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Chihuahua in a Carrier Bag Amigurumi Pattern

Chihuahua in a Carrier Bag Amigurumi Pattern
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8-10 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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All-Day Adventure

Requires 8-10 hours, ideal for a full day of immersive crocheting.

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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 Chihuahua in a Carrier Bag Amigurumi Pattern

This pattern creates a sweet chihuahua amigurumi tucked inside a little carrier bag with a matching dress and headband. You will work small, detailed pieces including ears, eyelids, eyelashes, and a structured bag with cardboard inserts. The pattern uses sport weight yarn and a 2mm hook for a precise, neat finish.

Chihuahua in a Carrier Bag Amigurumi Pattern crochet pattern - detailed view of completed project

Includes full round-by-round instructions and assembly photos to guide placement and finishing. Perfect for gift making or adding a handmade touch to your home.

Why You'll Love This Chihuahua in a Carrier Bag Amigurumi Pattern

I absolutely love this pattern because it combines delicate amigurumi shaping with a fun accessory — the carrier bag. I enjoy the little details like the eyelids and tiny dress that give this chihuahua so much personality. I also love how the bag construction uses cardboard to keep its shape, making it both cute and sturdy. Working this pattern always feels rewarding because the finished piece looks like a tiny, handcrafted pet with lots of character.

Chihuahua in a Carrier Bag Amigurumi Pattern step 1 - construction progress Chihuahua in a Carrier Bag Amigurumi Pattern step 2 - assembly progress Chihuahua in a Carrier Bag Amigurumi Pattern step 3 - details and accessories Chihuahua in a Carrier Bag Amigurumi Pattern step 4 - final assembly and finishing

Switch Things Up

I love how easy it is to customize this chihuahua by changing yarn colors for different breeds or personalities.

I often swap the beige for gray or brown to make a different dog breed version with the same shaping instructions.

Try using a slightly thicker yarn and a larger hook to make a chunkier, cuddlier version; adjust the cardboard inserts to fit the larger panels.

If you want a mini keychain version, use thinner yarn and a smaller hook and skip the cardboard inserts for a soft, portable toy.

I like to add embroidered freckles or tiny eyebrows to change facial expression and character — experiment with stitch placement for personality.

For a posable toy, consider adding thin wire inside the legs before stuffing to allow gentle posing while keeping it child-safe if needed.

I sometimes make a matching tiny blanket or scarf by using the same yarn as the dress to create a coordinated outfit for gifting.

Swap the eyelashes for embroidered lashes if you prefer a more durable, washable finish for a toy intended for handling or children.

Try different button styles on the bag to change the look — vintage buttons create a classic feel, while bright plastic buttons keep it playful.

I recommend practicing the jacquard color changes on a small swatch first to get the tension consistent and the facial markings neat.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Skipping the row marker when starting rounds can make decreases and increases misaligned; always place a marker at the first stitch of the round to maintain correct stitch counts. ✗ Forgetting to change color or follow the jacquard instructions precisely will distort the facial markings; follow rounds 6-9 on the head exactly and add white yarn where indicated. ✗ Not stuffing pieces evenly causes lumps or flat areas; stuff gradually and check shape frequently while adding small amounts of fiberfill. ✗ Cutting the cardboard to the wrong size will prevent the bag pieces from fitting together properly; measure and cut cardboard to the sizes described before wrapping and inserting.

Chihuahua in a Carrier Bag Amigurumi Pattern

Make a charming Chihuahua in a carrier bag with this complete crochet pattern. You will make a tiny, poseable dog with a removable dress and headband, and a structured carrier bag. The pattern includes step-by-step instructions, materials list, and assembly notes to guide you from start to finish.

Intermediate 8-10 Hours

Materials Needed for Chihuahua in a Carrier Bag Amigurumi Pattern

— Main Fabric

  • 01
    Sport weight 4ply yarn Yarn Art Jeans (50g / 160m) N19 - lilac (for bag/roof)
  • 02
    Sport weight 4ply yarn Yarn Art Jeans (50g / 160m) N53 - black (details like nose and mouth embroidery)
  • 03
    Sport weight 4ply yarn Yarn Art Jeans (50g / 160m) N59 - bright pink (dress, headband, bow)
  • 04
    Sport weight 4ply yarn Yarn Art Jeans (50g / 160m) N62 - white (head muzzle and eye whites)
  • 05
    Sport weight 4ply yarn Yarn Art Jeans (50g / 160m) N65 - gray-pink (door, base, back wall, handle accents)
  • 06
    Sport weight 4ply yarn Yarn Art Jeans (50g / 160m) N74 - light pink (ear inner color)
  • 07
    Sport weight 4ply yarn Yarn Art Jeans (50g / 160m) N71 - beige (main dog body and head)
  • 08
    Small quantities of accent colors as listed above for details and accessories

