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Spaniel in a Dog Bed Amigurumi Pattern

Spaniel in a Dog Bed Amigurumi Pattern
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5-7 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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Weekend Treat

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

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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 Spaniel in a Dog Bed Amigurumi Pattern

This pattern creates a small spaniel amigurumi seated in a cozy dog bed with a pillow and headband. It uses sport weight yarn and a 2 mm hook to achieve a fine, detailed finish. The design features color changes, simple jacquard stitching on the head, and small sewn-on parts for a polished look.

Spaniel in a Dog Bed Amigurumi Pattern crochet pattern - detailed view of completed project

Clear step-by-step rounds and photos are included to help you assemble the toy and bed. Finished size is approximately 15.5 cm (6.1 inches) for the spaniel and 15.0 cm (5.9 inches) diameter for the bed using the recommended materials.

Why You'll Love This Spaniel in a Dog Bed Amigurumi Pattern

I absolutely love this pattern because it combines sweet character design with practical construction that yields a sturdy, poseable toy. I enjoy the tiny details like the jacquard face panel and the fold-up paws — they add so much personality. The bed and pillow make it a complete scene, which is fun to gift or display. Creating the tiny headband and embroidered features is always my favorite finishing step because it brings the spaniel to life.

Spaniel in a Dog Bed Amigurumi Pattern step 1 - construction progress Spaniel in a Dog Bed Amigurumi Pattern step 2 - assembly progress Spaniel in a Dog Bed Amigurumi Pattern step 3 - details and accessories Spaniel in a Dog Bed Amigurumi Pattern step 4 - final assembly and finishing

Switch Things Up

I love customizing this pattern by changing yarn colors to make different breeds; try gray and white for a schnauzer or golden tones for a cocker spaniel.

I often make the spaniel smaller by using thinner yarn and a 1.75mm hook for a collectible mini version or larger with bulkier yarn for a cuddle toy.

I sometimes swap the safety eyes for embroidered eyes for a more child-safe toy—use embroidery floss and a needle to stitch eyes in place.

I like adding tiny accessories like a crocheted scarf or a removable sweater to create seasonal variations and gifts for friends.

To alter poseability, you can insert thin wire in the limbs before stuffing to make the legs slightly poseable for display.

Use felt for a soft muzzle patch instead of colorwork for a quicker finish and a slightly different texture contrast.

For a more polished bed, try using two strands of yarn held together to create a thicker cushion and a sturdier base.

I sometimes embroider a tiny name or initial on the pillow to personalize the toy as a special keepsake.

If you want a more pronounced jacquard face, practice the color changes on a scrap piece first to keep tension consistent across color joins.

Try swapping the headband color or making a tiny bow by crocheting a small rectangle and cinching it in the center for a playful finishing touch.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Skipping the row marker early on can make joining pieces difficult later; place a marker at the start of Round 1 and move it each round to keep accurate stitch counts. ✗ Not stuffing as you go can lead to lumps or misshapen parts; stuff gradually and consistently while crocheting to maintain smooth shapes and proper firmness. ✗ Forgetting to change colors at the correct round will misalign the jacquard face; follow the color-change notes exactly and carry yarn or fasten off as instructed. ✗ Sewing pieces without pinning first can result in uneven placement; pin or baste the ears, head and paws in place before sewing to check symmetry and angle. ✗ Inserting eyes too high or too low changes the expression of the spaniel; insert the safety eyes between rounds 11-12 with a spacing of 14-16 stitches for the intended look.

Spaniel in a Dog Bed Amigurumi Pattern

Make a sweet crocheted spaniel nestled in its own tiny dog bed. This pattern guides you step-by-step through crocheting the dog, ears, tail, bed and pillow with clear photos. Youll enjoy color changes, simple shaping, and a cuddly finished toy perfect for gifting or display.

Intermediate 5-7 Hours

Materials Needed for Spaniel in a Dog Bed Amigurumi Pattern

— Main Fabric

  • 01
    Sport weight 4ply Yarn (Yarn Art Jeans) 50g / 160m
  • 02
    N01 - white (small amounts for muzzle and head detail)
  • 03
    N18 - light pink (ears inner and small details)
  • 04
    N20 - pink (dog bed side and pillow pieces)
  • 05
    N50 - purple (dog bed base and accents)
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    N83 - beige (main body and head color)
  • 07
    N71 - brown (nose and embroidered details)
  • 08
    Polyester stuffing (fiberfill) for body, head, paws, bed side and pillow

— Tools Required

  • 01
    2 mm crochet hook
  • 02
    Safety Eyes 14 mm (2 pieces)
  • 03
    Stuffing material, fiberfill
  • 04
    Needle for sewing pieces

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— Tail :

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With white yarn.

Round 1 :

4sc in MR

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Place row marker here.

