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Dog Dotty Amigurumi Pattern

Dog Dotty Amigurumi Pattern
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12-15 Hours Time Needed
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Intermediate Level

Ideal for those with basic crochet experience, featuring slightly more advanced stitches and techniques to expand your skills.

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Multi-Day Project

A rewarding 12+ hour journey—perfect for dedicated crafters who love detailed work.

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Cute Companion

An adorable friend to cherish, handcrafted with love to bring comfort and joy for years to come.

About This Dog Dotty Amigurumi Pattern

This pattern creates Dotty, a seated dalmatian amigurumi with a big snout, floppy ears, and signature black spots. You will make each part in rounds or rows and assemble them to form a lovable stuffed dog. The design includes detailed shaping for realistic cheeks, paws, and a curled tail.

Dog Dotty Amigurumi Pattern crochet pattern - detailed view of completed project

Includes step-by-step round instructions for body, snout, eyes, nose, ears, legs, tail, and accessories. Photo references and finishing tips help you place spots and sew parts accurately.

Why You'll Love This Dog Dotty Amigurumi Pattern

I absolutely love this pattern because it brings so much character with simple crochet shapes and clever assembly. I enjoyed designing the big snout and playful eyes that give Dotty a friendly, expressive face. The step-by-step rounds and photo guidance made the construction satisfying and predictable. I get excited watching the dog take shape as you join the semi-circular snout parts and sew the paws into position.

Dog Dotty Amigurumi Pattern step 1 - construction progress Dog Dotty Amigurumi Pattern step 2 - assembly progress Dog Dotty Amigurumi Pattern step 3 - details and accessories Dog Dotty Amigurumi Pattern step 4 - final assembly and finishing

Switch Things Up

I love how easy it is to customize Dotty by changing spot size and placement; try larger spots for a bold look or many small specks for a classic dalmatian effect.

You can change yarn weight and hook to alter size: use a thicker yarn with a larger hook for a chunky cuddly version or thinner yarn for a mini keychain-sized Dotty.

I often swap the collar color to match seasons—bright red or pastel shades are fun variations that change the whole personality of the toy.

For a different facial expression try moving the eyes closer together or further apart; even a small shift gives Dotty a new character.

Replace the embroidered stubbles with tiny safety beads or French knots for varied textures and expressions.

If you like posable toys, insert thin wire into the legs before stuffing so you can gently pose the limbs and tail.

Try making a set in several sizes: mini, medium, and large to create a family of Dotty dogs as gifts or a playful display.

Embellish with tiny crocheted accessories like scarves, hats, or a basket to make Dotty more gift-ready and seasonal.

Experiment with felt for the eyes or snout patches instead of crocheting them to speed up assembly and get a flat, graphic look.

I sometimes add a tiny bell or safety clasp to the collar so Dotty can be used as a bag charm—just ensure any small parts are secured if the toy is for children.

Feel free to vary the stuffing density to create a softer floppy toy or a firmer structured amigurumi depending on your preference.

When changing yarns, always make a small swatch to check gauge and practice a few rounds to ensure the shaping matches the pattern's counts.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Skipping stitch counts when increasing or decreasing will throw off shaping; count stitches at the end of every round and mark repeats to stay accurate. ✗ Understuffing or overstuffing the snout changes the facial shape significantly; stuff gradually and push stuffing toward the edges as instructed so the center remains slightly unstuffed. ✗ Not anchoring the snout and cheeks before sewing can make placement uneven; pin or baste the snout about eight rounds from the heels before final sewing to ensure symmetry. ✗ Failing to sew toes and paws with the long white string technique will flatten the paw details; follow the instructions to stitch through the paw to form three toes for a neat look.

Dog Dotty Amigurumi Pattern

Create Dotty the adorable dalmatian amigurumi with clear, step-by-step round-by-round instructions. You will crochet the body, snout, ears, legs, tail, and charming spots, plus a collar and pendant. This pattern is detailed and photo-supported so you can follow assembly and finishing with confidence. Perfect for crafters who enjoy a rewarding, characterful project.