— Tools Required

  • 01
    2 mm crochet hook
  • 02
    Safety Eyes 14 mm
  • 03
    Eyelashes on a ribbon
  • 04
    Stuffing material, fiberfill
  • 05
    Cardboard (cut to size for bag inserts)
  • 06
    Tape (to wrap cardboard inserts)
  • 07
    7 Buttons
  • 08
    Needle for sewing pieces

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— Tail :

Info :

With beige yarn. Chain 10. Start in the third chain from the hook: 9sl st. Leave a long tail for sewing.

— Legs (make 4) :

Round 1 :

6sc in MR

Info :

Place row marker here.

Round 2 :

6inc (12)

Round 3 :

Change color to beige. (1sc, inc) *6 (18)

Round 4 :

(1sc, 4-dc Bobble st) *4, 10sc (18)

Round 5 :

6dec, 6sc (12)

Round 6 :

2dec, 8sc (10)

Round 7 :

2dec, 6sc (8)

Round 8-11 :

8sc (4 rounds)

Info :

Stuff the legs with fiberfill.

Round 12 :

(3sc, inc) *2 (10)

Round 13-15 :

10sc (3 rounds)

Round 16 :

5dec

Info :

Fasten off, cut the yarn, weave in the ends.

— Body :

Round 1 :

With beige yarn. 6sc in MR

Info :

Place row marker here.

Round 2 :

6inc (12)

Round 3 :

(1sc, inc) *6 (18)

Round 4 :

(2sc, inc) *6 (24)

Round 5 :

(3sc, inc) *6 (30)

Round 6 :

(4sc, inc) *6 (36)

Round 7-10 :

36sc (4 rounds)

Round 11 :

9sc, (dec, 1sc) *6, 9sc (30)

Round 12-15 :

30sc (4 rounds)

Round 16 :

(3sc, dec) *6 (24)

Round 17 :

24sc

Round 18 :

(3sc, inc) *6 (30)

Round 19-21 :

30sc (3 rounds)

Round 22 :

(3sc, dec) *6 (24)

Round 23 :

24sc

Round 24 :

(2sc, dec) *6 (18)

Round 25 :

(1sc, dec) *6 (12)

Info :

Stuff the body with fiberfill.

Round 26 :

6dec

Info :

Fasten off, cut the yarn, weave in the ends.

— Head :

Round 1 :

With white yarn. 6sc in MR

Info :

Place row marker here.

Round 2 :

6inc (12)

Round 3 :

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

Round 4 :

3inc, 6sc, 3inc, 6sc (24)

Round 5 :

24sc

Round 6 :

Change color to beige. Attention! Crochet in jacquard technique from Rnd 6 to 9. Add white yarn (these stitches are highlighted in red)

Round 6 (cont) :

3sc, inc, 2sc, inc, 4sc, inc, (3sc, inc) *3 (30)

Round 7 :

(4sc, inc) *2, 2sc, 2sc inc, (4sc, inc) *3 (36)

Round 8 :

(5sc, inc) *2, 2sc, 3sc inc, (5sc, inc) *3 (42)

Round 9 :

(6sc, inc) *2, 2sc, 4sc inc, (6sc, inc) *3 (48)

Round 10-16 :

Continue with Beige yarn. 48sc (7 rounds)

Info :

Insert the eyes between rounds 8-9 at a distance of 12-14 sc.

Round 17 :

(6sc, dec) *6 (42)

Round 18 :

(5sc, dec) *6 (36)

Round 19 :

(4sc, dec) *6 (30)

Round 20 :

(3sc, dec) *6 (24)

Round 21 :

(2sc, dec) *6 (18)

Round 22 :

(1sc, dec) *6 (12)

Info :

Stuff the head with fiberfill.

Round 23 :

6dec

Info :

Fasten off, cut the yarn, weave in the ends.

Info :

Tighten cheeks following the pictures below.

