If you’re a dog lover and a crochet enthusiast, you’re in for a treat! In this post, we’ve rounded up a collection of easy dog amigurumi patterns that are perfect for all skill levels. Whether you’re looking to make a cuddly pup for a gift, a cute companion for your desk, or just want to try your hand at amigurumi, these adorable patterns are fun, fast, and full of personality. It’s time to crochet your new best friend!
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What is Amigurumi?
Amigurumi is the Japanese art of crocheting or knitting small, stuffed yarn creatures, typically animals, dolls, or other cute characters. These soft, often whimsical creations are made by working in the round and using simple stitches like single crochet, with increases and decreases to shape the body. Amigurumi projects are usually made with tight stitches and stuffed with fiberfill to give them their characteristic plush, three-dimensional form. Loved for their charm and creativity, amigurumi is a popular craft among crocheters of all skill levels.
Cute Puppies Amigurumi
Peanut the Puppy by The Nicole Chase will steal your heart.
In a world where fashion knows no bounds, why should our furry companions be left behind? Introducing the Puff Stitch Hua Headwarmer: a crochet dog hat for your small fur babe! From an adorable pom-pom accent to vibrant color choices, crafting a cozy and charming accessory for your beloved canine companion is not only delightful but also a practical. Grab your hook, some yarn, and whip one up today. Discover how these charming hats can add a touch of flair to your furry friend’s wardrobe.
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Why should your pup wear a crochet dog hat
Small dogs with short hair, like Chihuahuas, Toy Fox Terriers, and Mini Greyhounds have less protection from the cold. Having less insulation in the form of body fat or thick fur, leaves them more exposed to the elements. Clothing, such as a crochet hat, provides an extra layer of warmth and insulation, keeping their sensitive ears and head protected from the cold.
Not only that, they look darn cute!
Yarn needed to make a hat for your pup
You’ll want a yarn that is not only warm to keep your pup’s head warm, but also soft, especially for those with sensitive skin. I not only design patterns for anyone to crochet their own, I also make and sell these handmade hats. I use Caron Simply Soft which is a lightweight #4 yarn. As it’s name implies, it’s super soft and comes in an array of colors. I also use Red Heart Soft. My clients love the feel and look of the finished product. You will find my original Hua Headwarmer (currently only sold as a finished product) in my Etsy Shop.
Sizing
I originally came up with the Hua Headwarmer (pronounced Hoo-ah) for a Chihuahua at a dog daycare I worked at. The sizing is based on poundage, the amount of stitches, and size of the crochet hook. These sizes will fit similar sized small dogs. You could very easily adjust based on the number of stitches you start with.
Puff st: yo, insert hook in st, yo, pull up a loop, rep 3x, {you will have 9 loops on your hook}, yo pull through all loops on hook {do not ch 1 to close}
Notes:
Ch 3 does not count as a stitch.
On hat, Rnds 1-3 are worked in rounds.
On hat, Rows 4-7 are worked in rows.
The width of the neck cuff can be adjusted by adding more chains.
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Crochet Dog Hat Pattern Instructions
(Number on outside of paratheses is for sizes XXS and XS (In parentheses is for sizes S and M)
Neck Cuff:
Row 1: ch 8 (ch 10), sc in 2nd ch and each ch across, turn (7,9)
Rows 2-35 (2-39): Work in BLO, ch1, sc across, turn. At end of 35 (39), bring short ends together, sl st Row 1 and Row 35 (39) together, forming a circle.
Crochet Dog Hat:
Rnd 1: Using MR, 10 (11, 12) dc in ring, pull to close, sl st in 1st st [10, 11, 12]
Rnd 2: ch 3, 2 dc in each st around, join as before [20, 22, 24]
Rnd 3: ch 3, *Puff st in same st, 2 dc in next st; rep from * around, join [30, 33, 36]
Now working in rows.
Row 4: ch 3, *dc in next 2 sts, Puff st in next st,; rep from * until 7 (8, 8) sts remain, leave these sts unworked, turn [23, 25, 28]
Rows 5: ch 3, *Puff st in same st, dc in next 2 sts; rep from * across, turn [23, 25, 28]
Row 6: ch 3, *dc in next 2 sts, Puff st in next st,; rep from * across, turn [23, 25, 28]
Rows 7: ch 3, *Puff st in same st, dc in next 2 sts; rep from * across, turn [23, 25, 28]
Fasten off. Weave in ends.
