Free Crochet Tiger Amigurumi Masterclass

Body Instructions

  1. 6 sc into a magic ring
  2. Inc x 6 (12)
  3. (1 sc, inc) x 6 (18)
  4. 1 sc, inc, (2 sc, inc) x 5, 1 sc (24)
  5. (3 sc, inc) x 6 (30)
  6. 2 sc, inc, (4 sc, inc) x 5, 2 sc (36)
  7. (5 sc, inc) x 6 (42)
  8. 3 sc, inc, 4 sc, inc, 4 sc, inc, 28 sc (45)
    9-13. 45 sc (5 rows total)
  9. Decrease in this row strictly under the increases from row 8: (4 sc, dec) x 3, 27 sc (42)
  10. (5 sc, dec) x 6 (36)
    16-17. 36 sc (2 rows total)
  11. 2 sc, dec, (4 sc, dec) x 5, 2 sc (30)
    19-20. 30 sc (2 rows total)
  12. (3 sc, dec) x 6 (24)
    22-23. 24 sc (2 rows total)
  • Secure and cut the yarn, leaving a long tail for attachment. Stuff the body, making sure to stuff the neck area firmly.

Arms (Make 2)

  1. Color: Milky (308)
    6 sc into a magic ring
  2. Inc x 6 (12)
  3. (1 sc, inc) x 6 (18)
    4-5. 18 sc (2 rows total)
  • Change to main color (330):
  1. (1 sc, dec) x 6 (12)
    7-16. 12 sc (10 rows total)
  • Stuff the arms. Fold the piece in half and crochet 6 sc across. Secure and cut the yarn, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Legs (Make 2)

  1. Color: Milky (308)
  • 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)
  1. Inc, 2 sc, inc x 3, 2 sc, inc x 2 (16)
  2. 1 sc, inc, 2 sc, (1 sc, inc) x 3, 2 sc, (1 sc, inc) x 2 (22)
  3. 2 sc, inc, 2 sc, (2 sc, inc) x 3, 2 sc, (2 sc, inc) x 2 (28)
    5-6. 28 sc (2 rows total)
  4. 4 sc, (1 sc, dec) x 6, 6 sc (22)
  • Change to main color (330):
  1. 4 sc, (1 sc, dec) x 4, 6 sc (18)
  2. 5 sc, dec, 2 sc, dec, 7 sc (16)
    10-17. 16 sc (8 rows total)
  • Stuff the legs. Fold the piece in half and crochet 8 sc across. Secure and cut the yarn, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Tail Instructions

  1. Color: Mustard (330)
  • 6 sc into a magic ring
  1. (2 sc, inc) x 2 (8)
    3-5. 8 sc (3 rows total)
  • Change to dark brown (336):
  1. 8 sc
  • Change back to mustard (330):
    7-9. 8 sc (3 rows total)
  • Change to dark brown (336):
  1. 8 sc
  • Change back to mustard (330):
    11-13. 8 sc (3 rows total)
  • Change to dark brown (336):
  1. 8 sc
  • **Change back to mustard (330

)**:
15-18. 8 sc (4 rows total)

  • Stuff the tail with fiberfill if desired (I left mine unstuffed). Fold the tail in half and crochet 4 sc across. Secure and cut the yarn, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Assembly

  • Attach the body to the center of the head.
  • Attach the arms between rows 22 and 23 of the body.
  • Attach the legs between rows 9 and 10 of the body.
  • Attach the tail between rows 11 and 12 of the body.
  • Embroider stripes on the arms and legs.
  • Use thin black cotton to embroider the claws.

This concludes the crochet pattern for the plush tiger cub. Enjoy crafting this adorable toy!