Free Crochet Pattern Tiger

Legs, Body, and Head

  1. 5 sc in MR
  2. 5 inc (10)
    3-6. 10 sc

Make two pieces like this. Do not fasten off the second leg; continue to join for the body.
Joining legs:

  1. 10 sc around first leg, 2 ch, 10 sc around the second leg, 2 sc across chain (24)
  2. (5 sc, inc) x 4 (28)
    9-10. 28 sc
  3. Crochet the tail in: 26 sc, 2 sc with tail (28). Ensure the tail is centered.
    12-13. 28 sc
  4. (5 sc, dec) x 4 (24)
    15-16. 24 sc
  5. Crochet in the upper legs: 4 sc, 3 sc through the leg, 9 sc, 3 sc through the leg, 5 sc (24). Legs should align symmetrically.
  6. (1 sc, dec) x 8 (16)
  7. (2 sc, dec) x 4 (12)
    Head:
  8. 12 inc (24)
  9. (3 sc, inc) x 6 (30)
  10. (4 sc, inc) x 6 (36)
    23-27. 36 sc
  11. (4 sc, dec) x 6 (30)
  12. (3 sc, dec) x 6 (24)
  13. (2 sc, dec) x 6 (18)
  14. (1 sc, dec) x 6 (12)
  15. Continue decreasing until closed.

Assembly and Details

  1. Muzzle: Sew the muzzle between rows 21 and 24 of the head. Stuff lightly before closing.
  2. Eyes: Insert safety eyes between rows 24 and 25, spacing them 3-4 stitches apart.
  3. Nose: Using pink cotton yarn, embroider a nose near the second round of the muzzle. Add orange yarn detailing from the nose to the head.
  4. Ears: Attach ears between rows 26 and 29.
  5. Stripes: Embroider black stripes on the tiger’s body and head. Use plush yarn for consistency.
  6. Eyebrows: Add small black lines above the eyes for expression.

Scarf

  1. Chain 46, then in the third chain from the hook, crochet 44 dc (double crochet) across.

Pom-Poms (Make 2)

  1. 6 sc in MR
  2. 6 inc (12)
  3. 12 sc
  4. 6 dec

Stuff lightly, then sew onto the scarf as shown in the photo.

Your plush tiger cub is ready! Please credit the designer, @pironashki, on social media.