Round 2 :

(1sc, inc) *2 (6)

Round 3 :

6sc

Round 4 :

Change color to beige. 6sc

Round 5 :

6sc

Round 6 :

4sc, dec (5)

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Fold in half and crochet 2sc through both sides.

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Fasten off, cut the yarn, weave in the yarn ends.

— Paws (make 4) :

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With beige yarn.

Round 1 :

6sc in MR

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Place row marker here.

Round 2 :

6inc (12)

Round 3 :

Change color to white. (1sc, inc) *6 (18)

Round 4 :

Change color to beige. (1sc, 4dc in one stitch)*4, 10sc (30)

Round 5 :

(1sc, dc4tog) *4, 10sc (18)

Round 6 :

(1sc, dec) *6 (12)

Round 7-13 :

12sc (7 rounds)

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Stuff the paws with fiberfill.

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Fold in half and crochet 6sc through both sides.

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Fasten off, cut the yarn, weave in the yarn ends.

— Body :

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With beige yarn.

Round 1 :

6sc in MR

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Place row marker here.

Round 2 :

6inc (12)

Round 3 :

(1sc, inc) *6 (18)

Round 4 :

(2sc, inc) *6 (24)

Round 5 :

(3sc, inc) *6 (30)

Round 6 :

(4sc, inc) *6 (36)

Round 7 :

(5sc, inc) *6 (42)

Round 8 :

You will turn two pieces: body and tail into one: 1sc, 2sc with the tail and body together; 39sc (42)

Round 9 :

42sc

Round 10 :

You will turn three pieces: body and two paws into one: 13sc, 6sc with the paw and body together; 6sc; 6sc with the second paw and body; 11sc (42)

Round 11 :

(1sc, dec) *3, 24sc, (1sc, dec) *3 (36)

Round 12-14 :

36sc (3 rounds)

Round 15 :

(4sc, dec) *6 (30)

Round 16-17 :

30sc (2 rounds)

Round 18 :

(4sc, inc) *6 (36)

Round 19-20 :

36sc (2 rounds)

Round 21 :

You will turn three pieces: body and two paws into one: 10sc, 6sc with the thirds paw and body together; 6sc; with the fourth paw and body; 8sc (36)

Round 22 :

(4sc, dec) *6 (30)

Round 23 :

30sc

Round 24 :

(3sc, dec) *6 (24)

Round 25 :

(2sc, dec) *6 (18)

Round 26 :

(1sc, dec) *6 (12)

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Stuff the body with fiberfill.

Round 21 :

6dec

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Fasten off, cut the yarn, weave in the ends.

— Head :

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With white yarn.

Round 1 :

6sc in MR

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Place row marker here.

Round 2 :

6inc (12)

Round 3 :

3inc, 3sc, 3inc, 3sc (18)

Round 4 :

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

Round 5 :

(2sc, inc) *2, 4sc, (inc, 2sc) *3, 4sc, inc (30)

Round 6-8 :

30sc (3 rounds)

Round 9 :

Change color to beige. Attention! Crochet in jacquard technique from Rnd 9 to 12. Add white yarn (these stitches are highlighted in red) (4sc, inc)*3, 4sc, inc, (4sc, inc)*2 (36)

Round 10 :

(5sc, inc)*3, 4sc, sc, inc, (5sc, inc)*2 (42)

Round 11 :

(6sc, inc)*3, 4sc, 2sc, inc, (6sc, inc)*2 (48)

Round 12 :

(7sc, inc)*3, 4sc, 3sc, inc, (7sc, inc)*2 (54)

Round 13-20 :

With beige yarn. 54sc (8 rounds)

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Insert the eyes between rounds 11-12 at a distance of 14-16 stitches.

Round 21 :

(7sc, dec)*6 (48)

Round 22 :

(6sc, dec)*6 (42)

Round 23 :

(5sc, dec)*6 (36)

Round 24 :

(4sc, dec)*6 (30)

Round 25 :

(3sc, dec) *6 (24)

Round 26 :

(2sc, dec) *6 (18)

Round 27 :

(1sc, dec) *6 (12)

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Stuff the head with fiberfill.

Round 28 :

6dec

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Fasten off, cut the yarn, weave in the ends.

— Ears (make 2) :

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Crochet 2 pieces in beige and 2 pieces in light pink color.

Round 1 :

Chain 13. Start in the second chain from the hook: 11sc, 4dc in one stitch , 11sc, turn (26)

Round 2 :

Ch1, 7sc, 4dc, 4dcinc, 4dc, 7sc, turn (30)

Round 3 :

Ch1, 4sc, 7dc, 8dcinc, 7dc, 4sc (38)

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Cut the yarn on the light pink pieces.

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Continue crocheting from beige piece. Apply the beige part and crochet with beige yarn: (3sc in one stitch, sl st)*19.