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On opposite side from where you fastened off, join yarn with sl st to the hat at end of row 7.
Put 2 sc in the end of each of the 4 rows.
Put 1 sc in each dc at top of hat.
Put 2 sc in end of each of the 4 rows on opposite side of hat. Fasten off. Weave end.
Join yarn again back where you started the first sc, dc in each sc from the previous row.
Fasten off. Leave a long tail for sewing the cuff to the hat.
FINISHED HAT SECTION WITH TRIM-This is not a photo of a hat with the puff stitch.
With the long tail, sew Row 7 of hat to neck cuff making sure to leave open about 12 rows on the neck cuff. This is where the dog’s face and muzzle will come out. (See photo below)
Drawstring: (Optional)
A drawstring can help keep the hat on the dogs head if they tend to shake their head a lot.
Ch. 80-100 based on how long you want the drawstring. Leave a tail long enough on each end of chain to put on a needle. Use the needle and weave the drawstring in and out of the double crochets on the trim of the hat. Make sure the ends of the chains are double knotted, then cut off or weave in ends of yarn. You can then pull the drawstring tighter around the face and tie under chin.
Pom Pom:
Use a pom pom maker or wrap yarn around a 3-4 in. piece of cardboard. The number of times depends on how big you want the pom. I usually wrap between 150-175 times. Gently pull wraps off the cardboard. Tie in middle. Snip loops. Trim. Sew to top of hat. You can also use a faux fur pom pom. I like the ones that come with snaps, which makes it removable for washing the hat.
I always recommend hand washing for my dog hats, but they can be machine washed and dried on the gentle cycle. If you are using a removable faux fur pom pom, remove before washing.
Please do not leave your pup unsupervised with the hat on.
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Are you looking for a warm and toasty crochet dog sweater for your furry family member? The Sweet Pea Dog Sweater has that and more with its soft and stylish faux fur trim. Made with little dogs in mind, this sweater keeps them comfortable all through the chilly seasons.
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Supplies needed to make this crochet dog sweater
#4 worsted weight XS {110 yds} SM {150 yds.}
Faux Fur or Baby Boucle Yarn or something similar for trim {optional} 5-10 yds.
US J hook (6mm) or size needed to obtain gauge.
Needle for weaving ends
Sizes:
XS- Neck: 8-9”, Chest: 10-12”, Length: 8-9”
SM- Neck: 10-11”, Chest: 13-15”, Length: 10-12”
Gauge:
6 rows of dc clusters x 4 dc clusters=4”
Special Stitches:
dc cluster (dc2tog, ch 1, dc2tog) This will all happen in the same stitch.
{*Yo, insert hook in st, yo, pull through, yo, pull through 2 loops, yo, insert hook in same st, yo, pull through, yo, pull through 2 loops, yo, pull through all 3 loops*, ch 1, rep between *}
Abbreviations Used {US Terms}
Fhdc=foundation half double crochet
sl st=slip stitch
ch=chain
FPhdc=front post half double crochet
BPhdc=back post half double crochet
rep=repeat
hdc=half double crochet
dc=double crochet
sk=skip
st(s)=stitch(es)
ch-1 sp=chain 1 sp
sc=single crochet
Notes:
Chains at beginning of rounds/rows do not count as stitches.
Size XS:
Rnd 1: Fhdc 30, join with slip st in first st to form circle [30]
Rnd 7: Ch 2, hdc in next 3 sts, 2 hdc in next, hdc in next 22 , 2 hdc next, hdc next 3, join [32]
Rnd 8: Ch 3, dc in first st, *sk 2 sts, dc cluster next st, rep from * until 2 sts remain, sk 1 st, dc last st, join [10 dc clusters, 2 dc]
Rnd 9: Ch 3, dc first st, dc cluster in each ch 1 sp around, dc in last st, join [10 dc clusters, 2 dc]
Rnd 10: Ch 3, dc in first st, dc cluster in 1st ch-1 sp, ch 6, sk next ch-1 sp, dc cluster in next ch-1 sp {1st leg opening made}, dc cluster in next 5 ch-1 sp, ch 6, sk next ch-1 sp, dc cluster in last ch-1 sp, dc last st{2nd leg opening made}
Rnd 11: Ch 3, dc in first st, dc cluster next ch-1 sp, sk next 2 ch, do half of the dc cluster in 3rd ch, ch 1, do other half of dc cluster in 4th ch, sk next 2 chs, dc cluster next 6 ch-1 sp, sk 2 ch, do half of the dc cluster in 3rd ch , ch 1, do other half of dc cluster in 4th ch, sk next 2 ch, dc cluster last ch-1 sp, dc last st, join
Rnd 12: Ch 3, dc first st, dc cluster in each ch-1 sp around, dc in last st [10 dc clusters, 2 dc]
Rnd 13: rep rnd 12. Fasten off.
