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Puppy Corgi Amigurumi Pattern

Puppy Corgi Amigurumi Pattern
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Intermediate Level

Ideal for those with basic crocheting 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 Puppy Corgi Amigurumi Pattern

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This little pup is the ultimate gift for any dog lover or corgi enthusiast. It's perfectly sized for a shelf display and the removable sweater adds a fun, interactive touch that everyone adores.

Why You'll Love This Puppy Corgi Amigurumi Pattern

I absolutely adore how the 'heart butt' option adds such a cheeky and sweet personality to this puppy. It is one of those small details that makes the whole project feel special. Plus, working on the tiny sweater is so satisfying—the texture of the slip-stitch ribbing looks just like a real knit garment!

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Switch Things Up

I have always had a soft spot for corgis—there is just something about those short little legs and that big, expressive face that makes my heart melt. When I sat down to design this pattern, I knew I had to capture that iconic 'sploot' posture. It took a bit of trial and error to get the leg-to-tummy join just right, but the result is so sturdy and cute!

One of my favorite parts of this project is actually the sweater. It is made using slip stitches in the back loop, which gives it a realistic ribbed texture that looks just like a tiny human sweater. If you are feeling extra creative, you can play around with different color combinations for the stripes. I went with a classic forest green, but a bright pink or even a multi-colored scrap yarn version would look darling.

And let’s talk about that heart butt! It is an optional detail, but honestly, it is the crowning glory of this pattern. It uses some simple color-work to create a white heart right on the puppy’s backside. It is a bit of an extra challenge, but seeing that little heart peeking out from under the sweater is the ultimate reward. I can’t wait to see the puppies you all create!

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ When attaching the ears in Round 26, ensure the half double crochet edges are facing outward rather than toward the center of the head to maintain the correct ear shape.✗ Be careful not to pull your yarn too tight during the needle sculpting process for the eyes, or you might over-compress the stuffing and distort the face shape.✗ When joining the legs to the tummy, it is easy to accidentally skip a stitch; double-check that you have exactly 60 stitches around the perimeter before moving to the body.✗ The sweater can end up too tight to fit over the puppy if your slip stitches are worked with high tension—try using a slightly looser hand or a larger hook if the collar feels stiff.

Puppy Corgi Amigurumi Pattern

Get ready to create the most adorable little companion with this detailed corgi puppy pattern. You will love watching this pup come to life, from its signature oversized ears to that irresistible 'sploot' posture. Whether you are making a gift for a dog lover or adding to your own collection, this project is packed with charming details like a tiny ribbed sweater and an optional heart-shaped patch on the backside.

Intermediate 5-7 Hours

Materials Needed for Puppy Corgi Amigurumi Pattern

— Main Fabric

  • 01
    One skein of Mustard or Beige cotton-blend yarn for the main coat
  • 02
    Approximately 15 grams of White cotton-blend yarn for the muzzle, tummy, and paws
  • 03
    Small amount of Black or Dark Brown yarn for the nose and facial details
  • 04
    About 15 grams of Green or Pink yarn for the puppy's striped sweater

— Tools Required

  • 01
    2.0 mm crochet hook for the puppy body
  • 02
    3.0 mm crochet hook for the sweater
  • 03
    10 mm plastic safety eyes
  • 04
    15 mm white felt circles for the eye backing
  • 05
    High-quality polyester fiberfill or hollowfiber stuffing
  • 06
    Tapestry needle for assembly and embroidery
  • 07
    Sharp scissors
  • 08
    Stitch markers to track rounds

Progress Tracker

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— 1. Ears (Make 2) :

Round 1 :

Using your Mustard yarn, create a MR and work 6 sc into it (6)

Round 2 :

Work an inc into every stitch around (12)

Round 3 :

Repeat (5 sc, 1 inc) twice (14)

Round 4 :

Work 1 sc into each stitch around (14)

Round 5 :

Repeat (6 sc, 1 inc) twice (16)

Round 6 :

Repeat (7 sc, 1 inc) twice (18)

Round 7 :

Repeat (8 sc, 1 inc) twice (20)

Round 8 :

Repeat (9 sc, 1 inc) twice (22)

Round 9 :

Repeat (10 sc, 1 inc) twice (24)

Round 10-13 :

Work 8 sc, then 6 hdc, followed by 10 sc (24)

Info :

Fasten off and leave a tail for joining later.

