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Dog Dotty Amigurumi Pattern

Dog Dotty Amigurumi Pattern
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8-10 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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All-Day Adventure

Requires 8-10 hours, ideal for a full day of immersive crocheting.

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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 delightful amigurumi dog with a large snout, floppy ears and spotted markings. It uses fine yarn worked in rounds and rows to achieve smooth shaping and defined features. You will crochet eyes, nose, snout parts and the body separately then assemble them for a playful, characterful finish.

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

Detailed stitch counts are provided for every round and part to help you track your progress. Photos and finishing notes guide you through sewing and placement for the best results.

Why You'll Love This Dog Dotty Amigurumi Pattern

I absolutely love this pattern because it captures a lot of personality in simple shapes — the big snout and floppy ears give Dotty a charming expression. I enjoy the modular approach where each piece is crocheted separately; it makes assembly creative and forgiving. The instructions are clear and I appreciate how the pattern includes exact stitch counts for each round so you never lose track. I also love that you can customize spots, collar and pendant colors to make each dog unique.

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 personalize Dotty by changing spot colors — black spots can become pastel or rainbow for a whimsical look.

Try using a thicker yarn and a larger hook to make a chunky, cuddly version, or switch to a thinner yarn and smaller hook for a delicate mini keychain-sized pup.

I often add embroidered eyebrows or a little felt tongue detail to change expression and personality.

Experiment with different eye positions or sizes; moving the eyes slightly closer together or using safety eyes changes Dotty's character dramatically.

For a festive twist, make a tiny removable sweater or scarf to fit over the body and collar — perfect for seasonal gifting.

You can make the collar removable by attaching it with a small button or snap instead of sewing it closed.

Try adding wire inside the tail for a posable wagging tail, or insert thin wire in the limbs for a bendable poseable toy.

Make a family of dogs in different sizes: adjust yarn weight and hook to create puppies, adults and a big parent dog.

Swap the pendant shape to a heart, star or initial disc to add a personalized charm for gift-making.

I also like to mix textures — use boucle or faux-fur yarn for the ears or tail to give a luxurious tactile contrast.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Skipping stitch markers during long rounds makes it hard to find the start; place a marker at the first stitch of each round to keep your counts accurate. ✗ Forgetting to stuff gradually results in lumps or misshapen parts; stuff little and often, especially around curved joins to maintain smooth shaping. ✗ Not counting increases and decreases carefully can change the intended shaping; count stitches after each increase/decrease round to correct mistakes early. ✗ Sewing parts on before final shaping causes misaligned features; pin and position head, snout and limbs first, then sew securely once you are happy with placement. ✗ Pulling the yarn too tight when joining parts can distort edges; use even, gentle tension while stitching pieces together to keep a neat seam. ✗ Using a different hook size from the one recommended without adjusting gauge changes final size; if you change hook or yarn weight, make a gauge swatch and adjust counts as needed.

Dog Dotty Amigurumi Pattern

Make your own playful Dalmatian-style dog named Dotty with this detailed crochet amigurumi pattern. You will work in rounds and rows to shape a charming head, expressive snout and floppy ears, plus cute paws and spots. The pattern includes step-by-step stitch counts, assembly tips and photos to guide your finishing. Perfect for gifting or keeping as a handmade companion.

Intermediate 8-10 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 details)
  • 03
    Leftovers in red (collar), yellow (pendant), dark purple (tongue) and nature white (eye whites)
  • 04
    A left over in blue for the pot (super bulky, Schachenmayr Bravo) if making the potty accessory
  • 05
    Schachenmayr Catania (2, fine) used by author

— Tools Required

  • 01
    Crochet hook no 1.5 (between B and C)
  • 02
    Hook no G (for pot) - size G/8 recommended for pot accessory
  • 03
    Darning needle / yarn needle for sewing
  • 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 :

Row 1 :

12 ch

Row 2 :

12 sc

Row 3 :

1 inc, 10 sc, 1 inc (14)

Row 4 :

1 inc, 12 sc, 1 inc (16)

Row 5 :

1 inc, 14 sc, 1 inc (18)

Row 6 :

1 inc, 16 sc, 1 inc (20)

Row 7 :

1 inc, 18 sc, 1 inc (22)

Row 8 :

22 sc ↗ repeat this round 4 times

Row 9 :

Start new and insert in stitch no 7 from the side

Row 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.

Row 11 :

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

Row 12 :

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

Row 13 :

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

Row 14 :

12 sc, st

Row 15 :

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

Row 16 :

15 sc, st

Row 17 :

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

Row 18 :

18 sc, st

Row 19 :

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

Row 20 :

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

Row 21 :

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 heals.

— 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.

— 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.

— 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 heals. 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 (3 times a paw) :

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 (5 times) :

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 :

Part Round 1 :

mc 5

Part Round 2 :

* 1 inc*, 5 times (10)

Part 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

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 :

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

  • Stuff the snout lightly and sew it on the head about 8 rounds away from the heels, positioning the semicircles so the snout sits central and symmetrical.
  • Sew the nose in the middle of the snout with one corner down; stitch the string two times around where the semicircles meet and knot small stubbles on each side.
  • Position and sew ears on top of the head starting about 8 rounds from the middle with the peak down; fold and fix corners with two or three stitches to shape.
  • Attach the front legs from top to bottom or fix them at the upper end about two fingers under the heels; sew back legs left and right to the body and align back paws to sit properly.
  • Sew the snout bottom and tongue to the upper snout as instructed, ensuring the purple tongue string does not show through the underside.
  • Spread and sew the black and small dots evenly across the body, legs, ears, back of the head and tail; pin placements before sewing for symmetry.

Important Notes

  • 💡Use stitch markers to mark the beginning of each round to avoid losing track during repeated rounds and increases.
  • 💡Stuff components gradually and evenly; overstuffing can distort shaping while understuffing leaves parts floppy so aim for moderate, consistent stuffing.
  • 💡Pin parts in place and check symmetry before sewing to ensure the snout, eyes, ears and limbs are correctly positioned.
  • 💡Maintain consistent tension and the recommended hook sizes to match the pattern gauge for accurate final size.
  • 💡Weave in ends and leave long tails when closing pieces to make sewing parts together easier and more secure.

Create Dotty the Dalmatian with this friendly amigurumi pattern — full of charm and personality. The pattern uses clear, numbered rounds and helpful photos so you can sew each part with confidence. Perfect as a handmade gift or a cuddly keepsake for your home. 🧶✨🐶

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FAQs

What size will the finished piece be?

The finished amigurumi will be approximately pocket to small plush size depending on yarn and hook, but following the designer's yarn (fine, Schachenmayr Catania) and hooks will produce the proportions shown in the photos.

Can I use different yarn weights for this pattern?

Yes, you can use different yarn weights, but this will affect final size and stitch counts; if you change yarn weight, make a gauge sample and be prepared to adjust hook size and placement of features accordingly.

Do I need prior crochet experience for this pattern?

This pattern is rated intermediate and assumes familiarity with working in rounds, increases, decreases and basic shaping; beginners with patience can attempt it but should be comfortable with counting and finishing.

How long does this project typically take to complete?

Most crocheters complete this project in 8-10 hours, depending on experience and how many accessories (pot, collar, bone) you include.