This knitting pattern includes instructions for making a miniature dachshund approximately 3 cm (1.2 inches) tall and 7 cm (2.8 inches) long excluding the tail.

The dachshund is knitted in one piece and worked in the round. Legs and tail are knitted directly into the body. Ears are sewn on.

Language: English and Russian.

Finished size: approx. 3 cm / 1.2 in tall and 7 cm / 2.8 in long excluding the tail.
Final size may vary depending on yarn choice and knitting tension.

Yarn:
• Alize Angora Gold (550 m / 100 g)
– worked with 2 strands for the main body
– ears are knitted with 1 strand using finer needles

You may substitute with yarn of similar weight. Adjust needle size according to your tension.

Needles / Hook:
• DPNs 2 mm (for ears)
• DPNs 2.5 mm
• Crochet hook 1.5–2 mm

Additional materials:
• stuffing
• stitch markers

Techniques used:
• knit and purl
• K2tog / SKPO
• RLI and LLI
• short rows
• KFB

Pattern author: Maria Nikulina