Dog in Overalls Amigurumi Free Pattern
This pattern features a funny and cute design with a cute dog wearing overalls. The overalls on the dog add extra cuteness and character to the project. You’ll also find a detailed list of the materials and steps you need to knit this pattern.
If you love doing handicrafts and admire cute animal figures, this free knitting pattern is for you! If you’re ready, grab your hook or knitting needle and head to our step-by-step guide to create this sweet dog onesie. A few hours of enjoyable handcrafting experience awaits you!
Materials:
Yarn: Yarn Art Jeans (50g/160m)
12mm safety eyes
Polyester fiberfill stuffing
Black and white yarn for facial features
Tapestry needle for sewing pieces together and embroidery
Scissors
Button for shorts
Abbreviations:
CH – chain stitch
MR – magic ring
SC – single crochet
INC – increase
DEC – decrease
SL ST – slip stitch
CHSP – chain space
BLO – back loop only
FLO – front loop only
FO – fasten off
HEAD:
1: 6 SC into MR (6)
2: INC in each stitch (12)
3: (1 SC, INC) repeat 6 times (18)
4: 1 SC, INC, (2 SC, INC) repeat 5 times, 1 SC (24)
5: (3 SC, INC) repeat 6 times (30)
6: 2 SC, INC, (4 SC, INC) repeat 5 times, 2 SC (36)
7: (5 SC, INC) repeat 6 times (42)
8: 3 SC, INC, (6 SC, INC) repeat 5 times, 3 SC (48)
9: (7 SC, INC) repeat 6 times (54)
10: 54 SC
11: (17 SC, INC) repeat 3 times (57)
12: (18 SC, INC) repeat 3 times (60)
13-15: 60 SC (3 rows)
16: 26 SC, change yarn color for spot, 4 SC, change yarn color to main color, 30 SC (60)
17: 25 SC, change yarn color for spot, 6 SC, change yarn color to main color, 29 SC (60)
18-19: 24 SC, change yarn color for spot, 8 SC, change yarn color to main color, 28 SC (2 rows)
20: 25 SC, change yarn color for spot, 6 SC, change yarn color to main color, 29 SC (60)
21: 26 SC, change yarn color for spot, 4 SC, change yarn color to main color, 30 SC (60)
22-24: 60 SC (3 rows)
25: 4 SC, DEC, (8 SC, DEC) repeat 5 times, 4 SC (54)
26: (7 SC, DEC) repeat 6 times (48)
27: 3 SC, DEC, (6 SC, DEC) repeat 5 times, 3 SC (42)
28: (5 SC, DEC) repeat 6 times (36)
29: 2 SC, DEC, (4 SC, DEC) repeat 5 times, 2 SC (30)
30: (3 SC, DEC) repeat 6 times (24)
31: 24 SC
Insert safety eyes between rows 18 and 19, with 11 SC stitches between them.
BODY:
1: 6 SC into MR (6)
2: INC in each stitch (12)
3: (1 SC, INC) repeat 6 times (18)
4: 1 SC, INC, (2 SC, INC) repeat 5 times, 1 SC (24)
5: (3 SC, INC) repeat 6 times (30)
6: 2 SC, INC, (4 SC, INC) repeat 5 times, 2 SC (36)
7: (5 SC, INC) repeat 6 times (42)
8: 3 SC, INC, (6 SC, INC) repeat 5 times, 3 SC (48)
9: (7 SC, INC) repeat 6 times (54)
10: 4 SC, INC, (8 SC, INC) repeat 5 times, 4 SC (60)
11: (19 SC, INC) repeat 3 times (63)
12-15: 63 SC (4 rows)
16: (19 SC, 6 SC, DEC) repeat 3 times (60)
17-18: 60 SC (2 rows)
19: 4 SC, DEC, (8 SC, DEC) repeat 5 times, 4 SC (54)
20: 54 SC
21: (7 SC, 6 SC, DEC) repeat 6 times (48)
22-23: 48 SC (2 rows)
24: 3 SC, DEC, (6 SC, DEC) repeat 5 times, 3 SC (42)
25-26: 42 SC (2 rows)
27: (5 SC, DEC) repeat 6 times (36)
28: 36 SC
29: 2 SC, DEC, (4 SC, DEC) repeat 5 times, 2 SC (30)
30: 30 SC
31: (3 SC, 6 SC, DEC) repeat 6 times (24)
32: 24 SC
ARMS:
1: 6 SC into MR (6)
2: INC in each stitch (12)
3: (1 SC, INC) repeat 6 times (18)
4: (2 SC, INC) repeat 6 times (24)
5-7: 24 SC (3 rows)
8: 6 SC, DEC, 6 SC (18)
9: 6 SC, DEC, 6 SC (15)
10: 13 SC, DEC (14)
11-16: 14 SC (6 rows)
17: (6 SC, DEC) repeat 2 times (12) + 2 SC. Stuff the arm well before closing it.
