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Beagle Amigurumi Pattern

Beagle 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 Beagle Amigurumi Pattern

This pattern creates a small Beagle dog amigurumi with a rounded head-and-body unit, floppy ears, little front legs and separate paws, a bowl-shaped muzzle and a tiny tongue. The design uses continuous rounds, color changes and surface slip stitches to achieve the classic Beagle markings. You will learn bobble stitch for the paws and invisible finish techniques for neat joins.

Beagle Amigurumi Pattern crochet pattern - detailed view of completed project

Suitable for crafters who know basic stitches, this pattern includes detailed round-by-round instructions and helpful assembly notes. The finished toy measures about 6 cm (2.4") tall with recommended yarn and hook.

Why You'll Love This Beagle Amigurumi Pattern

I absolutely love this pattern because it captures the playful, compact charm of a Beagle in a small, collectible amigurumi. I enjoy the way the color-change rounds and surface slip stitches create distinctive markings without complicated shaping. The pattern balances simple rounds with small special stitches like bobbles that add character and texture. Sewing the parts together and finishing with embroidered details always makes the toy come alive, and I find the assembly very rewarding.

Beagle Amigurumi Pattern step 1 - construction progress Beagle Amigurumi Pattern step 2 - assembly progress Beagle Amigurumi Pattern step 3 - details and accessories Beagle Amigurumi Pattern step 4 - final assembly and finishing

Switch Things Up

I love how this amigurumi pattern adapts to different styles, so I often change the yarn colors to create new personalities—try soft pastels for a sleepy puppy or bright spots for a playful pup.

You can make it bigger or smaller by swapping yarn weight and hook size; bulky yarn and a larger hook give a chunky, cuddly toy while fine yarn makes a tiny collectible.

I sometimes add felt details instead of embroidery for eyes or a small collar charm for a unique look—these small changes give each piece a different character.

If you want posability, slip a short piece of bendable wire inside the tail or legs and secure it well so the toy can hold a pose safely.

Switch up the paw colors or embroider tiny nails in contrasting yarn for extra realism—I use 1-ply black for sharp, small lines and 2-ply for thicker details.

To make a reversible toy, crochet two dogs and join them by the long starting yarn tail as instructed; you can mix and match patterns and colors for a fun double-sided surprise.

Try adding tiny accessories: a miniature scarf, a tiny bandana or a crocheted bow to personalize your Beagle for gifting occasions.

Experiment with surface slip stitches to create more elaborate markings or a patterned collar—this is my favorite trick to add detail without complicated shaping.

If you want a sturdier base, cut a circle of plastic canvas to insert under the base and sew it in place as shown; it helps the toy stand and gives a polished finish.

I also enjoy making sets—vary the facial expression by changing eye placement and mouth embroidery to give each dog a distinct personality in a whole litter of little friends.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Skipping stitch markers during color changes or long rounds leads to miscounted stitches; place a marker at the start of every round and move it as you go to stay accurate. ✗ Working with loose tension makes the amigurumi floppy and full of gaps; maintain a slightly tight, consistent tension and use a smaller hook if necessary to avoid holes. ✗ Forgetting to stuff gradually can create lumps or uneven shaping; stuff little by little while you work, shaping as you go to keep smooth curves. ✗ Cutting yarn tails too short after color changes makes finishing difficult; leave long tails for sewing and weaving in so you can join and hide ends cleanly.

Beagle Amigurumi Pattern

Make a lovable Beagle amigurumi with this detailed crochet pattern. You will follow step-by-step rounds and clear assembly instructions to create a small, squishy dog with ears, paws, muzzle, and tongue. The pattern uses simple shaping techniques, surface slip stitches and bobble stitches to add charming details. Perfect for gifting or keeping as a cute handmade companion.

