Sleeping Baby Otter Amigurumi

05/11/2025

Soft and peaceful, this baby otter amigurumi captures the charm of a sleeping little otter. With its gentle features and cozy pose, it’s the perfect companion for bedtime or a soothing decorative touch.

What Makes a Baby Otter Amigurumi Special

The baby otter amigurumi embodies calm, comfort, and affection—making it an ideal gift for babies, animal lovers, or anyone who enjoys a sense of tranquility.

Pattern Here

Skill Level: Intermediate
Finished Size: ~12–14 cm long
Techniques Used: Magic ring, single crochet (sc), increase (inc), decrease (dec), color changes, shaping with short rounds, sewing parts together.

Materials Needed

DK weight yarn in:
- Light cream (head/face)
- Brown (body, tail, limbs)
- Black (nose and eyes if embroidered)
2.5 mm crochet hook
Polyester stuffing
Yarn needle
Stitch marker
Scissors

Abbreviations (US Terms)

MR – Magic Ring
sc – single crochet
inc – increase (2 sc in same stitch)
dec – decrease (invisible decrease recommended)
st(s) – stitch(es)
FO – fasten off
BLO – back loop only

HEAD (Start with cream yarn)

Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR (6)
Rnd 2: inc around (12)
Rnd 3: (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
Rnd 4: (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
Rnd 5: (3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
Rnd 6–9: sc around (30)
Rnd 10: (3 sc, dec) x6 (24)
Rnd 11: (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
Switch to brown yarn
Rnd 12: (1 sc, dec) x6 (12)
Stuff firmly
Rnd 13: dec around (6)
FO, close and weave in the end.

Face details:

Safety eyes between Rnds 5–6, about 6 sts apart (or embroider closed sleeping eyes with black thread).
Embroider small nose in black yarn at the center bottom of the cream area.
Add mouth using backstitch (gentle smile).

BODY (Brown yarn)

Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR (6)
Rnd 2: inc around (12)
Rnd 3: (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
Rnd 4: (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
Rnd 5–11: sc around (24)
Rnd 12: (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
Rnd 13: (1 sc, dec) x6 (12)
Stuff firmly
Rnd 14: dec around (6)
FO, close and weave in the tail.

LEGS (Make 4 – Brown)

Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR (6)
Rnd 2: (2 sc, inc) x2 (8)
Rnd 3–5: sc around (8)
Stuff lightly.
FO, leave a tail for sewing.

Front legs should be sewn in a curled position as if the otter is hugging itself or sleeping comfortably.
Back legs go near the rear sides of the body.

TAIL (Brown)

Rnd 1: 5 sc in MR (5)
Rnd 2: (1 sc, inc) x2, 1 sc (7)
Rnd 3–6: sc around (7)
Rnd 7: (2 sc, inc) x2, 1 sc (9)
Rnd 8–11: sc around (9)
Stuff lightly
Rnd 12: (1 sc, dec) x3 (6)
FO, sew to the bottom-back of the body, curved sideways for a sleeping shape.

Assembly

Position and sew the head tilted slightly downward to give a curled sleeping pose.
Attach front paws close to the cheeks (optional: sew them touching the face).
Attach back paws tucked to the sides or laid out gently.
Curve tail slightly and sew to one side.

Optional Details:

Add blush with pink thread or soft pastel.
Crochet a small blanket or leaf for the otter to lie on.
Embroider a small star or moon on the body or tail for a bedtime feel.