Fold the arm in half and crochet through both sides, making 6 SC. Cut yarn, leaving a tail for sewing.
LEGS:
1: 6 SC into MR (6)
2: INC in each stitch (12)
3: (1 SC, INC) repeat 6 times (18)
4: (2 SC, INC) repeat 6 times (24)
5: (3 SC, INC) repeat 6 times (30)
6-9: 30 SC (4 rows)
10: 8 SC, DEC, 8 SC (23)
11: 7 SC, DEC, 6 SC (18)
12-13: 18 SC (2 rows)
14: (7 SC, DEC) repeat 2 times (16)
15-20: 16 SC (6 rows)
21: (6 SC, DEC) repeat 2 times (14)
Stuff the leg well until row 16. Cut yarn, leaving a tail for sewing.
TAIL:
1: 6 SC into MR (6)
2: (1 SC, INC) repeat 3 times (9)
3: 9 SC
4: (2 SC, INC) repeat 3 times (12)
5-7: 12 SC (3 rows)
8: (2 SC, DEC) repeat 3 times (9)
9: 9 SC
Fold in half and crochet through both sides, making 4 SC. Cut yarn, leaving a tail for sewing.
EARS (Make 2):
1: 6 SC into MR (6)
2: (1 SC, INC) repeat 3 times (9)
3: (2 SC, INC) repeat 3 times (12)
4: (3 SC, INC) repeat 3 times (15)
5: (4 SC, INC) repeat 3 times (18)
6: (5 SC, INC) repeat 3 times (21)
7: (6 SC, INC) repeat 3 times (24)
8: (7 SC, INC) repeat 3 times (27)
9: 27 SC
10: (7 SC, DEC) repeat 2 times (24)
Fold the ear in half and crochet through both sides, making 12 SC. Cut yarn, leaving a tail for sewing.
FACE:
1: 6 SC into MR (6)
2: INC in each stitch (12)
3: (1 SC, INC) repeat 6 times (18)
4: (2 SC, INC) repeat 6 times (24)
5: (3 SC, INC) repeat 6 times (30)
6: (4 SC, INC) repeat 6 times (36)
7: (5 SC, INC) repeat 6 times (42)
8-9: 42 SC (2 rows), SL ST
SHORTS:
Chain 76.
Rows 2-5: HDC in the 3rd chain from the hook and in each chain across (74 HDC).
Do not cut yarn, SC along the side edge. Cut yarn, fasten off. Lay the fabric with the SC edge on top. Count 6 stitches from the edge, then insert hook into the 7th stitch, catching the first loop of the bottom edge. SC around.
Rows 6-10: 68 SC.
Row 11: Create a hole for the tail. 31 SC, CH 6 (skip 6 stitches and continue in the 7th), 31 SC (68).
Row 12: 31 SC, 6 SC in the CHSP space, 31 SC (68).
Rows 13-20: 68 SC.
Form legs (30 stitches each, leaving 4 stitches between them). Work 2 rows of SC. Cut yarn, fasten off. Repeat for the other leg.
Attach a button for closure.
STRAP:
Chain 32, HDC 30 starting from the third chain from the hook. Sew the strap to the shorts.
ASSEMBLY:
Sew head to body. Attach safety eyes and sew on facial features. Stuff the head as you sew. Tighten the facial features to shape the mouth. Use a needle to bring yarn from behind the head, through the center of the face, a couple of stitches away, then return to the starting point.
Embroider eyebrows, lashes, paws, and nose with black yarn, if desired, and whites of the eyes. Sew on arms, legs, ears, and tail. Dress in shorts, and your BEST FRIEND FOR A CHILD is ready.