Intermediate 12-15 Hours

Materials Needed for Dog Dotty Amigurumi Pattern

— Main Fabric

  • 01
    About 200 g white wool (main color)
  • 02
    About 50 g black wool (spots and nose)
  • 03
    Leftovers in red, yellow, dark purple and nature white for details (small amounts)
  • 04
    A left over in blue for the pot (super bulky, Schachenmayr Bravo - small amount)
  • 05
    Schachenmayr Catania (2, fine) used for gauge

— Tools Required

  • 01
    Hook no 1 1/2 (between B and C), 12
  • 02
    For the pot hook no G, 8
  • 03
    Darning needle
  • 04
    Scissors
  • 05
    Stitch markers
  • 06
    Polyester stuffing
  • 07
    Pins for assembly (optional)

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— Body :

Round 1 :

mc 6

Round 2 :

* 1 inc*, 6 times (12)

Round 3 :

* 1 sc, 1 inc*, 6 times (18)

Round 4 :

* 2 sc, 1 inc*, 6 times (24)

Round 5 :

* 3 sc, 1 inc*, 6 times (30)

Round 6 :

* 4 sc, 1 inc*, 6 times (36)

Round 7 :

* 5 sc, 1 inc*, 6 times (42)

Round 8 :

* 6 sc, 1 inc*, 6 times (48)

Round 9 :

* 7 sc, 1 inc*, 6 times (54)

Round 10 :

* 8 sc, 1 inc*, 6 times (60)

Round 11 :

* 9 sc, 1 inc*, 6 times (66)

Round 12 :

* 10 sc, 1 inc*, 6 times (72)

Round 13 :

* 11 sc, 1 inc*, 6 times (78)

Round 14 :

78 sc

Round 15 :

* 12 sc, 1 inc*, 6 times (84)

Round 16 :

84 sc

Round 17 :

84 sc

Round 18 :

* 13 sc, 1 inc*, 6 times (90)

Round 19 :

90 sc ↗ repeat this round 11 times

Round 20 :

* 28 sc, 1 dec*, 3 times (87)

Round 21 :

* 27 sc, 1 dec*, 3 times (84)

Round 22 :

* 26 sc, 1 dec*, 3 times (81)

Round 23 :

* 25 sc, 1 dec*, 3 times (78)

Round 24 :

* 24 sc, 1 dec*, 3 times (75)

Round 25 :

* 23 sc, 1 dec*, 3 times (72)

Round 26 :

* 22 sc, 1 dec*, 3 times (69)

Round 27 :

* 21 sc, 1 dec*, 3 times (66)

Round 28 :

* 20 sc, 1 dec*, 3 times (63)

Round 29 :

* 19 sc, 1 dec*, 3 times (60)

Round 30 :

* 18 sc, 1 dec*, 3 times (57)

Round 31 :

* 17 sc, 1 dec*, 3 times (54)

Round 32 :

* 16 sc, 1 dec*, 3 times (51)

Round 33 :

* 15 sc, 1 dec*, 3 times (48)

Round 34 :

* 14 sc, 1 dec*, 3 times (45)

Round 35 :

* 13 sc, 1 dec*, 3 times (42)

Round 36 :

* 12 sc, 1 dec*, 3 times (39)

Round 37 :

* 11 sc, 1 dec*, 3 times (36)

Round 38 :

* 10 sc, 1 dec*, 3 times (33)

Round 39 :

* 9 sc, 1 dec*, 3 times (30)

Round 40 :

* 8 sc, 1 dec*, 3 times (27)

Round 41 :

* 7 sc, 1 dec*, 3 times (24) ↗ start of head, stuff body

Round 42 :

* 3 sc, 1 inc*, 6 times (30)

Round 43 :

* 4 sc, 1 inc*, 6 times (36)

Round 44 :

* 5 sc, 1 inc*, 6 times (42)

Round 45 :

* 6 sc, 1 inc*, 6 times (48)

Round 46 :

* 7 sc, 1 inc*, 6 times (54)

Round 47 :

* 8 sc, 1 inc*, 6 times (60)

Round 48 :

60 sc

Round 49 :

* 9 sc, 1 inc*, 6 times (66)

Round 50 :

* 10 sc, 1 inc*, 6 times (72)

Round 51 :

