Festive Roar: Crochet Christmas Tiger Amigurumi Pattern

Get ready to welcome the holidays with a purr-fectly adorable companion! This Crochet Christmas Tiger Amigurumi pattern brings together the charm of a cuddly tiger with festive cheer. Dressed in his Santa hat and scarf, and clutching a tiny Christmas tree, he’s sure to be a heartwarming addition to your seasonal decor or a treasured handmade gift for loved ones.

Craft a Heartwarming Heirloom for the Holiday Season

There’s nothing quite like the joy of creating something special with your own hands. This detailed pattern allows you to bring to life a charming amigurumi tiger that embodies the spirit of Christmas. Imagine the smiles this festive friend will bring, whether as a unique tree ornament, a mantelpiece display, or a beloved toy that can be cherished for years to come.

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Crochet Pattern: Festive Roar: Crochet Christmas Tiger Amigurumi Pattern

Materials

Orange Chunky/Chenille Yarn
White Chunky/Chenille Yarn
Black Chunky/Chenille Yarn
Red Chunky/Chenille Yarn
Green Chunky/Chenille Yarn
Brown Chunky/Chenille Yarn
Yellow Chunky/Chenille Yarn
2.5mm or 3.0mm Crochet Hook (or appropriate size for yarn)
9mm or 10mm Safety Eyes
Fiberfill Stuffing
Tapestry Needle
Stitch Markers
Small colorful beads or embroidery floss (for tree ornaments)

Abbreviations

MR: Magic Ring
ch: chain
sc: single crochet
inc: increase (2 sc in one st)
dec: decrease (sc 2 together)
sl st: slip stitch
FO: Fasten off
st(s): stitch(es)
Rnd: Round
( )*X: Repeat instructions in parentheses X times

Instructions

Head (Orange Yarn)

Rnd 1: MR, 6 sc (6)
Rnd 2: (inc)*6 (12)
Rnd 3: (sc, inc)*6 (18)
Rnd 4: (2 sc, inc)*6 (24)
Rnd 5: (3 sc, inc)*6 (30)
Rnd 6: (4 sc, inc)*6 (36)
Rnd 7-12: sc around (36)
Insert safety eyes between Rnd 9-10, about 6-7 sts apart.
Rnd 13: (4 sc, dec)*6 (30)
Rnd 14: (3 sc, dec)*6 (24)
Start stuffing firmly.
Rnd 15: (2 sc, dec)*6 (18)
Rnd 16: (sc, dec)*6 (12)
Rnd 17: (dec)*6 (6)
FO, weave in end, close hole.

Ears (Make 2 – Orange & White Yarn)

Using Orange Yarn.
Rnd 1: MR, 6 sc (6)
Rnd 2: (inc)*6 (12)
Rnd 3: (sc, inc)*6 (18)
Fold flat and sc across the opening to create a semi-circle (9 sc). FO, leaving a long tail for sewing.
Using White Yarn, create smaller inner ear inserts (e.g., Rnd 1: MR, 6 sc; Rnd 2: (inc)*6 (12). Fold flat and sc across (6 sc). Sew white piece onto the orange ear, then sew ears to head.

Muzzle (White Yarn)

Ch 5.
Rnd 1: sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in next 2 ch, 3 sc in last ch. Continue on other side of ch: sc in next 2 ch, 2 sc in last ch (10)
Rnd 2: inc, 2 sc, (inc)*3, 2 sc, (inc)*2 (16)
Rnd 3-4: sc around (16)
FO, leave long tail for sewing. Stuff lightly and sew below eyes on the head.
Embroider a black nose and mouth with black yarn.

Body (Orange & White Yarn)

Start with Orange Yarn.
Rnd 1: MR, 6 sc (6)
Rnd 2: (inc)*6 (12)
Rnd 3: (sc, inc)*6 (18)
Rnd 4: (2 sc, inc)*6 (24)
Rnd 5: (3 sc, inc)*6 (30)
Rnd 6: (4 sc, inc)*6 (36)
Rnd 7-9: sc around (36)
Change to White Yarn for belly (approx. 10-12 sts in the front center for Rnd 10-15) or work in spiral and swap yarn.
Rnd 10-15: sc around (36) – Work 10-12 sc in White for the belly and the rest in Orange.
Change back to Orange Yarn fully.
Rnd 16: (4 sc, dec)*6 (30)
Rnd 17: (3 sc, dec)*6 (24)
Start stuffing.
Rnd 18: (2 sc, dec)*6 (18)
FO, leave long tail for sewing head to body.

