Amigurumi Golden Retriever Free Pattern

Introduction

Create a delightful companion with this Amigurumi Golden Retriever pattern! This adorable dog captures the charm and warmth of a beloved pet.

Project Details

Skill Level: Intermediate

Materials

Worsted weight golden yarn – approximately 200–230 g
Dark brown yarn for nose and mouth – approximately 3–5 g
Polyester fiberfill – approximately 140–170 g
3.5 mm crochet hook
Two 10–12 mm black safety eyes
Tapestry needle
Long doll-making needle
Scissors
Stitch marker

Abbreviations

MR – magic ring
sc – single crochet
inc – increase
dec – invisible decrease
ch – chain
sl st – slip stitch
BLO – back loop only
st / sts – stitch / stitches
FO – fasten off

Head

R1: 6 sc in MR (6)

R2: inc x6 (12)

R3: [sc 1, inc] x6 (18)

R4: [sc 2, inc] x6 (24)

R5: [sc 3, inc] x6 (30)

R6: [sc 4, inc] x6 (36)

R7: [sc 5, inc] x6 (42)

R8: [sc 6, inc] x6 (48)

R9: [sc 7, inc] x6 (54)

R10-17: sc in each st around (54)

Insert the safety eyes between R13 and R14, approximately 10 stitches apart.

R18: [sc 7, dec] x6 (48)

R19: [sc 6, dec] x6 (42)

R20: [sc 5, dec] x6 (36)

R21: [sc 4, dec] x6 (30)

R22: [sc 3, dec] x6 (24)

Stuff firmly.

R23: [sc 2, dec] x6 (18)

R24: [sc 1, dec] x6 (12)

R25: dec x6 (6)

FO and close.

Rounded Muzzle

R1: ch 7, starting in the second ch from the hook: 5 sc, 3 sc in last ch; continue along the opposite side of the chain, 4 sc, inc in final ch (14)

R2: inc, 4 sc, inc x3, 4 sc, inc x2 (20)

R3: [sc, inc], 4 sc, [sc, inc] x3, 4 sc, [sc, inc] x2 (26)

R4: [2 sc, inc], 4 sc, [2 sc, inc] x3, 4 sc, [2 sc, inc] x2 (32)

R5-7: sc in each st around (32)

FO, leaving a long tail. Stuff moderately.

Position the upper edge of the muzzle just beneath the eyes.

Ears (Make 2)

R1: 6 sc in MR (6)

R2: inc x6 (12)

R3: [sc, inc] x6 (18)

R4: [2 sc, inc] x6 (24)

R5-7: sc in each st around (24)

R8: [6 sc, dec] x3 (21)

R9-11: sc in each st around (21)

R12: [5 sc, dec] x3 (18)

R13-15: sc in each st around (18)

R16: [4 sc, dec] x3 (15)

R17-18: sc in each st around (15)

Flatten the ear and crochet through both layers with 7 sc.

FO, leaving a long sewing tail. Attach the ears high on the sides of the head, folding the upper edge slightly for a natural look.

Body

R1: 6 sc in MR (6)

R2: inc x6 (12)

R3: [sc, inc] x6 (18)

R4: [2 sc, inc] x6 (24)

R5: [3 sc, inc] x6 (30)

R6: [4 sc, inc] x6 (36)

R7: [5 sc, inc] x6 (42)

R8: [6 sc, inc] x6 (48)

R9: [7 sc, inc] x6 (54)

R10-14: sc in each st around (54)

R15: [7 sc, dec] x6 (48)

R16-17: sc in each st around (48)

R18: [6 sc, dec] x6 (42)

R19-20: sc in each st around (42)

R21: [5 sc, dec] x6 (36)

R22-23: sc in each st around (36)

R24: [4 sc, dec] x6 (30)

R25: sc in each st around (30)

R26: [3 sc, dec] x6 (24)

R27: sc in each st around (24)

Stuff firmly.

R28: [2 sc, dec] x6 (18)

R29: [sc, dec] x6 (12)

R30: dec x6 (6)

FO and close.

Legs (Make 4)

R1: 6 sc in MR (6)

R2: inc x6 (12)

R3: [sc, inc] x6 (18)

R4: [2 sc, inc] x6 (24)

R5-6: sc in each st around (24)

R7: [2 sc, dec] x6 (18)

R8-9: sc in each st around (18)

R10: [sc, dec] x6 (12)

R11: dec x6 (6)

FO and close.

Tail

R1: 6 sc in MR (6)

R2: inc x6 (12)

R3: [sc, inc] x6 (18)

R4: [2 sc, inc] x6 (24)

R5: sc in each st around (24)

R6: [5 sc, dec] x3 (18)

R7: sc in each st around (18)

R8: [4 sc, dec] x3 (12)

R9: sc in each st around (12)

R10: dec x6 (6)

FO and close.

Assembly

Attach the head to the body at the top of the body, ensuring the neck is well-defined. The head should be centered on top of the body. Ears are attached high on the sides, approximately level with R5 of the head. The muzzle is stitched to the face just below the eyes. For each leg, position them about 8 stitches apart on the bottom of the body. The back legs are placed slightly towards the back of the body, while the tail attaches at the rear base of the body.