Learn to crochet a mini dachshund.
Need a thoughtful gift for a dog lover, especially one obsessed with their sausage dog? This crochet mini dachshund is the perfect surprise to show you care. Whether it is for a birthday, Christmas, or just because, this easy dachshund crochet pattern is beginner-friendly, fun to make, and super cute when finished.
In this post, I will walk you through how to crochet a mini dachshund step by step using my free crochet dachshund pattern. It is quick to whip up and can even be turned into a crochet sausage dog keychain for bags or desk decor.
Let’s get started!
Abbreviations Used
Here are the crochet abbreviations I will be using in this amigurumi dachshund pattern:
| MR | Magic Ring |
| CH | Chain |
| SL ST | Slip Stitch |
| SC | Single Crochet |
| V | Single Crochet Increase |
| A | Single Crochet Decrease |
| HDC | Half Double Crochet |
| DC | Double Crochet |
| 4 DC Puff stitch | Do 4 uncompleted double crochet, then pull through all loops |
Materials Needed
Here’s what you need for this dachshund crochet project:
- Cotton Crochet Yarn (color used: black, dark brown, light brown)
- Crochet Kit (3.0 mm Hook + Yarn Needle + Yarn Snips + Stitch Markers)
- Glue Gun
- Stuffings
- Safety Eyes
I have consolidated everything here if you would like more information on where I get my crochet supplies.
Step by Step Instructions
To keep things simple, I have divided this dachshund amigurumi free pattern into 4 main parts:
- Ears
- Head
- Body
- Putting it all together
Step 1: Ears
Start by crocheting two ears in dark brown yarn.
1: 5 CH, go back 2 chains, 2 SC, HDC, (6 HDC), HDC, SC, V, SL ST
2: CH, V, 2 SC, 6 V, 3 SC, V, SL ST
Step 2: Head
Next, we will crochet the mini dachshund’s head using light brown and dark brown yarn.
Starting with the light brown yarn
1: MR, 6 SC, SL ST
2: CH, 2 SC, 2V, 2 SC, SL ST
Change color to dark brown
3: CH, 3 SC, 2 V, 3 SC, SL ST
4: CH, 10 SC, SL ST
5: CH, SC, 8 V, SC, SL ST
6: CH, 4 SC, V, (2 SC, V) x3, 4 SC, SL ST
7 to 8: CH, 22 SC, SL ST
Before continuing, attach the safety eyes between rows 4 and 5, placing them 8 stitches apart.
9: CH, 11 A, SL ST
10: CH, 5A, SC
Leave a long tail and sew the hole closed.
Step 3: Body
Now for the sausage part! Let’s crochet the body of the dachshund.
1: MR, 6 SC, SL ST
2: CH, 6V, SL ST
3: CH, 2 (2 SC, V), do 5 chains, go back 2 chains, 3 SC, SL ST (tail), 2 (2 SC, V), SL ST
4: CH, SC, 4 DC Puff stitch, 13 SC, 4 DC Puff Stitch, SL ST
(The puff stitches represent the legs of the dachshund.)
5 to 11: CH, 16 SC, SL ST
12: CH, 2 SC, 4 DC Puff stitch, 12 SC, 4 DC Puff Stitch, SL ST
13: CH, 4 (2 SC, A), SL ST
14: CH, 6 A
Leave a long tail and sew the hole closed.
Step 4: Putting it all together
Now, let’s assemble your mini crochet dachshund.
Start by attaching the ears to the head. If you left a long tail, sew each ear onto row 7 of the head, spacing them about 6 stitches apart. For extra security, add a dab of glue using your glue gun.
Then, take one safety eye and glue it onto the snout to create the nose.
Next, attach the head to the body. Line up rows 6–9 of the head with rows 11–13 of the body. Use your long tail to sew it in place, and add glue if you want it to be extra secure.
And you are done!
You can display your crochet sausage dog on your desk or turn it into a crochet dachshund keychain for your bag. This simple dachshund crochet pattern is perfect for gifting or keeping for yourself!
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