Golden Retriever : Sunshine – Free Crochet Pattern

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On January 2, 2024

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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
st = stitch
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 st repeat 12 times (12 sts)
R4: dec in next st repeat 4 times, sc in next st repeat 4 times (8 sts)
R5: sc in each st 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 st repeat 12 times ( 12 sts)
R4: dec in next st repeat 4 times, sc in next st repeat 4 times ( 8 sts )
R5: sc in each st repeat 8 times ( 8 sts)
R6: inc in next st, sc in next 3 st repeat 2 times ( 10 sts)
R7: sc in each st (10 sts)
R8: dec in next st, sc in next 3 st 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 st, sc in next st repeat 3 times (9 sts )
R3: inc in next st, sc in next 3 st repeat 2 times, sc in last st (11 sts)
R4: inc in next st, sc in next 4 st repeat 2 times, sc in last st (13 sts)
R5: inc in next st, sc in next 5 st repeat 2 times, sc in last st (15 sts)
R6: inc in next st, sc in next 6 st repeat 2 times, sc in last st (17 sts)
R7: inc in next st, sc in next 7 st repeat 2 times, sc in last st (19 sts)
R8: inc in next st, sc in next 8 st repeat 2 times, sc in last st (21 sts)
R9: *dec next st, sc in next st * repeat 7 times (14 sts)
R10: sc in next st, *dec in next st , sc in next 2 st , * repeat 3 times, sc next st ( 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 st repeat 6 times (12 sts)
R3: sc in next st, inc in next st 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 st, inc in next st repeat 6 times (18 sts)
R4: sc in next 2 st, inc in next st repeat 6 times ( 24 sts)
R5-R8: sc in next st repeat 24 times (24 sts)
R9: dec next st, sc in next st repeat 6 time (18 sts)
R10-13: sc in next st 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 st, dec in next st 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 beginning 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.