Playful Dachshund Crochet Pattern: A Long Lovable Amigurumi
Part 4: Head Shaping
| Round | Instructions | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 02 | sc 2, ch 2, skip next 2 stitches, sc, ch 2, skip next 2 stitches, sc 17 | 24 |
| 03 | sc 2, sc-tbl 2, sc, sc-tbl 2, sc 17 | 24 |
| 04 | sc 16, 5 sc in next stitch, sc 7 | 28 |
| 05 | sc3tog, sc 3, sc3tog, sc 9, 5 sc in next stitch, sc 7, dec | 27 |
| 06 | dec, sc 3, dec 2, sc 7, 5 sc in next stitch, sc 7, sc3tog | 26 |
| 07 | sc 4, sc3tog, sc 8, 5 sc in next stitch, sc 7, sc3tog | 26 |
| 08 | sc 5, sc3tog, sc 7, 5 sc in next stitch, sc 7, sc3tog | 26 |
| 09 | sc 5, sc3tog, sc 18 | 24 |
| 10 | sc 24 | 24 |
| 11 | Repeat Round 10 | 24 |
| 12 | Repeat Round 10 | 24 |
| 13 | Repeat Round 10 + stuff the head | 24 |
| 14 | sc 11, sc3tog, sc 2, sc3tog, sc 5 | 20 |
| 15 | sc 2, dec, sc 16 | 19 |
| 16 | sc 2, dec, sc 15 + attach eyes (see Photo 6) | 18 |
| 17 | sc, dec, sc 15 | 17 |
| 18 | sc, dec, sc 14 | 16 |
| 19 | sc, dec, sc 13 | 15 |
| 20 | dec, sc 13 + add stuffing | 14 |
After Round 20: Cut the yarn, leaving a long tail. Thread the yarn through a yarn needle. Weave the needle through the front loops of all 7 remaining stitches. Pull tight to close the opening and hide the yarn end.
Part 2: Front Paws (Make 2)
Attach beige yarn to the first skipped stitch of any front paw opening (the chain spaces we left in Round 02 of the head).
Work 8 sc around the opening (2 sc on the skipped stitches, 2 sc in the gap, 2 sc on the front loops of the chain, 2 sc in the other gap). This is counted as Round 01 of the paw.
| Round | Instructions | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 02 | sc 8 | 8 |
| 03 | Repeat Round 02 | 8 |
| 04 | Repeat Round 02 | 8 |
| 05 | sc 5, 5 sc in next stitch, sc 2 | 12 |
| 06 | sc 12 + stuff the paw | 12 |
| 07 | dec-tbl × 6 | 6 |
After Round 07: Cut the yarn, leaving a long tail. Weave the needle through the front loops of all 6 remaining stitches. Pull tight to close and hide the yarn end.
Make a second front paw following the same instructions.
Part 3: Ears (Make 2)
Start with beige yarn.
| Round | Instructions | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 01 | 6 sc in MR | 6 |
| 02 | 6 inc | 12 |
| 03 | (sc, inc) × 6 | 18 |
| 04 | sc 18 | 18 |
| 05 | Repeat Round 04 | 18 |
| 06 | Repeat Round 04 | 18 |
| 07 | (dec, sc 7) × 2 | 16 |
| 08 | sc 16 | 16 |
| 09 | (dec, sc 6) × 2 | 14 |
| 10 | sc 14 | 14 |
| 11 | (dec, sc 5) × 2 | 12 |
| 12 | sc 12 | 12 |
| 13 | (dec, sc 4) × 2 | 10 |
| 14 | sc 10 | 10 |
Do not cut the yarn. Flatten the ear. Work 4 sc through both edges to close (see Photo 11).
Cut the yarn, leaving a long tail for sewing.
Make a second ear following the same instructions.
Attach the Ears
Sew both ears to the head, following Photos 12 and 13 in the original pattern. Position them on the sides of the head, slightly lower than the top.
Part 4: Face Details
Nose
Using black yarn, embroider the nose with about 15 stitches, starting and ending at the same point (see Photo 14).
Mouth
Embroider the mouth with two long stitches, starting and ending at the same point (see Photo 15). This creates the classic dachshund “smile.”
Part 5: Back Opening (Stuffing the Body)
Attach beige yarn to the other end of the tube (where the first and last rows were joined – see Photo 16).
Work 24 sc around this opening. This is counted as Round 1 of the BACK.
| Round | Instructions | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 02 | sc 19, ch 4, sc 4, ch 4, sc | 32 |
| 03 | sc 19, sc-tbl 4, sc 4, sc-tbl 4, sc | 32 |
| 04 | sc 32 | 32 |
| 05 | sc 7, skip next 4 stitches, sc 8, dec 2, sc 5, dec 2 + stuff the body | 24 |
| 06 | (sc, dec) × 8 | 16 |
| 07 | dec × 8 | 8 |
Weave the yarn through the front loops of all 8 remaining stitches. Pull tight to close and hide the yarn end.
Part 6: Back Legs (Make 2)
Attach beige yarn to the first skipped stitch of any back leg opening (the chain spaces we left in Round 02 of the back).
Work 8 sc around the opening (4 sc on the skipped stitches, 4 sc in the gap between them). This is counted as Round 01 of the back leg.
| Round | Instructions | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 02 | sc 8 | 8 |
| 03 | Repeat Round 02 | 8 |
| 04 | Repeat Round 02 | 8 |
Stuff the leg. Cut the yarn, leaving a long tail. Weave through the front loops of all 8 remaining stitches. Pull tight to close and hide the yarn end.
Make a second back leg following the same instructions.
Part 7: Tail
Attach beige yarn to the first skipped stitch of the tail opening (see Photo 23).
Work 8 sc around the opening (4 sc on the skipped stitches, 4 sc in the gap). This is counted as Round 01 of the tail.
| Round | Instructions | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 02 | (dec, sc 2) × 2 | 6 |
| 03 | sc 6 | 6 |
| 04-16 (13 rounds) | Repeat Round 03 (sc 6 each round) | 6 |
Do not stuff the tail. Cut the yarn, leaving a long tail. Weave through the front loops of all 6 remaining stitches. Pull tight to close and hide the yarn end.
Congratulations! Your Playful Dachshund Is Complete.
You did it! Your playful dachshund is finished, and she is absolutely adorable. From her long, low body to her floppy ears and sweet little face, she is full of handmade love and wiener dog personality.
This beautiful dachshund is perfect for:
- Gifts – for dachshund lovers, dog lovers, or anyone who needs a little friend
- Decorations – she looks wonderful on a shelf or bed
- Cuddling – she is the perfect shape for little hands
- Collection – start a whole pack of dachshunds in different colors
