Amigurumi Little Tiger

Detailed Pattern for Amigurumi Little Tiger

Materials Needed:

• Orange, black, and white yarn (DK weight or amigurumi yarn)
• Crochet hook (3.0mm or size appropriate for yarn)
• Fiberfill stuffing
• Safety eyes (8mm or size preferred)
• Scissors
• Tapestry needle
• Stitch marker

Abbreviations:

• mr: Magic ring
• sc: Single crochet
• inc: Increase (2 sc in the same stitch)
• dec: Decrease (sc 2 stitches together)
• sl st: Slip stitch
• FO: Fasten off

Instructions:

Head:

1. Round 1: With orange yarn, make a mr, 6 sc in the ring. (6)
2. Round 2: Inc in each stitch around. (12)
3. Round 3: (Sc, inc) repeat around. (18)
4. Round 4: (2 sc, inc) repeat around. (24)
5. Rounds 5-10: Sc in each stitch around. (24)
6. Round 11: (2 sc, dec) repeat around. (18)
7. Round 12: (Sc, dec) repeat around. (12)
8. Insert safety eyes between Rounds 7 and 8, about 6 stitches apart. Stuff the head firmly.
9. Round 13: Dec around. (6)
10. FO and weave in the end.

Body:

1. Round 1: With orange yarn, make a mr, 6 sc in the ring. (6)
2. Round 2: Inc in each stitch around. (12)
3. Round 3: (Sc, inc) repeat around. (18)
4. Rounds 4-7: Sc in each stitch around. (18)
5. Round 8: (Sc, dec) repeat around. (12)
6. Rounds 9-10: Sc in each stitch around. (12)
7. Stuff the body firmly. FO and leave a long tail for sewing.

Arms and Legs (Make 4):

1. Round 1: With orange yarn, make a mr, 6 sc in the ring. (6)
2. Rounds 2-4: Sc in each stitch around. (6)
3. Stuff lightly. FO and leave a tail for sewing.

Ears (Make 2):

1. Round 1: With orange yarn, make a mr, 4 sc in the ring. (4)
2. Round 2: Inc in each stitch around. (8)
3. FO and leave a tail for sewing.

Tail:

1. Round 1: With orange yarn, make a mr, 6 sc in the ring. (6)
2. Rounds 2-8: Sc in each stitch around. (6)
3. FO and leave a long tail for sewing.

Assembly:

1. Sew the head to the body.
2. Attach the arms on either side of the body.
3. Sew the legs to the bottom of the body.
4. Attach the ears to the top sides of the head.
5. Sew the tail to the back of the body.
6. Use black yarn to embroider the stripes on the body, arms, legs, and tail. You can also embroider the nose and mouth.

Final Thoughts on Amigurumi Little Tiger

Creating an Amigurumi Little Tiger is a rewarding crochet project that results in an adorable, hand-made stuffed animal. This project is perfect for those looking to improve their crochet skills while creating a charming toy or gift. With its bright colors and cute design, this tiger is sure to become a beloved crochet creation.