72 sc ↗ repeat this round 9 times

Round 52 :

* 22 sc, 1 dec*, 3 times (69)

Round 53 :

* 21 sc, 1 dec*, 3 times (66)

Round 54 :

* 20 sc, 1 dec*, 3 times (63)

Round 55 :

* 19 sc, 1 dec*, 3 times (60)

Round 56 :

* 18 sc, 1 dec*, 3 times (57)

Round 57 :

* 17 sc, 1 dec*, 3 times (54)

Round 58 :

* 16 sc, 1 dec*, 3 times (51)

Round 59 :

* 15 sc, 1 dec*, 3 times (48)

Round 60 :

* 14 sc, 1 dec*, 3 times (45)

Round 61 :

* 13 sc, 1 dec*, 3 times (42)

Round 62 :

* 12 sc, 1 dec*, 3 times (39)

Round 63 :

* 11 sc, 1 dec*, 3 times (36)

Round 64 :

* 10 sc, 1 dec*, 3 times (33)

Round 65 :

* 9 sc, 1 dec*, 3 times (30)

Round 66 :

* 8 sc, 1 dec*, 3 times (27)

Round 67 :

* 7 sc, 1 dec*, 3 times (24)

Round 68 :

* 2 sc, 1 dec*, 6 times (18) ↗ stuff the rest

Round 69 :

* 1 sc, 1 dec*, 6 times (12)

Round 70 :

* 1 dec*, 6 times (6) ↗ close

— Snout :

Round 1 :

12 ch

Round 2 :

12 sc

Round 3 :

1 inc, 10 sc, 1 inc (14)

Round 4 :

1 inc, 12 sc, 1 inc (16)

Round 5 :

1 inc, 14 sc, 1 inc (18)

Round 6 :

1 inc, 16 sc, 1 inc (20)

Round 7 :

1 inc, 18 sc, 1 inc (22)

Round 8 :

22 sc ↗ repeat this round 4 times

Info :

Start new and insert in stitch no 7 from the side

Round 10 :

3 sc in stitch no 7., 1 dc in the following stitch and turn, this is how the semi round part of the snout is adapted. Go on like this in the following rows.

Round 11 :

* 1 inc*, 3 times, dc (6)

Round 12 :

* 1 sc, 1 inc*, 3 times, st (9)

Round 13 :

* 2 sc, 1 inc*, 3 times, st (12)

Round 14 :

12 sc, st

Round 15 :

* 3 sc, 1 inc*, 3 times, st (15)

Round 16 :

15 sc, st

Round 17 :

* 4 sc, 1 inc*, 3 times, st (18)

Round 18 :

18 sc, st

Round 19 :

* 5 sc, 1 inc*, 3 times, st (21)

Info :

Start over in row 10 on the other side of the snout, to get to semi round parts.

Info :

Start over again, on the right side, right after the second semicircle. 36 sc around the upper part, 42 sc around the two semicircles Last picture on the next side. Go on in rounds. (78)

Round 22 :

78 sc ↗ repeat this round 3 times

Round 23 :

36 sc, * 3 sc, 1 dec*, 4 times, 2 sc, * 3 sc, 1 dec*, 4 times (70)

Round 24 :

36 sc, * 2 sc, 1 dec*, 4 times, 2 sc, * 2 sc, 1 dec*, 4 times (62)

Round 25 :

* 4 sc, 1 dec*, 6 times, * 1 dec*, 6 times, 2 sc, * 1 dec, 6 times (44)

Info :

Stuff the snout and sew it on the head, about 8 rounds away from the heels.