Intermediate 5-7 Hours

Materials Needed for Beagle Amigurumi Pattern

— Main Fabric

  • 01
    4 ply cotton blend yarn (approx. 4-ply/sport weight) in brown - main color (use small amounts, approx. 20-50g)
  • 02
    White yarn - contrast color for belly, muzzle and paws (approx. 20-50g)
  • 03
    Peach (or light peach) - small amount for paw pads (approx. 5-10g)
  • 04
    Black yarn - small amounts for nose, paw pads and markings (approx. 5-10g)
  • 05
    Yellow yarn - small amount for collar decorative row (approx. 5-10g)
  • 06
    Red yarn - small amount for tongue (approx. 2-5g)

— Tools Required

  • 01
    Crochet hook size 2.0 mm (or size suitable for your yarn)
  • 02
    Tapestry needle and embroidery needle
  • 03
    Scissors
  • 04
    Fiberfill for stuffing
  • 05
    Stitch markers
  • 06
    Small circular cardboard or rigid plastic disc for base (optional, to make the toy stand)
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    Pins for positioning pieces while sewing

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— Tips :

Info :

This pattern is for making a single dog amigurumi, but you can make a reversible one by joining it with another dog amigurumi. Read the instruction for joining the reversible amigurumi.

Info :

Try working tight stitches. Use a smaller crochet hook for better result.

Infos :

IMPORTANT NOTES: Do not work too tight, so the plushie is still stretchable. Work every part using the same stitch tension.

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Count your stitches. Use a stitch marker or a piece of yarn to mark beginning/ending of the round.

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Each round is worked in a continuous spiral. Do not join rounds with slip stitch or turn unless stated otherwise. Crochet through both loops unless stated otherwise. It is highly recommended that you read through the pattern completely before beginning to crochet.

— Material :

Info :

2.0 mm hook or size suitable for yarn used. Tapestry needle, embroidery needle. Fiberfill for stuffing. Yarn in the same size (I used 4 ply, cotton blend yarn) in the following colors: brown, white, peach, black, yellow, red. Scissors.

— Dimension :

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The size will vary, depending on the yarn used. If you use the same materials as me, the finished amigurumi is about 6 cm (2.4") tall.

— Special Stitches :

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Invisible Finish: After completing the last st, cut the yarn and pull on the loop to draw the tail. Using the tapestry needle, skip the next st, and insert the needle from front to back, under both loops. Go back to the last st, and insert the needle through the back loop of this st. Pull on the tail.

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Crochet Surface Slip Stitches: Insert hook into crocheted fabric from the front to the back. Keeping the yarn at the back, pull up a loop. Insert hook in the next spot specified, from front to back. And pull up a loop through the fabric and through the loop on the hook. Repeat as instructed to make the surface chain.

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Bobble stitches: In this pattern, a bobble stitch is made by working 3 incomplete double crochet st in the same st, and joining them together at the top. 1. Yarn over and pull through (three loops on the hook), yarn over and pull through 2 of the loops. 2. Repeat the first step 2 more times so you have 4 loops on the hook. 3. Yarn over and pull through all 4 loops to close your bobble stitch. 4. Make a sl st at the next st.

— Head and Body :

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Start with brown yarn. Leave a long starting yarn tail, approximately 10 cm (4"). This tail will be used to join 2 dogs to make a reversible amigurumi.

Round 1 :

6sc in MR (6)

Round 2 :

6inc (12)

Round 3 :

[sc, inc]x6 (18)

Round 4 :

[sc, inc, sc]x6 (24)

Round 5 :

[3sc, inc]x6 (30)

Round 6 :

[2sc, inc, 2sc]x6 (36)

Round 7 :

[5sc, inc]x6 (42)

Round 8 :

42sc (42)

Round 9 :

[3sc, inc, 3sc]x6 (48)

Round 10-13 :

(4 rounds) : 48sc (48)

Round 14 :

[7sc, inc]x6 (54)

Info :

Starting from R15, we will crochet using black, brown, and white yarn alternately. To simplify the writing, black, brown, and white color of the font below corresponds to the yarn colors. Important tips: when doing color changes in reversible amigurumi, I don’t recommend using the tapestry technique because it tends to tighten the color changing rounds. It is recommended to cut and start with a new yarn every time you change the yarn color.

