Dachshund Hot Dog Amigurumi For Cozy Plush Making
Finished Size: Approximately 10 inches (25 cm) tall and 8 inches (20 cm) wide
Skill Level: Intermediate
Estimated Time: 2-4 hours
Hook Size: 4 mm
Yarn: worsted yarn
Notions: Yarn needle, stitch marker, polyfill
Gauge: Approximately 12 sc x 14 rounds = 4 inches with 4 mm hook
Why Crocheters Love This Design
This dachshund hot dog amigurumi is an amigurumi doll worked in brown, cream, black, and yellow. You will crochet the head, body, belly, ear, leg, tail, nose, eye, mustard, ketchup, bun half, bun, snout, eyebrow, and the mustard topping. The pattern walks through each piece with clear round-by-round counts, then shows how to assemble and finish everything so the result matches the reference photos.
Use the pattern card as your material checklist before starting. Safety eyes give a polished look. The instructions include hot dog costume. It stands upright on its own. Keep your tension even, count stitches at the end of shaping rounds, and check the placement notes before sewing pieces together for a clean handmade result.
A Few Notes Before We Begin
Your Supply List
| Material | Details |
|---|---|
| Yarn | worsted yarn in brown, cream, black, yellow, red, tan, beige |
| Hook | 4 mm crochet hook |
| Stuffing | Polyfill or fiberfill |
| Eyes | Safety eyes or embroidery thread |
| Extras | Yarn needle, stitch markers, scissors |
Gauge: Approximately 12 sc x 14 rounds = 4 inches with 4 mm hook. Not critical but aim for tight, even stitches, if stuffing shows through, go down one hook size.
Crochet Stitches in This Pattern
Note: This pattern uses US crochet terms. All rounds are worked in continuous rounds unless stated otherwise. Use a stitch marker in the first stitch of each round.
| Abbreviation | Meaning |
|---|---|
| sc | Single crochet |
| inc | Increase (2 sc in same stitch) |
| dec | Decrease (sc 2 together) |
| ch | Chain |
Crochet Along: Full Instructions
head, brown yarn
Rnd 1: 6 sc in magic ring (6)
Rnd 2: inc around (12)
Rnd 3: (1 sc, inc) x 6 (18)
Rnd 4: (2 sc, inc) x 6 (24)
Rnd 5: (3 sc, inc) x 6 (30)
Rnd 6: (4 sc, inc) x 6 (36)
Rnd 7: (4 sc, dec) x 6 (30)
Rnd 8: (3 sc, dec) x 6 (24)
Rnd 9: (2 sc, dec) x 6 (18)
Rnd 10: (1 sc, dec) x 6 (12)
Rnd 11: dec around (6)
Rnd 12: fasten off, close hole (6)
body, brown yarn
Rnd 1: 6 sc in magic ring (6)
Rnd 2: inc around (12)
Rnd 3: (1 sc, inc) x 6 (18)
Rnd 4: (2 sc, inc) x 6 (24)
Rnd 5: (3 sc, inc) x 6 (30)
Rnd 6: sc around (30)
Rnd 7: sc around (30)
Rnd 8: sc around (30)
Rnd 9: sc around (30)
Rnd 10: sc around (30)
Rnd 11: sc around (30)
Rnd 12: sc around (30)
Rnd 13: sc around (30)
Rnd 14: sc around (30)
Rnd 15: (3 sc, dec) x 6 (24)
Rnd 16: (2 sc, dec) x 6 (18)
Rnd 17: (1 sc, dec) x 6 (12)
Rnd 18: dec around (6)
Rnd 19: fasten off, close hole (6)
Switch to cream yarn for the belly.
belly, cream yarn
Rnd 1: 6 sc in magic ring (6)
Rnd 2: inc around (12)
Rnd 3: (1 sc, inc) x 6 (18)
Rnd 4: (2 sc, inc) x 6 (24)
Rnd 5: sc around (24)
Rnd 6: sc around (24)
Rnd 7: (2 sc, dec) x 6 (18)
Rnd 8: (1 sc, dec) x 6 (12)
Rnd 9: dec around (6)
Switch to brown yarn for the ear.
