Crochet Schnauzer Amigurumi

DIY Crochet Schnauzer Amigurumi | Free Puppy Pattern & Step-by-Step Guide

Project Overview

• Level: Intermediate (due to assembly and facial detailing).
• Terminology: US Crochet Terms.
• Technique: Working in continuous rounds (spirals).

Materials Needed

• Yarn: Medium weight cotton or acrylic yarn in Grey and White.
• Hook: 2.5mm or 3.0mm (use a smaller hook than suggested on the yarn label to keep stitches tight).
• Safety Eyes: 8mm or 10mm black eyes.
• Nose: 12mm black safety nose.
• Fiberfill: For stuffing.
• Pet Slicker Brush: To brush out the white yarn for the “fuzzy” beard effect.

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. The Head (Grey Yarn)

• Round 1: Create a Magic Ring (MR) and work 6 Single Crochet (SC) into it. (6)
• Round 2: 2 SC in each stitch around (Increase). (12)
• Round 3: [1 SC, 1 Inc] repeat 6 times. (18)
• Round 4: [2 SC, 1 Inc] repeat 6 times. (24)
• Round 5: [3 SC, 1 Inc] repeat 6 times. (30)
• Rounds 6-12: SC in each stitch around.
• Round 13: [3 SC, 1 Dec] repeat 6 times. (24)
• Insert safety eyes between rounds 9 and 10.
• Round 14: [2 SC, 1 Dec] repeat 6 times. (18)
• Round 15: [1 SC, 1 Dec] repeat 6 times. (12)
• Stuff firmly.
• Round 16: Decrease in every stitch until closed.

2. The Body (Grey Yarn)

• Rounds 1-5: Follow the same increase pattern as the head until you have 24 stitches.
• Rounds 6-10: SC in each stitch around.
• Round 11: [2 SC, 1 Dec] repeat 6 times. (18)
• Round 12: SC in each stitch around.
• Stuff and sew to the head.

3. Ears & Legs (Grey Yarn)

• Ears (Make 2): Crochet small triangles or semi-circles. Do not stuff. Sew to the top sides of the head.
• Legs (Make 4): * MR with 6 SC.
  • Round 2: [1 SC, 1 Inc] (9).
  • Rounds 3-6: SC around.
  • Stuff lightly and sew to the bottom/front of the body.

4. Facial Details (The Schnauzer Look)

This is the most important part to match the image:

• The Muzzle: Use white yarn to crochet a small oval. Before sewing it on, attach the black safety nose to the center.
• The Beard: Cut several 2-inch strands of white yarn. Using your hook, loop them into the stitches around the muzzle (like latch-hooking).
• The Eyebrows: Attach 3 or 4 strands of white yarn above each eye.
• Grooming: Use a pet slicker brush to vigorously brush the white yarn strands until they become fluffy and blend together. Trim with scissors to shape the beard and “angry” eyebrows.

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