Round 15 :

BLO 5sc, 17sc, 10sc, 17sc, 5sc (54)

Round 16 :

6sc, 15sc, 12sc, 15sc, 6sc (54)

Round 17-18 :

(2 rounds): 7sc, 13sc, 14sc, 13sc, 7sc (54)

Round 19 :

8sc, 11sc, 16sc, 11sc, 8sc (54)

Round 20 :

4sc, inc, 3sc, 5sc, inc, 5sc, 3sc, inc, 8sc, inc, 3sc, 5sc, inc, 5sc, 3sc, inc, 4sc (60)

Round 21-22 :

(2 rounds): 10sc, 11sc, 18sc, 11sc, 10sc (60)

Info :

Fasten off, cut the yarn and do invisible finish.

— Ears (make 2) :

Info :

Start with brown.

Round 1 :

6sc in MR (6)

Round 2 :

6inc (12)

Round 3 :

[sc, inc]x6 (18)

Round 4 :

[8sc, inc]x2 (20)

Round 5-8 :

(4 rounds) : 20sc (20)

Round 9 :

[3sc, 2dec, 3sc]x2 (16)

Round 10 :

3sc, dec, 6sc, dec, 3sc (14)

Round 11 :

2sc, dec, 5sc, dec, 3sc (12)

Round 12 :

2sc, dec, 4sc, dec, 2sc (10)

Round 13 :

sc, dec, 3sc, dec, 2sc (8)

Round 14 :

2sc, then flatten and work through both stitches: 3sc (3)

Info :

Fasten off, leave a long tail for sewing.

— Muzzle :

Info :

Make an oval by crocheting around the foundation ch. Start with white. Make a foundation ch: 5ch.

Round 1 :

From the second ch from hook: 3sc, then inc3 in the last st. Continue on the other side of the foundation ch: 2sc, inc (10)

Round 2 :

inc, 2sc, 3inc, 2sc, 2inc (16)

Round 3 :

16sc (16)

Round 4 :

3sl st, 4ch, sc, 2hdc, sl st

Info :

Leave the remaining st unworked. Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing. Do invisible finish.

— Front Legs (make 2) :

Info :

Start with white.

Round 1 :

8sc in MR (8)

Round 2-3 :

(2 rounds) : 8sc (8)

Round 4 :

3sc, inc, 4sc (9)

Round 5 :

4sc, inc, 4sc (10)

Info :

No need to stuff. Last round: flatten and work through both stitches 5sc (5). Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.

— Paws (make 2) :

Info :

Start with black yarn. Work in joined rounds.

Round 1 :

6sc in MR (6), join to the first sc with a sl st. Change to white. Cut the black yarn leaving about 20 cm long tail.

Round 2 :

BLO, loosely 6sl st (6), join to the first st with a sl st. Make 1ch.

Round 3 :

3inc, loosely 3sl st (9), join to the first sc with a sl st.

Round 4 :

[bobble st, sl st]x3 (6)

Info :

Fasten off, leave a long tail for sewing, and do invisible finish. Using the black tail, embroider paws on every bobble st.

— Tail :

Info :

Start with white.

Round 1 :

6sc in MR (6)

Round 2 :

6sc (6)

Round 3 :

5sc, inc (7)

Info :

Change to black.

Round 4-5 :

(2 rounds): 7sc (7)

Round 6 :

2sc, 2dec, 2sc (6)

Round 7-8 :

(2 rounds) : 6sc (6)

Info :

No need to stuff. Fasten off, leave a long tail for sewing and do invisible finish.

— Tongue :

Info :

Start with red yarn. Make 3ch, then start from the second loop from the hook, work 2sc. Fasten off and leave a long tail for sewing.

