Name: 2-in-1 Hot Dog Pup Crochet Pattern
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 4 h
Total time: 5 h
Ingredients: About 170 yards of red worsted weight yarn, weight 4 medium, for the sausage, from one 100 g skein; About 120 yards of golden tan worsted weight yarn, weight 4 medium, from one 100 g skein for the bun; About 30 yards of dark brown worsted weight yarn, weight 4 medium, for the nose, paws, and small embroidered details; H-8 (5.0 mm) crochet hook; Polyester fiberfill, about 2 ounces (57 g); Two 9 mm safety eyes, or black embroidery yarn instead if you prefer embroidered features; Yarn needle for sewing pieces together and weaving in the ends; Sharp scissors for trimming yarn tails; Two stitch markers, optional; Tape measure for checking gauge and the finished size

Description

Make a cheerful hot dog pup with this calm, beginner-friendly amigurumi crochet pattern using US terms, simple shaping, and easy care instructions.

Ingredients

About 170 yards of red worsted weight yarn, weight 4 medium, for the sausage, from one 100 g skein
About 120 yards of golden tan worsted weight yarn, weight 4 medium, from one 100 g skein for the bun
About 30 yards of dark brown worsted weight yarn, weight 4 medium, for the nose, paws, and small embroidered details
H-8 (5.0 mm) crochet hook
Polyester fiberfill, about 2 ounces (57 g)
Two 9 mm safety eyes, or black embroidery yarn instead if you prefer embroidered features
Yarn needle for sewing pieces together and weaving in the ends
Sharp scissors for trimming yarn tails
Two stitch markers, optional
Tape measure for checking gauge and the finished size

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Instructions

Begin with the red yarn and H-8 (5.0 mm) hook for the sausage.
Make a magic ring with 6 sc into the ring. Pull the yarn tail gently to close the center, then place a stitch marker in the first stitch.
Work 2 sc in each stitch around for Round 2, which has 12 sc.
Repeat 1 sc in the next stitch, then 2 sc in the next stitch around for Round 3, which has 18 sc.
Work 1 sc in each stitch around for Rounds 4 through 8, each having 18 sc.
Stuff the sausage lightly with polyester fiberfill.
Begin the decrease section by repeating 1 sc in the next stitch, then sc2tog around for Round 9, which has 12 sc.
Repeat sc2tog around for Round 10, which has 6 sc. Cut the red yarn, leaving a 6-inch tail, thread it onto the yarn needle, and weave through the front loops of the remaining stitches before pulling closed.
With golden tan yarn, chain 13 for the bun, then work 1 sc in the second chain from the hook and in each chain across for a total of 12 sc.
Chain 1 to turn, then work 1 sc in each stitch across for 18 rows, keeping 12 sc in every row.
Make a second bun panel in the same way.
Place both bun panels together with the right sides facing outward.
Join the panels along the long edges with tan yarn and slip stitch, leaving the short ends open.
Slide the red sausage between them, add more filling if needed, and sew the short ends closed.
Make the pup head with dark brown yarn by working a magic ring with 6 sc.
Work 2 sc in each stitch around for 12 sc, then repeat for 18 sc.
Insert safety eyes between rounds 3 and 4, add a small amount of fiberfill, then decrease with sc2tog around to 9 sc.
Cut the yarn, close the opening, and weave in the end.
Make two small paws with brown yarn by working 6 sc into a magic ring, followed by 2 rounds of 6 sc.
Fasten off with a 6-inch tail, add a tiny amount of stuffing, and sew the paws to the front of the bun.
Add a short embroidered nose and two small curved lines for the muzzle.
Weave in all ends with the yarn needle, trim them only after they feel secure.

Notes

If a missed stitch appears at the end of a row, count backward to the last stitch you can identify and pull back calmly, one loop at a time. If you find a mistake several rows later, pull back to the last correct round and redo the section.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 240 minutes