Free Crochet Tiger Amigurumi Masterclass

Free Crochet Tiger Amigurumi Masterclass by Alina Yaichnikova @dream_toys164

In this tutorial, you will learn how to crochet a plush tiger cub using a hook. The pattern is designed for any plush yarn, such as Himalaya Dolphin Baby, YarnArt Dolce, or Kamtex Velour. You can also use cotton or semi-cotton yarn for the nose.

Finished Size

The finished tiger cub measures approximately 32-34 cm.

Materials and Tools

  • Plush yarn:
  • Himalaya Dolphin Baby (330-mustard, 308-milky, 336-brown)
  • Cotton yarn for the nose (white and black)
  • Thread for embroidery on the face
  • Crochet hooks: 1.5 mm and 4 mm
  • Safety eyes (16 mm)
  • Stuffing for the toy
  • Needle for attaching details
  • Scissors

You can find all the materials here.

Crochet Abbreviations

  • KA – magic ring
  • ch – chain stitch
  • ss – slip stitch
  • sc – single crochet
  • inc – increase
  • dec – decrease
  • (…) x n – repeat n times

Amigurumi Tiger Head Instructions

Step 1: Start the Head

  • Color: Milky (308)
  1. Make 7 chains, then work 5 sc into the second chain from the hook. Work 3 sc into the last stitch. Turn your work: 4 sc, inc (14)
  2. Inc, 4 sc, inc x 3, 4 sc, inc x 2 (20)
  3. 1 sc, inc, 4 sc, (1 sc, inc) x 3, 4 sc, (1 sc, inc) x 2 (26)
    4-5. 26 sc (2 rows)
  • Change color to main color (330):
  1. (1 sc, inc) x 6, 14 sc (32)
  2. (4 sc, inc) x 4, (5 sc, inc) x 2 (38)
  3. 1 sc, inc, (2 sc, inc) x 6, 18 sc (45)

Step 2: Insert Eyes

  • Insert safety eyes between rows 6 and 7, 9 sc apart. Secure the eyes with washers.
  1. (8 sc, inc) x 5 (50)
    10-14. 50 sc (5 rows total)
  2. (8 sc, dec) x 5 (45)
  3. 3 sc, dec, (7 sc, dec) x 4, 4 sc (40)
  4. (6 sc, dec) x 5 (35)
  5. 2 sc, dec, (5 sc, dec) x 4, 3 sc (30)
  • Stuff the head well, especially the milky-colored part (the face).
  1. (3 sc, dec) x 6 (24)
  2. (2 sc, dec) x 6 (18)
  3. (1 sc, dec) x 6 (12)
  4. Dec x 6 (6)
  • Finish the head: Close the hole by pulling the yarn tight and weave in the ends.

Step 3: Face Shaping

For the face indentation, use a long thread in the color of the body and a needle. Insert the needle at the bottom of the head (where the neck will attach), pull it up near the right eye, grab a loop, and pull it down. Repeat for the left eye, and then tighten both loops together and secure.

Nose Instructions

  1. Make 5 chains, then work 3 sc into the second chain from the hook. Work 3 sc into the last stitch. Turn your work: 2 sc, inc (10)
  2. Inc, 2 sc, inc x 3, 2 sc, inc x 2 (16)
  3. 1 sc, inc, 2 sc, (1 sc, inc) x 3, 2 sc, (1 sc, inc) x 2 (22)
  4. 22 sc
  • Secure and cut the yarn, leaving a long tail for attachment.

Ears (Make 2)

  1. 6 sc into a magic ring
  2. Inc x 6 (12)
  3. (3 sc, inc) x 3 (15)
  4. 15 sc
  • Do not stuff the ears. Work another sc, fold the piece in half, and crochet 7 sc across. Secure and cut the yarn, leaving a long tail for sewing.
  • Attach dark brown yarn and work 10 sc along the edge.

Assembling the Head

  • Attach the nose between rows 1 and 4 of the face.
  • Using black yarn (I used Pekhorka Azhurnaya), embroider the line from the nose.
  • With white thread, embroider the smile below the nose.
  • Attach the ears between rows 14 and 15 of the head, 8 sc apart.
  • Embroider the eyebrows and eyelashes (I used Pekhorka Azhurnaya).
  • With brown yarn (336), embroider the stripes on the sides of the face and between the ears.
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