening and crochet 6 sc through both layers. Fasten off with a long sewing tail.

How to Crochet the Tail

Use brown yarn. Do not stuff the tail.

  • Rnd 1: 4 sc in MR [4]
  • Rnd 2: (sc, inc) × 2 [6]
  • Rnds 3–5: 6 sc [6]
  • Rnd 6: (2 sc, inc) × 2 [8]
  • Rnd 7: 8 sc [8]

Fasten off with a long sewing tail. Flatten the open end with your fingers.

Putting Your Crochet Dachshund Together

Pin the pieces in place first. Set the dog on a flat surface and check that all four paws reach the same level before sewing.

  1. Join the head and body. Match their 12-stitch openings and sew them together stitch for stitch. Keep the muzzle pointing forward. Add a little stuffing at the join before closing the seam.
  2. Sew on the hind legs. Position them beneath the brown rump around body rounds 5–7.
  3. Sew on the front legs. Attach the sleeve tops beneath the shoulders around body rounds 16–18, with the brown paws facing forward.
  4. Attach the ears. Sew their narrow bases to the upper sides of the head around head rounds 8–9. Let the wider ends hang beside the eyes.
  5. Attach the tail. Sew its open end to the upper back of the rump around body rounds 3–5. Curve it slightly upward.
  6. Finish the face and seams. Check the nose embroidery, add optional eyebrow stitches, and weave the yarn ends securely into the toy.

Tips for a Neater Crochet Dachshund

  • Count every round. The body’s stitch count remains at 24 through all the sweater stripes.
  • Change colors in the last stitch of the previous round. This gives the stripe transition a cleaner edge.
  • Stuff the body evenly. Push small amounts of filling into the rounded rump and leave the neck firm enough to support the head.
  • Keep the ears unstuffed. Flattening them allows them to drape naturally.
  • Pin all four legs at once. It is easier to correct their height and spacing before any are sewn down.
  • Use matching yarn for seams. Brown blends into the head and paws; green blends into the sleeve tops.
  • Choose eyes for the recipient. Embroidered eyes avoid the detachable plastic parts used in safety eyes.

FAQ About the Crochet Dachshund Dog Pattern

How big is the finished crochet dachshund dog?

The target is approximately 11 cm high and 16 cm long, including the tail. Finished measurements depend on your yarn, hook, stuffing, and tension.

What skill level is this crochet dachshund dog pattern?

It suits a confident beginner who can make a magic ring, work single crochet increases and decreases, change colors, and sew amigurumi pieces together.

Is the striped sweater removable?

No. The mallard green and white stripes are worked directly into the body, and the matching sleeves are part of the front legs.

What yarn and hook should I use?

Use #5 bulky yarn in brown, beige, mallard green, and white with a 4.5 mm hook, adjusting the hook size if your fabric has gaps.

Can I use different sweater colors?

Yes. Keep the same round instructions and substitute any two colors you like for mallard green and white.

Can I embroider the eyes?

Yes. Embroider them at the suggested eye positions between head rounds 6 and 7, checking that both sides look even before securing the thread.

Your Next Stitch

Start at the rounded rump, let the sweater stripes build the dachshund’s long silhouette, and then give your pup its floppy ears and little paws. Once everything is pinned and sewn securely, you’ll have a tiny dog ready to sit on a shelf or tuck into a handmade gift.

Happy crocheting!

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