Otter with Heart Amigurumi

Otter with Heart Amigurumi – Crochet Pattern

Skill Level: Beginner to Intermediate
Finished Size: Approx. 14–15 cm (5.5–6 in) tall
Materials:

• DK or worsted-weight yarn:
  • Light blue (main body)
  • Cream (muzzle and belly)
  • Brown (paws and nose)
  • Red (heart)
• 2.5–3 mm crochet hook
• Black safety eyes (8 mm)
• Yarn needle
• Polyester fiberfill
• Stitch marker
• Scissors

Abbreviations (US Terms)

• MR – Magic ring
• sc – single crochet
• inc – increase (2 sc in 1 st)
• dec – decrease (sc 2 together)
• st – stitch
• sl st – slip stitch
• ch – chain
• FO – fasten off

Head and Body (worked as one piece)

In light blue

1. MR, 6 sc (6)
2. inc x6 (12)
3. (sc, inc) x6 (18)
4. (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
   5–10. sc around (24)
5. (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
   Insert safety eyes between rows 6–7, about 7 stitches apart.
6. (sc, dec) x6 (12)
   Stuff firmly
7. inc x6 (18) — begin body
8. (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
9. (3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
   16–21. sc around (30)
10. (3 sc, dec) x6 (24)
11. (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
12. (sc, dec) x6 (12)
13. dec x6 (6)
    FO and close. Stuff firmly.

Muzzle (in cream)

1. MR, 6 sc
2. (sc, inc) x3 (9)
3. sc around (9)
   FO, stuff lightly and sew between and slightly below the eyes.
   Embroider small black nose and mouth.

Arms (make 2 – in light blue and brown)

Start with brown (paws):

1. MR, 5 sc
2. inc x5 (10)
3. sc around (10)
   Switch to light blue:
   4–7. sc around (10)
   FO, lightly stuff. Position arms forward to hold the heart.

Legs (make 2 – in light blue and brown)

Start with brown:

1. MR, 5 sc
2. inc x5 (10)
   Switch to light blue:
   3–5. sc around (10)
   FO, stuff and sew at the base of the body.

Tail (in light blue)

1. MR, 5 sc
2. (sc, inc) x2 + 1 sc (7)
   3–5. sc around (7)
   FO and shape slightly curved. Attach to the lower back.

Belly Patch (in cream)

1. MR, 6 sc
2. inc x6 (12)
3. (sc, inc) x6 (18)
   Flatten slightly. Sew to front center of body.

Heart (in red)

Make 2 pieces:

1. MR, 6 sc
2. inc x6 (12)
3. sc around (12)
   FO for first piece, keep second on hook.
   After second piece:
   Join with first piece and continue:
4. sc around both (24)
5. (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
6. (sc, dec) x6 (12)
7. dec x6 (6)
   Stuff lightly before closing. FO and shape as heart.

Sew heart between the two arms, positioning the paws as if holding it.

Assembly

• Attach muzzle and embroider facial details.
• Sew arms so they hug the heart.
• Sew legs and tail.
• Attach belly patch.
• Adjust stuffing and finish all seams neatly.