Get ready to stitch up some serious puppy love with this Amigurumi Rottweiler Puppy crochet pattern! 🐶🧶 With its oversized paws, floppy ears, and soulful little eyes, this cuddly companion captures all the charm of a Rottie pup in miniature form. Whether you’re crafting a gift for a dog lover or adding to your own menagerie of handmade pets, this pattern brings playful energy and irresistible cuteness to your crochet hook.
From its soft snout to its wag-worthy tail, every detail is designed to celebrate the sweet, sturdy personality of a Rottweiler puppy. You can personalize your pup with accessories like a tiny collar, a name tag, or even a crocheted chew toy for extra flair. Perfect for intermediate crocheters looking for a heartwarming project, this little Rottie is sure to become a favorite snuggle buddy—no leash required! 🐾💛
🐾 Amigurumi Rottweiler Puppy Crochet Pattern
If you love strong yet sweet-faced dogs, this Rottweiler puppy will melt your heart. With floppy ears, a big tan muzzle, and those soulful amber eyes, it captures the loyal charm of the breed in crochet form. The oversized paws and sitting pose make it irresistibly cuddly — perfect for gifting or decorating your home.
✨ Skill Level
Intermediate – Includes shaping, color changes, and embroidery for facial details.
📏 Finished Size
Approximately 28–30 cm (11–12 in) tall
Using worsted-weight yarn and a 3.0 mm hook
🧶 Materials
Worsted-weight yarn
- Black – ~120 g (head, body, ears, tail, legs)
- Tan / Beige – ~80 g (muzzle, paws, eyebrows, chest markings)
Notions
- 3.0 mm crochet hook
- 14 mm amber or brown safety eyes
- Polyester fiberfill
- Tapestry needle
- Stitch markers
- Scissors
🧵 Abbreviations (US Terms)
MR – magic ring
sc – single crochet
inc – increase (2 sc in same st)
dec – decrease (sc2tog)
sl st – slip stitch
FO – fasten off
🐶 Head (Black)
R1: MR 6 (6)
R2: inc ×6 (12)
R3: (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: (6 sc, inc) ×6 (48)
R9–R18: sc around (48)
Insert safety eyes between R12–R13, spaced 15 stitches apart.
R19: (6 sc, dec) ×6 (42)
R20: (5 sc, dec) ×6 (36)
R21: (4 sc, dec) ×6 (30)
R22: (3 sc, dec) ×6 (24)
Stuff firmly, shaping the cheeks outward.
FO, close.
🟤 Muzzle (Tan – Separate Piece)
The muzzle is wide, deep, and extends well onto both sides of the face, exactly as shown in the photo.
R1: MR 6 (6)
R2: inc ×6 (12)
R3: (sc, inc) ×6 (18)
R4: (2 sc, inc) ×6 (24)
R5: (3 sc, inc) ×6 (30)
R6: (4 sc, inc) ×6 (36)
R7–R18: sc around (36)
R19: (4 sc, dec) ×6 (30)
R20: sc around (30)
Stuff very firmly.
FO, leaving a long tail.
Facial Details
- Embroider a black triangular nose at the top center
- Add a vertical line down to the mouth
- Stitch a wide curved smile
- Lightly outline the top edge with black surface stitches for definition
Sew muzzle so it reaches close to the sides of the head and sits just below the eyes.
🐕 Ears (Make 2 – Black)
Long, heavy ears are essential for the correct look.
R1: MR 6 (6)
R2: inc ×6 (12)
R3: (sc, inc) ×6 (18)
R4–R16: sc around (18)
R17: (sc, dec) ×6 (12)
R18–R19: sc around (12)
FO, flatten gently.
Sew low and slightly forward so the ears drape beside the muzzle.
🐶 Body (Black)
R1: MR 6 (6)
R2: inc ×6 (12)
R3: (sc, inc) ×6 (18)
R4: (2 sc, inc) ×6 (24)
R5: (3 sc, inc) ×6 (30)
R6: (4 sc, inc) ×6 (36)
R7–R17: sc around (36)
R18: (4 sc, dec) ×6 (30)
R19: (3 sc, dec) ×6 (24)
R20: (2 sc, dec) ×6 (18)
Stuff firmly.
FO.
🐾 Front Legs (Make 2 – Tan → Black)
Tan Paw
R1: MR 6 (6)
R2: inc ×6 (12)
R3: (sc, inc) ×6 (18)
R4: (2 sc, inc) ×6 (24)
R5–R10: sc around (24)
Switch to black.
R11–R12: sc around (24)
R13: (2 sc, dec) ×6 (18)
R14–R15: sc around (18)
R16: (sc, dec) ×6 (12)
Stuff firmly.
FO.
Embroider three black claw lines and subtle toe divisions.
🐾 Back Legs (Make 2 – Tan → Black)
R1: MR 6 (6)
R2: inc ×6 (12)
R3: (sc, inc) ×6 (18)
R4–R6: sc around (18)
Switch to black.
R7–R16: sc around (18)
R17: (sc, dec) ×6 (12)
Stuff firmly.
FO.
Attach so the puppy sits upright with paws facing forward.
🐕 Tail (Black)
R1: MR 6 (6)
R2–R9: sc around (6)
Stuff lightly.
FO and sew angled slightly upward.
🟤 Markings (Tan)
Eyebrows (Make 2)
MR 5, sc 5, FO
Sew above eyes in a soft oval shape.
Chest Patches (Make 2)
MR 6
(sc, inc) ×3 (9)
Flatten and sew symmetrically on chest.
🧩 Assembly
- Sew muzzle to head
- Close head and attach to body
- Attach ears so they hang freely
- Sew front legs under chest
- Attach back legs for stable sitting pose
- Add tail
- Sew eyebrows and chest markings
- Final facial embroidery
🐶 Finished Result
- Calm, seated Rottweiler posture
- Long floppy ears with natural drape
- Broad tan muzzle with deep cheek coverage
- Large expressive eyes
- Chunky paws with claw detail
💡 Pro Tip: Lightly brush the tan areas with a bit of brown pastel for a warm fur tone. Your Rottweiler will look even more alive and huggable!
Whether you’re making this puppy as a heartfelt gift, a keepsake for a dog lover, or a companion piece for your amigurumi collection, the finished result stands solidly, sits naturally, and photographs beautifully from every angle. Take your time with the muzzle placement and ear attachment — these details bring the personality to life.
When you set this little Rottweiler down and see that gentle face looking back at you, you’ll know every stitch was worth it.
Happy crocheting, and enjoy bringing this loyal pup to life 🖤🐾