— 2. Head :

Round 1 :

Start with White yarn. Work 6 sc into a MR (6)

Round 2 :

Work an inc into every stitch around (12)

Round 3 :

Repeat (1 sc, 1 inc) 6 times (18)

Round 4 :

Work 1 sc, 1 inc, then repeat (2 sc, 1 inc) 5 times, finishing with 1 sc (24)

Round 5 :

Repeat (3 sc, 1 inc) 6 times (30)

Round 6 :

Work 2 sc, 1 inc, then repeat (4 sc, 1 inc) 5 times, finishing with 2 sc (36)

Round 7 :

Repeat (5 sc, 1 inc) 6 times (42)

Round 8-13 :

Work 1 sc into each stitch around (42)

Round 14 :

Repeat (5 sc, 1 dec) 6 times (36)

Round 15 :

Work 13 sc, then 10 sc into the BLO, followed by 13 sc (36)

Round 16 :

Work 1 sc into each stitch around (36)

Round 17 :

Work 13 sc, then 10 sc by grabbing the remaining front loops from Round 15, followed by 13 sc (36)

Round 18 :

Work 13 sc, then work 10 incDc, followed by 13 sc (46)

Round 19 :

Work 17 sc, then repeat (1 inc, 1 sc) 6 times, finishing with 17 sc (52)

Info :

Switch yarn color to Mustard.

Round 20 :

Work 23 sc in Mustard, switch to White for 6 sc, then back to Mustard for 23 sc (52)

Round 21 :

Mustard: 16 sc, inc, 3 sc, inc, 3 sc. White: 4 sc. Mustard: 3 sc, inc, 3 sc, inc, 16 sc (56)

Round 22 :

Mustard: 7 sc, inc, 13 sc, inc, 5 sc. White: 2 sc. Mustard: 5 sc, inc, 13 sc, inc, 7 sc (60)

Round 23-25 :

Work 1 sc into each stitch around (60)

Round 26 :

Join the ears: 16 sc, work 12 sc through both the first ear and the head, 5 sc, work 12 sc through both the second ear and the head, 15 sc (60)

Info :

Note: When attaching ears, ensure the Hdc section is at the outer edges. Start the first ear at the 4th Hdc and the second at the 24th sc.

Round 27 :

Work 16 sc, then 12 sc along the outer edge of the first ear, 5 sc, then 12 sc along the outer edge of the second ear, 15 sc (60)

Round 28 :

Work 1 sc into each stitch around (60)

Info :

Prepare your felt circles and insert the safety eyes through them. Place the eyes in Round 18, positioned between the 5th and 6th dc stitches on either side.

Round 29 :

Work 4 sc, 1 dec, then repeat (8 sc, 1 dec) 5 times, finishing with 4 sc (54)

Round 30 :

Work 1 sc into each stitch around (54)

Round 31 :

Repeat (7 sc, 1 dec) 6 times (48)

Round 32 :

Work 1 sc into each stitch around (48)

Round 33 :

Repeat (6 sc, 1 dec) 6 times (42)

Round 34 :

Repeat (5 sc, 1 dec) 6 times (36)

Round 35 :

Repeat (4 sc, 1 dec) 6 times (30)

Info :

Stuff the head firmly, ensuring the muzzle area is well-shaped.

Round 36 :

Repeat (3 sc, 1 dec) 6 times (24)

Round 37 :

Repeat (2 sc, 1 dec) 6 times (18)

Round 38 :

Repeat (1 sc, 1 dec) 6 times (12)

Round 39 :

Work 6 dec around (6)

Info :

Close the remaining hole with a needle, weave in the tail, and hide it inside.

