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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 complete with floppy ears, embroidered face, and a matching dog bed with pillow and headband. Techniques include working in the round, color changes, simple jacquard on the snout, and joining pieces during assembly. The pattern is richly illustrated with step photos to help you position features and sew parts together.

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

Youll make the tail, paws, body, head, ears, and a two-piece dog bed with a pillow and headband. The finished spaniel measures about 15.5 cm tall and the bed diameter is about 15.0 cm using the recommended materials.

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

I absolutely love this pattern because it combines cute character details with satisfying construction techniques that give you a professional-looking amigurumi. I enjoyed designing the jacquard snout — it adds so much personality with only a few color changes. Sewing the paws and ears into the body while you crochet gives the pup a seamless, handmade look I really appreciate. This pattern is rewarding to finish because the little dog and its tiny bed make a complete, gift-ready set.

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 remix this design by changing the color palette—try soft pastels for a nursery version or bold autumn tones for a seasonal gift.

I often swap the recommended sport weight for a slightly thicker DK yarn and a larger hook to make a chunkier, more cuddly version of the spaniel.

I like to vary eye size: smaller safety eyes give a cuter vintage look, while larger eyes create a more playful, animated expression.

I add tiny accessories like a crocheted scarf, collar, or removable sweater to personalize each dog for the recipient.

Try embroidering different facial expressions: a small smile, a surprised mouth, or tilted eyebrows completely change the pup’s character.

If you want posable limbs, insert thin craft wire into the arms and legs before stuffing so they can be posed slightly.

I sometimes make a whole family by altering yarn colors and sizes—make a mini, a medium, and a large spaniel set for a charming display.

For the bed, switch the pillow shape to a heart or star for a sweet themed set that matches holidays or nursery decor.

Use variegated yarn for the bed or pillow to get interesting color blends without complicated color changes.

I recommend experimenting with embroidered spots or tiny crocheted props (a ball or bone) to tell a story with your finished piece.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Skipping a row marker at the start of rounds can make counting increases confusing; always place a stitch marker at the beginning of the round and move it each round. ✗ Changing colors without securing tails leads to messy color joins; carry the yarn neatly or weave in tails as you go to keep the inside clean. ✗ Overstuffing body and head makes assembly and shaping difficult; stuff gradually and check the shape often to maintain soft, rounded curves. ✗ Forgetting to join paws and tail when instructed results in separate pieces that are hard to attach neatly; follow the join instructions exactly and sew seams securely while aligning stitches. ✗ Not inserting eyes at the recommended position can change the face expression; place safety eyes between rounds 11-12 with 14-16 stitches between them for correct placement.

Spaniel in a Dog Bed Amigurumi Pattern

Make a sweet spaniel sitting in a cozy dog bed with this detailed crochet amigurumi pattern. Youll work simple amigurumi shaping, jacquard colorwork on the head, and assemble a tiny bed and pillow. Clear step-by-step rounds and photos guide you through each piece so you can create a charming handmade gift.

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) - N01 white (use for muzzle and details)
  • 02
    Sport weight 4ply yarn Yarn Art Jeans (50g /160m) - N18 light pink (used for inner ears and bed accents)
  • 03
    Sport weight 4ply yarn Yarn Art Jeans (50g /160m) - N20 pink (used for side wall and pillow accents)
  • 04
    Sport weight 4ply yarn Yarn Art Jeans (50g /160m) - N50 purple (used for dog bed base and trim)
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    Sport weight 4ply yarn Yarn Art Jeans (50g /160m) - N83 beige (main body color)
  • 06
    Sport weight 4ply yarn Yarn Art Jeans (50g /160m) - N71 brown (nose and mouth embroidery)

— Tools Required

  • 01
    Crochet hook size 2.0 mm
  • 02
    Safety eyes 14 mm (2 pieces)
  • 03
    Stuffing material, fiberfill
  • 04
    Needle for sewing pieces
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    Stitch markers
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    Yarn needle for weaving ends and sewing
  • 07
    Scissors

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— Tail :

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With white yarn.

Round 1 :

4sc in MR (4)

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Place row marker here.

Round 2 :

(1sc, inc) *2 (6)

Round 3 :

6sc (6)

Round 4 :

Change color to beige. 6sc (6)

Round 5 :

6sc (6)

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 (6)

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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) (12)

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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 (6)

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 (42)

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) (36)

Round 15 :

(4sc, dec) *6 (30)

Round 16-17 :

30sc (2 rounds) (30)

Round 18 :

(4sc, inc) *6 (36)

Round 19-20 :

36sc (2 rounds) (36)

Round 21 :

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

Round 22 :

(4sc, dec) *6 (30)

Round 23 :

30sc (30)

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 (6)

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) (30)

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) (54)

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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.

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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 (6)

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.

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Pillow - 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.

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

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Final assembly: sew the head to the body, sew ears in place, embroider mouth and nose, attach headband and place the spaniel in the dog bed.

Assembly Instructions

  • Insert safety eyes between rounds 11-12 of the head, spacing them 14-16 stitches apart before continuing; secure and weave the safety backs.
  • When instructed to join pieces, crochet the body and tail together by working 1sc then 2sc through the tail and body stitches so they form one seamless unit.
  • Join paws to the body as directed: align each paw to the body openings and work the stated number of single crochets through paw and body together, then secure with sewing where necessary.
  • Sew the head to the body evenly around the neck opening using the long tail and a yarn needle, making small stitches for a neat finish.
  • Sew the ears to the head with the long tails, aligning the beige outer ear and light pink inner ear pieces, and shape them before securing.
  • Sew the side wall to the base of the dog bed in a circular seam, then stuff the side wall tube as you stitch to keep an even thickness.
  • Place the pillow inside the bed and stitch the opening closed; position the spaniel on the pillow and tack it in place if you want it secured.

Important Notes

  • 💡Use a stitch marker at the start of every round to keep track of rounds and ensure increases and decreases stay aligned.
  • 💡Work jacquard color changes for the head carefully, securing yarn tails and carrying colors where possible to avoid bulky joins.
  • 💡Stuff pieces gradually and shape as you go to avoid lumps and to maintain the intended silhouette of head and body.
  • 💡Weave in ends as you go to keep pieces tidy and easier to assemble at the end.
  • 💡When joining pieces by crocheting together, match stitch counts carefully and use pins to hold parts in position before sewing.

This adorable spaniel and its tiny dog bed make a perfect gift or keepsake for any dog lover. The pattern combines playful details, jacquard shaping, and a sweet bed-and-pillow set for a full finished scene. Enjoy making this cuddly little companion and gifting it to someone special. 🧶🐶

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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 yarn and 2.0 mm hook.

Can I use different yarn weights for this pattern?

Yes, you can use a different yarn weight, but your finished size will change. Adjust your hook accordingly and expect different stitch counts per round if you change weight significantly.

Do I need prior crochet experience for this pattern?

This pattern is rated intermediate because it includes jacquard colorwork, joining pieces while crocheting, and detailed assembly; basic amigurumi skills and counting are recommended.

How long does this project typically take to complete?

Most crocheters finish this project in about 5-7 hours, depending on experience level and how much time is spent on embroidery and assembly.

Where should I place the eyes for the best look?

Insert safety eyes between rounds 11-12 of the head with 14-16 stitches between them to achieve the intended facial proportions.