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Puppy Corgi Amigurumi Pattern

Puppy Corgi 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 Puppy Corgi Amigurumi Pattern

This pattern guides you through crocheting a small Puppy Corgi amigurumi complete with sculpted eyes, nose and a removable sweater. The instructions include color-change techniques, working in BLO/FLO, and step-by-step photos for tricky steps like attaching ears and stuffing. You will create all parts separately and then assemble for a professional finish.

Puppy Corgi Amigurumi Pattern crochet pattern - detailed view of completed project

Perfect as a gift or a decorative handmade toy, the pattern uses YarnArt Jeans and Alize Cotton Gold yarns with detailed stitch counts. Clear rounds and helpful tips make shaping and finishing easier.

Why You'll Love This Puppy Corgi Amigurumi Pattern

I absolutely love this pattern because it captures the corgi charm with simple shaping and enjoyable colorwork. I designed the head and muzzle construction to be forgiving while still producing a distinct, expressive face. The needle-sculpting step gives the eyes realistic depth and personality, and I enjoy seeing how different yarn colors change the toy's character. Sewing the sweater is one of my favorite relaxing finishing touches that makes the toy feel complete.

Puppy Corgi Amigurumi Pattern step 1 - construction progress Puppy Corgi Amigurumi Pattern step 2 - assembly progress Puppy Corgi Amigurumi Pattern step 3 - details and accessories Puppy Corgi Amigurumi Pattern step 4 - final assembly and finishing

Switch Things Up

I love how easy it is to customize this corgi by changing yarn colors — try pale pastels for a soft nursery friend or bold contrasting colors for a playful look.

If you want a larger or smaller corgi, change your yarn weight and hook size; bulky yarn and a larger hook will give a chunky, cuddly toy while fingering-weight yarn makes a tiny collectible version.

I often swap safety eyes for embroidered eyes on toys for baby-safe versions, or use smaller safety eyes for a subtler expression.

For more personality, embroider eyebrow lines or a small mouth to change the toy's expression; the placement of these small details dramatically alters character.

Try adding a loop to the sweater so the corgi can hang as an ornament or keychain — just reduce the sweater size and attach a small cord at the top.

I sometimes add a heart on the butt as shown in the tutorial page for a sweet custom detail; you can also change the heart color to coordinate with the sweater.

Swap the sweater stripes sequence to create seasonal looks — think red and white for holidays or soft neutrals for everyday charm.

Make reversible sweater options by leaving the seams loose so you can change the sweater for different outfits and looks.

If you want posable limbs, insert a thin wire inside the legs before stuffing to allow slight posing while keeping the exterior soft.

Finally, experiment with different yarn textures — a cotton blend will be smoother and more defined while a wool blend gives a fuzzier, cozy finish.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Not working stitches tightly enough which creates gaps in the fabric; switch to a smaller hook size and check gauge to keep stuffing from showing through. ✗ Forgetting to move the stitch marker at the end of each round which causes miscounted rounds; place a marker in the first loop of every new round and move it after finishing the round. ✗ Overstuffing parts like the head or legs which can distort shaping; stuff gradually and in small amounts to preserve the intended form and balance. ✗ Skipping the BLO/FLO instructions during color changes and shaping which changes the texture of the piece; follow BLO/FLO notes exactly where indicated to achieve the correct look.

Puppy Corgi Amigurumi Pattern

Make an adorable Puppy Corgi amigurumi with this full, photo-supported crochet pattern. You will follow step-by-step rounds for ears, head, nose, legs, tummy, body, tail and a cozy sweater. The pattern includes needle-sculpting eyes, color changes and assembly tips so you can create a polished, lovable plush corgi.

Intermediate 5-7 Hours

Materials Needed for Puppy Corgi Amigurumi Pattern

— Main Fabric

  • 01
    YarnArt Jeans (160 meters/50 grams) - No.84 Mustard or No.7 Beige - 1 skein
  • 02
    YarnArt Jeans (160 meters/50 grams) - No.62 White - 0.3 skein
  • 03
    YarnArt Jeans (160 meters/50 grams) - No.53 Black or No.40 Brown - small amount for the nose
  • 04
    Alize Cotton Gold (330 meters/100 grams) - No.126 Green or No.264 Pink - 0.3 skein
  • 05
    Felt circles diameter 15 mm for eye backing

— Tools Required

  • 01
    Crochet hook size 2.0 mm
  • 02
    Crochet hook size 3.0 mm (for sweater only)
  • 03
    Plastic safety eyes 10 mm (2 pieces)
  • 04
    Felt circles 15 mm diameter (2 pieces)
  • 05
    Scissors
  • 06
    Yarn/tapestry needle for sewing and finishing
  • 07
    Stitch markers
  • 08
    Polyester stuffing (hollowfiber or polyfil)
  • 09
    Pins for assembly

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— Ears :

Info :

Make 2 ears. Use Mustard yarn.

