Mini-Dachshund No Sew Crochet Pattern by NiggyArts

With a little practice, you can crochet this no-sew amigurumi mini-dachshund in just a few minutes.

But be warned: it’s addictive—after making the first mini-dog, you might just want to crochet plenty more.

Have you crocheted simple amigurumi before? Are you familiar with double crochets and popcorn stitches (cluster stitches) in addition to chain stitches and single crochets? If so, you can get started right away with this pattern and will be surprised at how quickly you’ll be holding your first dachshund in your hands.

Crochet experience is required, as this pattern does not include a basic crochet tutorial.
The pattern is detailed and includes many photos.
The PDF file is 8 pages long.

Difficulty level: 2 (2 out of 3)
My patterns are categorized into the following difficulty levels:

(1) easy
(2) moderately difficult
(3) challenging

Size with specified materials: approx. 8–9 cm long.

For this pattern, I used: Acrylic yarn – yardage approx. 133 m/50g
You can use other yarn as well.
• Yarn scraps in any color (e.g., reddish-brown)
• A darker shade for the nose
• Black yarn for the eyes

You will also need:
• Crochet hook in a suitable size (2.5 mm for the yarn mentioned above)
• Darning needle and scissors
• Stuffing/fiberfill
• Optional: pins for positioning