I love making amigurumi’s!  I can’t resist crocheted critters or other cute characters and neither can my daughter! And I certainly don’t mind making them for her as she loves her crocheted toys that Mummy made better than some of her shop bought ones. So when she started a make believe game the other day with some ‘teeny tiny’ puppies I decided to make her one.

The perfect size for little hands or a cute little ami for grown ups you can now make a teeny tiny dachshund of your very own!  You can download the pattern from Ravelry or Craftsy to save for later or continue down to the pattern below.  

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Yarn:

• (8ply / yarn weight #3 or #4)
• 5g of double knit yarn
• Black thread

Hook:

3.5 mm or 4mm hook (US size E or G)

You will also need:

• Yarn needle
• Stitch marker
• 2 x 6 mm black safety eyes (optional)
• Small amount of toy filling
• Small piece of felt (optional)

Gauge:

4 dc/sc = 1 inch / 2.5 cm

These measurements are approximated, and actual subjects may vary. Pattern will work in other yarns though gauge/size will be different.

Abbreviations: 

• st(s) = stitch(es)
• sl st = slip stitch
• ch(s) = chain  
• dc/sc = UK double / US single crochet
• inv.dc2tog/sc2tog = Invisible UK double crochet 2 sts together / Invisible US single crochet 2 sts together

Pattern:

Working without joining:  Place the stitch marker in the top of the first st to mark start of round.

Body:

Rnd 1: Ch 2 (does not count as first st), 6 dc/sc in beginning ch (6 sts).

Rnd 2: 1 dc/sc in next st, 1 dc/sc in same st then 2 dc/sc in each st around until you reach the st mrkr (12 sts).

Rnd 3: 1 dc/sc in next st, * 2 dc/sc in next st, 1 dc/sc in next * repeat from * to * until the end of the rnd (18 sts).

Rnds 4 – 6: 1 dc/sc in each st around (18 sts).

Rnd 7: *1 dc/sc in the next st, 1 inv.dc2tog/sc2tog over next 2 sts * repeat from * to * until end of rnd (12 sts).

Rnds 8 – 12: 1 dc/sc in each st around (12 sts).

• Lightly stuff the body

Rnd 13: *1 dc/sc in the next st, 1 inv.dc2tog/sc2tog over next 2 sts * repeat from * to * until end of rnd (6 sts).

Rnd 14: *1 dc/sc in the next st, 1 inv.dc2tog/sc2tog over next 2 sts * repeat from * to * until end of rnd, sl st to top of the next dc/sc to join cut thread leaving a long tail (3 sts).

Rnd 15: With the tail end and using your yarn  needle sew the last 3 stitches together, finish off and weave in ends.

Head:

Rnd 1: Ch 2 (does not count as first st), 6 dc/sc in beginning ch (6 sts).

Rnd 2: 1 dc/sc in next st, 1 dc/sc in same st then 2 dc/sc in each st around until you reach the st mrkr (12 sts).

Rnd 3: 1 dc/sc in next st, * 2 dc/sc in next st, 1 dc/sc in next 2 sts * repeat from * to * until the end of the rnd (18 sts).

Rnds 4 – 6: 1 dc/sc in each st around (18 sts).

• Add safety eyes between rows 3-4 or work two french knots with black yarn/thread.

Rnd 7: *1 inv.dc2tog/sc2tog over next 2 sts * repeat from * to * until end of rnd (12 sts).

• Lightly stuff the head.

Rnd 8: *1 inv.dc2tog/sc2tog over next 2 sts * repeat from * to * until end of rnd, sl st to top of the next dc/sc to join cut thread leaving a long tail (6 sts).

Muzzle:

Rnd 1: Ch 2 (does not count as first st), 6 dc/sc in beginning ch (6 sts).

Rnds 2 – 3: 1 dc/sc in each st around, sl st to top of the next dc/sc to join cut thread leaving a long tail  (6 sts).

• With black thread sew a nose onto the end of the muzzle, add a small black line under the nose to represent a mouth

• Stuff muzzle lightly and then sew muzzle onto the head

Ears (Make 2):

Rnd 1: Ch 2 (does not count as first st), 5 dc/sc in beginning ch (5 sts).

Rnds 2 – 6: 1 dc/sc in each st around, sl st to top of the next dc/sc to join cut thread leaving a long tail  (5 sts).

• Sew ears to each side of the head; you can tack the bottom of the ears to the neck if you wish them to lie flat.
• With the tail end of your head sew the head to the larger end of your body.

Back Legs (Make 2):

• The legs are worked in rows rather than in the round.

Row 1: Ch 6, dc/sc in 2nd ch from hook and in the next 4 st, turn (5)

Row 2: Ch 1, dc/sc in same st as beginning 1 ch and in each st along until end, finish off but leave a long tail for sewing  (5)

• Fold the leg in half and sew evenly together taking care not to sew to tightly or the legs will curl.
• Sew your legs evenly onto the back end of the body of your dog for balance and so it appears he is sitting down.

Front Legs (Make 2):

• The legs are worked in rows rather than in the round.

Row 1: Ch 6, dc/sc in 2nd ch from hook and in the next 5 st, turn (5)

Row 2-3: Ch 1, dc/sc in same st as beginning 1 ch and in each st along until end, finish off but leave a long tail for sewing  (5)

• Roll the leg up so it’s all together then sew together to form a tube.
• Sew your legs onto the front end of the body of your dog for balance and so it       appears he is sitting down.

Tail:

• The tail is worked in rows rather than in the round.

Row 1: Ch 6, dc/sc in 2nd ch from hook and in the next 4 st, turn (5)

Row 2: Ch 1, dc/sc in same st as beginning 1 ch and in each st along until end, finish off but leave a long tail for sewing  (5)

• Fold the tail in half and sew evenly together and more tightly than the legs to create that curved tail
• Sew the tail onto the back end of your dogs body.

Optional:

Using a small piece of felt cut a small strip for a collar and sew onto the neck of your daschund.