Round 1 :

6 sc into MR

Round 2 :

inc * 6 times (12)

Round 3 :

(5 sc, inc) * 2 times (14)

Round 4 :

14 sc

Round 5 :

(6 sc, inc) * 2 times (16)

Round 6 :

(7 sc, inc) * 2 times (18)

Round 7 :

(8 sc, inc) * 2 times (20)

Round 8 :

(9 sc, inc) * 2 times (22)

Round 9 :

(10 sc, inc) * 2 times (24)

Round 10 :

8 sc, Hdc * 6 times, 10 sc (24)

Round 11 :

8 sc, Hdc * 6 times, 10 sc (24)

Round 12 :

8 sc, Hdc * 6 times, 10 sc (24)

Round 13 :

8 sc, Hdc * 6 times, 10 sc (24)

Info :

Cut the yarn and fasten off.

— Head :

Info :

Start with White yarn.

Round 1 :

6 sc into MR

Round 2 :

inc * 6 times (12)

Round 3 :

(1 sc, inc) * 6 times (18)

Round 4 :

1 sc, inc, (2 sc, inc) * 5 times, 1 sc (24)

Round 5 :

(3 sc, inc) * 6 times (30)

Round 6 :

2 sc, inc, (4 sc, inc) * 5 times, 2 sc (36)

Round 7 :

(5 sc, inc) * 6 times (42)

Round 8 - 13 :

42 sc (6 rounds)

Round 14 :

(5 sc, dec) * 6 times (36)

Round 15 :

13 sc, BLO: 10 sc, 13 sc (36)

Round 16 :

36 sc

Round 17 :

13 sc, 10 sc together with front loops in 15 round, 13 sc (36)

Round 18 :

13 sc, IncDc * 10 times, 13 sc (46)

Round 19 :

17 sc, (inc, 1 sc) * 6 times, 17 sc (52)

Info :

Change the yarn color to mustard.

Round 20 :

23 sc, change the yarn color to white: 6 sc, change the yarn color to mustard: 23 sc (52)

Round 21 :

16 sc, inc, 3 sc, inc, 3 sc, change the yarn color to white: 4 sc, change the yarn color to mustard: 3 sc, inc, 3 sc, inc, 16 sc (56)

Round 22 :

7 sc, inc, 13 sc, inc, 5 sc, change the yarn color to white: 2 sc, change the yarn color to mustard: 5 sc, inc, 13 sc, inc, 7 sc (60)

Round 23 - 25 :

60 sc (3 rounds)

Round 26 :

16 sc, 12 sc together with 1st ear, 5 sc, 12 sc together with 2nd ear, 15 sc (60) Please, look at the pictures. When crocheting together with ears, insert the hook into a ear and into the head simultaneously.

Info :

Important! When crocheting together with the ears, it is important that the part of the ear where Hdc was crocheted is at the edges, and not in the center (for this, start crocheting the 1st ear from the 4th Hdc, and the 2nd ear from the 24th sc).

Round 27 :

16 sc, 12 sc along the 1st ear, 5 sc, 12 sc along the 2nd ear, 15 sc (60)

Round 28 :

60 sc

Info :

Make holes in the circles of felt, insert the eyes there and set them in the 18th round, between 5 Dc and 6 Dc on each side.

Round 29 :

4 sc, dec, (8 sc, dec) * 5 times, 4 sc (54)

Round 30 :

54 sc

Round 31 :

(7 sc, dec) * 6 times (48)

Round 32 :

48 sc

Round 33 :

(6 sc, dec) * 6 times (42)

Round 34 :

(5 sc, dec) * 6 times (36)

Round 35 :

(4 sc, dec) * 6 times (30)

Info :

Stuff the head.

Round 36 :

(3 sc, dec) * 6 times (24)

Round 37 :

(2 sc, dec) * 6 times (18)

Round 38 :

(sc, dec) * 6 times (12)

Round 39 :

dec * 6 times (6)

Info :

Tighten the final gap with the help of the tapestry needle: insert the threaded needle into the front loop of every stitch and slightly pull. Fix the yarn tail and hide it inside the detail.

— Needle sculpt the eyes :

Info :

To needle sculpt, use the White yarn. Insert the needle into point 1 that is locating in 19th round, right in the middle of the lower part of the head, in the place where the yarn color was changed (pic 1). Withdraw the needle from the right side under the right eye (pics 2 and 3). Insert the needle into the stitch neighboring to point 2 and withdraw it out of the stitch neighboring to point 1 (pics 4,5,6). Tighten the yarn and make a knot.

Info :

Using the same yarn, repeat these actions for the second eye. Tighten the yarn, make a knot, and hide the yarn tails inside the toy.