— Ears (make 2) :

Info :

Crochet 2 pieces in beige and 2 pieces in light pink color. Work in rows

Round 1 :

Ch8. Start from the second chain on the hook: 7sc, turn (7)

Round 2 :

ch1, dec, 5sc (6)

Round 3 :

ch1, dec, 4sc (5)

Round 4 :

ch1, dec, 3sc (4)

Round 5 :

ch1, dec, 2sc (3)

Round 6 :

ch1, dec, 1sc (2)

Round 7 :

ch1, dec (1)

Info :

Cut the yarn on the light pink pieces. Cut the light pink yarn, weave in ends. Do not cut the Beige yarn.

Info :

Place beige and pink pieces wrong sides together, with beige yarn crochet though both pieces: 7sc along one side, inc in the corner, 7sc along other side. Leave a long tail for sewing.

— Eyelids (make 2) :

Round 1 :

With beige yarn. 5sc in MR do not close the circle

Info :

Leave a long tail for sewing.

— Eyelashes :

Info :

Sew the Eyelashes to the eyelids. Embroider whites of the eyes with a white thread. Sew the eyelids over the eyes.

— Face & Assembly Notes :

Info :

Sew the ears to the head. Embroider the nose and mouth with black yarn. Sew the head to the body.

— Fastening Legs :

Info :

Fasten the legs to the body with a button mount as shown in photos to allow movement.

— Tail to Body :

Info :

Sew the tail to the body using the long tail left from the tail piece.

— Dress :

Round 1 :

With bright pink yarn. Chain 27. From the second chain on the hook: (1sc, inc) *13, turn (39)

Round 2 :

ch1, 39sc, turn (39)

Round 3 :

ch1, 5sc, ch10 (skip 10sc, start from the next stitch ), 9sc, ch10 ( skip 10sc, start from the next stitch ), 5sc , turn (39)

Round 4-5 :

Ch2, 39dc, turn (39) (2 rows)

Round 5 (cont) :

ch2, (dc-inc, sc) *19, dc

Info :

Cut the yarn. Make a fastener on the dress (sew a button on one side, make a button loop on the other). Put a dress on the dog.

— Headband :

Info :

With bright pink yarn. Chain 90. Start in the third chain from the hook: 88dc. Cut the yarn. Weave in ends. Put a headband on the dog's head. Tie a bow and fix it.

— Carrier Bag Recommendations :

Infos :

Depending on choosen yarn and crochet density, the size of the piece may differ. Cut the base of thick cardboard to the size of the resulting pieces. All pieces are attached along the outer border. Wrap all cardboard elements with adhesive tape.

— Door :

Round 1 :

Crochet 2 pieces in gray-pink color. Work in rows. Chain 19. Start from the second chain on the hook: 18sc, turn (18)

Round 2-7 :

ch1, 18sc, turn (6 rows)

Info :

Do not cut second piece continue crocheting both pieces together. Cut a rectangle from the cardboard and put it between the two pieces. Wrap the cardboard paper with tape.

Round (join) :

Apply the gray-pink part and crochet with gray-pink yarn: 16sc through both pieces, inc in the corner, 7sc through both pieces, inc in the corner, 16sc through both pieces, inc in the corner, 7sc through both pieces, inc in the corner.

Info :

Fasten off, cut the yarn, weave in the ends.

— Roof :

Round 1 :

Crochet 2 pieces in lilac color. Work in rows. Chain 35. Start from the second chain on the hook: 34sc, turn (34)

Round 2-72 :

ch1, 34sc, turn (71 rows)

Info :

Continue crocheting from one lilac piece. Cut a rectangle from the cardboard and place in-between the two lilac pieces. Wrap the cardboard paper with tape.

Round (join) :

Crochet both pieces together: 72sc through both pieces, inc in the corner, 32sc through both pieces, inc in the corner, 72sc through both pieces, inc in the corner, 32sc through both pieces, inc in the corner.

Info :

Fasten off, cut the yarn, weave in the ends. Do not bend the part!

— Base :

Round 1 :

Crochet 2 pieces in gray-pink color. Work in rows. Chain 21. Start from the second chain on the hook: 20sc, turn (20)

Round 2-34 :

ch1, 20sc, turn (33 row)

Info :

Continue crocheting from the second gray-pink piece. Cut a rectangle from the cardboard and put it between the two gray-pink pieces. Wrap the cardboard paper with tape.

Round (join) :

Crochet both pieces together: 18sc through both pieces, inc in the corner, 32sc through both pieces, inc in the corner, 18sc through both pieces, inc in the corner, 32sc through both pieces, inc in the corner.

Info :

Fasten off, cut the yarn, weave in the ends.