Arms (Make 2 – Orange Yarn)

Rnd 1: MR, 6 sc (6)
Rnd 2: (inc)*6 (12)
Rnd 3-8: sc around (12)
Stuff lightly.
Rnd 9: (dec)*6 (6)
FO, leave tail for sewing. Close opening and flatten. Sew to sides of the body.

Legs (Make 2 – Orange Yarn)

Rnd 1: MR, 6 sc (6)
Rnd 2: (inc)*6 (12)
Rnd 3: (sc, inc)*6 (18)
Rnd 4-6: sc around (18)
Rnd 7: (sc, dec)*6 (12)
Stuff firmly.
Rnd 8: (dec)*6 (6)
FO, leave tail for sewing. Close opening and flatten. Sew to the bottom of the body.

Tail (Orange Yarn)

Rnd 1: MR, 6 sc (6)
Rnd 2-10: sc around (6)
Stuff lightly.
FO, leave tail for sewing. Sew to the back of the body.

Tiger Stripes (Black Yarn)

Using black yarn and a tapestry needle, embroider stripes onto the head, body, and tail, referencing the image for placement. For the paws, embroider small lines.

Santa Hat (Red & White Yarn)

Hat Cone (Red Yarn)

Rnd 1: MR, 4 sc (4)
Rnd 2: (sc, inc)*2 (6)
Rnd 3: sc around (6)
Rnd 4: (2 sc, inc)*2 (8)
Rnd 5: sc around (8)
Rnd 6: (3 sc, inc)*2 (10)
Rnd 7: sc around (10)
Rnd 8: (4 sc, inc)*2 (12)
Rnd 9: sc around (12)
Rnd 10: (5 sc, inc)*2 (14)
Rnd 11: sc around (14)
Rnd 12: (6 sc, inc)*2 (16)
Rnd 13: sc around (16)

Brim (White Yarn)

Change to White Yarn.
Rnd 14-15: sc around (16)
FO. Create a small white pom-pom and sew to the tip of the red cone. Sew hat onto the tiger’s head.

Scarf (Red & White Yarn)

Using Red Yarn, ch 40 (adjust length as needed).
Row 1: sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in next 38 ch (39). Ch 1, turn.
Row 2: sc across (39). Change to White Yarn. Ch 1, turn.
Row 3-4: sc across (39). Change to Red Yarn. Ch 1, turn.
Repeat Rows 2-4 for desired striping until desired width. FO. Tie around the tiger’s neck.

Christmas Tree (Green, Brown, Yellow Yarn)

Tree (Green Yarn)

Rnd 1: MR, 4 sc (4)
Rnd 2: (sc, inc)*2 (6)
Rnd 3: sc around (6)
Rnd 4: (2 sc, inc)*2 (8)
Rnd 5: sc around (8)
Rnd 6: (3 sc, inc)*2 (10)
Rnd 7: sc around (10)
Rnd 8: (4 sc, inc)*2 (12)
Rnd 9: sc around (12)
Rnd 10: (5 sc, inc)*2 (14)
Rnd 11: sc around (14)
Stuff lightly.
Rnd 12: (dec)*7 (7)
FO, close hole.

Trunk (Brown Yarn)

Rnd 1: MR, 6 sc (6)
Rnd 2-3: sc around (6)
FO, leave tail for sewing. Stuff lightly. Sew to the bottom of the green tree.

Star (Yellow Yarn)

Ch 6. sl st to form a ring.
(Ch 3, dc, ch 3, sl st in ring)*5.
FO, leave tail for sewing. Sew to the top of the tree.

Ornaments

Attach small colorful beads or embroider small dots with different colored embroidery floss onto the green tree.

Assembly

Sew all parts securely. Ensure the head is firmly attached to the body.
Sew arms and legs in place.
Position the Christmas tree in one of the tiger’s paws and secure with a few stitches.