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Yumi the Dachshund Bicolor Amigurumi Pattern

Yumi the Dachshund Bicolor 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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An adorable friend to cherish, handcrafted with love to bring comfort and joy for years to come.

About This Yumi the Dachshund Bicolor Amigurumi Pattern

This add-on creates a bicolor version of the Yumi the Dachshund amigurumi with alternate color rounds and embroidered details. It explains every color change, placement of eyes and ears, and finishing touches needed for a tidy two-tone finish. You will get clear photos and step instructions for head, ears and legs specific to the bicolor version.

Yumi the Dachshund Bicolor Amigurumi Pattern crochet pattern - detailed view of completed project

Follow the rounds exactly to alternate colors cleanly and maintain stitch counts for a smooth shape. The guide complements the main Yumi pattern — use the main pattern for the body and join the parts as shown.

Why You'll Love This Yumi the Dachshund Bicolor Amigurumi Pattern

I absolutely love this pattern because the bicolor details bring so much personality to a small amigurumi. I enjoy how the alternate color rounds let you add markings and a tiny sweater effect without complicated surface crochet. Working the head and muzzle in two colors produces a very clean, professional finish that I find incredibly satisfying. The pattern balances simple shaping with small finishing techniques like embroidered eyebrows and nose to make the dog expressive and unique.

Yumi the Dachshund Bicolor Amigurumi Pattern step 1 - construction progress Yumi the Dachshund Bicolor Amigurumi Pattern step 2 - assembly progress Yumi the Dachshund Bicolor Amigurumi Pattern step 3 - details and accessories Yumi the Dachshund Bicolor Amigurumi Pattern step 4 - final assembly and finishing

Switch Things Up

I love how easy it is to customize colors on this pattern: try pastel shades for a soft baby version or bold complementary colors for a playful look.

You can make the toy larger or smaller by changing yarn weight and hook size — bulky yarn with a larger hook makes a chunky cuddle version, while thin yarn creates a tiny keychain-friendly dog.

I often change eye size and placement for different expressions; smaller eyes give a cuter, doll-like look, while larger eyes make a more toy-like expression.

Embroider extra facial details like freckles or a tiny tongue to add personality, or use small felt pieces for a more graphic look.

Make a tiny sweater or scarf using stripes or surface slip stitch to give the dog seasonal outfits and extra color contrast.

You can add a short length of wire in the tail or legs for a slightly posable toy if you want it to be more interactive.

Try adding a loop at the top of the head and a keyring to turn your mini dachshund into a bag charm or keychain — I do this when I want functional gifts.

I sometimes vary the color-change placement on the muzzle to create different coat patterns such as spots or a small blaze on the forehead.

If you want a realistic look, select neutral browns and tans and use subtle white embroidery under the eyes as shown to suggest shine and depth.

Don’t be afraid to experiment with yarn textures — slightly fuzzy yarn for the body can give a teddy-like effect while keeping the face in a smoother cotton for neat embroidery.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Changing color one stitch too late or too early makes jagged edges; always change yarn as instructed and remember the tip to start the color change one stitch earlier to get clean transitions. ✗ Not stuffing while crocheting causes lumps and an awkward shape; start stuffing early (when recommended) and continue stuffing gradually to keep an even silhouette. ✗ Skipping stitch markers for eye placement leads to misaligned facial features; mark the points indicated in rnd 19 and place safety eyes exactly where marked before closing further rounds. ✗ Crocheting too loosely will show stuffing and create gaps at color changes; maintain a fairly tight tension and use the recommended hook size for a firm fabric. ✗ Forgetting to fasten off and weave ends securely can cause loosening after play; leave long tails for sewing, weave ends through the fabric, and knot/hide them neatly when joining parts.

Yumi the Dachshund Bicolor Amigurumi Pattern

This is an addition to the Yumi the Dachshund pattern showing how to make a charming bicolor dachshund. You will find step-by-step color-change instructions, clear shaping rounds, and finishing notes so you can create a neat two-tone toy. Perfect for making a small, gift-ready dog with sweet embroidered details.

Intermediate 5-7 Hours

Materials Needed for Yumi the Dachshund Bicolor Amigurumi Pattern

— Main Fabric

  • 01
    YarnArt Jeans (semi cotton): black #28 - approximately 40g / 128m (140 yards)
  • 02
    YarnArt Jeans (semi cotton): mustard #84 - approximately 15g / 48m (54 yards)
  • 03
    Alize Cotton Gold (semi cotton): white #55 - approximately 5g / 16m (18 yards)
  • 04
    Alize Cotton Gold (semi cotton): grey #21 (used in sample)
  • 05
    Cotton yarn total small amounts for details and accents

— Tools Required

  • 01
    Crochet hook size 2.0 mm (C) - use 2 mm hook (size C)
  • 02
    A pair of 10 mm (0.5") safety eyes
  • 03
    Polyfill stuffing (fiberfill)
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    Tapestry needle for sewing and weaving ends
  • 05
    Stitch markers and pins (multiple colors recommended for leg placement)
  • 06
    Scissors
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    Contrast thread for marking eye placement
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    Optional: small pins to hold ears while sewing