— 3. Nose :

Round 1 :

Using Black yarn, ch 7. Starting in the second ch from hook: 5 sc, 3 sc in the last ch. Rotate and work along the other side: 4 sc, 1 inc (14)

Round 2 :

Work 1 inc, 4 sc, repeat (1 inc) 3 times, 4 sc, repeat (1 inc) 2 times (20)

Round 3 :

Work 1 sc into each stitch around (20)

Info :

Fasten off, stuff lightly, and sew to the center of the muzzle.

— 4. Legs (Make 4) :

Round 1 :

With White yarn, work 7 sc into a MR (7)

Round 2 :

Work an inc into every stitch around (14)

Round 3 :

Repeat (1 sc, 1 inc) 7 times (21)

Round 4 :

Work 21 sc into the BLO (21)

Round 5-7 :

Work 1 sc into each stitch around (21)

Info :

Switch yarn color to Mustard.

Round 8-9 :

Work 1 sc into each stitch around (21)

Info :

Fasten off for the first three legs; do not cut the yarn on the fourth leg.

— 5. Tummy :

Round 1 :

Using White yarn, ch 21. Starting in the second ch from hook: 19 sc, 3 sc in the final ch. Rotate and work along the opposite side: 18 sc, 1 inc (42)

Round 2 :

Work 1 inc, 18 sc, repeat (1 inc) 3 times, 18 sc, repeat (1 inc) 2 times (48)

Round 3 :

Work 1 sc, 1 inc, 18 sc, repeat (1 sc, 1 inc) 3 times, 18 sc, repeat (1 sc, 1 inc) 2 times (54)

Round 4 :

Work 2 sc, 1 inc, 18 sc, repeat (2 sc, 1 inc) 3 times, 18 sc, repeat (2 sc, 1 inc) 2 times (60)

Info :

Note: The original pattern mentions 'sdc' in Round 4, which appears to be a typo for 'sc' based on the context and stitch counts.

— 6. Joining Legs to Tummy :

Round 5 :

Switch to Mustard. Work 5 sc through both the first leg and tummy, 17 sc along tummy, 5 sc through both the second leg and tummy, 3 sc along tummy, 5 sc through both the third leg and tummy, 17 sc along tummy, 5 sc through both the fourth leg and tummy, 3 sc along tummy (60)

— 7. Body :

Info :

Continue in a spiral. To prevent holes, you can add an extra sc at the junction points where legs meet the tummy.

Round 1 :

Work 17 sc around the first leg, 17 sc along tummy, 17 sc around the second leg, 3 sc along tummy, 17 sc around the third leg, 17 sc along tummy, 17 sc around the fourth leg, 3 sc along tummy (108)

Round 2 :

Work 45 sc, 1 inc, 6 sc, 1 inc, 6 sc, 1 inc, 48 sc (111)

Round 3-11 :

Work 1 sc into each stitch around (111)

Info :

Begin stuffing the legs firmly.

Round 12 :

Repeat (14 sc, 1 dec) 6 times, finishing with 15 sc (105)

Round 13-14 :

Work 1 sc into each stitch around (105)

Round 15 :

Work 37 sc, 1 dec, 6 sc, 1 dec, 6 sc, 1 dec, 6 sc, 1 dec, 42 sc (101)

Round 16 :

Work 1 sc into each stitch around (101)

Round 17 :

Work 37 sc, 1 dec, 5 sc, 1 dec, 5 sc, 1 dec, 5 sc, 1 dec, 41 sc (97)

Round 18 :

Work 1 sc into each stitch around (97)

Round 19 :

Work 37 sc, 1 dec, 4 sc, 1 dec, 4 sc, 1 dec, 4 sc, 1 dec, 40 sc (93)

Round 20 :

Work 1 sc into each stitch around (93)

Round 21 :

Work 37 sc, 1 dec, 3 sc, 1 dec, 3 sc, 1 dec, 3 sc, 1 dec, 39 sc (89)

Round 22 :

Work 37 sc, 1 dec, 2 sc, 1 dec, 2 sc, 1 dec, 2 sc, 1 dec, 38 sc (85)

Round 23 :

Work 37 sc, 1 dec, 1 sc, 1 dec, 1 sc, 1 dec, 1 sc, 1 dec, 37 sc (81)

Round 24 :

Work 37 sc, then 4 dec in a row, followed by 36 sc (77)

Round 25 :

Work 17 sc, skip the next 44 stitches to create the back opening, then work 16 sc (33)

— 8. Neck :

Round 26-27 :

Work 1 sc into each of the 33 stitches around (33)

Info :

Fasten off and leave a tail. Stuff the body firmly. Use a separated strand of yarn to sew the back opening closed using a blanket stitch.

