Get ready to stitch up some serious cuteness with this Amigurumi Corgi crochet pattern! 🧶🐶 With its signature short legs, perky ears, and irresistible fluffy bum, this little pup brings all the charm of the beloved Welsh breed into the palm of your hand. Whether you’re a corgi superfan or just love crafting cheerful companions, this project is a tail-wagging delight from start to finish.
Perfect for gifting, decorating, or simply adding a dose of doggy joy to your day, this corgi is full of personality and easy to customize. Try playful color combos, add a tiny tongue or bowtie, or even crochet a mini herd of royal-ready pups! Whether lounging on your shelf or trotting into someone’s heart, this amigurumi corgi is sure to spark smiles and cozy vibes wherever it goes. 🧡🐾👑
🐾 Amigurumi Corgi Dog Crochet Pattern
Corgis are adored worldwide for their short legs, big ears, and cheerful smiles! This crochet pattern captures the playful spirit of the Corgi with its bright orange coat, white markings, and perky expression.
✨ Skill Level
Intermediate
Includes shaping, color changes, and structured assembly.
📏 Finished Size
Approx. 22–24 cm (8.5–9.5 inches) tall
🧶 Materials & Yarn Amount
- Orange (main color – head, body, ears, limbs): 110–120 g
- White (muzzle, chest panel, paws, tail tip, ear inner): 55–65 g
- Brown (collar): 8–10 g
- Yellow (tag): 3–5 g
- Black (nose & embroidery): small amount
Other supplies:
- 10–12 mm safety eyes (amber preferred)
- Polyester stuffing (~300 g)
- 3.0 mm crochet hook
- Yarn needle, stitch marker
🔤 Abbreviations (US Terms)
MR – magic ring
sc – single crochet
inc – increase
dec – invisible decrease
sl st – slip stitch
ch – chain
FO – fasten off
🐶 Head (Fully Orange Base – No Half-White Split)
With orange yarn:
R1: MR, 6 sc (6)
R2: inc ×6 (12)
R3: (1 sc, inc) ×6 (18)
R4: (2 sc, inc) ×6 (24)
R5: (3 sc, inc) ×6 (30)
R6: (4 sc, inc) ×6 (36)
R7: (5 sc, inc) ×6 (42)
R8–14: sc around (42)
Insert eyes between R11–12, approx. 8 sts apart.
R15: (5 sc, dec) ×6 (36)
R16: (4 sc, dec) ×6 (30)
R17: (3 sc, dec) ×6 (24)
Stuff firmly, shaping a slightly forward face.
R18: (2 sc, dec) ×6 (18)
R19: (1 sc, dec) ×6 (12)
R20: dec ×6 (6)
FO.
🐽 Muzzle (White – Prominent and Structured)
With white yarn:
R1: MR, 6 sc (6)
R2: inc ×6 (12)
R3: (1 sc, inc) ×6 (18)
R4: (2 sc, inc) ×6 (24)
R5–10: sc around (24)
Stuff firmly toward the front to create a rounded protruding snout.
FO.
Sew centered low on the head, slightly overlapping the eye line area.
👃 Nose & Expression
- Embroider a rounded triangular black nose
- Add a short vertical line down
- Stitch a gentle curved smile
- Add subtle curved eyebrows
👂 Ears (Large, Upright, Wide Base)
Outer Ear (Make 2 – Orange)
R1: MR, 6 sc
R2: inc ×6 (12)
R3: (1 sc, inc) ×6 (18)
R4: (2 sc, inc) ×6 (24)
R5–11: sc around (24)
Do not stuff.
Inner Ear (Make 2 – White)
R1: MR, 6 sc
R2: inc ×6 (12)
R3: (1 sc, inc) ×6 (18)
R4–5: sc around (18)
FO.
Sew inner piece onto outer ear.
Lightly fold base and attach high on head so ears stand upright and slightly angled outward.
🦴 Body (Compact, Slightly Elongated)
With orange yarn:
R1: MR, 6 sc (6)
R2: inc ×6 (12)
R3: (1 sc, inc) ×6 (18)
R4: (2 sc, inc) ×6 (24)
R5: (3 sc, inc) ×6 (30)
R6–11: sc around (30)
🤍 Chest Panel (Front Only – Not Full Wrap)
R12–17:
Work 10–12 centered stitches in white, remaining stitches in orange (30)
This creates the front chest marking without wrapping around the entire body.
Continue shaping:
R18: (3 sc, dec) ×6 (24)
R19: sc around (24)
R20: (2 sc, dec) ×6 (18)
Stuff firmly with a slightly rounded belly.
FO.
🐾 Legs (Make 4 – Short & Strong)
Start with White (Paws)
R1: MR, 6 sc
R2: inc ×6 (12)
R3–4: sc around (12)
Switch to orange:
R5–10: sc around (12)
Stuff firmly.
FO.
Attach:
- Front legs under chest
- Back legs slightly farther back for balance
🦊 Tail
With orange yarn:
R1: MR, 6 sc
R2: (1 sc, inc) ×3 (9)
R3–6: sc around (9)
Switch to white:
R7–9: sc around (9)
Lightly stuff.
FO and attach slightly upward.
🧵 Collar & Tag
Collar (Brown)
Ch 28, join
Sc around for 2 rounds
FO and wrap snugly around neck
Tag (Yellow)
MR, 6 sc
Sl st to close
FO and sew to collar
🪡 Assembly
- Sew muzzle first for correct facial proportions
- Attach ears high and upright
- Sew head securely to body
- Attach legs evenly so the dog stands flat
- Attach tail slightly raised
- Add collar and tag
✨ Final Shaping
- Gently push stuffing forward behind muzzle for a defined snout
- Adjust ear angles for alert expression
- Ensure all four legs are balanced
- Slightly curve tail upward
💖 Finished Look
This charming corgi features a bright orange coat, a clearly defined white muzzle and chest panel, oversized upright ears, and a compact sturdy stance 🐶✨
Its expressive face and balanced proportions make it an irresistibly cute handmade companion, perfect for gifting or display 💛