ear (make 2), brown yarn
Rnd 1: 6 sc in magic ring (6)
Rnd 2: (inc) x 2 (1 sc, inc) x 2 (10)
Rnd 3: sc around (10)
Rnd 4: sc around (10)
Rnd 5: sc around (10)
Rnd 6: (dec) x 2 (1 sc, dec) x 2 (6)
leg (make 4), brown yarn
Rnd 1: 6 sc in magic ring (6)
Rnd 2: inc around (12)
Rnd 3: (1 sc, inc) x 6 (18)
Rnd 4: (5 sc, inc) x 3 (21)
Rnd 5: sc around (21)
Rnd 6: sc around (21)
Rnd 7: sc around (21)
Rnd 8: sc around (21)
Rnd 9: sc around (21)
Rnd 10: sc around (21)
Rnd 11: sc around (21)
tail, brown yarn
Rnd 1: 6 sc in magic ring (6)
Rnd 2: (5 sc, inc) x 1 (7)
Rnd 3: sc around (7)
Rnd 4: sc around (7)
Rnd 5: sc around (7)
Rnd 6: sc around (7)
Rnd 7: sc around (7)
Rnd 8: sc around (7)
Rnd 9: sc around (7)
Switch to black yarn for the nose.
nose, black yarn
Embroider the nose with black thread after the eyes are placed.
Work a small triangular satin stitch centered between the eyes, about 8 mm wide.
eye (make 2), black yarn
Use 6 mm safety eyes or embroidered eyes; place them on the upper half of the head, about one eye-width apart.
If using safety eyes, insert the posts before closing the head opening and secure the backs firmly on the inside.
If embroidering, work two small black satin stitches, then add a tiny white stitch highlight if desired.
Switch to yellow yarn for the mustard.
mustard, yellow yarn
Row 1: Ch 10, sc in 2nd ch from hook and across (9)
Row 2: Ch 1, turn, sc across (9)
Row 3: Ch 1, turn, sc across (9)
Row 4: Ch 1, turn, sc across (9)
Switch to red yarn for the ketchup.
ketchup, red yarn
Rnd 1: 6 sc in magic ring (6)
Rnd 2: inc around (12)
Rnd 3: (1 sc, inc) x 6 (18)
Rnd 4: (2 sc, inc) x 6 (24)
Rnd 5: sc around (24)
Rnd 6: (2 sc, dec) x 6 (18)
Rnd 7: (1 sc, dec) x 6 (12)
Rnd 8: dec around (6)
Switch to tan yarn for the bun half.
bun half (make 2), tan yarn
Rnd 1: 6 sc in magic ring (6)
Rnd 2: inc around (12)
Rnd 3: (1 sc, inc) x 6 (18)
Rnd 4: (2 sc, inc) x 6 (24)
Rnd 5: sc around (24)
Rnd 6: (2 sc, dec) x 6 (18)
Rnd 7: (1 sc, dec) x 6 (12)
Rnd 8: dec around (6)
Switch to cream yarn for the bun.
bun, cream yarn
Rnd 1: 6 sc in magic ring (6)
Rnd 2: inc around (12)
Rnd 3: (1 sc, inc) x 6 (18)
Rnd 4: sc around (18)
Rnd 5: sc around (18)
Rnd 6: sc around (18)
Rnd 7: sc around (18)
Rnd 8: sc around (18)
Rnd 9: sc around (18)
Rnd 10: sc around (18)
Rnd 11: (1 sc, dec) x 6 (12)
Rnd 12: dec around (6)
Rnd 13: fasten off, close hole (6)
Switch to brown yarn for the snout.
snout, brown yarn
Rnd 1: 6 sc in magic ring (6)
Rnd 2: inc around (12)
Rnd 3: sc around (12)
Rnd 4: sc around (12)
Rnd 5: sc around (12)
Rnd 6: sc around (12)
Rnd 7: sc around (12)
Rnd 8: sc around (12)
Rnd 9: dec around (6)
Rnd 10: fasten off, close hole (6)
Switch to yellow yarn for the eyebrow.
eyebrow (make 2), yellow yarn
Embroider this facial detail with black thread after the head is closed.
Use short straight stitches or satin stitch, keeping the line light and curved so it sits naturally above the eye.
mustard topping, yellow yarn
Row 1: Ch 10, sc in 2nd ch from hook and across (9)
Row 2: Ch 1, turn, sc across (9)
Row 3: Ch 1, turn, sc across (9)
Row 4: Ch 1, turn, sc across (9)
Final Stitch Counts
- head: 36 stitches at widest point
- body: 30 stitches at widest point
- belly: 24 stitches at widest point
- ear (x 2): 10 stitches at widest point
- leg (x 4): 21 stitches at widest point
- tail: 7 stitches at widest point
- nose: See pattern
- eye (x 2): See pattern
- mustard: 9 stitches at widest point
- ketchup: 24 stitches at widest point
- bun half (x 2): 24 stitches at widest point
- bun: 18 stitches at widest point
- snout: 12 stitches at widest point
- eyebrow (x 2): See pattern
- mustard topping: 9 stitches at widest point
Putting the Pieces Together
1. Stuff head, body, belly, bun firmly with polyfill for stability. Shape as you go, pressing and molding to match the reference photo. Add extra stuffing to the base for a sturdy foundation.