— Nose :

Info :

Use Black yarn.

Round 1 :

ch 7. Starting in the second chain from the hook: 5 sc, 3 sc into the last stitch of the chain; Along the other side of the chain: 4 sc, inc (14)

Round 2 :

inc, 4 sc, inc * 3 times, 4 sc, inc * 2 times (20)

Round 3 :

20 sc

Info :

Cut the yarn and fasten off. Stuff the nose and sew to the head (Please, look at the pictures).

— Legs (make 4) :

Info :

Start with White yarn.

Round 1 :

7 sc into MR

Round 2 :

inc * 7 times (14)

Round 3 :

(sc, inc) * 7 times (21)

Round 4 :

BLO: 21 sc

Round 5 - 7 :

21 sc (3 rounds)

Info :

Change the yarn color to Mustard.

Round 8 - 9 :

21 sc (2 rounds)

— Tummy :

Info :

Use White yarn.

Round 1 :

ch 21. Starting in the second chain from the hook: 19 sc, 3 sc into the last stitch of the chain; Along the other side of the chain: 18 sc, inc (42)

Round 2 :

inc, 18 sc, inc * 3 times, 18 sc, inc * 2 times (48)

Round 3 :

1 sc, inc, 18 sc, (sc, inc) * 3 times, 18 sc, (sc, inc) * 2 times (54)

Round 4 :

2 sdc, inc, 18 sc, (2 sc, inc) * 3 times, 18 sc, (2 sc, inc) * 2 times (60)

Info :

Attach the legs to the tummy. Change the yarn color to Mustard.

Round 5 :

5 sc together with the 1st leg, 17 sc, 5 sc together with the 2nd leg, 3 sc, 5 sc together with the 3rd leg, 17 sc, 5 sc together with the 4th leg, 3 sc (60)

Info :

When crocheting together with legs, insert the hook into a leg and into the tummy simultaneously (Please, look at the pictures).

— Body :

Info :

Crochet in spiral. To avoid gaps, make an additional sc in places where we attached the legs to the tummy (Please, look at the pictures).

Round 1 :

17 sc (along the leg), 17 sc, 17 sc (along the leg), 3 sc, 17 sc (along the leg), 17 sc, 17 sc (along the leg), 3 sc (108) Please, look at the picture.

Info :

If you want your puppy to have a heart on the butt, crochet from the 2nd to the 17th round according to the tutorial on page 20.

Round 2 :

45 sc, inc, 6 sc, inc, 6 sc, inc, 48 sc (111)

Round 3 - 11 :

111 sc (9 rounds)

Info :

Stuff the legs.

Round 12 :

(14 sc, dec) * 6 times, 15 sc (105)

Round 13 - 14 :

105 sc (2 rounds)

Round 15 :

37 sc, dec, 6 sc, dec, 6 sc, dec, 6 sc, dec, 42 sc (101)

Round 16 :

101 sc

Round 17 :

37 sc, dec, 5 sc, dec, 5 sc, dec, 5 sc, dec, 41 sc (97)

Round 18 :

97 sc

Round 19 :

37 sc, dec, 4 sc, dec, 4 sc, dec, 4 sc, dec, 40 sc (93)

Round 20 :

93 sc

Round 21 :

37 sc, dec, 3 sc, dec, 3 sc, dec, 3 sc, dec, 39 sc (89)

Round 22 :

37 sc, dec, 2 sc, dec, 2 sc, dec, 2 sc, dec, 38 sc (85)

Round 23 :

37 sc, dec, 1 sc, dec, 1 sc, dec, 1 sc, dec, 37 sc (81)

Round 24 :

37 sc, dec * 4 times, 36 sc (77)

Info :

Please look at the pictures.

Round 25 :

17 sc, 44 sc skip, 16 sc (33)

Info :

Please look at the pictures.

— Neck :

Info :

Crochet in spiral.

Round 26 - 27 :

33 sc (2 rounds)

Info :

Cut the yarn and fasten off. Stuff the body.

Info :

Divide the yarn into multiple threads, use one of the threads to connect the right and left side of the back. Use blanket stitch (Please, look at the pictures).

Info :

Using pins, attach the head to the body and sew (Please, look at the picture).

— Tail :

Info :

Start with White yarn.

Round 1 :

6 sc into MR

Round 2 :

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

Round 3 :

inc * 3 times, 6 sc (12)

Round 4 :

2 sc, inc * 2 times, 8 sc (14)

Round 5 :

4 sc, inc, 9 sc (15)

Info :

Change the yarn color to Mustard.

