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Demodog Amigurumi Pattern

Demodog Amigurumi Pattern
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Designed for experienced crocheters, these patterns involve intricate designs and complex techniques to challenge and inspire.

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Takes 5-7 hours, making it an enjoyable project to finish over a couple of days.

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Delightful animal designs with sweet details that capture the essence of your favorite woodland and farmyard friends.

About This Demodog Amigurumi Pattern

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Perfect for sci-fi enthusiasts or anyone who loves a bit of creepy-cute decor, this finished piece looks amazing on a bookshelf. It makes a standout handmade gift that fans will recognize instantly and treasure for years.

Why You'll Love This Demodog Amigurumi Pattern

I honestly love how the wire frame gives this little guy so much life! Being able to pose the mouth petals makes it feel less like a static toy and more like a real collectible. Plus, the way the body is constructed to give him that signature hunched-over look is just so clever—it’s a total blast to see it take shape under your hook.

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There is something so incredibly cool about making monsters, isn't there? When I first sat down to figure out how to make a Demodog, I knew the mouth had to be the star of the show. It took a few tries to get the flap shaping just right, but that moment when you sandwich the wire between the head and the mouth is pure magic. It’s like the character suddenly wakes up!

I really encourage you to play around with the posing once you're finished. Depending on how you bend those wire petals, you can make him look totally fierce or actually kind of curious and cute. And don't skip the heart accessory—it adds that perfect touch of dark humor that fits the show so well. If you find the assembly a bit fiddly, just take your time with the pinning. Getting the legs and head balanced is the secret to making him look like he's about to pounce right off your desk. I can't wait to see your versions of this little guy!

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ When joining the mouth and head, if your wire frame isn't bent to perfectly match the flap edges, the petals will look uneven or won't close flush.✗ In Round 9 of the body, failing to secure the armpit stitches properly can leave noticeable holes that will let fiberfill peek through once stuffed.✗ The legs must be sewn specifically to the 5th row of the body; if they are placed too high, the Demodog won't be able to sit balanced on its own.✗ When embroidering the teeth, making them too perfectly aligned looks unnatural—keep them slightly irregular and pointing inward for a more realistic monster appearance.

Demodog Amigurumi Pattern

Bring a piece of the Upside Down right into your living room! This Demodog pattern captures that iconic, terrifyingly cool flower-petal mouth in a way that’s both challenging and incredibly rewarding to finish. You’ll be working with wire armatures and detailed shaping to create a monster that’s surprisingly full of personality. It’s the kind of project that makes you feel like a true artist once all those pieces finally click together.

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Materials Needed for Demodog Amigurumi Pattern

— Main Fabric

  • 01
    Fingering weight 4-ply cotton yarn in Kaki for the main body and head
  • 02
    Fingering weight 4-ply cotton yarn in Scarlet for the inner mouth sections
  • 03
    Fingering weight 4-ply cotton yarn in Black for the center of the mouth
  • 04
    Fingering weight 4-ply cotton yarn in Red for the separate heart accessory
  • 05
    Small amount of White fingering weight yarn for the embroidered teeth

— Tools Required

  • 01
    2.5 mm crochet hook
  • 02
    Sewing needle for assembly and embroidery
  • 03
    Sharp scissors
  • 04
    1 mm (18 or 19 gauge) iron wire for the poseable armature
  • 05
    Pliers for cutting and bending the wire
  • 06
    Pins to hold pieces in place during assembly
  • 07
    Stitch markers to keep track of rounds
  • 08
    High-quality polyester fiberfill

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— 1. Mouth :

Round 1 :

Using Black yarn, 5 sc into a mr (5)

Round 2 :

inc in every stitch around (10)

Round 3 :

(1 sc, inc) 5 times (15)

Round 4 :

(2 sc, inc) 5 times (20)

Round 5 :

(3 sc, inc) 5 times (25)

Colour Change :

Switch to Scarlet yarn for the next section

Round 6 :

(4 sc, inc) 5 times (30)

Round 7 :

(5 sc, inc) 5 times (35)

Round 8 :

(6 sc, inc) 5 times (40)

Info :

We will now begin working the 5 flaps individually on the next round.

Flap 1 - Row 1 :

8 sc, ch 1, turn (8)

Flap 1 - Row 2 :

7 sc, inc, ch 1, turn (9)

Flap 1 - Row 3 :

8 sc, inc, ch 1, turn (10)

Flap 1 - Row 4 :

8 sc, dec, ch 1, turn (9)

Flap 1 - Row 5 :

7 sc, dec, ch 1, turn (8)

Flap 1 - Row 6 :

6 sc, dec, ch 1, turn (7)

Flap 1 - Row 7 :

5 sc, dec, ch 1, turn (6)

Flap 1 - Row 8 :

4 sc, dec, ch 1, turn (5)

Flap 1 - Row 9 :

3 sc, dec, ch 1, turn (4)

Flap 1 - Row 10 :

2 sc, dec, ch 1, turn (3)

Flap 1 - Row 11 :

1 sc, dec, ch 1, turn (2)

Flap 1 - Row 12 :

dec (1). FO and cut yarn.

