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Tip The Border Collie Amigurumi Pattern

Tip The Border Collie Amigurumi Pattern
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5-7 Hours Time Needed
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Beginner Friendly Level

Perfect for those just starting their crochet journey, with clear instructions and simple techniques

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Weekend Treat

Takes 5-7 hours, making it an enjoyable project to finish over a couple of days.

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

About This Tip The Border Collie Amigurumi Pattern

This pattern creates a sweet Border Collie amigurumi named Tip, worked in worsted weight yarn with black and cream panels. Youll crochet the head, muzzle, ears, body (two-part construction), front and hind legs, and tail, then assemble for a polished finish. The pattern uses continuous rounds and short rows to shape features and includes a special invisible single crochet decrease technique.

Tip The Border Collie Amigurumi Pattern crochet pattern - detailed view of completed project

Designed to be beginner friendly, it includes clear round-by-round instructions and placement notes for eyes, nose and ears. Finished size is approximately 9" long (nose to tip of tail) and 6" tall lying flat.

Why You'll Love This Tip The Border Collie Amigurumi Pattern

I absolutely love this pattern because it captures the sweet, playful look of a Border Collie with simple stitches. I enjoy how the two-color body construction creates a realistic coat effect without complicated colorwork. The small size and clean shaping make it quick to finish while still being detailed enough to feel special. I also love that the pattern includes clear placement tips for eyes, ears and muzzle so you can personalize Tip's expression.

Tip The Border Collie Amigurumi Pattern step 1 - construction progress Tip The Border Collie Amigurumi Pattern step 2 - assembly progress Tip The Border Collie Amigurumi Pattern step 3 - details and accessories Tip The Border Collie Amigurumi Pattern step 4 - final assembly and finishing

Switch Things Up

I love to change colors to make different breeds; swap the black and cream for brown and white to make a spaniel-style pup.

I sometimes use a smaller hook and sport weight yarn to create a tiny keychain-sized version that fits on a backpack zipper.

For a chunkier cuddly toy I use bulky yarn and a larger hook which makes Tip super soft and huggable.

I often embroider small eyebrows or a mouth to change the expression and give the dog more personality.

Try using safety eyes of different sizes for a whimsical or more realistic look; smaller eyes create a baby-like appearance.

I add a tiny crocheted collar and tag for gifting; a colorful collar adds character instantly.

If you want posable limbs I add thin florist wire inside the legs before stuffing so they can be posed slightly.

For a textured coat, experiment with a boucle or textured yarn for the black sections to give Tip a fluffy effect.

I sometimes add felt inner ear pieces in a soft pink for extra realism and to hide any stitching joins.

To make a set, I change yarn colors and make multiple pups in different sizes; they look lovely displayed together or given as matching gifts.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Not marking the end of rounds leads to lost stitch counts; place a short length of contrasting yarn or a stitch marker at the end of each round and move it up as you work. ✗ Forgetting to stuff gradually makes sections lumpy or misshapen; stuff the head and body incrementally while shaping, adding small amounts and checking the silhouette frequently. ✗ Attaching safety eyes without checking spacing can look off-center; place eyes through the stitches of rnd 4 with about 5 stitches between them and double-check alignment before securing. ✗ Pulling your tension too tight changes the finished size and stitch counts; keep a consistent, moderate tension and check gauge (4 sc & 4 rows = 1") if size accuracy matters.

Tip The Border Collie Amigurumi Pattern

Make an adorable Tip the Border Collie amigurumi with clear, step-by-step crochet rounds and helpful assembly notes. This pattern guides you through shaping the head, muzzle, ears, body, legs and tail to create a cuddly 9" long dog. Youll enjoy the simple shaping and charming colorwork that bring Tip to life. Perfect for gifting or displaying, with full materials and stitch explanations included.

Beginner Friendly 5-7 Hours

Materials Needed for Tip The Border Collie Amigurumi Pattern

— Main Fabric

  • 01
    Worsted weight yarn (4 medium) - Black - approx. 110 yards
  • 02
    Worsted weight yarn (4 medium) - Cream - approx. 110 yards

— Tools Required

  • 01
    Crochet hook size F (3.75 mm)
  • 02
    Stuffing (polyester fiberfill)
  • 03
    16 mm safety eyes (2)
  • 04
    16 mm safety nose (1)
  • 05
    Yarn needle for sewing and weaving in ends

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— Notes :

Info :

Finished Size: approx. 9" long (nose to tip of tail); 6" tall lying flat. Gauge: 4 sc & 4 rows = 1". Special Stitches: Invisible Single Crochet Decrease (sc dec) – Insert hook under front loop only of 1st sc, insert hook under front loop only of 2nd sc, yo, pull yarn through both sts, yo, pull through all loops on hook. Pattern is written in standard American crochet terms.