Round 6 :

5 sc, inc, 9 sc (16)

Round 7 - 9 :

16 sc (3 rounds)

Round 10 :

5 sc, dec, 9 sc (15)

Round 11 :

5 sc, dec, 8 sc (14)

Round 12 :

5 sc, dec, 7 sc (13)

Round 13 :

5 sc, dec, 6 sc (12)

Round 14 :

5 sc, dec, 5 sc (11)

Info :

Cut the yarn and fasten off. Stuff the tail and sew to the body between 19 and 24 rounds (Please, look at the picture).

— Sweater :

Info :

Use Green yarn and hook 3 mm. Crochet a sweater not tight.

Item Name (Collar) :

Collar: 1 row: Ch 9, 2 row: Starting in the second chain from the hook: 8 Sl st. Next, crochet in turning rows, behind the back loop only of the previous row, making a Ch1 rise at the end of each row (Please, look at the pictures 1, 2 and 3).

Row 3 :

BLO: 8 Sl st

Row 4 - 60 :

BLO: 8 Sl st (57 rows). Fold collar in half and crochet for both walls 7 Sl st (Please, look at the pictures 5-9).

Round 1 :

Ch 1 and 60 sc in a circle (1 round)

Info :

Change the yarn color to white.

Round 2 :

60 sc

Info :

Change the yarn color to green.

Round 3 - 4 :

60 sc (2 rounds)

Info :

Change the yarn color to white.

Round 5 :

60 sc

Info :

Change the yarn color to green.

Round 6 - 7 :

60 sc (2 rounds)

Info :

Change the yarn color to white.

Round 8 :

16 sc, Ch 10 (13 sc skip), 2 sc, Ch 10 (13 sc skip), 16 sc (54) (Please, look at the pictures 19 - 21)

Info :

Change the yarn color to green.

Round 9 :

54 sc

Round 10 :

15 sc, dec, 9 Hdc, DecHdc, 9 Hdc, dec, 15 sc (51)

Info :

Change the yarn color to white.

Round 11 :

15 sc, dec, 8 Hdc, DecHdc, 7 Hdc, dec, 15 sc (48)

Info :

Change the yarn color to green.

Round 12 - 13 :

48 sc (2 rounds)

Info :

Change the yarn color to white.

Round 14 :

48 sc

Info :

Change the yarn color to green.

Round 15 - 16 :

48 sc (2 rounds)

Info :

Cut the yarn and fasten off. Put the sweater on the puppy through the hind legs.

— Finishing & Assembly :

Info :

Make holes in felt circles, insert under the eyes and secure between 5 Dc and 6 Dc in the 18th round. Use pins to place parts, sew head to body and hide yarn tails internally.

Assembly Instructions

  • When attaching ears to the head, crochet together in the round: insert the hook into the ear and into the head simultaneously and work the specified stitches to join them securely.
  • Insert felt circles behind the safety eyes, make holes in the felt, place eyes in the 18th round (between 5 Dc and 6 Dc on each side) and secure according to photo references.
  • Attach legs to the tummy by crocheting '5 sc together with the Xth leg' as instructed; insert the hook into the leg and into the tummy simultaneously for a neat join.
  • Sew the head to the body using pins to position it first, then whipstitch or ladder stitch the neck opening closed for a secure finish.
  • Sew the stuffed tail to the body between rounds 19 and 24, matching placement shown in the pictures for proper balance.
  • Fold and sew the sweater collar as shown, then slide the finished sweater onto the puppy through the hind legs and adjust fit.

Important Notes

  • 💡Use stitch markers to keep track of rounds and place a marker into the first loop of every other row for consistent shaping.
  • 💡Be sure your stitches are tight enough to avoid large gaps; if you see gaps, switch to a smaller hook and maintain consistent tension.
  • 💡Stuff the toy gradually and firmly for the best shape; overstuffing can distort the silhouette while understuffing will collapse details.

This Puppy Corgi pattern brings so much joy from start to finish — shaping, colorwork and a sweet sweater combine for an irresistible finished toy. Use the photo steps to guide tricky joins and needle-sculpting for expressive eyes. Whether you make one as a gift or a keepsake, this little corgi will warm hearts. 🧶🐶

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FAQs

What size will the finished piece be?

The finished amigurumi measures approximately 18-20 cm tall when using the recommended YarnArt Jeans and a 2.0 mm hook; exact size varies with yarn and tension.

Can I use different yarn weights for this pattern?

Yes, you can use different yarn weights but this will affect the final size and gauge; choose an appropriate hook for your yarn and adjust stitch counts if necessary.

Do I need prior crochet experience for this pattern?

This pattern is rated intermediate because it uses shaping, front/back loop techniques and needle sculpting; basic experience with amigurumi construction and stitches is recommended.

How long does this project typically take to complete?

Most crocheters complete this project in 5-7 hours, depending on experience, speed and whether you crochet the sweater and add extra details.

Where should I place the safety eyes?

Place the safety eyes between the 5th and 6th Dc of the head in the 18th round and secure them through felt circles as shown in the photos.