Are you a fan of amigurumi and love creating adorable crochet creatures? If so, you’re in for a treat! We’re excited to share our “Cute Tiger Amigurumi Free Pattern” with you. Whether you’re a seasoned crocheter or just starting out, this project is perfect for adding a touch of charm to your handmade creations.
Tigers are majestic and powerful animals, but our amigurumi version brings out their adorable and huggable side. Imagine gifting this cute tiger to a child or keeping it as a delightful addition to your home decor. It’s a versatile project that allows you to explore your creativity.
With our detailed step-by-step instructions and clear photos, you’ll find it easy to follow along, even if you’re new to amigurumi. Plus, it’s a free pattern, so you can dive into this project without any cost.
So, gather your crochet hooks, yarn, and enthusiasm, and let’s get started on this journey to create your very own “Cute Tiger Amigurumi.” Whether you’re making it for yourself or as a gift for someone special, the end result will surely bring smiles and warmth. Let’s begin crocheting our tiger friend today!
For Tiger you will need:
Main yarn color: orange
Additional yarn colors: brown, white (I used acrylic yarn “Pekhorka”)
Polyester fiberfill
Safety eyes (half-beads) 10 mm
Crochet hook 1.75 mm (or 2 mm)
Yarn needle
Black or dark brown embroidery floss (for the mouth)
Scissors
Tiger will be approximately 25 cm tall when made with the recommended yarn.
PATTERN
Head
Row 1: 6 sc in a magic ring.
Row 2: 6 inc (12).
Row 3: (1 sc, inc) * 6 (18).
Row 4: (2 sc, inc) * 6 (24).
Row 5: (3 sc, inc) * 6 (30).
Row 6: (4 sc, inc) * 6 (36).
Row 7: (5 sc, inc) * 6 (42).
Row 8: (6 sc, inc) * 6 (48).
Row 9: (7 sc, inc) * 6 (54).
Row 10: (8 sc, inc) * 6 (60).
Row 11: (9 sc, inc) * 2, 3 sc, 2 brown sc, 4 sc, inc, (9 sc, inc) * 3 (66).
Row 12: 25 sc, 2 brown sc, 39 sc (66).
Row 13: 25 sc, 2 brown sc, 39 sc (66).
Row 14: 24 sc, 4 brown sc, 38 sc (66).
Row 15: 25 sc, 2 brown sc, 39 sc (66).
Row 16: 5 sc, 12 brown sc, 18 sc, 12 brown sc, 19 sc (66).
Rows 17-19: 66 sc.
Row 20: 8 sc, 7 brown sc, 23 sc, 7 brown sc, 21 sc (66).
Row 21: (10 sc, inc) * 6 (72).
Rows 22-23: 72 sc.
Row 24: 6 sc, 12 brown sc, 21 sc, 12 brown sc, 21 sc (72).
Row 25: 72 sc.
Row 26: (10 sc, dec) * 6 (66).
Row 27: (9 sc, dec) * 6 (60).
Row 28: (8 sc, dec) * 6 (54).
Row 29: (7 sc, dec) * 6 (48).
Row 30: (6 sc, dec) * 6 (42).
Row 31: (5 sc, dec) * 6 (36).
Row 32: (4 sc, dec) * 6 (30).
Row 33: (3 sc, dec) * 6 (24).
Row 34: 24 sc, leave a 30 cm long tail for sewing.
Upper Paws
Use white yarn.
Row 1: 4 ch, in the second ch from the hook, start crocheting 2 sc, 3 sc in one loop, continue working in the round, 1 sc, inc (8 sc).
Row 2: inc, 1 sc, 3 inc, 1 sc, 2 inc (14).
Row 3: inc, sc, 1 sc, (inc, sc) * 3, 1 sc, (inc, sc) * 2 (20).
Rows 4-5: 20 sc.
Row 6: dec, 18 sc (19).
Row 7: dec, 17 sc (18).
Rows 8-9: 18 sc.
Switch to orange yarn.
Rows 10-11: 18 sc.
Row 12: (4 sc, dec) * 3 (15).
Row 13: 15 sc (brown).
Rows 14-16: 15 sc.
Row 17: 15 sc (brown).
Rows 18-19: 15 sc.
Row 20: (3 sc, dec) * 3 (12).
Row 21: 12 sc (brown).
Rows 22-33: 12 sc.
Fold in half and crochet 5 (6) sc together.
