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Free Dachshund Dog Crochet Pattern For Keychains

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Crochet Cute Dachshund Amigurumi Pattern

Welcome to this comprehensive crochet pattern where you will learn how to crochet a Cute Dachshund amigurumi. This project captures the characteristically long body of the dachshund dog, allowing you to adjust the length of the body to your preference. The pattern uses basic amigurumi techniques, including working in rounds with single crochet stitches, increases, and decreases for shape. You will make separate components such as the head, body, legs, tail, and ears and then sew them together to complete this adorable dog figure. This detailed guide is designed to help you follow each step with clarity and ease.

Quick Overview Of Pattern

• The head is worked first in rounds starting from a small magic ring foundation.
• The body is crocheted next, with a flexible length to suit your preference.
• Legs, tail, and ears are created separately using simple chains and stitches.
• All pieces are stuffed and sewn together to create the charming dachshund shape.

Notes

• Ensure consistent tension throughout to achieve uniform stitches and a neat finish.
• Use stitch markers to mark the beginning of your rounds if preferred.
• Adjust the body length by adding or reducing rows as desired without altering stitch counts per round.
• Stuff the pieces firmly enough to hold their shape, but avoid overstuffing, which can distort stitches.
• This pattern uses single crochet (SC) primarily, with some increases, decreases, and half double crochet (HDC) for shaping and edging.

Skill Level

Intermediate beginner. Recommended for crocheters familiar with:

• Magic ring (magic circle) technique
• Single crochet (SC) stitches
• Increasing and decreasing stitches
• Half double crochet (HDC)
• Working in continuous rounds
• Basic sewing of amigurumi parts

Materials

• Yarn: For this project, plus velvet yarn is recommended for clear stitch definition, but any worsted or DK weight yarn will work. Use beige and brown colors as indicated.
• Crochet Hook: 3 mm suitable for selected yarn.
• Scissors
• Yarn Needle for sewing pieces together and weaving ends
• Stitch Marker (optional) for marking round beginnings
• Fiberfill Stuffing

Measurements / Sizing

• Finished dachshund roughly measures 15–18 cm long (depending on body length) and about 7-9 cm tall when completed.
• Body length adjustable by the number of rows crocheted for the torso.

Gauge and Stitch Pattern

• Gauge is flexible; aim for an even tension to maintain consistent stitch size.
• The pattern primarily uses single crochet (sc) stitches worked in rounds with increases (inc) and decreases (dec) shaping the figure.

Stitch Abbreviations

Special Stitches

Magic Ring (Magic Circle)

• Wrap yarn to form a loop, work stitches inside the loop, then pull tail to close the hole tightly.

Increase (inc)

• Work two single crochet stitches into the same stitch.

Decrease (dec)

• Insert hook into the next two stitches, yarn over and pull through, yarn over again and pull through the two loops on the hook.

The Crochet Pattern!

Head

Round 1:

• Start with a magic ring.
• Work 6 single crochet (sc) stitches into the ring. Use a stitch marker to mark the first stitch.

Round 2:

• Work 6 single crochet (sc) in each stitch around; no increases or decreases (6 stitches).

Round 3:

• Begin increasing to widen the head: Pattern [1 sc, 1 inc] repeated 3 times (9 stitches total).
  To increase: in one stitch, work 2 sc to expand.
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Round 4:

• Repeat the following 3 times: 1 sc, 1 inc, 1 sc (12 stitches).

Round 5:

• Work 4 sc in a row, then 4 increases (2 sc in one stitch each), followed by 4 sc (16 stitches total).

Rounds 6 and 7:

• Work two rows with 1 sc per stitch, 16 stitches each, no increases or decreases. This adds height to the head.

Round 8:

• Begin decreasing to taper the head:
• Work 4 sc, then 4 decreases (each dec merges 2 stitches into 1), and finish with 4 sc (12 stitches).

Round 9:

• Final decrease round on head: 6 decreases in sequence, decreasing stitch count to 6.
• Cut yarn and stuff head firmly with fiberfill at this point.
• Sew the opening closed securely with yarn needle.

Body

Round 1:

• With brown yarn, start a magic ring and work 7 sc into it.

Round 2:

• Increase in every stitch: 2 sc in each stitch to double stitches to 14 total.

Round 3:

• Work a special color change row:
• Crochet 5 sc with brown yarn, switch to beige, crochet 4 sc, then switch back to brown and work final 5 sc (14 stitches).
  Color changes are done with an “unfinished” single crochet: start sc with one color, stop before last yarn over; yarn over with next color and complete stitch.

Round 4 to Round 13 (or more):

• Continue working rows of 14 sc alternating color blocks exactly as in Round 3:
  5 brown, 4 beige, 5 brown stitches per round.
• Crochet as many rows as desired to reach the preferred body length.
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Final round:

• Brown yarn, 14 sc in every stitch.
• Cut yarn and leave a long tail for sewing.

Legs

• Chain 4 with brown yarn.
• Work back along the chain starting from second chain from hook with 3 sc.
• Chain 1 and cut yarn.
• Make 4 legs total repeating above steps.
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Tail

• Chain 5 with brown yarn.
• Work 4 sc starting from second chain from hook.
• Chain 1 and cut yarn.

Ears

• Chain 6 with brown yarn.
• Starting from 2nd chain from hook, work 3 sc.
• Work 1 half double crochet (hdc).
• In the last chain, work 3 half double crochets (hdc) in the same stitch (hdc cluster).
• Continue working along the other side of the chain with 1 hdc and 3 sc.
• Slip stitch (sl st) into first sc to finish the ear.
• Make two ears in total.
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Assembly & Finished Size

• Stuff the head firmly after Round 9.
• Stuff the body after all rounds (or as you sew).
• Use a yarn needle to sew the legs, tail, and ears onto the body and head, carefully positioning for balance and symmetry.
• Weave in all loose ends securely.
• The finished crochet dachshund measures approximately 15–18 cm long depending on body length and mild variations in tension and yarn.
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Conclusion

This Cute Dachshund amigurumi pattern offers a beautiful blend of foundational crochet stitches, shaping techniques through increases and decreases, and simple colorwork to achieve a lovable dog figure with characteristic long body lines. With adjustable body length, it adapts well to your creative preferences. The project is rewarding for intermediate crocheters looking to hone amigurumi skills and create charming handmade gifts or collectibles.