— Dot behind the eye :

Round 1 :

mc 8

Round 2 :

* 1 sc inc, 1 hdc inc*, 4 times (16)

Round 3 :

* 1 sc, 1 sc inc, 1 hdc, 1 hdc inc*, 4 times (24)

Round 4 :

* 2 sc, 1 inc*, 8 times (32)

Round 5 :

* 3 sc, 1 inc*, 8 times (40)

— Small, left eye :

Round 1 :

mc 6

Round 2 :

* 1 sc inc*, 4 times, * 1 hdc inc*, 2 times (12)

Round 3 :

* 1 sc, 1 sc inc*, 4 times, * 1 hdc, 1 hdc inc*, 2 times (18)

— Big, right eye :

Round 1 :

mc 6

Round 2 :

* 1 sc inc*, 4 times, * 1 hdc inc*, 2 times (12)

Round 3 :

* 1 sc, 1 sc inc*, 4 times, * 1 hdc, 1 hdc inc*, 2 times (18)

Round 4 :

* 2 sc, 1 sc inc*, 4 times, * 2 hdc, 1 hdc inc*, 2 times (24)

— Pupil :

Round 1 :

mc 4

Round 2 :

* 1 inc*, 4 times (8)

Info :

Now sew the black dot to the left, right above the snout, the left small eye onto it and the pupil onto the eye, on the bottom of it. The big eye directly right to it, sew the pupil onto the bottom of the second eye.

— Nose :

Round 1 :

mc 6

Round 2 :

* 1 inc*, 6 times (12)

Round 3 :

* 2 sc, 2 inc*, 3 times (18)

Round 4 :

3 sc, 2 inc, * 4 sc, 2 inc*, 2 times, 1 sc (24)

Round 5 :

4 sc, 2 inc, * 6 sc, 2 inc*, 2 times, 2 sc (30)

Round 6 :

30 sc

Round 7 :

5 sc, 2 dec, * 6 sc, 2 dec*, 2 times, 1 sc (24)

Round 8 :

*2 sc, 1 dec*, 6 times (18)

Round 9 :

* 1 sc, 1 dec*, 6 times (12) ↗ stuff

Round 10 :

* 1 dec*, 6 times (6) ↗ close and leave a long string

Info :

Sew the nose in the middle of the snout, one corner down. Stitch the string two times around the part, where the semicircles meet.

Info :

With the end of the string, knot the stubbles onto the snout, three times a side.

— Snout bottom part :

Round 1 :

mc 5

Round 2 :

* 1 inc*, 5 times (10)

Round 3 :

* 1 sc, 1 inc*, 5 times (15)

Round 4 :

* 2 sc, 1 inc*, 5 times (20)

Round 5 :

* 3 sc, 1 inc*, 5 times (25)

Round 6 :

25 sc ↗ repeat this round 7 times

Info :

Stuff it just a little, the stuffed part should be pushed in the edges. Sew the edge, about 1 cm (0,4 inches) away from the edge, so the stuffing stays, where it´s supposed to be (right picture below). The middle stays unstuffed.

— Tongue :

Row 1 :

4 ch

Row 2 :

3 sc, 4 sc in the last ch, go on crocheting on the backside, 3 sc, turn (10)

Row 3 :

4 sc, 2 inc, 4 sc (12)

Row 4 :

5 sc, 2 inc, 5 sc (14)

Info :

Sew the tongue onto the bottom part of the snout, make sure the purple string doesn´t shine through the underneath of this part.

— Ears :

Round 1 :

mc 6

Round 2 :

3 inc, 3 sc (9)

Round 3 :

2 sc, 3 inc, 4 sc (12)

Round 4 :

4 sc, 3 inc, 5 sc (15)

Round 5 :

6 sc, 1 inc, 8 sc (16)

Round 6 :

5 sc, 3 inc, 8 sc (19)

Round 7 :

6 sc, 3 inc, 10 sc (22)

Round 8 :

8 sc, 1 inc, 13 sc (23)

Round 9 :

9 sc, 1 inc, 13 sc (24)

Round 10 :

24 sc

Round 11 :

10 sc, 1 inc, 13 sc (25)

Round 12 :

25 sc

Round 13 :

11 sc, 1 inc, 13 sc (26)

Round 14 :

26 sc

Round 15 :

11 sc, 1 inc, 14 sc (27)

Round 16 :

27 sc

Round 17 :

12 sc, 1 inc, 14 sc (28)

Round 18 :

28 sc

Round 19 :

13 sc, 1 inc, 14 sc (29)

Round 20 :

29 sc

Round 21 :

29 sc

Round 22 :

14 sc, 1 inc, 14 sc (30)

Round 23 :

30 sc ↗ repeat this round 11 times.