— Back Wall :

Round 1 :

Crochet 2 pieces in gray-pink color. Work in rows. Chain 19. Start from the second chain on the hook: 18sc, turn (18)

Round 2-24 :

ch1, 18sc, turn (23rows)

Round 25 :

ch1, dec, 14sc, dec, turn (16)

Round 26 :

ch1, dec, 12sc, dec, turn (14)

Round 27 :

ch1, dec, 10sc, dec, turn (12)

Round 28 :

ch1, dec, 8sc, dec, turn (10)

Info :

Continue crocheting from second piece. Cut a rectangle from the cardboard and put it between the parts. Wrap the cardboard paper with tape.

Round (join) :

Crochet both pieces together : 68sc through both pieces, inc in the corner, 16sc through both pieces, inc in the corner.

Info :

Fasten off, cut the yarn, weave in the ends.

— Assembly :

Info :

Attach the pieces to the bottom in a circle. Attach the Roof to the base with lilac yarn by crocheting reverse 34sc. Do not cut the yarn.

Info :

Continue crocheting. Attach the Door to the bottom with lilac yarn by crocheting reverse 18sc. Do not cut the yarn.

Info :

Continue crocheting. Attach the Roof to the base with lilac yarn by crocheting reverse 34sc. Do not cut the yarn.

Info :

Continue crocheting. Attach the back wall to the bottom with lilac yarn by crocheting reverse 20sc. Do not cut the yarn.

Info :

Continue crocheting. Attach the back wall to the Roof with lilac yarn by crocheting in a circle reverse 70sc. Cut the yarn.

— Handle :

Round 1 :

With gray-pink yarn. 6sc in MR

Info :

Place row marker here.

Round 2-30 :

6sc (29 rounds)

Info :

Leave a long tail for sewing. Sew the handle to the carrier bag.

— Application in the form of a dog's footprint :

Item (make 4) :

With gray-pink yarn. 1. 6sc in MR 2. 6inc (12). Leave a long tail for sewing.

Item (make 1) :

With gray-pink yarn. 1. 6sc in MR 2. 6inc (12) 3. (1sc, inc) *6 (18) 4. (2sc, inc) *6 (24). Leave a long tail for sewing.

Info :

Sew the application to the bag. Sew buttons on each side of the main fabric of the bag. Make loops on each side of the Door of the bag. See photos for placement.

Assembly Instructions

  • Sew the ears to the head lining up the beige outer pieces with the pink inner pieces and secure with the long tail, finishing by weaving in the ends.
  • Attach safety eyes between rounds 8-9 of the head at a distance of 12-14 stitches, then sew eyelids and glue/sew eyelashes in place before embroidering the whites.
  • Sew the head to the body aligning the neck opening securely and reinforcing with tight whipstitches for a neat finish.
  • Fasten the legs to the body using a button mount as shown so the legs can move; sew buttons through the leg top into the body and knot securely.
  • Insert cardboard into the bag panels, wrap with tape, align panels and crochet or sew them together around the edges as instructed to form the carrier.
  • Sew the handle to the carrier bag by placing the handle ends on the top sides and stitching firmly with matching yarn, reinforcing with extra stitches.

Important Notes

  • 💡Depending on chosen yarn and crochet tension, the final size of the toy and bag may vary, so check gauge and adjust if needed.
  • 💡Cut the cardboard base to the size of the finished panels and wrap it with tape before inserting to prevent fraying and increase durability.
  • 💡Attach all panel pieces along the outer border and sew or crochet them securely; reinforce stress points like handle and leg button mounts to prevent loosening.

This delightful Chihuahua and carrier bag pattern makes a charming handmade gift that doubles as display decor and a playful accessory. 🧶 Follow the step-by-step instructions for neat shaping, precise details, and a sturdy bag finish using cardboard inserts. ✨ Enjoy customizing colors, accessories, and tiny outfits to make each piece uniquely yours. 🎀

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FAQs

What size will the finished piece be?

The finished dog measures approximately 13 cm long and 11 cm high; the bag measures height 13 cm, length 16 cm, width 7.5 cm using the indicated materials.

Can I use different yarn weights for this pattern?

Yes, you can, but the final size will change; use an appropriate hook for the yarn weight and consider resizing the cardboard inserts to match.

Do I need prior crochet experience for this pattern?

This pattern is rated intermediate and includes jacquard colorwork and assembly steps, so basic amigurumi skills and experience with increases/decreases are recommended.

How long does this project typically take to complete?

Most crocheters complete the dog and carrier bag in about 8-10 hours, though time will vary based on experience and customization.