Golden Retriever : Sunshine- Free Online Crochet Pattern

Meet Sunshine, the adorable crochet Golden Retriever amigurumi! This charming little creation is crafted with golden or yellow worsted weight yarn, capturing the warmth and friendliness of a real-life Golden Retriever. With a meticulously designed head, complete with endearing safety eyes and a cute little nose, Sunshine is brimming with personality. The body, worked in continuous rounds, gives this amigurumi a seamless and huggable appeal. Don’t forget the sweet floppy ears that add an extra touch of charm. Whether displayed on a shelf or embraced in a child’s arms, Sunshine is sure to bring joy and a touch of canine delight to any space.

What you need….

• Worsted Weight (#4):
  • Cream or Gold
  • Brown for nose
• Safety Eyes
• Crochet Hook Size 4 mm
• Stuffing
• Tapestry Needle for sewing the pieces together

Crochet Pattern Abbreviations

ch = chain
chsp = chain space
sc = single crochet
hdc = double crochet
dc = double crochet
tc = triple crochet
sl st = slip stitch
sts = stitches
inc = increase; two single crochet stitches in one chain
dec = decrease; create one stitch from two chains (pull yarn through first chain, then pull yarn through second chain, and then pull yarn through all three loops to create one chain from the previous rows two chains

** = repeat instructions enclosed within the asterisk the number of times indicated in the row being worked
Unless otherwise noted: Continue working in round from previous row

Tail
R1: Chain 13, sl st through the back loop, starting from the second chain, back to beginning of chain, pull thorough, leave tail to join tail to body.

Front Legs ( x 2)

R1: 6 sc in Magic Ring (6 sts)
R2: *inc in each sc * repeat 6 times (12 sts)
R3: *sc in each chsp* repeat 12 times (12 sts)
R4: *dec in next chsp* repeat 4 times, *sc in next chsp* repeat 4 times (8 sts)
R5: *sc in each chsp* repeat 8 times (8 sts)

*Single crochet in next two chain space, gently stuff and close leg tighter and single crochet together leaving the tail to stitch onto the body.

Back Legs ( x 2 )

R1: 6 sc in Magic Ring (6 sts)
R2: * inc in each sc * repeat 6 times (12 sts)
R3: *sc in each chsp* repeat 12 times ( 12 sts)
R4: *dec in next chsp* repeat 4 times, *sc in next chsp* repeat 4 times ( 8 sts )
R5: *sc in each chsp* repeat 8 times ( 8 sts)
R6: *inc in next chsp, sc in next 3 chsp* repeat 2 times ( 10 sts)
R7: *sc in each chsp* (10 sts)
R8: *dec in next chsp, sc in next 3 chsp* repeat 2 times ( 8 sts)

Gently stuff and close off leaving the tail to stitch onto the body.

Ears ( x 2)

R1: 6 sc in Magic Ring (6 sts)
R2: *inc in next chsp, sc in next chsp* repeat 3 times (9 sts )
R3: *inc in next chsp, sc in next 3 chsp* repeat 2 times, sc in last chsp (11 sts)
R4: *inc in next chsp, sc in next 4 chsp* repeat 2 times, sc in last chsp (13 sts)
R5: *inc in next chsp, sc in next 5 chsp* repeat 2 times, sc in last chsp (15 sts)
R6: *inc in next chsp, sc in next 6 chsp* repeat 2 times, sc in last chsp (17 sts)
R7: *inc in next chsp, sc in next 7 chsp* repeat 2 times, sc in last chsp (19 sts)
R8: *inc in next chsp, sc in next 8 chsp* repeat 2 times, sc in last chsp (21 sts)
R9: *dec next chsp, sc in next chsp * repeat 7 times  (14 sts)
R10: sc in next chsp, *dec in next chsp, sc in next 2 chsp, * repeat 3 times, sc next chsp ( 11 sts)
R11: fold close and sc close; (4 sts)
Leave tail for stitching onto head

Body

R1: 6 sc in Magic Ring (6 sts)
R2: *inc in each chsp* repeat 6 times (12 sts)
R3:  * sc in next chsp, inc in next chsp* repeat 6 times  (18 sts)
Attach tail as per image

R4:  inc in first ch, *sc in each ch* repeat 8 times, inc in next ch, *sc in each ch* repeat 8 times    (20 sts)
R5-R12: *sc in each ch*  ( 20 sts )
R-13: dec in first ch, *sc in each ch* repeat 8 times, dec in next ch, *sc in each ch* repeat 8 times    (18 sts)
R-14: *dec in first ch, sc in next ch* repeat 6 times (12)
Stuff body
R-15:  *dec* repeat 6 times (6sts)
Close off

Head

R1: 6 sc in Magic Ring (6 sts)
R2: * inc in each sc * repeat 6 times (12 sts)
R3: * sc in next chsp, inc in next chsp* repeat 6 times  (18 sts)
R4:  *sc in next 2 chsp, inc in next chsp* repeat 6 times ( 24 sts)
R5-R8: *sc in next chsp* repeat 24 times (24 sts)
R9: *dec next chsp, sc in next chsp* repeat 6 time (18 sts)
R10-13: *sc in next chsp* repeat 18 times (18 sts)

Add the safety eyes, snap in the eyes about 1.5 inches apart, measure from center of safety eye to center of other safety eye, on row number 10 before you continue

R14: * sc in next chsp, dec in next chsp* repeat 6 times  (12 sts)

Stuff Head

R15: *dec* repeat 6 times (6sts)

Close off

Stitch on the nose

Choose the position of where you would like to add the nose. I have started from the begining of the magic ring stitch to row four, aligned to the center of each safety eye. You can make it as small or as wide as you want. Being creative with this nose provides a unique character to your little Sunshine.

Sew Pieces Together

Stitch the head onto the body opposite of the tail.

Attach front legs onto the body

Attach back legs onto the body

Attach ears to head

And that’s it!

If you’ve created Sunshine, the cute little golden retriever, please tag me on social media. I’d love to see how it turns out.