Create your own adorable dachshund keychain with this detailed crochet pattern PDF.

This tiny sausage dog charm features all the classic dachshund details: a long muzzle, pointy nose, soft floppy ears, and an expressive face full of personality. The bandana-style neck detail gives the design a finished and stylish look while keeping the project simple and beginner-friendly.

The head, muzzle, and nose are crocheted as one continuous piece, so there is no separate muzzle to sew on and no nose embroidery required. Just a few simple stitches create the mouth and bring the little dachshund to life.

The pattern includes: step-by-step instructions, process photos, two eye options: safety eyes or embroidered eyes, easy ear construction and sewing, beginner-friendly techniques, quick and satisfying project.

You can also make this project using simple materials you already have at home. The keychain attachment can easily be replaced with a cord, chain stitch loop, or ribbon.

Perfect for: dachshund lovers, crochet dog fans, bag charms and keychains, handmade gifts, quick crochet projects, cute stash-busting makes.

This little dachshund charm is fun to make, full of character, and perfect for taking everywhere with you.

Skills required: basic crocheting skills for amigurumi (crocheting in spiral, magic ring, single crochet stitch, increasing and decreasing, crocheting in rows) and basic sewing skills.

Size ~7 – 9 cm/3 – 4 inch. I got dogs about the same size, although I used different yarns and hooks.

Materials & Tools: Dog #1 and #2 – ADELIA “HAPPY” – 100% acryl – 50 g = 128 m (brown or beige and black) and 3,5 mm crochet hook, and 8 mm plastic eyes or you can embroider the eyes
Dog #3 – ALPINA “NATURE” – 100% cotton – 50 g =105 m (brown and black) and 3,5 mm crochet hook, and 8 mm plastic eyes
Dog #4 – YarnArt JEANS – 55% Cotton 45% Pac – 50g = 160m (brown and dark grey) and 2,5 mm crochet hook, and 6 mm plastic eyes
Dog #5 – YarnArt JEANS Tropical – 55% Cotton 45 %Pac – 50g = 160m – #610 and YarnArt JEANS – 55% Cotton 45% Pac – 50g = 160m (brown) and 2,5 mm crochet hook, and 6 mm plastic eyes
For all – a bit of different color for the scarf

• Polyester fiberfill for stuffing - Yarn needle, scissors, stitch markers or a piece of yarn, pins - Attachment for keychains, a cord, or you can crochet a tight chain of the desired length