— 9. Tail :

Round 1 :

Using White yarn, work 6 sc into a MR (6)

Round 2 :

Repeat (1 sc, 1 inc) 3 times (9)

Round 3 :

Work 3 inc, then 6 sc (12)

Round 4 :

Work 2 sc, then 2 inc, followed by 8 sc (14)

Round 5 :

Work 4 sc, 1 inc, then 9 sc (15)

Info :

Switch yarn color to Mustard.

Round 6 :

Work 5 sc, 1 inc, then 9 sc (16)

Round 7-9 :

Work 1 sc into each stitch around (16)

Round 10 :

Work 5 sc, 1 dec, then 9 sc (15)

Round 11 :

Work 5 sc, 1 dec, then 8 sc (14)

Round 12 :

Work 5 sc, 1 dec, then 7 sc (13)

Round 13 :

Work 5 sc, 1 dec, then 6 sc (12)

Round 14 :

Work 5 sc, 1 dec, then 5 sc (11)

Info :

Fasten off, stuff, and sew to the body between Rounds 19 and 24.

— 10. Sweater :

Info :

Use the 3.0 mm hook and Green yarn. This piece is worked in rows for the collar and then rounds for the body.

Row 1 :

Ch 9

Row 2 :

Starting in the second ch from hook, work 8 sl st (8)

Row 3-60 :

Work 8 sl st into the BLO of each stitch, chaining 1 and turning at the end of every row (8)

Info :

Fold the collar in half and join the ends by working 7 sl st through both layers.

Round 1 :

Ch 1 and work 60 sc evenly around the edge of the collar (60)

Round 2 :

Switch to White yarn. Work 60 sc around (60)

Round 3-4 :

Switch to Green yarn. Work 60 sc around (60)

Round 5 :

Switch to White yarn. Work 60 sc around (60)

Round 6-7 :

Switch to Green yarn. Work 60 sc around (60)

Round 8 :

Switch to White yarn. Work 16 sc, ch 10, skip the next 13 stitches, 2 sc, ch 10, skip the next 13 stitches, 16 sc (54)

Round 9 :

Switch to Green yarn. Work 54 sc around (54)

Round 10 :

Work 15 sc, 1 dec, 9 hdc, 1 decHdc, 9 hdc, 1 dec, 15 sc (51)

Round 11 :

Switch to White yarn. Work 15 sc, 1 dec, 8 hdc, 1 decHdc, 7 hdc, 1 dec, 15 sc (48)

Round 12-13 :

Switch to Green yarn. Work 48 sc around (48)

Round 14 :

Switch to White yarn. Work 48 sc around (48)

Round 15-16 :

Switch to Green yarn. Work 48 sc around (48)

— 11. Heart Butt Variation (Body Rounds 2-17) :

Info :

If you want the white heart detail on the back, use these modified instructions for the body rounds. Stitches in bold/underlined in the PDF are worked in White yarn.

