Free Mini Dachshund Crochet Pattern
Time for another super duper cute mini amigurumi crochet pattern. Today we share this free mini Dachshund Crochet Pattern by Craft Alotl who you can also find on Ravelry. We love crochet minis as they are relatively quick and easy to make. Great for beginners to have a go or for “time poor” crocheters.
This is a wonderful beginner friendly Mini Amigurumi Crochet Pattern. It used basic stitches – and introduces the half double crochet stitch for those moving on from single crochet stitches only.
To Sew or not to Sew – Crochet Pattern Conundrum
This pattern does require a little sewing! BUT as mentioned in some of our patterns before. Though there is an increasing trend for people to try and make “no sew” projects only, we strongly encourage you to embrace sewing as part of your crochet journey. Here is why sewing crochet projects are “good”:
- Sewing is a life skill – don’t shy away from it!
- You will find that you can access SO MANY more fantastic (free) crochet patterns, if you are willing to sew. Focusing on “no sew” only, limits what you can crochet.
- No sew projects of require specialist crochet stitches (e.g. the bobble stitch is popular for making paws, legs and arms) – though it is great to learn these stitches, sometimes, beginners will find it easier to sew instead
- Sewing on features is a great way to personalise your crochet pattern – often you can play around with the positioning of the legs or ears to create your own unique characters!
Mini Amigurumi Dachshund Crochet – Ideas for uses
This mini dachshund crochet pattern is super cute! There are many ways you can use the pattern:
- Make as is (well we do love minis, right) – a great little decoration or toy (though please sew on eyes if using as a toy)
- Add to a key chain – an irristible sausage dog charm
- Would make and ADORABLE Christmas Tree Dachshund Ornament
- Use super plush jarn and turn this into a Dachshund plushie (again, sew on the eyes – as this is safer with using plush yarn)
- This mini dachshund would look adorable as part of a crochet mobile
- Incorporate the sausage dog in a crochet wreath!
Abbreviations Used for this Dachshund Crochet Pattern
US terminology used throughout! Check out all our video guides in the How to Crochet section of this blog!
- Mc – magic circle
- Ch – chain
- Sc – single crochet
- Hdc – half double crochet
- Inc – increase
- Dec – decrease
- Slst – slip stitch
Supplies needed for thie Mini Dachshund Crochet Pattern
As with the majority of the crochet patterns here on Red Ted Art – you can scale the pattern up or down depending on what yarn you have to hand! Just always make sure you use the corresponding hook! If in doubt, generally it is better to go half a hook down in size to avoid loose stitches. We used:
- DK Yarn (super regular every day yarn from the craft store)
- 3.5mm Hook
- Recycled pillow stuffing instead of polyfill
- 6mm Safety Eyes – though you can sew eyes on too!
If you would like a printable version of this pattern, you can grab it for a very small fee on Ravelry. This is a super cute 3 page printable (print 2 per page, and double side) for eco friendliness!
Let’s crochet a Sausage dog together!
Begin at the Sausage Dog’s Muzzle / Head
In light brown (we are starting with the muzzle of the dog)
Rnd 1: 6sc into mc [6]
Rnd 2: 6sc [6] Change color to dark brown
Rnd 3: 2sc, 3inc, 1sc [9]
Rnd 4: 9sc [9]
Rnd 5: 4sc, 3hdc inc, 2sc [12]
Rnd 6: 12sc [12]
Add a little stuffing to the muzzle before adding the eyes, as the space is “small”. Place eyes between rnds 4 & 5, roughly 3 stitches apart. Make sure that the eyes are directly underneath the hdcs made in rnd 5 (rnd 5 was creating the forehead). Using a piece of an even darker brown/black embroider a nose roughly between rnds 1 & 2. Make sure that it is in between the eyes.
Rnd 7: (2sc, dec) x3 [9] Begin to stuff
Rnd 8: (1sc, dec) x3 [6] Fasten off & seal hole.
Make two Dachshund Ears x2:
In dark brown
Rnd 1: Ch 6 [6]
Rnd 2: Skip 2 stitches, 2dc, 1hdc, 1sc [4]
Fasten off & leave a long tail for sewing. Sew one side of an ear between rnds 5 & 6 of the head, and the other side of the ear between rnds 6 & 7. Make sure that the ear is in line with the eyes. Repeat for the other ear.
Make the dachshund body (sweater and body):
In pink (or other sweater color)
Rnd 1: 6sc into mc [6]
Rnd 2: 6inc [12]
Rnd 3: (3sc, inc) x3 [15]
Rnd 4: 15sc [15] Change color to white
Rnd 5 – Rnd 6: 15sc [15] Change color to pink
Rnd 7 – Rnd 8: 15sc [15] Change color to white
Rnd 9 – Rnd 10: 15sc [15] Change color to dark brown
Rnd 11: 15sc [15] Begin to stuff
Rnd 12: (3sc, dec) x3 [12]
Rnd 13: 6dec [6] Fasten off & seal hole
Attach some dark brown yarn to the head of the dog. Sew the front of the face (rnds 4 & 5) between rnds 2 & 3 of the body. Sew the back of the head (rnds 7 & 8) between rnds 5 & 6 of the body. Sew down the rest of the head, to make sure that it is firmly secured into place.
Crochet the Dog’s Tail
In dark brown
Rnd 1: Ch 4 [4]
Rnd 2: Skip 1st stitch, 1slst, 1sc, 1hdc [3]
Fasten off & leave a long tail for sewing. Sew the tail between rnds 12 & 13 of the body. Make sure that it is in line with the centre of the back of the head.
Finally, make the Dachshund Legs x4:
In dark brown
Rnd 1: 6sc into mc [6]
Rnd 2: 6sc [6] Fasten off & leave a long tail for sewing.
Front legs: Sew the front of one of the legs between rnds 2 & 3 of the body, sew the back of the leg between rnds 4 & 5. Sew down the rest of the leg to make sure it is secure. The leg should be in line with one of the eyes in the head. Repeat this for the other leg. Each leg should be roughly 1 stitch apart.
Back legs: Sew the front of one of the legs between rnds 10 & 11 of the body, sew the back of the leg between rnds 12 & 13. Sew down the rest of the leg to make sure it is secure. Make sure that the leg is in line with one of the front legs. Repeat this for the other leg. Each leg should be roughly 1 stitch apart.
I hope you enjoyed this crochet pattern! Remember, it is also available on Raverly for a very small fee – all sales go towards supporting Craft Alotl and her work!
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