Paws (For All Animals)
- Round 1: 6 sc in a magic ring (6)
- Round 2: Increase in each stitch (12)
- Round 3: (1 sc, inc) x 3, 3 sc (15)
- Round 4: For the back loops only, crochet 15 sc.
- Round 5: Change color if desired (the puppy’s paws can have a different color). 15 sc
- Round 6: 4 sc, 4 dec, 3 sc (11)
- Round 7: 4 sc, dec, 5 sc (10)
8-11. Rounds 8-11: 10 sc (4 rounds) - Round 12: 1 sc, stuff lightly, and crochet 5 sc on each side to form the paw shape.
- Cut the yarn and secure the end.
Claws:
Find the center of the paw. Insert the needle down between the 1st and 2nd rounds, bringing it out between the 5th and 6th rounds. Work the claws symmetrically on the opposite side as well. This creates a cute effect.
Body
- Round 1: 6 sc in a magic ring (6)
- Round 2: Increase in each stitch (12)
- Round 3: (1 sc, inc) x 6 (18)
- Round 4: (1 sc, inc) x 9 (27)
- Round 5: Insert paws. Work 5 sc for the leg from the heel to the toe, then repeat the same for the other leg.
- Round 6: 4 sc, 5 sc (from the foot), 9 sc, 5 sc (from the other foot), 4 sc
- Round 7: 27 sc
- Round 8: (2 sc, dec) x 6, 3 sc (21)
- Round 9: 21 sc
- Round 10: 3 sc, (dec, 1 sc) x 5, 3 sc (16)
- When you get to the decrease stitches, stuff the body.
- Round 11: 6 sc, 2 dec, 6 sc (14)
- Round 12: 5 sc, 2 dec, 5 sc (12)
- Round 13: 4 sc, slip stitch to close.
Cut the yarn and secure it.
Ears (Tiger Cub or Kitten)
- Round 1: 2 ch, inc in the first stitch, ch, turn.
- Round 2: 2 dc, ch, turn.
- Round 3: dc, 2 sc, inc.
This forms a triangle. Use a thread to create the tail at the tip of the ear, then sew the ears onto the head and attach the tail inside the head.
Tail (Tiger Cub or Kitten)
- Round 1: 6 sc in a magic ring (6)
2-3. Rounds 2-3: 6 sc (2 rounds)
4-10. Rounds 4-10: 6 sc (7 rounds) - For the last round, crochet 3 sc across.
Cut the yarn and secure.
Bunny Ears (Marshmallow Ears)
- Round 1: 8 dc in a magic ring, join with slip stitch. Place marker.
- Round 2: Increase in each stitch (16)
- Round 3: (2 dc, inc) x 5, 1 dc (21)
- Round 4: (dec, 8 dc, dec, 9 dc) (19)
- Continue following the pattern until the ear is complete.
Bunny Tail
- Round 1: 6 sc in a magic ring (6)
- Round 2: 6 sc (6)
Puppy Ears
- Round 1: 4 ch, 2 sc into the second chain from hook, 3 sc into the next stitch, 1 sc, inc.
- Round 2: Inc, 1 sc, 3 inc, 1 sc, 2 inc.
- Continue working the ear with the appropriate number of increases and decreases.
Final Assembly:
- Attach the ears at round 9 or 10, as shown in the photo.
- Sew on the head to the body.
- Attach the arms to the body, just below the head.
- Sew on the tail above the legs.
- Tie a ribbon bow and attach it to the body to prevent it from loosening.
- Use a lighter to gently burn the ends of the ribbon to prevent fraying.
- Embroider stripes on the tiger cub if desired.
With these steps, you’ll have a whole group of adorable little crocheted animals to enjoy! Happy crafting!