Round 2 :

Mustard: 45 sc, inc, 5 sc. White: 1 sc, inc, 1 sc. Mustard: 5 sc, inc, 48 sc (111)

Round 3 :

Mustard: 51 sc. White: 6 sc. Mustard: 54 sc (111)

Round 4 :

Mustard: 50 sc. White: 8 sc. Mustard: 53 sc (111)

Round 5 :

Mustard: 49 sc. White: 10 sc. Mustard: 52 sc (111)

Round 6 :

Mustard: 48 sc. White: 12 sc. Mustard: 51 sc (111)

Round 7 :

Mustard: 47 sc. White: 14 sc. Mustard: 50 sc (111)

Round 8 :

Mustard: 46 sc. White: 16 sc. Mustard: 49 sc (111)

Round 9 :

Mustard: 45 sc. White: 18 sc. Mustard: 48 sc (111)

Round 10-11 :

Mustard: 44 sc. White: 20 sc. Mustard: 47 sc (111)

Round 12 :

Mustard: (14 sc, dec) twice, 12 sc. White: 1 sc, dec, 14 sc, dec, 2 sc. Mustard: 13 sc, dec, 14 sc, dec, 15 sc (105)

Round 13 :

Mustard: 42 sc. White: 19 sc. Mustard: 44 sc (105)

Round 14 :

Mustard: 42 sc. White: 9 sc. Mustard: 1 sc. White: 9 sc. Mustard: 44 sc (105)

Round 15 :

Mustard: 37 sc, dec, 4 sc. White: 3 sc, dec, 2 sc. Mustard: 3 sc. White: 2 sc, dec, 3 sc. Mustard: 4 sc, dec, 39 sc (101)

Round 16 :

Mustard: 43 sc. White: 4 sc. Mustard: 5 sc. White: 4 sc. Mustard: 45 sc (101)

Round 17 :

Mustard: 37 sc, dec, 5 sc, dec, 7 sc, dec, 5 sc, dec, 39 sc (97)

Assembly Instructions

  • Position the stuffed nose on the center of the muzzle and sew it securely using black thread or yarn.
  • Perform the needle sculpting for the eyes by inserting white yarn at the base of the head (Round 19) and pulling through to the eye area to create depth.
  • Fill the body firmly with stuffing, paying extra attention to the rear area to maintain the rounded shape.
  • Use a blanket stitch to close the long opening on the back of the puppy using a thin strand of matching yarn.
  • Pin the head to the neck opening at a slight upward angle and sew it firmly in place around the entire circumference.
  • Attach the tail to the back between Rounds 19 and 24, ensuring it is centered and pointing slightly upward.
  • Slide the finished sweater onto the puppy through the hind legs, pulling the front legs through the chain-10 openings.

Important Notes

  • 💡When crocheting the ears, the Hdc stitches are intended to create a natural curve; make sure they sit at the outer edges during attachment.
  • 💡To avoid visible gaps when stuffing, keep your tension tight throughout the project, especially on the body and head.
  • 💡The 'invisible part ending' technique (skipping a stitch and sewing back through) is highly recommended for a professional finish on all open pieces.
  • 💡If you choose to make the heart butt, carry your yarn colors loosely on the inside to avoid puckering the fabric.
  • 💡Always use a stitch marker in the first stitch of every round, as amigurumi is worked in a continuous spiral and it is very easy to lose your place.

I really hope you enjoy every moment of making your new corgi companion! There is nothing quite like the feeling of finishing the last stitch, sewing on that tiny nose, and seeing a new friend staring back at you. This pup is the perfect size for desk decor or as a thoughtful gift for the dog lover in your life. Don't forget to share your finished photos with our community—I absolutely love seeing your color choices and those adorable heart butts! Happy crocheting, and may your tension always be perfect. 🧶✨

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FAQs

Can I use safety eyes without the felt circles?

You certainly can, but the felt circles help mimic the white of a dog's eyes and make the 10mm safety eyes look more proportionate and 'kawaii' against the mustard yarn.

What should I do if the sweater is too small for the dog?

The sweater is worked with slip stitches, which can be very tight. If it doesn't fit, try using a 3.5mm hook or working your slip stitches much more loosely. It should have a bit of stretch to it.

Is the heart butt mandatory for the pattern?

Not at all! You can follow the standard 'Body' section for a solid-colored corgi. The heart butt is just a fun variation for those who want a bit of extra character.

How do I ensure the corgi stands up properly?

The key is firm stuffing in the legs and ensuring the tummy is flat when you join the pieces. If the puppy feels wobbly, add a bit more stuffing to the lower part of the body to lower the center of gravity.