Info :

Sew the ears on top of the head, start about 8 rounds from the middle, peak down. Now fold the corners differently and fix this with two or three stitches.

— Paws and legs :

Round 1 :

mc 6

Round 2 :

* 1 inc*, 6 times (12)

Round 3 :

* 1 sc, 1 inc*, 6 times (18)

Round 4 :

* 2 sc, 1 inc*, 6 times (24)

Round 5 :

* 3 sc, 1 inc*, 6 times (30)

Round 6 :

* 4 sc, 1 inc*, 6 times (36)

Round 7 :

* 5 sc, 1 inc*, 6 times (42)

Round 8 :

42 sc ↗ repeat this round 4 times

Round 9 :

* 2 hdc, 2 hdc dec*, 6 times, 18 sc (36)

Round 10 :

* 1 hdc, 2 hdc dec*, 6 times, 18 sc (30)

Round 11 :

* 2 hdc dec*, 6 times, 18 sc (24)

Round 12 :

24 sc ↗ repeat this round 5 times

Round 13 :

1 dec, 22 sc (23)

Round 14 :

23 sc ↗ repeat this round 5 times

Round 15 :

1 dec, 21 sc (22)

Round 16 :

22 sc ↗ repeat this round 7 times

Round 17 :

1 dec, 20 sc (21)

Round 18 :

* 5 sc, 1 dec*, 3 times (18)

Round 19 :

* 1 sc, 1 dec*, 6 times (12) ↗ stuff

Round 20 :

* 1 dec*, 6 times (6) ↗ close

Info :

Now toes are worked out, by stitching a long white string through the paws, like shown on the photo, two times, to get 3 toes. I fixed the front legs from top till bottom, you can also just fix them on the upper end, about two fingers under the heels. Sew the back legs left and right to the body, fix the back paws on the front ones, so dotty sits properly.

— Dots under the paws, big one :

Round 1 :

mc 6

Round 2 :

* 1 inc*, 6 times (12)

Round 3 :

* 1 sc, 1 inc*, 6 times (18)

— Small dots :

Round 1 :

mc 6

Info :

Sew the dots under the four paws, like shown on the picture below.

— Tail :

Round 1 :

mc 4

Round 2 :

1 inc, 3 sc (5)

Round 3 :

1 inc, 4 sc (6)

Round 4 :

1 inc, 5 sc (7)

Round 5 :

1 inc, 6 sc (8)

Round 6 :

1 inc, 7 sc (9)

Round 7 :

1 inc, 8 sc (10)

Round 8 :

10 sc

Round 9 :

1 inc, 9 sc (11)

Round 10 :

11 sc

Round 11 :

1 inc, 10 sc (12)

Round 12 :

12 sc

Round 13 :

1 inc, 11 sc (13)

Round 14 :

13 sc

Round 15 :

1 inc, 12 sc (14)

Round 16 :

14 sc

Round 17 :

1 inc, 13 sc (15)

Round 18 :

15 sc ↗ repeat this round 19 times

Round 19 :

* 1 sc, 1 dec*, 5 times (10) ↗ stuff

Round 20 :

* 1 dec*, 5 times (5) ↗ close

Info :

Sew the tail on the middle of the back, about 16 rounds away from the bottom middle.

— Big black dots :

Round 1 :

mc 6

Round 2 :

* 1 inc*, 6 times (12)

Round 3 :

* 1 sc, 1 inc*, 6 times (18)

Round 4 :

* 2 sc, 1 inc*, 6 times (24)

Round 5 :

* 3 sc, 1 inc*, 6 times (30)

— Small dots :

Round 1 :

mc 6

Round 2 :

* 1 inc*, 6 times (12)

Round 3 :

* 1 sc, 1 inc*, 6 times (18)

Info :

Spread the dots equally all over the body, including leg, ears, back of the head and the tail.

— Collar :

Row 1 :

4 ch

Row 2 :

4 sc ↗ repeat this row, until the collar is about 19 cm (8 inches) long.

— Pendant :

Round 1 :

mc 6

Round 2 :

* 1 inc*, 6 times (12)

Round 3 :

* 1 sc, 1 inc*, 6 times (18)

Round 4 :

* 2 sc, 1 inc*, 6 times (24)

Info :

Place the pendant in the middle of the collar, close the collar round dotty´s neck.

