Cute Tiger Amigurumi – Free Pattern

by Crafts Ideas 12/29/2023

Creating a Tiger Amigurumi is an exciting project for crochet enthusiasts, offering a chance to craft a representation of one of the most majestic and beloved wild animals. This amigurumi project brings the tiger to life with yarn and creativity, capturing its distinctive features and regal presence.

The key elements of a Tiger Amigurumi include its vibrant orange fur with bold black stripes, embodying the iconic look of a tiger. The crafting process involves careful attention to these stripes, ensuring they are well-placed to mimic the tiger’s natural patterning. Large, expressive eyes, small triangular ears, and a cute snout are essential in giving the amigurumi a lifelike and endearing appearance.

In addition to its striking stripes, the amigurumi should feature a long tail and sturdy legs, completing the tiger’s powerful silhouette. The choice of yarn texture can add to the realism or charm of the amigurumi, depending on whether a more realistic or stylized tiger is desired. This Tiger Amigurumi project not only provides the satisfaction of creating a unique and cuddly toy but also serves as a tribute to the beauty and grandeur of these magnificent wild creatures.

Pattern Here

Materials Needed:

Orange, black, and white yarn (medium weight)
Crochet hook (size suggested by your yarn’s label, likely 3.5mm – E hook)
Stuffing material
Safety eyes (around 12mm)
Black embroidery floss for the nose and mouth
Yarn needle
Stitch markers

Abbreviations:

ch: chain
sc: single crochet
inc: increase (2 sc in the same stitch)
dec: decrease (sc 2 together)
BLO: back loop only
FLO: front loop only
st(s): stitch(es)
rnd: round

Head (Start with white yarn):

Magic ring, 6 sc in ring (6 sts)
Inc in each st around (12 sts)
(Sc, inc) * 6 (18 sts)
(2 sc, inc) * 6 (24 sts)
(3 sc, inc) * 6 (30 sts) 6-9. Sc in each st around (30 sts)

Switch to orange yarn. 10-13. Sc in each st around (30 sts)
Start adding black stripes by switching colors as needed. 14-17. Continue with sc around, following the pattern of stripes.

(3 sc, dec) * 6 (24 sts)

Insert safety eyes between rnds 15 and 16, about 7 sts apart.

(2 sc, dec) * 6 (18 sts)
(Sc, dec) * 6 (12 sts)

Begin stuffing the head firmly.

Dec around (6 sts)

Fasten off and weave in ends.

Body (Start with white yarn):

1-21. Repeat the same pattern as the head for the body, but continue until rnd 21 without decreasing, switch to orange yarn at rnd 10, and add black stripes from rnd 14 onwards.

Arms and Legs (Make 4, start with orange yarn for legs and white for arms):

Magic ring, 6 sc in ring (6 sts)
Inc in each st around (12 sts) 3-4. Sc in each st around (12 sts)

Start adding black stripes. 5-14. Continue with sc around, adding stripes.

Dec around (6 sts)

Stuff lightly, fasten off leaving a long tail for sewing.

Ears (Make 2 with orange and black yarn):

Magic ring, 4 sc in ring (4 sts)
(Sc, inc) * 2 (6 sts)
Sc in each st around (6 sts)

Fasten off leaving a long tail for sewing.

Tail (Use orange yarn with black stripes):

Chain to desired length.
Starting from second ch from hook, sc in each ch.

Fasten off leaving a long tail for sewing.

Final Assembly:

Sew the ears on top of the head between the stripes.
Attach the arms and legs to the body.
Sew the head to the body.
Embroider the nose and mouth with black embroidery floss.
Attach the tail at the back of the body.

Feel free to adjust the size of the parts if you want a bigger or smaller amigurumi. Remember to sew all parts securely, especially if this toy is intended for a child. Enjoy your crocheting!