Tail:
- Rnd 1 (Black): 6 sc in MR.
- Rnd 2-3: 6 sc (2 rnds).
- Change to Orange.
- Rnd 4-5: 6 sc (2 rnds).
- Change to Black (don’t cut orange).
- Rnd 6: 6 sc.
- Change to Orange.
- Rnd 7-8: 6 sc (2 rnds).
- Change to Black.
- Rnd 9: 6 sc.
- Change to Orange.
- Rnd 10-11: 6 sc (2 rnds).
- Change to Black.
- Rnd 12: 6 sc.
- Change to Orange.
- Rnd 13-14: 6 sc (2 rnds).
- Change to Black.
- Rnd 15: 6 sc.
- Change to Orange.
- Rnd 16-17: 6 sc (2 rnds).
- Change to Black.
- Rnd 18: 6 sc.
- Change to Orange.
- Rnd 19-20: 6 sc (2 rnds).
- Change to Black.
- Rnd 21: 6 sc.
- Change to Orange.
- Rnd 22-23: 6 sc (2 rnds).
- Fasten off and cut the yarn leaving a long tail for sewing.
Arms (Make 2):
- Rnd 1 (White): 5 sc in MR.
- Rnd 2: 5 inc (10).
- Rnd 3: 10 sc.
- Change to Orange (cut white yarn).
- Rnd 4: (3 sc, 1 dec) x 2 (8).
- Rnd 5: 8 sc.
- Change to Black (don’t cut orange).
- Rnd 6: 8 sc.
- Change to Orange.
- Rnd 7: 8 sc.
- Change to Black.
- Rnd 8: 8 sc.
- Change to Orange (cut black yarn).
- Rnd 9: 8 sc.
- Stuff only the tips of the arms.
- Fold the piece and crochet 4 sc, joining both sides together. Fasten off and cut the yarn, leaving a long tail for sewing.
Legs (Make 2):
- Rnd 1 (White): 6 sc in MR.
- Rnd 2: 6 inc (12).
- Rnd 3: 12 sc.
- Change to Orange (cut white yarn).
- Rnd 4: 12 sc.
- Change to Black (don’t cut orange).
- Rnd 5: 12 sc.
- Change to Orange.
- Rnd 6: 12 sc.
- Change to Black.
- Rnd 7: 12 sc.
- Change to Orange.
- Rnd 8: 12 sc.
- Change to Black.
- Rnd 9: 12 sc.
- Change to Orange (cut black yarn).
- Rnd 10: 12 sc.
- Stuff only the tips of the legs.
- Fold the piece and crochet 6 sc, joining both sides together. Fasten off and cut the yarn, leaving a long tail for sewing.
Ears (Make 2):
- Rnd 1 (Black): 6 sc in MR.
- Change to Orange.
- Rnd 2: 6 inc (12).
- Rnd 3: 12 sc.
- Rnd 4: (2 sc, 1 dec) x 3 (9).
- Do not stuff the ears.
- Fasten off and cut the yarn, leaving a long tail for sewing.
Muzzle:
- Rnd 1 (White): 6 sc in MR.
- Rnd 2: 6 inc (12).
- Rnd 3: 12 sc, 1 slst.
- Fasten off and cut the yarn, leaving a long tail for sewing.
Assembling:
- Ears: Sew on Rnds 4-7 of the body.
- Arms: Sew on Rnds 14-16.
- Legs: Sew on Rnds 22-25.
- Tail: Sew on the back at approx. Rnd 25.
- Muzzle: Sew to Rnds 10-14, stuffing while sewing.
- Eyes: Sew them between Rnds 10 and 11, 8 stitches apart. The distance between the eyes should be 6 stitches.
- Nose: Embroider black nose on the muzzle.
- Eyebrows & Spots: Embroider brown eyebrows and small spots on the muzzle.
- Black Lines: Embroider 2 black lines on each side of the head on Rnds 5 and 7.
Enjoy crafting this adorable Little Fat Tiger—it’s a fun, cute project that is sure to be loved!