— Assembly :

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Attach the muzzle (bowl shaped) on the head between R11-13, and the flap (the flat part at the top of the muzzle) between R8-10. Stuff the muzzle with fiberfill lightly.

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Attach the ears, with the top part located between R4-5. You may also sew the ears at some parts to fix the position.

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Attach the front legs on the body between R16-22 with a slightly tilted position.

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Embroider the lines of toes on the front legs with black (1 ply only) yarn.

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Attach the paws on the body between R18-22, right beside the front legs.

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Attach the tail at the back of the body, between R21-22.

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Embroider the eyes using black yarn, at R10, 1 st apart from the widest part of the muzzle. Embroider the nose on the muzzle using black yarn. Attach the tongue on the muzzle. Embroider the mouth using black yarn (2 ply).

— Base for Single Toy :

Info :

If you are going to make a single toy (not as a reversible one), you can close the hole by sewing a round flat piece as the base. To make the base, use brown yarn.

Round 1 :

6sc in MR (6)

Round 2 :

6inc (12)

Round 3 :

[sc, inc]x6 (18)

Round 4 :

[sc, inc, sc]x6 (24)

Round 5 :

[3sc, inc]x6 (30)

Round 6 :

[2sc, inc, 2sc]x6 (36)

Round 7 :

[5sc, inc]x6 (42)

Round 8 :

[3sc, inc, 3sc]x6 (48)

Round 9 :

[7sc, inc]x6 (54)

Round 10 :

[4sc, inc, 4sc]x6 (60)

Info :

Fasten off. Leave a long tail for sewing. Stuff the body with fiberfill (you can continue stuffing while sewing the base). Prepare a circular piece of cardboard or rigid plastic to fit inside the bottom of the body. Place the cardboard/rigid plastic to the bottom, and sew the base to the BL of the last round of the body.

Assembly Instructions

  • Attach the muzzle (bowl shaped) on the head between R11-13, and the flap (the flat part at the top of the muzzle) between R8-10. Stuff the muzzle with fiberfill lightly.
  • Attach the ears on the head between R4-5 (top part) and sew at a few points if needed to fix the position.
  • Sew the front legs on the body between R16-22 with a slightly tilted position for a natural pose.
  • Attach the paws on the body between R18-22, right beside the front legs, then embroider paw details using black yarn.
  • Attach the tail at the back of the body between R21-22 and secure firmly with several passes of yarn.
  • Embroider eyes at R10, 1 stitch apart from the muzzle, embroider nose on the muzzle and sew the tongue to the muzzle; finish the mouth with black yarn (2 ply).

Important Notes

  • 💡Work tight stitches to avoid stuffing showing through, but do not work so tight that the fabric becomes inflexible.
  • 💡Use stitch markers to keep track of the beginning of rounds and color-change places to avoid miscounts.
  • 💡Stuff gradually and evenly as you go to achieve smooth shaping and avoid lumps.
  • 💡When changing yarn colors for reversible work, cut and join a new yarn each time rather than using tapestry technique to prevent tightening the rounds.

This adorable Beagle amigurumi captures classic doggy charm in a tiny, huggable package. The pattern combines continuous rounds, surface slip stitches and bobble details to make a joyful little companion you can finish in a weekend. Whether you create a single toy with a sewn base or a reversible duo, each step is designed to make sewing and finishing satisfying. 🧶🐶

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FAQs

What size will the finished piece be?

The finished amigurumi measures approximately 6 cm (2.4") tall when using the recommended 4-ply yarn and a 2.0 mm hook.

Can I use different yarn weights for this pattern?

Yes, you can use different yarn weights but the final size will change; use a suitable hook for your yarn and expect adjustments in stitch counts for proportions.

Do I need prior crochet experience for this pattern?

This pattern is rated intermediate, so basic knowledge of single crochet, increases, decreases and reading round counts is recommended for best results.

How long does this project typically take to complete?

Most crocheters complete this project in 5-7 hours depending on experience, details added and time spent on assembly and embroidery.