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— Head :

Info :

All details are crocheted in continuous spirals, without joining the rounds. You can use a stitch marker to keep track of your rounds. Start with color B

Round 01 :

6 sc into the center of magic adjustable ring, pull tail to close the ring (6)

Round 02 :

(inc) 6x (12)

Round 03 :

(sc, inc) 6x (18)

Round 04 :

(2sc, inc) 6x (24)

Round 05 :

sc in each st around (24)

Info :

In next rnds the color of yarn will be changed alternately

Info :

How to change the color yarn: with the two loops from the previous yarn on the hook, wrap new yarn over the hook (image 1.1) and pull it through the two loops of the stitch (image 1.2). It is important to remember, that the color change must always be started one stitch earlier.(image 1.3)

Round 06 :

color B (next - B): 6sc, color A (next - A): 4sc, B: 14sc (24)

Round 07 :

B: 5sc, A: 6sc, B: 13sc (24)

Round 08 :

B: 4sc, A: (dec, sc) 2x, dec, B: 12sc (21)

Round 09 :

B: 3sc, A: 7sc, B: 4sc, (inc, 2sc) 2x, inc (24)

Round 10 :

B: 3sc, A: 7sc, B: 14sc (24)

Round 11 :

B: 2sc, A: 9sc, B: 13sc (24)

Round 12 :

B: 2sc, A: 5sc, inc, 3sc, B: 4sc, inc, 7sc, inc (27)

Round 13 :

B: 2sc, A: 10sc, B: 15sc (27)

Round 14 :

B: sc, A: 12sc, B: 14sc (27)

Round 15 :

B: sc, A: 7sc, inc, 5sc B: 3sc, inc, 8sc, inc (30)

Round 16 :

A: 16sc, B: 13sc, A: sc (image 1.4) (30)

Round 17 :

A: 4sc, (inc, sc) 4x, inc, 4sc, B: 11sc, A: 2sc (35)

Round 18 :

A: 5sc, (inc, 2sc) 4x, inc, 5sc, B: 9sc, A: 3sc (40)

Info :

In next rnd we should mark points for eyes

Round 19 :

A: 4sc, with a contrast thread mark here a point for the first eye (image 1.5), 19sc, mark here a point for the second eye, 6sc, B: 7sc, A: 4sc (40)

Round 20 :

A: (inc, 3sc, inc, 7sc) 2x, inc, 3sc, inc, sc B: 5sc, A: 5sc (46)

Round 21 :

A: 37sc, B: 3sc, A: 6sc

Info :

For the next rnds use color A only

Round 22 :

sc, (inc, 4sc, inc, 8sc) 2x, inc, 4sc, inc, 11sc (image 1.6) (52)

Round 23-29 :

(7) sc in each st around (52)

Info :

If you use safety eyes, it is the best moment to place them. Place them in points we marked earlier in rnd 19. (image 1.7)

Round 30 :

(11sc, dec) 4x (48)

Round 31 :

3sc, (dec, 6sc) 5x, dec, 3sc (42)

Round 32 :

(5sc, dec) 6x (36)

Info :

Start stuffing the head with filling material. And continue stuffing it during crocheting.

Round 33 :

2sc, (dec, 4sc) 5x, dec, 2sc (30)

Round 34 :

(3sc, dec) 6x (24)

Round 35 :

sc, (dec, 2sc) 5x, dec, sc (18)

Round 36 :

(sc, dec) 6x (12)

Round 37 :

(dec) 6x (6)

Info :

Fasten off, leaving a long tail. Using tapestry needle, weave the yarn tail through the front loop of each remaining stitch and pull tight to close. Weave in the yarn end. (image 1.8)

— EARS (make 2) :

Info :

Start with color A

Round 01 :

ch10, sc in 2ndch from hook and remaining 7sc, inc in the last st, turn and continue on the other side of a chain 8sc, inc in the last st (image 2.1) (20)

Round 02-03 :

(2) sc in each st around (20)

Round 04 :

(9sc, inc) 2x (22)

Round 05 :

(10sc, inc) 2x (24)

Round 06 :

(11sc, inc) 2x (26)

Round 07 :

(12sc, inc) 2x (28)

Round 08-13 :

(6) sc in each st around (28)

Round 14 :

(12sc, dec) 2x (26)

Round 15 :

(11sc, dec) 2x (24)

Round 16 :

(10sc, dec) 2x (22)

Round 17 :

(9sc, dec) 2x (20)

Round 18 :

(8sc, dec) 2x (18)

Round 19 :

(7sc, dec) 2x (16)

Round 20 :

Crochet 3sc, then flatten an ear and line up stitches, 8sc through both sides to the end (image 2.2) (8)

Info :

Fasten off, cut the yarn, leaving a long tail for sewing. (image 2.3)

Info :

Sew ears to the both sides of a head between 22 and 31 rnds of a head. The distance between ears - 15sc along the 23rd rnd of a head. The distance between ear and eye - 3sc up from the eye. (image 2.4, 2.5, 2.6)

