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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 sitting in its own round dog bed with a matching pillow and headband. You will crochet the dog in pieces, join some parts as you go, and work a jacquard-style face section for a cute muzzle. Clear photos and step instructions guide you through shaping, joining, and finishing.

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

Includes full materials list, stitch abbreviations, and assembly notes to help you complete the toy. The finished spaniel measures about 15.5 cm tall with a 15 cm diameter bed using the recommended yarn.

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

I absolutely love this pattern because it captures so much personality in a small amigurumi form. I enjoy the way the jacquard face section adds character without being complicated, and joining the tail and paws during body construction makes assembly neat and secure. The coordinated bed and pillow give the toy a finished, gift-ready look that I always appreciate. I love seeing how small color changes and embroidered details transform the piece into a sweet little friend.

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 to change colors to create different dog breeds; try brown tones for a realistic look or pastel shades for a whimsical toy.

I often make the toy smaller or larger by switching yarn weight and using a different hook; for example, a DK yarn and a 2.5mm hook will give a slightly larger spaniel.

You can swap the 14mm safety eyes for 10mm or embroidered eyes if the toy is for a child or you prefer a softer look.

I like to embroider extra facial markings or freckles for personality — try adding a stitched spot on one ear or a tiny heart on the chest.

For a posable version, I sometimes insert thin wire into the limbs before stuffing so the spaniel can hold poses; secure wire ends well and consider safety if toy is for children.

Change the bed colors to match a nursery or gift recipient — using variegated yarn can give a pretty marbled effect to the base.

I enjoy making a set: a few different colored spaniels with contrasting beds look wonderful displayed together as a mini collection.

Embellish the headband: add a tiny crocheted flower, bow, or button to personalize each spaniel for gifting.

If you want an ultra-soft toy, use a fluffier sport-weight or hold two thin strands together for a plush finish, adjusting hook size accordingly.

I recommend trying different stuffing levels; a slightly firmer stuffing gives definition while softer stuffing makes the toy cuddlier, so pick what you prefer.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Skipping the row marker when starting rounds causes lost round counts and mistakes; place a marker at the start of each round and move it as you work. ✗ Not stuffing gradually results in awkward shaping and lumps; stuff little by little while shaping and check the form as you go. ✗ Ignoring the jacquard attention note will produce incorrect face stripes; follow the color changes exactly between rounds 9-12 for the head. ✗ Forgetting to insert the eyes at the correct rounds changes facial proportions; place safety eyes between rounds 11-12 at a distance of 14-16 stitches as instructed. ✗ Not weaving in ends after changing colors can create loose tails; fasten off and weave ends neatly after finishing each piece.

Spaniel in a Dog Bed Amigurumi Pattern

Make a charming spaniel sitting in a cozy dog bed using simple sport-weight yarn and clear step-by-step instructions. This pattern combines textured shaping, a tiny bed and pillow, and sweet finishing details to create a lovable handmade gift. You will learn color changes, joining pieces while crocheting, and a small jacquard section for the face. Perfect for crafters who enjoy small amigurumi projects with personality.

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 per skein
  • 02
    Color N01 - White (Yarn Art Jeans) 50g skein
  • 03
    Color N18 - Light Pink (Yarn Art Jeans) 50g skein
  • 04
    Color N20 - Pink (Yarn Art Jeans) 50g skein
  • 05
    Color N50 - Purple (Yarn Art Jeans) 50g skein
  • 06
    Color N83 - Beige (Yarn Art Jeans) 50g skein
  • 07
    Color N71 - Brown (Yarn Art Jeans) 50g skein

— Tools Required

  • 01
    Crochet hook size 2.0 mm
  • 02
    Safety eyes 14 mm (2 pieces)
  • 03
    Scissors
  • 04
    Yarn needle for sewing and weaving ends
  • 05
    Stitch marker
  • 06
    Polyester stuffing (fiberfill)
  • 07
    Pins for assembly (optional)

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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

Info :

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 :

Info :

With white yarn.

Round 1 :

6sc in MR

Info :

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)

Info :

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. Embroider the mouth with brown yarn.

— Dog bed :

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Base - With purple yarn.

Round 1 :

6sc in MR

Info :

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)

Info :

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.

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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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Sew pillow pieces together and finish as shown in photos.

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Congrats your spaniel is ready!!!

Assembly Instructions

  • Insert safety eyes between rounds 11-12 of the head at a distance of 14-16 stitches before closing the head—secure backs and continue stuffing then finish closing as directed.
  • Sew the head to the body with a yarn needle, aligning the base of the head with the top opening of the body and using invisible whipstitches for a neat seam.
  • Sew the ears to the head using the long tail left on each ear; position them symmetrically on either side of the head and tack them in place before finishing sewing.
  • Sew the bed side wall in a circle to the base (bottom) of the bed, adjusting fit as you go and stuffing the side wall with fiberfill during construction.
  • Fold and sew paws as instructed (crochet 6sc through both sides when folding) and secure them to the body in the spots joined during the body rounds for stable attachment.

Important Notes

  • 💡Place a row marker at the start of your rounds and move it after each round to avoid losing track of counts, especially when joining pieces.
  • 💡Insert safety eyes before closing the head and after the indicated round numbers to ensure the correct facial placement and proportions.
  • 💡Work jacquard technique between rounds 9 to 12 on the head exactly as instructed and add the white yarn where highlighted to get the face stripe right.
  • 💡Stuff pieces gradually while crocheting to maintain smooth shaping and avoid lumps; stuff the paws, head, and body as indicated.
  • 💡Weave in ends after cutting yarn for each piece to keep the project neat and prevent unraveling later.

You did it — your tiny spaniel in a dog bed is complete and full of personality! 🐶 This little companion is perfect for gifting, collecting, or displaying on a shelf. Enjoy the warm satisfaction of finishing a multi-piece amigurumi set that showcases colorwork, shaping and careful assembly. 🧶✨

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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 recommended sport-weight yarn and 2.0 mm hook.

Can I use different yarn weights for this pattern?

Yes, but different yarn weights will change the finished size and may require a different hook; use consistent yarn and adjust stuffing and eye size accordingly.

Do I need prior crochet experience for this pattern?

This pattern is rated intermediate due to color changes, joining pieces while crocheting, and a small jacquard section; basic amigurumi experience is recommended.

How long does this project typically take to complete?

Most crocheters finish this project in 5-7 hours, though time will vary based on experience level and how much time you spend on finishing and embroidery.