Creating a crochet dachshund amigurumi is a delightful and creative project that allows you to craft your very own cute and cuddly dachshund. This step-by-step guide will walk you through the process, ensuring you have all the information you need to make this adorable amigurumi. Let's get started!
Materials You'll Need
Before you embark on your crochet journey, gather the following materials:
Worsted weight yarn in the color of your choice for the dachshund's body (typically brown, black, or dachshund-like colors).
A small amount of yarn in a contrasting color for details like the eyes and nose.
Crochet hook appropriate for your yarn (usually between 4 mm and 5 mm).
Fiberfill or stuffing material.
Yarn needle.
Scissors.
Safety eyes or black beads for the eyes (optional; you can also crochet the eyes).
Stitch markers.
Embroidery thread or thin yarn for sewing on features (nose, mouth, and eyebrows).
Small buttons or felt for adding additional details (optional).
Abbreviations to Know
To make the crochet process smoother, familiarize yourself with these crochet abbreviations:
ch: chain
sc: single crochet
inc: increase (crochet 2 stitches in the same stitch)
dec: decrease (crochet 2 stitches together)
sl st: slip stitch
st(s): stitch(es)
Now, let's bring your crochet dachshund to life with the following instructions:
Dachshund Body:
Legs (Make 4):
Start with a magic ring (or chain 2 and work your stitches into the second chain from the hook).
Round 1: In the magic ring, crochet 6 sc. Pull the ring tight to close (6 sts).
Rounds 2-6: Sc in each st around (6 sts in each round).
Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.
Body:
Start with the color for the dachshund's body.
Round 1: In a magic ring, crochet 6 sc. Pull the ring tight to close (6 sts).
Round 2: Inc in each st around (12 sts).
Round 3: Sc in the next st, inc in the next st repeat around (18 sts).
Round 4: Sc in the next 2 sts, inc in the next st repeat around (24 sts).
Rounds 5-10: Sc in each st around (24 sts in each round).
Head:
Rounds 11-14: Sc in each st around (24 sts in each round).
Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.
Tail:
Chain 6.
Starting from the second chain from the hook, sc in each ch across (5 sts).
Rounds 1-10: Sc in each st around (5 sts in each round).
Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.
Ears (Make 2):
Start with the color for the dachshund's body.
Chain 6.
Starting from the second chain from the hook, sc in each ch across (5 sts).
Rounds 1-3: Sc in each st around (5 sts in each round).
Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.
Assembly:
Sew the legs to the body, positioning them evenly.
Attach the tail to the back of the body.
Sew the ears to the head.
Add safety eyes or black beads to the head, or crochet eyes using black yarn. Embroider a nose and mouth using embroidery thread or thin yarn.
Use a contrasting color of yarn to embroider eyebrows above the eyes if desired.
Optional: Sew on small buttons or felt to create additional details like a collar, bowtie, or spots.
Stuff the body with fiberfill, making sure to shape it into a dachshund's elongated body.
Sew the head to the body, making sure it's securely attached.
Your crochet dachshund amigurumi is complete!