Info :

Take a piece of color A yarn and tapestry needle, insert needle from under the head (level of of 25th rnd) (image 2.7) and bring it out right next to the eye, and insert it back on the opposite side of an eye (image 2.8, 2.9), then bring it back down under the head, one stitch from the entry. Repeat with the second eye, inserting the needle in the same points from the bottom (image 2.10). Then properly pull all yarn ends and, keeping yarn tension, tie a knot of all yarn ends, hide an ends. (image 2.11, 2.12)

Info :

Take a piece of black yarn and embroider the nose between 1 and 7 rnds of a head's top part. The size of a nose - 5sc in height, 3sc - the bottom side, 7sc - the top side. (image 2.13, 2.14)

Info :

Embroider the line from the bottom of a nose to the 3 rnd of the head's bottom part. Then embroider a smile to the both sides from the line between 3 and 8 rnds of a head. (image 2.15, 2.16)

Info :

With the color B yarn embroider the eyebrows, placing them between 20 and 22 rnds over eyes (make 2 loops of yarn). The length of the eyebrow - 2sc, the height - 1sc. (image 2.17)

Info :

With the white yarn embroider lines under the eyes (image 2.17)

— LEGS (make 4) :

Info :

Start with color B

Round 01 :

ch5, sc in 2ndch from hook and remaining 2sc, 3sc in the last st, turn and continue on the other side of a chain 3sc, 3sc in the last st (image 3.1) (12)

Round 02 :

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

Round 03 :

This rnd work with back loops only (image 3.2) sc in each st around (18)

Round 04 :

sc in each st around (18)

Round 05 :

sc, 6dec, 5sc (12)

Round 06 :

sc in each st around (12)

Info :

Change yarn to color A

Round 07 :

2sc, 3inc, 7sc (15)

Info :

The next rnd will be different for each leg. For a back right leg:

Round 08 (back right) :

3sc, (inc, sc) 2x, inc, 7sc

Info :

Make slst. Fasten off, cut the yarn. Attach a pink marker on the 3rd st from the last slst. (image 3.3)

Round 08 (back left) :

3sc, (inc, sc) 2x, inc

Info :

Make slst. Fasten off, cut the yarn. Attach a green marker on the 3rd st from the last slst.

Round 08 (front left) :

3sc, (inc, sc) 2x, inc, sc

Info :

Make slst. Fasten off, cut the yarn. Attach a yellow marker on the 3rd st from the last slst.

Round 08 (front right) :

3sc, (inc, sc) 2x, inc, 7sc

Info :

Make slst. Fasten off, cut the yarn. Attach a blue marker on the 3rd st from the last slst. (image 3.4)

Info :

The next process is the same, as in the main pattern, so next follow the main pattern since page 6 (body), but use colors you chose for your dog.

Assembly Instructions

  • If using safety eyes, place them in the points marked in rnd 19 before closing the head further; secure according to eye manufacturer instructions.
  • Sew ears to both sides of the head between rnds 22 and 31; space them 15sc apart along the 23rd rnd and position each ear 3sc up from the eye for correct placement.
  • Embroider the nose and mouth using black yarn between rnds 1–7 on the head top and the indicated rounds for the smile; use the photos as a guide for stitch placement.
  • Attach legs to the body following the main pattern’s body placement; use the colored stitch markers you added to each leg (pink, green, yellow, blue) to align front/back and left/right during assembly.
  • Weave color A yarn under the head as instructed to pull out next to each eye and back under the head to secure and shape the eye area; pull yarn ends and tie, hide ends inside the head.

Important Notes

  • 💡Make sure to crochet fairly tight to avoid holes at color changes; a tighter fabric will hide stuffing and hold details well.
  • 💡When changing colors, always start the change one stitch earlier to get a smooth, even edge between colors.
  • 💡Start stuffing early and continue stuffing during shaping for a smooth silhouette—especially recommended when shaping the head and muzzle.
  • 💡Mark eye placement before attaching safety eyes; placing them at the marked points in rnd 19 gives the correct facial expression and symmetry.

This bicolor Yumi the Dachshund addition helps you create a tiny two-tone dachshund with clean color transitions and sweet facial details. It is perfect for gifts, shelves, or a little companion to carry around. Enjoy the process, try different color combinations, and make one for someone special! 🐶🧶

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FAQs

What size will the finished piece be?

The finished amigurumi measures approximately 7.5" (19 cm) tall and about 7" (17 cm) wide using the recommended yarn and 2 mm hook.

Can I use different yarn weights for this pattern?

Yes, but changing yarn weight will alter the final size—switch to an appropriate hook for the chosen yarn to maintain proper fabric density and shape.

Do I need prior crochet experience for this pattern?

This pattern is rated intermediate due to color changes and small shaping; familiarity with single crochet in the round, increases/decreases and basic color changes is recommended.

How long does this project typically take to complete?

Most crocheters complete this bicolor addition and main Yumi pattern in about 5-7 hours, though time varies by experience and finishing detail preferences.