2. Sew body to the head. Align the pieces first and pin them in place, checking the overall shape against the reference photo, then whipstitch around the seam with matching yarn. Weave in the ends securely so the joint stays closed and firm.
3. Sew belly to the head. Align the pieces first and pin them in place, checking the overall shape against the reference photo, then whipstitch around the seam with matching yarn. Weave in the ends securely so the joint stays closed and firm.
4. Sew bun to the head. Align the pieces first and pin them in place, checking the overall shape against the reference photo, then whipstitch around the seam with matching yarn. Weave in the ends securely so the joint stays closed and firm.
5. Sew ear to the sides of the head. Position on the upper sides of the head, angled outward. Pin in place before sewing to check alignment from all angles. Use the long tail left for sewing and whipstitch around the base.
6. Embroider the nose with black thread centered between the eyes. Work a small triangular satin stitch about 8 mm wide.
7. Attach eye to the head. Position on the upper half of the head, spaced about one eye-width apart. Secure firmly with embroidery thread or fabric glue. Embroider a small line below each eye for a more expressive look.
8. Sew snout to the front of the head. Center between the eyes, slightly below the eye line. Stuff lightly with polyfill before closing for a 3D effect. Pin in place before sewing to check alignment from all angles.
9. Embroider eyebrow above each eye, following the natural brow arch. Use short satin or back stitches in matching yarn, keeping the line light and slightly curved. Place them about one eye-width above the eyes for a balanced expression.
10. Sew leg to the body. Align carefully and pin in place before sewing. Check from all angles, then sew firmly with whipstitch.
11. Sew tail to the body. Align carefully and pin in place before sewing. Check from all angles, then sew firmly with whipstitch.
12. Sew mustard in place following the reference photo. Pin first to check positioning, then whipstitch with matching yarn, weaving in the ends securely.
13. Sew ketchup in place following the reference photo. Pin first to check positioning, then whipstitch with matching yarn, weaving in the ends securely.
14. Sew bun half in place following the reference photo. Pin first to check positioning, then whipstitch with matching yarn, weaving in the ends securely.
15. Sew eyebrow in place following the reference photo. Pin first to check positioning, then whipstitch with matching yarn, weaving in the ends securely.
16. Sew mustard topping in place following the reference photo. Pin first to check positioning, then whipstitch with matching yarn, weaving in the ends securely.
17. Check all seams are secure. Gently tug each attached piece to test. Trim any loose yarn ends with sharp scissors. Weave in all remaining tails with a needle, passing through at least 3 stitches in each direction to prevent unraveling. Give the finished piece a gentle squeeze to distribute stuffing evenly and shape the final form.
Maker Tips and Keeping It Clean
These tips will help you crochet a clean, well-finished amigurumi doll:
- Smaller hook = neater result: If stuffing peeks through, drop one hook size. Tight stitches look professional.
- Stuff as you go: Shape and stuff firmly when 12-18 stitches remain, before the opening gets too small.
- decreases: Work through the front loops only for decreases that disappear into the fabric.
- Stitch markers: Mark the first stitch of every round and you will never lose count again.
Caring for your dachshund hot dog amigurumi:
- Hand wash in cool water with mild detergent, no machine washing.
- Air dry flat, away from direct sunlight. Sun fades colors faster than you think.
- If safety eyes are used, ensure they are locked tight, not suitable for children under 3.
- Spot clean small stains with a damp cloth instead of washing the whole piece.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I sell finished items from this pattern?
Absolutely. Sell at craft fairs, online, wherever you like, just don't distribute the pattern itself.
What yarn works best?
Cotton gives the crispest stitches and most defined shape. Acrylic is softer and more affordable, both work great.
How long does this take?
Most crocheters finish in 2-4 hours. Your first one will be slower, and that's completely normal.
Can I resize it?
Yes, use a smaller hook and thinner yarn for a mini, or go up in hook size and yarn weight for a larger version. The proportions stay the same.
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