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Leave a long tail for sewing.

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Tighten cheeks following pictures below. Embroider the corners of the eyes with white.

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Embroider the eyebrows with white yarn. Embroider the nose with brown yarn.

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Sew the head to the body.

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Sew the ears to the head.

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Crochet the Headband with pink yarn. Chain 70. Start in the third chain from the hook: 70sc . Cut the yarn and fasten off. Tie the headband on the head.

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Embroider the mouth with brown yarn.

— Dog bed :

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Base - With purple yarn.

Round 1 :

6sc in MR

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Place row marker here.

Round 2 :

6inc (12)

Round 3 :

(1sc, inc) *6 (18)

Round 4 :

(2sc, inc) *6 (24)

Round 5 :

(3sc, inc) *6 (30)

Round 6 :

(4sc, inc) *6 (36)

Round 7 :

(5sc, inc) *6 (42)

Round 8 :

(6sc, inc) *6 (48)

Round 9 :

(7sc, inc) *6 (54)

Round 10 :

(8sc, inc) *6 (60)

Round 11 :

(9sc, inc) *6 (66)

Round 12 :

(10sc, inc) *6 (72)

Round 13 :

(11sc, inc) *6 (78)

Round 14 :

(12sc, inc) *6 (84)

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Cut the yarn and fasten off.

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Side wall - With pink yarn.

Round 1 :

Chain 6. Start in the second chain from the hook: inc, 3sc, 3sc in the last chain , 4sc (12)

Round 2 :

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

Round 3 :

2inc, 6sc, 3inc, 6sc, inc (24)

Round 4-85 :

24sc (82 rounds)

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Stuff with fiberfill in the process.

Round 86 :

2dec, 6sc, 3dec, 6sc, dec (18)

Round 87 :

2dec, 3sc, 3dec, 3sc, dec (12)

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Cut the yarn and fasten off.

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Sew the side wall in a circle to the bottom of the bed. Cut the yarn and fasten off.

— Pillow :

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Crochet 2 pieces in pink color.

Round 1 :

Chain 15. Start in the second chain from the hook: 14sc, turn (14)

Round 2-11 :

Ch1, 14sc, turn (10 rounds)

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Apply the pink part and crochet with purple yarn: 14sc, inc in the corner, 11sc, inc in the corner, 14sc, inc in the corner, 11sc, inc in the corner.

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Stuff with fiberfill in the process. Fasten off, cut the yarn, weave in the yarn ends.

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Congrats your spaniel is ready!!!

Assembly Instructions

  • Insert safety eyes between rounds 11-12 of the head, spacing them 14-16 stitches apart before stuffing the head.
  • Sew the tail to the body by aligning the tail opening with the body opening and crocheting them together as instructed in Round 8 of the body.
  • Attach the paws to the body by joining them during Round 10 and Round 21 where instructed; sew securely and hide ends inside the body.
  • Sew the head to the body after embroidering the nose and eyebrows, using the long tail left from the head to stitch evenly around the neck.
  • Sew the ears to the head with the long tails, aligning them symmetrically on either side of the jacquard face panel.
  • Sew the side wall of the dog bed in a circle to the base, stuffing the wall as you go for a rounded bed shape; finish by attaching the pillow inside the bed.

Important Notes

  • 💡Use a row marker and move it each round to keep track of the start of rounds for accurate joining and increases.
  • 💡Stuff parts gradually while crocheting to maintain consistent shape and avoid over- or under-stuffed areas.
  • 💡Follow the jacquard colorwork instructions exactly from rounds 9-12 on the head to achieve the face pattern as shown.
  • 💡Insert safety eyes before closing the head and secure them tightly; double-check spacing of 14-16 stitches between eyes.

This charming Spaniel in a Dog Bed makes a perfect handmade gift or a cozy shelf companion. Create a full scene with the tiny pillow and headband for extra personality. Enjoy every stitch as you bring this little friend to life! 🧶🐶

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FAQs

What size will the finished piece be?

The spaniel measures approximately 15.5 cm (6.1 inches) tall and the dog bed diameter is about 15.0 cm (5.9 inches) using the indicated yarn and 2 mm hook.

Can I use different yarn weights for this pattern?

You can, but the finished size will change. If you use a thicker yarn, use a larger hook and expect a chunkier toy; adjust stuffing and eye size accordingly.

Do I need prior crochet experience for this pattern?

This pattern is rated intermediate due to color changes, jacquard work on the head, and multiple piece assembly; basic amigurumi experience is recommended.

How long does this project typically take to complete?

Most crafters complete the project in 5-7 hours, though time may vary depending on experience and whether you make the full bed and pillow.

Where should I place the safety eyes?

Insert the safety eyes between rounds 11 and 12 of the head, spaced about 14-16 stitches apart for the intended expression.