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Enrico Dog the Ami

Enrico Dog the Ami

by Mary’s Amiland, August 2020

Materials
Cotton Yarn Sport / 5ply / Fine. Usage based on
1 Ball = 50g/1.75oz 125m/137y.
Dog: approx. 14g (0.5oz)
Collar and tag: small quantity of blue and yellow
Face features: small quantity of black, pink and
brown if you add a nose
Fiberfill
5mm safety eyes
2.5mm crochet hook (US B/1 – C/2)
Dimensions
9 cm (3.5”) high
3.5cm (1.4”) wide w/o arms

About This Pattern

For this little dog I managed to make such a lovely sketch, me who is not able to draw. My first crochet
version was nothing closer to the cuteness it was supposed to be, off I restarted again and finally it turned
out almost same as the sketch.
As I remade Enrico I realized that it would have been better to make him seamless for the tiny pieces of his
body. At the end I came up with a super-fast pattern that requires little embroidery and sewing in the end.

Enrico is worked as one piece, starting with the body up to the head. As you crochet the body and the
head you will add the legs, the tail, the arms and the ears.
I recommend to read through the entire pattern before actually start working on it to ensure you are clear
about the overall instructions.

Before starting have a look at the following page where I explain how to read the pattern, in particular the
instructions on how to work in rounds/rows and the abbreviations used in the pattern.

I have tried my best to write clear instructions to guide you step by step during the execution of the
pattern, however if anything is confusing, please do not hesitate to e-mail me at
marysamiland@gmail.com. It would be my pleasure to assist you!
English is not my native language so should you find the wording to be wrong, simply smile! But if you
have the time and could let me know I would greatly appreciate it.

Now it is time for you to get started … happy amiguruming!

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How to Read the Pattern

This pattern uses American crochet terminology.

Consider the following directions when you are making your amigurumi from this pattern:
- working in the round (abbreviation: Rnd): crochet in a continuous spiral, making note of where the
rounds begin and end by marking the end of a round with a stitch marker. Do not join rounds unless
otherwise instructed.
- working in rows (abbreviation: Row): work in rows, turning the work at the end. Each row ends with a
chain which is not counted in the number of stitches on the hook, that is the number in parentheses at the
end of the row instruction in the pattern. Note that if the chain is not needed it is not listed at the end of
the row in the pattern instructions.
When counts of round and row are sequential, it means that the piece is worked as a continuation from
one to the other without cutting the yarn. For example, “Row 1, Row 2, Rnd 3, Rnd 4” means start the
piece working in rows and continue to work in the round after Row 2.

The Magic Ring method (or Adjustable Ring) is used to start crocheting in the round, feel free to replace it
with “Chain 2” method if you wish.

This pattern uses single crochet invisible decrease abbreviated as dec. Find instructions in “Basic Stitches”
in the appendix. If you do not feel comfortable with this method feel free to make the traditional
decrease.

Find instructions for crochet stitches used in this pattern and conversion charts in the appendix at the end
of the document.

COLOR CODES IN THE PATTERN

 C1 (beige) = dog
 C2 (blue) = collar
 C3 (yellow) = tag

ABBREVIATIONS IN THE PATTERN

ch = chain dec = decrease
st(s) = stitch(es) rep = repeat
sl st = slip stitch Rnd = work in the round
sc = single crochet Row = work in rows

 In [] = stitches to repeat for the indicated number of times, e.g. “[2sc in next st, sc 2] three times”
means repeat “2sc in next st, sc 2” three times;
 Between*…*= stitches to repeat for the entire round;
 In () = stitch count at the end of the round/row.

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You will join the legs in the first round and then
Pattern tail, arms and ears in one of the following rounds.
Make the arms, the ears, the tail and the legs
Placement of items: before each round you will
before starting the body. You will need them as
find where to join them to the body / head, e.g.
you make the body and the head.
between sts 6 and 7 of the body. The st number
(e.g. st 6) is the position in the round of the body
ARM make two (color C1)
you just finished.
No need to stuff.
Joining together the items: crochet together the
Rnd 1: start 6sc in a magic ring (6)
item with the body /
Rnd 2: *sc 1, 2sc in next st* rep (9) 1
Rnd 3-7: sc around (9) head by inserting the
Rnd 8: *sc 1, dec 1* rep (6) hook first in the top end
Fasten off and sew open end together leaving long of the item and then
end for sewing. into the st of the body /
head, and work the sts
EAR make two (color C1) as instructed in the
No need to stuff. round.
Rnd 1: start 4sc in a magic ring (4) Stuffing: start stuffing the body after you have
Rnd 2: 2sc in each st around (8) joined the legs, and the head after you have
Rnd 3: *sc 3, 2sc in next st* rep (10) inserted the safety eyes.
Rnd 4: sc around (10)
Rnd 5: *sc 3, dec 1* rep (8) Part I – Body
Rnd 6: *sc 2, dec 1* rep (6)
You will join the legs together in the first round.
Rnd 7: sc around (6)
Rnd 1: continue from 2nd leg and sc together the 1st
Fasten off and sew open end together leaving long
st of both legs (photos 2 and 3); sc 10 on 1st
end for sewing. leg; sc together the last st of 1st leg and the
2nd st of 2nd leg; sc 10 on the 2nd leg (22)
TAIL (color C1)
No need to stuff. 2 tail of the 3
Rnd 1: start 6sc in a magic ring (6) ball 1st st
Rnd 2-3: sc around (6) 1st Leg
Fasten off and sew open end together leaving long 1st st

end for sewing.

