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This Anteater amigurumi, complete with a colorful scarf, is a cuddly and cheerful creation. It stands out with its warm palette and adorable posture.
Anteater Amigurumi with a Cozy Look
Perfect for fall and winter themes, the scarfed Anteater amigurumi adds comfort and color to any handmade collection.
Crochet Anteater Amigurumi Pattern
Skill Level: Intermediate
Finished Size: Approx. 14–15 cm tall
Style: Cute, seated anteater with colorful scarf
Materials
- DK or worsted weight yarn:
- Beige (main body & head)
- Brown (paws, ears, snout tip)
- Multicolor or contrasting yarn for scarf
- 2.5 mm crochet hook
- 8 mm safety eyes
- Polyester fiberfill
- Yarn needle
- Stitch marker
- Scissors
Abbreviations (US Terms)
- MR – Magic ring
- sc – single crochet
- inc – increase (2 sc in 1 st)
- dec – decrease (sc 2 together)
- ch – chain
- sl st – slip stitch
- FO – fasten off
- BLO – back loops only
Head and Snout (in one piece)
Start with brown (snout tip):
- MR, 6 sc
- sc around (6)
- (sc, inc) x3 (9)
- (2 sc, inc) x3 (12)
Switch to beige (head):
5–10. sc around (12) - (3 sc, inc) x3 (15)
- (4 sc, inc) x3 (18)
- sc around (18)
Insert safety eyes between rows 9–10, approx. 6–7 stitches apart
Lightly stuff snout and head
FO, leave tail for sewing
Body (beige)
- MR, 6 sc
- inc x6 (12)
- (sc, inc) x6 (18)
- (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
5–9. sc around (24) - (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
- (sc, dec) x6 (12)
Stuff firmly - dec x6 (6)
FO and close
Arms (make 2 – brown + beige)
Start with brown:
- MR, 6 sc
2–3. sc around
Switch to beige:
4–6. sc around
Stuff lightly
FO, flatten and sew to sides of upper body
Legs (make 2 – brown + beige)
Start with brown:
- MR, 6 sc
- inc x6 (12)
- sc around
Switch to beige: - (2 sc, dec) x3 (9)
- sc around
Stuff lightly and sew to lower sides of body in seated position
Ears (make 2 – brown)
- MR, 4 sc
- (sc, inc) x2 (6)
- sc around
Flatten and sew near top of head
Tail (beige + brown tip)
Start with brown:
- MR, 5 sc
- inc x5 (10)
Switch to beige:
3–6. sc around (10)
Lightly stuff
FO and sew to back of body, slightly pointing downward
Colorful Scarf (in multicolor or stripes)
- Ch 45 (or desired length)
- Row 1: sc in each ch
FO, wrap around neck and tie loosely
Optional: add fringe at both ends
Assembly
- Sew head to body slightly tilted forward for anteater shape
- Attach arms, legs, and tail
- Stitch ears and snout firmly
- Wrap scarf and adjust
- Optional: embroider nose slit and subtle line under eyes for character