— Head :

Round 1 :

Beginning at front of head with black, make a magic ring, ch 1, 6 sc in ring. Pull yarn end to tighten ring. (6 sc) Do not join; Work continuously in rnds. Mark end of rnd with a short length of yarn in a contrasting color and move marker up as you work.

Round 2 :

2 sc in each sc around. (12 sc)

Round 3 :

(Sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc) around. (18 sc)

Round 4 :

(Sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc) around. (24 sc)

Round 5 :

(Sc in next 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc) around. (30 sc)

Round 6 :

(Sc in next 4 sc, 2 sc in next sc) around. (36 sc)

Round 7-12 :

Sc in each sc around. (36 sc)

Round 13 :

(Sc in next 4 sc, sc dec) around. (30 sc)

Round 14 :

(Sc in next 3 sc, sc dec) around. (24 sc)

Round 15 :

(Sc in next 2 sc, sc dec) around. (18 sc)

Info :

Attach safety eyes. Sample had eyes attached thru sts of rnd 4, 5 sts apart. Stuff head.

Round 16 :

(Sc in next sc, sc dec) around. (12 sc)

Round 17 :

(Sc dec) around. (6 sc)

Info :

Fasten off, leaving a longer length of yarn. Weave yarn end through remaining 6 sc and draw to a close. Pull yarn end to inside of head to hide. Set aside.

— Muzzle :

Round 1-3 :

Beginning at front of muzzle with cream, work as per rnds 1-3 of head. (18 sc)

Round 4-6 :

Sc in each sc around.(18 sc) At end of rnd 6, join with sl st to 1st sc.

Info :

Continue working in rows: Row 1: Ch 1, sc in same sp and in next 2 sc. Turn. (3 sc) (There is intentionally no ch-1 at the end of these rows.) Rows 2-3: Sc in each sc across. Turn. (3 sc) Row 4: 2 sc in 1st sc, sc in next 2 sc. Turn. (4 sc) Rows 5-10: Sc in each sc across. Turn. (4 sc) Fasten off, leaving a longer length of yarn for sewing.

Info :

Attach safety nose at center front of muzzle. Stuff muzzle and sew in place at front of head. The rnds of the muzzle are positioned directly below the eyes, with the rows positioned between the eyes, stretching up to the top of the head. Refer to photos for help with placement.

— Ears (make 2) :

Round 1 :

Beginning at tip of ear with black, make a magic ring, ch 1, 3 sc in ring. Pull yarn end to tighten ring. (3 sc). Do not join; Work continuously in rnds. Mark end of rnd with a short length of yarn in a contrasting color and move marker up as you work.

Round 2 :

2 sc in each sc around. (6 sc)

Round 3 :

Sc in each sc around. (6 sc)

Round 4 :

(Sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc) around. (9 sc)

Round 5 :

Sc in each sc around. (9 sc)

Round 6 :

(Sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc) around. (12 sc)

Round 7 :

Sc in each sc around. (12 sc)

Round 8 :

(Sc in next 3 sc, 2 sc in next sc) around. (15 sc)

Round 9-11 :

Sc in each sc around. (15 sc)

Round 12 :

(Sc in next sc, sc dec) around. (10 sc)

Round 13 :

Sc in each sc around. (10 sc) Fasten off, leaving a longer length of yarn for sewing.

Info :

Flatten and sew ear closed through sts of rnd 13. Sew ear in place at side of head, leaving approx. 3 black sts visible between ear and front of muzzle. Sew in place in line with top of muzzle. Fold ear down and tack in place at side of head in line with eyes. Sew in place securely, also tacking wider back part of folded ear to top and/or side of head to get desired look.

— Body – Part 1 :

Round 1-12 :

Beginning at front of body with cream, work as per rnds 1-12 of head. (36 sc) At end of rnd 12, join with sl st to 1st sc.

Info :

Continue working in rows: Row 1: Ch 1, working in front loops only, sc in same sp and in next 8 sc. Turn. (9 sc) There is intentionally no ch-1 at the end of these rows.

Row 2-9 :

Working through both loops, sc in each sc across. Turn. (9 sc)

Row 10 :

Sc in 1st sc, sc dec, sc in each sc across to last 3 sc, sc dec, sc in last sc. Turn. (7 sc)

Row 11 :

Sc in each sc across. Turn. (7 sc)

Row 12 :

Repeat row 10. (5 sc)

Row 13-20 :

Sc in each sc across. Turn. (5 sc) Fasten off, leaving a longer length of yarn for sewing.

— Body – Part 2 :

Info :

Continue working in rnds – working into sts of rnd 12 of body – part 1.