Info :

Repeat the 12 rows of the flap 4 more times around Round 8. Each flap starts in the next available stitch of Round 8 with a slst and ch 1.

Border :

Attach Scarlet yarn to the last flap made. sc 12 down the side, sc into the junction between flaps, and continue sc all the way around the entire star shape. Work 1 extra sc at each tip. (135). FO and weave in ends.

— 2. Head :

Round 1 :

Using Kaki yarn, 5 sc into a mr (5)

Round 2 :

inc in every stitch around (10)

Round 3 :

(1 sc, inc) 5 times (15)

Round 4 :

(2 sc, inc) 5 times (20)

Round 5 :

(3 sc, inc) 5 times (25)

Round 6 :

(4 sc, inc) 5 times (30)

Round 7 :

(5 sc, inc) 5 times (35)

Round 8 :

(6 sc, inc) 5 times (40)

Round 9 :

sc in every stitch around (40)

Round 10 :

sc in every stitch around (40)

Round 11 :

sc in every stitch around (40)

Round 12 :

sc in every stitch around (40)

Round 13 :

sc in every stitch around (40)

Round 14 :

sc in every stitch around (40)

Info :

Just like the mouth, we will now work 5 Kaki flaps on Round 14.

Flap 1 - Row 1 :

8 sc, ch 1, turn (8)

Flap 1 - Row 2 :

inc, 7 sc, ch 1, turn (9)

Flap 1 - Row 3 :

inc, 8 sc, ch 1, turn (10)

Flap 1 - Row 4 :

dec, 8 sc, ch 1, turn (9)

Flap 1 - Row 5 :

dec, 7 sc, ch 1, turn (8)

Flap 1 - Row 6 :

dec, 6 sc, ch 1, turn (7)

Flap 1 - Row 7 :

dec, 5 sc, ch 1, turn (6)

Flap 1 - Row 8 :

dec, 4 sc, ch 1, turn (5)

Flap 1 - Row 9 :

dec, 3 sc, ch 1, turn (4)

Flap 1 - Row 10 :

dec, 2 sc, ch 1, turn (3)

Flap 1 - Row 11 :

dec, 1 sc, ch 1, turn (2)

Flap 1 - Row 12 :

dec (1). FO and cut yarn.

Info :

Repeat the 12 rows for 4 more flaps around Round 14. Follow the same border instructions as the mouth, but do not cut the thread after finishing the border (135).

— 3. Joining Head & Mouth :

Info :

Bend your wire into a 5-pointed star shape that matches your crochet flaps. Tape the ends together.

Assembly :

Place the mouth star inside the head star with the wire sandwiched in between. Use the Kaki yarn to sc both pieces together around the edges, trapping the wire inside.

Tips :

At each of the 5 flap points, work: inc, 3inc, inc to create a sharp corner (7 stitches total at each tip).

Closing :

Continue sc around (155 total). Stuff the main head cavity firmly before finishing the final flap. Do not stuff the flaps themselves. FO and weave in ends.

— 4. Arms (Make 2) :

Round 1 :

Using Kaki yarn, 8 sc into a mr (8)

Round 2 :

sc in every stitch around (8)

Round 3 :

sc in every stitch around (8)

Round 4 :

sc in every stitch around (8)

Round 5 :

sc in every stitch around (8)

Round 6 :

sc in every stitch around (8)

Info :

slst, FO. Leave a tail for joining but do not stuff yet.

— 5. Body :

Round 1 :

ch 6, sc in 2nd ch from hook, 3 sc, 3inc in last ch. Working back up other side: 3 sc, inc (12)

Note :

slst into the first st and place marker. This slst is the new end of the round.

Round 2 :

3 sc, (inc) 3 times, 3 sc, (inc) 3 times (18)

Round 3 :

3 sc, (1 sc, inc) 3 times, 3 sc, (1 sc, inc) 3 times (24)

Round 4 :

sc in every stitch around (24)

Round 5 :

sc in every stitch around (24)

Round 6 :

sc in every stitch around (24)

Round 7 :

3 sc, (1 sc, dec) 3 times, 12 sc (21)

Round 8 :

3 sc, (dec) 3 times, 12 sc (18)

Round 9 :

8 sc on 1st arm, join to body, 2 sc, (dec) 3 times, 2 sc, 8 sc on 2nd arm, join to body, 3 sc, dec, 3 sc (30)

Round 10 :

(3 sc, dec) 6 times (24)

Round 11 :

(2 sc, dec) 6 times (18)

Round 12 :

(1 sc, dec) 6 times (12)

Info :

slst, FO, leave a long tail. Add wire to arms and stuff the body firmly, ensuring the 'booty' bulge is well-shaped.