2nd Leg
LEG make two (color C1) tail end
Note: stuff the leg after you have joined them toPut a marker in the last stitch to mark the end of
the body. the round.
Rnd 1: start 6sc in a magic ring (6) Note: after a few rounds sew up the gaps if any.
Rnd 2: 2sc in each st around (12) Rnd 2: *2sc in next, sc 10* rep (24)
Rnd 3-8: sc around (12) You will attach the tail in the next round.
Fasten off and leave long end for sewing gaps up Tail is placed between sts 1 and 2 of the body.
Rnd 3: sc around (24)
after the leg has been joined to the body.
Rnd 4: *sc 4, dec 1* rep (20)
Important: do not cut the yarn of the 2nd leg as it is
Rnd 5: *sc 3, dec 1* rep (16)
used for making the body. You will attach the arms in the next round.
Placement: 1st arm between sts 6 and 7 of the
BODY AND HEAD (color C1) body, 2nd arm between sts 14 and 15.
The body and head are worked as one piece, Rnd 6: *sc 2, dec 1* rep (12)
starting with the body up to the head. Tip: make the traditional decrease when crocheting
together the arms to the body.
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Part II – Head
Rnd 7: sc around (12)
Rnd 8: *sc 1, 2sc in next st* rep (18)
Rnd 9: *sc 2, 2sc in next st* rep (24)
Rnd 10: *sc 3, 2sc in next st* rep (30)
Rnd 11: sc around (30)
Rnd 12: *sc 4, 2sc in next st* rep (36)
Rnd 13-16: sc around (36)
Place the safety eyes between rounds 15 and 16,
with approx. 7 sts between them on the front side
(back side is where the tail is).
Rnd 21: *sc 2, dec 1* rep (18)
Rnd 22: *sc 1, dec 1* rep (12)
Rnd 23: *dec 1* rep (6)
Fasten off, weave the end through the remaining
stitches and pull tight to close.

You will attach the ears in the next round.
Placement: 1st ear between sts 15 and 16 of the
head, 2nd ear between sts 33 and 34.
Rnd 17: *sc 4, dec 1* rep (30)
Rnd 18: sc around (30)
Rnd 19: *sc 3, dec 1* rep (24)
Rnd 20: sc around (24)
COLLAR (color C2)
Leave a long starting tail and ch 19.
Fasten off and leave long tail.
TAG (color C3)
Rnd 1: start 4sc in a magic ring (4)
Sl st 1 to join the ring.
Fasten off and leave a long end for sewing.

Assembly Enrico Dog

Embroider the features of the face. Starting with a pink yarn add a
1 2
small line under each eye to make the cheeks (photo 1).
If you wish, embroider the nose with brown yarn at the same level of
the eyes in the center. Make an horizontal line 1-2 sts wide and go
over it a few times, and then make a short vertical line downwards
3
starting form the bottom center of the nose (photo 2).
4
Place the mouth in the center between the two eyes if you have
opted not to have the nose otherwise just below it.
For embroidering the mouth use two strands of back yarn and add a
stright line 2 sts wide (photo 3) and then add a small stich a round
below in the middle to form the smile (photo 4).
Next add the collar fastening it with a knot on the back and weave in the ends. Finally sew on the tag in
the front center.

Congratulations, you have completed Enrico Dog the Ami!

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To End
Thank you for choosing one of my patterns for your hobby. I hope you have had a good time following it.
If you wish to share your thoughts and suggestions please contact me either on the social networks or
send me an email, feedback is more than welcome.

I have done my best to provide you with a pattern free of mistakes, but if you have found one please do
send me an email so I can revise the pattern.

I would love to create a Photo Album of all the amigurumi crocheted by others following my patterns.
If you like you can contribute to it by sending me an email… I cannot wait to see it!

Till next time … happy amiguruming!

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Basic Stitches
Chain
Make a slipknot and place it on the hook. Yarn over, draw the yarn through the slip knot, letting the slip
knot slide off the hook.*Yarn over, draw the yarn through the new loop, letting the new loop slide off the
hook. Repeat from*for the desired number of chains.

Slip Stitch
Insert the hook into the stitch, yarn over the hook, and pull through both stitches at once.

Single Crochet
Insert the hook into the stitch, yarn over the hook, and pull through the stitch. Yarn over the hook and
pull through the remaining two loops on the hook.

Single Crochet Invisible Decrease

It makes the surface of amigurumi uniform avoiding bumps and holes where the decrease has been
made. Insert the hook into the front loop of the next two stitches, yarn over the hook, and pull through
two loops on the hook. Yarn over the hook and pull through the remaining two loops on the hook.

Conversion Charts
Crochet Terms Crochet Hook Sizes
European UK US
USA - American English UK - British English metric size size
single crochet (sc) double crochet (dc) 2 mm 14 -
half double crochet (hdc) half treble crochet (htr) 2.25 mm 13 B/1
double crochet (dc) treble crochet (tr) 2.50 mm 12 -
treble crochet (tr) double treble crochet (dtr) 2.75 mm - C/2
double treble crochet (dtr) triple treble crochet (trtr) 3 mm 11 -
chain (ch) chain (ch) 3.25 mm 10 D/3
slip stitch (sl st) slip stitch (sl st) 3.5 mm 9 E/4
skip miss 4 mm 8 G/6
1.5mm hook:
steel crochet hook: 4.5 UK, 8 US

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