Droopy Amigurumi Master Class

Droopy Amigurumi Master Class

ByLina Morgen

Materials for Your Droopy Amigurumi Dog

To crochet your adorable 38 cm Droopy toy, gather the following materials:

  • Yarn:
    • Himalaya Dolphin Baby (100g-120m, 100% Polyester):
      • Color No. 80316 (1 skein)
      • Color No. 80343 (1 skein)
      • Color No. 80337 (2.5 skeins)
      • Color No. 80301 (for eyes)
      • Color No. 80308 (1 skein)
    • YarnArt Jeans (50g-160m, 55% Cotton 45% Polyacrylic):
      • White (for eyebrow detailing and tightening)
  • Crochet Hook: 2 mm (for Himalaya Dolphin Baby yarn)
  • Safety Eyes: Drop safety eyes, 8 mm
  • Stuffing: Hollowfiber
  • Tools:
    • Large-eyed needle
    • Small-eyed needle
    • Scissors
    • Super glue (instant)

Abbreviations Used in This Crochet Pattern

Understanding these standard crochet abbreviations will help you follow the pattern effortlessly:

  • ch: chain stitch
  • sc: single crochet
  • inc: increase (2 single crochets in one stitch)
  • dec: decrease (crochet 2 stitches together)
  • (…) x times: repeat the sequence of stitches in parentheses the specified number of times

Finished Size

Your completed Droopy amigurumi toy will measure approximately 38 cm (about 15 inches).

Gauge

The gauge is not explicitly provided for this pattern. To ensure your Droopy toy is the intended size, crochet firmly and consistently. Adjust your hook size if necessary to achieve a dense fabric with no gaps, preventing stuffing from showing through.

Crochet Instructions: Crafting Your Droopy Dog

This comprehensive amigurumi pattern will guide you through creating each component of your Droopy dog. Remember to leave a long tail for sewing after finishing each piece, unless otherwise stated.

Ears (Make 2)

Work these ear pieces in a continuous spiral using your main body color.

  1. Row 1: 6 sc in amigurumi ring (6 sc)
  2. Row 2: (inc) x 6 times (12 sc)
  3. Row 3: (1 sc, inc) x 6 times (18 sc)
  4. Row 4: (2 sc, inc) x 6 times (24 sc)
  5. Row 5: 24 sc
  6. Row 6: (3 sc, inc) x 6 times (30 sc)
  7. Row 7: (4 sc, inc) x 6 times (36 sc)
  8. Rows 8-12: 36 sc
  9. Row 13: (dec, 16 sc) x 2 times (34 sc)
  10. Row 14: (dec, 15 sc) x 2 times (32 sc)
  11. Row 15: (dec, 14 sc) x 2 times (30 sc)
  12. Row 16: (dec, 13 sc) x 2 times (28 sc)
  13. Row 17: (dec, 12 sc) x 2 times (26 sc)
  14. Row 18: (dec, 11 sc) x 2 times (24 sc)
  15. Row 19: (dec, 10 sc) x 2 times (22 sc)
  16. Rows 20-30: 22 sc

Fold the ear in half and single crochet across the row to the end, working through both sides to close the opening. Secure the loop, cut the thread, leaving a long tail for future sewing to the head.

Here’s how the finished ear with the yarn tail should look, ready for attachment.

Nose

Use your chosen nose color yarn (e.g., 80308) for this piece. Work in a continuous spiral.

  1. Row 1: 6 sc in amigurumi ring (6 sc)
  2. Row 2: (inc) x 6 times (12 sc)
  3. Row 3: (1 sc, inc) x 3 times (15 sc)
  4. Rows 4-5: 15 sc
  5. Row 6: (1 sc, dec) x 3 times (12 sc)

Add hollowfiber stuffing. Secure the loop, cut the thread, leaving a long tail for sewing to the head.

Eyes (Make 2)

Use the designated eye color yarn (80301) for these details.

  1. Row 1: Chain 6, increase in the 2nd stitch from hook, 3 sc, 4 sc in the last chain stitch. Continue on the opposite side of the chain — 3 sc, inc in the last stitch (14 sc)
  2. Row 2: 2 inc, 3 sc, (inc) x 4 times, 3 sc, 2 inc (22 sc)

Secure the loop, cut the thread, leaving a long tail for future sewing to the head.

Cheeks (Make 2)

Work these cheek pieces in your main body color, in a continuous spiral.

  1. Row 1: 6 sc in amigurumi ring (6 sc)
  2. Row 2: (inc) x 6 times (12 sc)
  3. Row 3: (1 sc, inc) x 6 times (18 sc)
  4. Row 4: (2 sc, inc) x 6 times (24 sc)
  5. Row 5: (3 sc, inc) x 6 times (30 sc)
  6. Row 6: (4 sc, inc) x 6 times (36 sc)
  7. Row 7: (5 sc, inc) x 6 times (42 sc)
  8. Rows 8-17: 42 sc

Then, fold the cheek in half. Single crochet 10 sc through both sides to join. Continue crocheting on the remaining 22 stitches:

  1. Rows 18-22: 22 sc

Fold the cheek in half again and single crochet through both sides to the end. Secure the loop, cut the thread, leaving a long tail for sewing to the head.

After folding, secure the edges with a single crochet stitch as shown:

This is what your completed cheek piece should look like, ready for assembly.

Finished crocheted cheek ready for assembly
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