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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