— Bone :

Round 1 :

mc 5

Round 2 :

* 1 inc*, 5 times (10)

Round 3 :

* 1 sc, 1 inc*, 5 times (15)

Info :

Crochet a second part like this, place them next to each other and crochet a big round around both of this part, you will have 30 stitches....

Round 4 :

* 3 sc, 1 dec*, 6 times (24)

Round 5 :

* 2 sc, 1 dec*, 6 times (18)

Round 6 :

18 sc ↗ repeat this round 21 times

Round 7 :

* 2 sc, 1 inc*, 6 times (24)

Round 8 :

* 3 sc, 1 inc*, 6 times (30) ↗ stuff

Info :

Now go on in two circles, therefore, close one circle with 15 sc, make sure, the middle is right above the lower ends of the bones. Leave out the other 15 stitches

Round 9 :

15 sc

Round 10 :

15 sc

Round 11 :

* 1 sc, 1 dec*, 5 times (10)

Round 12 :

* 1 dec*, 5 times (5) ↗ close

Info :

Repeat from round 9 with the left over 15 stitches. Make sure, everything is stuffed probably, before finally closed.

— Potty in blue :

Round 1 :

mc 6

Round 2 :

* 1 inc*, 6 times (12)

Round 3 :

* 1 sc, 1 inc*, 6 times (18)

Round 4 :

* 2 sc, 1 inc*, 6 times (24)

Round 5 :

* 3 sc, 1 inc*, 6 times (30)

Round 6 :

* 4 sc, 1 inc*, 6 times (36)

Round 7 :

36 sc ↗ repeat this round 3 times

Round 8 :

* 10 sc, 1 dec*, 3 times (33)

Assembly Instructions

  • Sew the snout to the head about 8 rounds away from the heels, aligning the semicircles and securing firmly so the snout sits centered on the face.
  • Attach the nose in the middle of the snout, one corner down; stitch the string twice around the meeting point of the semicircles and knot the stubles three times per side for whisker dots.
  • Position and sew the ears on top of the head starting about 8 rounds from the middle, peak pointing downward; fold and fix the corners with two or three stitches for a natural ear shape.
  • Sew the legs and paws to the body: fix front legs from top to bottom or at the upper end, two fingers under the heels; sew back legs left and right and overlap back paws on front paws so Dotty sits properly.
  • Stitch toes by running a long white string through each paw twice to form three toes; sew dots and paw pads under each paw according to the photo reference for accurate placement.
  • Attach the tail to the middle of the back about 16 rounds from the bottom middle; close any openings securely and weave in ends to finish.

Important Notes

  • 💡Use stitch markers to keep track of the start of each round, especially during increases and decreases for accurate shaping.
  • 💡Stuff the snout lightly and push stuffing toward the edges; the middle of some snout parts should remain less stuffed for correct facial shape.
  • 💡Pin and baste parts in place before final sewing to ensure symmetry and correct placement of eyes, ears, and snout.
  • 💡Weave in ends as you go and leave long tails where instructed for sewing pieces together to avoid reworking later.
  • 💡Work with consistent tension to maintain gauge and keep shapes even across separate pieces.

This playful Dotty dalmatian pattern is perfect for gifting or adding a cheerful handmade companion to your home. The design balances simple rounds with satisfying shaping to create a lovable face and body. Enjoy stitching the spots and details that make Dotty unique — have fun and happy crocheting! 🐾🧶

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FAQs

What size will the finished piece be?

The finished amigurumi measures approximately 25-30 cm tall when using Schachenmayr Catania and the recommended hook sizes; final size depends on yarn and tension.

Can I use different yarn weights for this pattern?

Yes, you can use different yarn weights, but this will affect the final size and gauge—use an appropriate hook for your yarn and adjust stuffing accordingly.

Do I need prior crochet experience for this pattern?

This pattern is rated intermediate and assumes familiarity with rounds, increases/decreases, and basic assembly techniques.

How long does this project typically take to complete?

Most crocheters complete this project in 12-15 hours spread over multiple sessions, depending on experience and assembly time.