You will now be working in rows. Join yarn in in the ch-1 sp of the 2nd dc cluster from where you fastened off.
Row 1: Ch 3, dc in ch-1 sp, ch 1, dc2tog in same sp, dc cluster in next 7 ch-1 sp, turn [8 dc clusters]
Row 2: Ch 3, dc in first ch-1 sp, ch 1, dc2tog in same sp, dc cluster in next 7 ch-1 sp, turn
Row 3: Ch 1, hdc in each st and ch-1 sp across, turn [24]
Fasten off. If your sweater needs a little more length, add a row or 2 more. But remember if you are adding the faux fur, that will add to the length as well.
With underside of sweater facing you, sc evenly in end of each round, st, and ch-1 sp around “potty” opening.
Hdc evenly in ends of rows, sts, and ch-1 sp of leg openings.
Optional Faux Fur Trim: Using faux fur yarn, sc around neck opening, leg openings, and back end of sweater.
Rnd 7: Ch 2, hdc in next 3 sts, 2 hdc in next, hdc in next 32 , 2 hdc next, hdc next 3, join [42]
Rnd 8: Ch 3, dc in first st, *sk 2 sts, dc cluster next st, rep from * until 2 sts remain, sk 1 st, dc last st, join [13 dc clusters, 2 dc]
Rnd 9-10: Ch 3, dc first st, dc cluster in each ch 1 sp around, dc in last st, join [13 dc clusters, 2 dc]
Rnd 11: Ch 3, dc in first st, dc cluster in 1st ch-1 sp, ch 6, sk next ch-1 sp, dc cluster in next ch-1 sp {1st leg opening made}, dc cluster in next 8 ch-1 sp, ch 6, sk next ch-1 sp, dc cluster in last ch-1 sp, dc last st{2nd leg opening made}
Rnd 12: Ch 3, dc in first st, dc cluster next ch-1 sp, sk next 2 ch, do half of the dc cluster in 3rd ch, ch 1, do other half of dc cluster in 4th ch, sk next 2 chs, dc cluster next 9 ch-1 sp, sk 2 ch, do half of the dc cluster in 3rd ch, ch 1, do other half of dc cluster in 4th ch, sk next 2 ch, dc cluster last ch-1 sp, dc last st, join
Rnd 13: Ch 3, dc first st, dc cluster in each ch-1 sp around, dc in last st [13 dc clusters, 2 dc]
Rows: 14-16: rep round 13. Fasten off at end of round 16.
You will now be working in rows. Join yarn in in the ch-1 sp of the 2nd dc cluster from where you fastened off.
Row 1: Ch 3, dc in ch-1 sp, ch 1, dc2tog in same sp, dc cluster in next 10 ch-1 sp, turn [11 dc clusters]
Row 2: Ch 3, dc in first ch-1 sp, ch 1, dc2tog in same sp, dc cluster in next 10 ch-1 sp, turn
Row 3: Ch 1, hdc in each st and ch-1 sp across, turn [34]
Fasten off. If your sweater needs a little more length, add a row or 2 more. But remember if you are adding the faux fur, that will add to the length as well.
With underside of sweater facing you, sc evenly in end of each round, st, and ch-1 sp around “potty” opening.
Hdc evenly in ends of rows, sts, and ch-1 sp of leg openings.
Optional Faux Fur Trim: Using faux fur yarn, sc around neck opening, leg openings, and back end of sweater.
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I hope you enjoy creating this crochet dog sweater, and I hope your pup loves wearing it.
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