— 6. Legs (Make 2) :

Round 1 :

ch 4, sc in 2nd ch, 1 sc, 3inc in last ch. Working back: 1 sc, inc, slst (8)

Round 2 :

1 sc, (inc) 3 times, 1 sc, (inc) 3 times (14)

Round 3 :

sc in every stitch around (14)

Round 4 :

1 sc, (dec) 3 times, 7 sc (11)

Round 5 :

1 sc, 3dec, 7 sc (9)

Round 6 :

1 sc, inc, 7 sc (10)

Round 7 :

2 sc, inc, 7 sc (11)

Round 8 :

2 sc, inc, 8 sc (12)

Round 9 :

3 sc, inc, 8 sc (13)

Round 10 :

3 sc, inc, 9 sc (14)

Round 11 :

sc in every stitch around (14)

Round 12 :

(dec) 7 times (7)

Info :

slst, FO, leave tail. Stuff feet firmly and legs lightly, then sew shut.

— 7. Tail :

Round 1 :

Using Kaki, 4 sc in a mr (4)

Round 2 :

3 sc, inc (5)

Round 3 :

4 sc, inc (6)

Round 4 :

5 sc, inc (7)

Round 5 :

6 sc, inc (8)

Round 6 :

7 sc, inc (9)

Round 7 :

8 sc, inc (10)

Info :

slst, FO, leave tail. Stuff lightly.

— 8. Heart :

Round 1 :

Using Red, 6 sc in a mr (6)

Round 2 :

inc in every stitch around (12)

Round 3 :

sc in every stitch around (12)

Info :

FO first part. Make a second part repeating Rnds 1-3 but do not cut yarn.

Round 4 :

Join parts: 12 sc on part 1, then 11 sc on part 2 (23)

Round 5 :

sc in every stitch around (24)

Round 6 :

(dec, 6 sc) 3 times (21)

Round 7 :

(dec, 5 sc) 3 times (18)

Round 8 :

(dec, 4 sc) 3 times (15)

Round 9 :

(dec, 3 sc) 3 times (12)

Round 10 :

(dec) 6 times (6)

Info :

Stuff firmly before closing. FO, sew shut, and leave some dangling yarn tails to look like veins.

Assembly Instructions

  • Insert your taped wire armature into the arms before you finish attaching them to the body in Round 9.
  • Pin the legs to the lower 'booty' area of the body, spaced about 6 stitches apart, ensuring the dog sits balanced.
  • Sew the tail to the back of the body, centering it between the legs and using 10 pins to mark the circular attachment point.
  • Place the head on the body using 12 pins for positioning; ensure you sew extra reinforcement stitches at the back of the neck.
  • Embroider messy, inward-facing white teeth onto the scarlet inner mouth flaps using a sewing needle and white yarn.
  • Ensure the body is stuffed very firmly to provide a stable foundation for the large, poseable head.
  • Add the dangling 'vein' threads to the heart accessory to give it that authentic, ripped-out monster vibe.

Important Notes

  • 💡I recommend using a 'yarn under' technique for your single crochets to achieve a cleaner, more defined stitch texture.
  • 💡The body is designed with a significant 'booty' bulge—it may look strange while working, but firm stuffing brings it to life.
  • 💡Always wrap the ends of your iron wire armature with tape to prevent sharp edges from tearing through your crochet fabric.
  • 💡Do not stuff the head flaps or the mouth flaps; only the central rounded cavity of the head should be filled with fiberfill.
  • 💡If you use a heavier yarn weight, you will likely need to add even more reinforcement stitches to the back of the head to prevent tipping.

You've done it! You've officially brought a Demodog into the world. It’s such a satisfying feeling when those five scary petals finally come together and you can pose them for the first time. This little monster is definitely going to be the star of your shelf, whether he's guarding your books or holding his little heart. I hope you enjoyed the challenge of the wire work and the unique shaping as much as I did. Happy crafting, and watch out for any gates to the Upside Down! 🧶✨👾

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FAQs

Do I really need to use the wire armature?

Yes, the wire is essential for this specific design. Without it, the mouth flaps will hang limp and won't be poseable, which is the main feature of the Demodog's look.

Can I use a different yarn weight for this project?

You can use worsted weight yarn, but be aware the head will be much heavier. You'll need to stuff the body extra firmly and add more neck reinforcement to keep it upright.

Is this pattern suitable for a beginner?

This is an advanced pattern due to the wire work, oval starts, and complex joining of the head and mouth. It's best suited for those comfortable with multi-part assembly.

How do I make the teeth look more realistic?

Avoid making them perfectly even! Use different lengths of white thread and angle them slightly inward toward the black center of the mouth for a more organic, scary look.