Round 13 :

Join black with sc in 1st remaining back loop of rnd 12, sc in remaining back loop of next 8 sc of rnd 12, sc in both loops of next 27 sc of rnd 12. (36 sc)

Round 14-26 :

Sc in each sc around. (36 sc)

Round 27 :

(Sc in next 4 sc, sc dec) around. (30 sc)

Round 28 :

(Sc in next 3 sc, sc dec) around. (24 sc)

Round 29 :

(Sc in next 2 sc, sc dec) around. (18 sc)

Info :

Stuff body.

Round 30 :

(Sc in next sc, sc dec) around. (12 sc)

Round 31 :

(Sc dec) around. (6 sc) Fasten off, leaving a longer length of yarn. Weave yarn end through remaining 6 sc and draw to a close. Pull yarn end to inside of body to hide.

Info :

Sew cream underside of body – part 1 in place on top of black body – part 2. End of cream underside should be positioned at center back of body. Refer to photo.

— Front Legs (make 2) :

Round 1-2 :

With cream, work as per rnds 1-2 of head. (12 sc)

Round 3-12 :

Sc in each sc around. (12 sc) At end of rnd 12, join with sl st to 1st sc. Fasten off, leaving a longer length of yarn for sewing. Stuff leg. Flatten end of leg and sew closed. Sew leg in place at front of body so that it can lay flat. Refer to photos for help with placement.

— Hind Legs (make 2) :

Round 1-5 :

With cream, work as per rnds 1-5 of front legs. (12 sc) At end of rnd 5, join with sl st to 1st sc. Fasten off.

Round 6 :

Join black with sc in any sc of rnd 5 and sc in each sc around. (12 sc)

Round 7-12 :

Sc in each sc around. (12 sc). At end of rnd 12, join with sl st to 1st sc. Fasten off, leaving a longer length of yarn for sewing.

— Tail :

Round 1 :

Beginning at tip of tail with cream, make a magic ring, ch 1, 3 sc in ring. Pull yarn end to tighten ring. (3 sc)

Round 2 :

2 sc in each sc around. (6 sc)

Round 3 :

Sc in each sc around. (6 sc) Join with sl st to 1st sc and fasten off.

Round 4 :

Join black with sc in any sc of rnd 3 and sc in each sc around. (6 sc)

Round 5 :

(Sc in next 2 sc, 2 sc in next sc) twice. (8 sc)

Round 6-7 :

Sc in each sc around. At end of last rnd, join with sl st to 1st sc. Fasten off, leaving a longer length of yarn for sewing. Flatten top end of tail and sew closed. There is no need to stuff the tail unless you wish to stuff it lightly. Sew tail in place at top back of body.

Assembly Instructions

  • Attach safety eyes through stitches of head rnd 4, leaving approximately 5 stitches between eyes; secure backs and ensure eyes are level before tightening.
  • Sew muzzle to center front of head with the rows positioned between the eyes and stretching up toward the top of the head; stuff muzzle lightly before closing and sewing.
  • Flatten ears and sew closed through the sts of rnd 13, position each ear at the side of the head leaving ~3 black sts visible between the ear and front of muzzle, then fold down and tack to get the desired look.
  • Sew cream underside (body part 1) onto top of black body (body part 2), positioning the end of the cream underside at the center back of the body as shown in the photo.
  • Position and sew front legs at the front of the body so they can lay flat; flatten hind legs and sew into place at back of body so the toy sits or lies as desired.
  • Flatten top of tail and sew closed; attach tail at top back of body. Tail stuffing is optional; stuff lightly only if desired.

Important Notes

  • 💡Work continuously in rounds for pieces where instructed; mark the end of each round with a short length of contrasting yarn to track rounds accurately.
  • 💡There is intentionally no ch-1 at the end of the short rows used in the muzzle and body rows; follow the instructions exactly for neat edges.
  • 💡Fasten off leaving a longer length of yarn for sewing each small part; this makes assembly and finishing much easier and tidier.

This charming Tip the Border Collie pattern is perfect for making a lovable handmade friend that celebrates a sweet childrens story. The pattern is compact, beginner friendly, and full of placement tips so your pup looks just right when finished. Whether youre gifting Tip or keeping it for yourself, this little dog brings warmth and smiles. 🧶🐾

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FAQs

What size will the finished piece be?

The finished amigurumi measures approximately 9 inches long (nose to tip of tail) and about 6 inches tall when lying flat using the recommended worsted weight yarn and 3.75 mm hook.

Can I use different yarn weights for this pattern?

Yes, you can use a different yarn weight, but it will change the finished size; adjust your hook accordingly and check your gauge if you want to match the listed dimensions.

Do I need prior crochet experience for this pattern?

This pattern is rated beginner friendly but assumes you know basic stitches such as single crochet, increases, decreases and how to work in the round.

How long does this project typically take to complete?

Most crocheters finish this project in about 5-7 hours overall, depending on experience, assembly time, and whether you customize colors or details.