Mini Tiger Amigurumi Free Pattern

Ears (Make 2)

Start with orange yarn.

  1. 6 sc in MR (6)
  2. inc in each stitch (12)

Switch to black yarn:

  1. 9 sc, sl st (do not crochet the remaining stitches).

F.o., leaving a long tail for sewing.

Cheeks (Make 2)

Use pink yarn.

  1. 8 sc in MR (8)

F.o., leaving a long tail for sewing.

Legs + Body

Use orange yarn.
Legs:

  1. 6 sc in MR (6)
  2. inc in each stitch (12)
  3. (1 sc, inc) x 6 (18)
  4. 18 sc (18)
  5. 8 sc, (1 sc, dec) x 3, 1 sc (15)
  6. 11 sc, dec, 2 sc (14)
  7. 14 sc (14)

F.o. the first leg, leaving the yarn attached for the second leg.

Body:

  1. Join the legs with 3 ch. Crochet around both legs: 14 sc on the first leg, 3 sc in the chain, 14 sc on the second leg, 3 sc on the other side of the chain (34).
  2. 31 sc, inc, sc, inc (36)
    3–4. 36 sc (2 rounds)
  3. 7 sc, dec, 14 sc, dec, 11 sc (34)
  4. 34 sc (34)
  5. 7 sc, dec, 12 sc, dec, 11 sc (32)
  6. 32 sc (32)
  7. 6 sc, dec, 14 sc, dec, 8 sc (30)
  8. 30 sc (30)
  9. 5 sc, dec, 13 sc, dec, 8 sc (28)
  10. 5 sc, dec, 12 sc, dec, 7 sc (26)
  11. 5 sc, dec, 11 sc, dec, 6 sc (24)
  12. (2 sc, dec) x 6 (18)

Add 7 sc for symmetry. F.o. and weave in the ends.

Arms (Make 2)

  1. 6 sc in MR (6)
  2. (1 sc, inc) x 3 (9)
    3–5. 9 sc (3 rounds)
  3. (1 sc, dec) x 3 (6)
    7–10. 6 sc (4 rounds)

Lightly stuff the arms, then close the opening. F.o., leaving a tail for sewing.

Belly

Use white yarn.

  1. 6 sc in MR (6)
  2. inc in each stitch (12)
  3. (1 sc, inc) x 6 (18)
  4. (2 sc, inc) x 6 (24)

F.o., leaving a long tail for sewing.

Tail

Alternate orange and black yarn.

  1. 6 sc in MR (6)
    2–10. 6 sc (alternate colors every 2 rounds).

F.o., leaving a long tail for sewing.

Scarf

Use green yarn.

  1. ch 61, starting in the 2nd ch from the hook: 60 sc (60).

F.o. and weave in the ends.

Assembly Instructions

  1. Sew the ears between rows 6 and 8 of the head.
  2. Embroider the nose with black thread (3 rows tall, 5 stitches wide).
  3. Attach the cheeks and embroider details like scratches and French knots near the nose.
  4. Sew the head to the body.
  5. Attach the arms between rows 12 and 13 of the body.
  6. Sew the belly and tail in place.
  7. Wrap the scarf around the neck for a finishing touch.

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