Introduction
Meet Dottie the Dalmatian, a charming amigurumi that captures hearts with her adorable design. With her oversized head and playful skirt, she is the perfect project for intermediate crocheters.
Project Details
- Difficulty: Intermediate
- Estimated Time: 8 to 10 hours
- Size: Approximately 20cm (8 inches) tall
Materials
- Yarn: Fingering weight cotton yarn in White, Pastel Blue, Pink, and Black
- Hook: 2.0mm crochet hook
- Other Materials: 8mm black safety eyes, black embroidery floss, toy stuffing, yarn needle, stitch markers, pins
Abbreviations
- ch: chain
- sc: single crochet
- inc: increase (2 sc in one stitch)
- dec: invisible decrease (sc 2 together)
- hdc: half double crochet
- dc: double crochet
- sl st: slip stitch
- FLO: front loops only
- BLO: back loops only
The Complete Dottie Pattern
The Head
Start by crafting Dottie’s head, ensuring to stuff firmly for stability.
Rnd 1: 6 sc in magic ring (6)
Rnd 2: 6 inc (12)
Rnd 3: (1 sc, inc) x 6 (18)
Rnd 4: (2 sc, inc) x 6 (24)
Rnd 5: (3 sc, inc) x 6 (30)
Rnd 6: (4 sc, inc) x 6 (36)
Rnd 7: (5 sc, inc) x 6 (42)
Rnd 8: (6 sc, inc) x 6 (48)
Rnd 9: (7 sc, inc) x 6 (54)
Rnd 10: (8 sc, inc) x 6 (60)
Rnd 11-18: 60 sc (60) [8 rounds total]
Rnd 19: 15 sc, (inc, 1 sc) x 6, 6 sc, (1 sc, inc) x 6, 15 sc (72)
Rnd 20-25: 72 sc (72) [6 rounds total]
Rnd 26: 15 sc, (dec, 1 sc) x 6, 6 sc, (1 sc, dec) x 6, 15 sc (60)
Rnd 27: (8 sc, dec) x 6 (54)
Rnd 28: (7 sc, dec) x 6 (48)
Rnd 29: (6 sc, dec) x 6 (42)
Rnd 30: (5 sc, dec) x 6 (36)
Rnd 31: (4 sc, dec) x 6 (24)
Rnd 32: (3 sc, dec) x 6 (18)
Fasten off, leaving a tail for sewing. Firmly stuff the head.
The Snout
Craft the snout with a lighter stuffing for added charm.
Rnd 1: 6 sc in magic ring (6)
Rnd 2: 6 inc (12)
Rnd 3: (1 sc, inc) x 6 (18)
Rnd 4: (2 sc, inc) x 6 (24)
Rnd 5-7: 24 sc (24) [3 rounds total]
Fasten off, lightly stuff before attaching.
The Body
Craft the body to support Dottie’s head.
Rnd 1: 6 sc in magic ring (6)
Rnd 2: 6 inc (12)
Rnd 3: (1 sc, inc) x 6 (18)
Rnd 4: (2 sc, inc) x 6 (24)
Rnd 5: (3 sc, inc) x 6 (30)
Rnd 6: (4 sc, inc) x 6 (36)
Rnd 7: (5 sc, inc) x 6 (42)
Rnd 8-12: 42 sc (42) [5 rounds total]
Rnd 13: (5 sc, dec) x 6 (36)
Rnd 14-16: 36 sc (36) [3 rounds total]
Rnd 17: (4 sc, dec) x 6 (30)
Rnd 18-20: 30 sc (30) [3 rounds total]
Rnd 21: (3 sc, dec) x 6 (24)
Rnd 22: 24 sc (24) in BLO for shaping.
Rnd 23-25: 24 sc (24) [3 rounds total]
Rnd 26: (2 sc, dec) x 6 (18)
Rnd 27-28: 18 sc (18) [2 rounds total]
Fasten off and stuff firmly.
The Pastel Blue Skirt
Attach yarn to create Dottie’s skirt.
Rnd 1: (FLO) ch 2, 2 dc in each stitch around, sl st to first dc (48)
Rnd 2: ch 2, (1 dc, 2 dc in next st) around, sl st (72)
Rnd 3: ch 2, (2 dc, 2 dc in next st) around, sl st (96)
Rnd 4: ch 1, 96 sc, sl st.
Fasten off and weave in ends.
The Legs (Make 2)
Craft the legs to support Dottie.
Rnd 1: 6 sc in magic ring (6)
Rnd 2: 6 inc (12)
Rnd 3: (1 sc, inc) x 6 (18)
Rnd 4: (2 sc, inc) x 6 (24)
Rnd 5-7: 24 sc (24) [3 rounds total]
Rnd 8: 6 dec, 12 sc (18)
Rnd 9: 3 dec, 12 sc (15)
Rnd 10-14: 15 sc (15) [5 rounds total]
Rnd 15: (3 sc, dec) x 3 (12)
Rnd 16-22: 12 sc (12) [7 rounds total]
Stuff the paws firmly.
The Arms (Make 2)
Shape the arms for a snug fit against her body.
Rnd 1: 6 sc in magic ring (6)
Rnd 2: 6 inc (12)
Rnd 3: (3 sc, inc) x 3 (15)
Rnd 4-5: 15 sc (15) [2 rounds total]
Rnd 6: 3 dec, 9 sc (12)
Rnd 7-20: 12 sc (12) [14 rounds total]
Stuff the hands firmly.
The Floppy Ears (Make 2)
Keep the ears soft and floppy.
Rnd 1: 6 sc in magic ring (6)
Rnd 2: 6 inc (12)
Rnd 3: (1 sc, inc) x 6 (18)
Rnd 4: (2 sc, inc) x 6 (24)
Rnd 5-9: 24 sc (24) [5 rounds total]
Rnd 10: (10 sc, dec) x 2 (22)
Rnd 11-12: 22 sc (22) [2 rounds total]
Rnd 13: (9 sc, dec) x 2 (20)
Rnd 14-15: 20 sc (20) [2 rounds total]
Rnd 16: (8, dec) x 2 (18)
Rnd 17-18: 18 sc (18) [2 rounds total]
Rnd 19: (7 sc, dec) x 2 (16)
Rnd 20: 16 sc (16)
Pinch flat and crochet to close.
The Tail
Craft a small tail for Dottie.
Rnd 1: 5 sc in magic ring (5)
Rnd 2-15: 5 sc (5) [14 rounds total]
Fasten off, leaving a tail for sewing.
The Pink Bow
Create a delightful bow for her head.
Row 1: ch 15, starting in 2nd ch from hook, 14 hdc. Turn.
Row 2-8: ch 1, 14 hdc. Turn.
Fasten off and weave in ends.
Assembly
- Sew the snout to the center of the face.
- Embroider a nose and attach the tongue below.
- Sew the head to the body securely.
- Attach the ears, arms, and legs in place.
- Finish with the bow and add spots across her body.
Final Notes
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