Lower Paws + Body
Start crocheting the legs. You need to make 2 pieces that will be joined.
Begin with white yarn.
Row 1: 5 ch, in the second ch from the hook, start crocheting 2 sc, 3 sc in one loop, continue working in the round, 2 sc, inc (10 sc).
Row 2: inc, 2 sc, 3 inc, 2 sc, 2 inc (16).
Row 3: inc, sc, 2 sc, (inc, sc) * 3, 2 sc, (inc, sc) * 2 (22).
Row 4: 7 sc, (dec, 1 sc) * 2, 7 sc (20).
Row 5: 7 sc, (dec, 1 sc) * 2, 7 sc (18).
Row 6: 18 sc.
Switch to orange yarn.
Rows 7-11: 18 sc.
Row 12: (4 sc, dec) * 3 (15).
Row 13: 15 sc (brown).
Rows 14-16: 15 sc.
Row 17: 15 sc (brown).
Rows 18-19: 15 sc.
Row 20: (3 sc, dec) * 3 (12).
Row 21: 12 sc (brown).
Rows 22-33: 12 sc.
Fold in half, crochet 5 (6) sc together.
Connect the 2 leg pieces with 3 ch.
Row 21: 24 sc, 3 sc in the ch, 24 sc, 3 sc in the ch (54), place a marker.
Continue crocheting in the round.
Row 22: (8 sc, inc) * 6 (60).
Rows 23-27: 60 sc.
It’s recommended to shift the marker a few sc to the side (I have 21 sc) for a seamless brown row.
Row 28: (8 sc, dec) * 6 (54).
Row 29: 10 sc, 16 sc (brown), 12 sc, 16 sc (brown) (54).
Rows 30-31: 54 sc.
Row 32: (7 sc, dec) * 6 (48).
Row 33: 14 sc, 8 sc (brown), 18 sc, 8 sc (brown) (48).
Rows 34-35: 48 sc.
Row 36: (6 sc, dec) * 6 (42).
Row 37: 7 sc, 12 sc (brown), 11 sc, 12 sc (brown) (42).
Rows 38-39: 42 sc.
Row 40: (5 sc, dec) * 6 (36).
Rows 41-43: 36 sc.
Row 44: (4 sc, dec) * 6 (30).
Rows 45-47: 30 sc.
Row 48: (3 sc, dec) * 6 (24).
Row 49: 24 sc.
Row 50: 24 sc, incorporating the upper paws on the sides.
Ears
Row 1: 6 sc in a magic ring.
Row 2: 6 inc (12).
Row 3: (1 sc, inc) * 6 (18).
Row 4: (2 sc, inc) * 3, 2 sc white, inc, (2 sc, inc) * 2 (24).
Row 5: (3 sc, inc) * 3, 3 sc, inc (white), 3 sc white, inc (white+orange), (3 sc, inc) * 2 (30).
Rows 6-8: 12 sc, 8 sc white, 10 sc (30).
Row 9: 11 sc, 10 sc white, 9 sc (30).
Row 10: (3 sc, dec) * 3 (24).
Sew onto the area between rows 5 and 15.
Tail
Start with brown yarn.
Row 1: 6 sc in a magic ring.
Row 2: 6 inc (12).
Row 3: (3 sc, inc) * 3 (15).
Rows 4-7: 15 sc.
From row 8, crochet 5 rows with orange yarn, 1 row brown, and so on until row 49.
Rows 50-51: 15 sc.
Row 52: (3 sc, dec) * 3 (12).
Rows 53-54: 12 sc.
Fold in half, crochet 5 sc together.
Sew at the level of row 29 of the body.
Muzzle (white yarn)
Row 1: 8 ch, in the second ch from the hook, start crocheting 6 sc, 3 sc in one loop, continue working in the round, 5 sc, inc (16 sc).
Row 2: inc, 5 sc, 3 inc, 5 sc, 2 inc (22 sc).
Row 3: inc, sc, 5 sc, (inc, sc) * 3, 5 sc, (inc, sc) * 2 (28 sc).
Row 4: inc, 2 sc, 5 sc, (inc, 2 sc) * 3, 5 sc, (inc, 2 sc) * 2 (34 sc).
Row 5: 16 sc, inc, 16 sc, inc (36 sc).
Rows 6-8: 36 sc.
Tail
Row 1: 4 ch, in the second ch from the hook, start crocheting 2 sc, 3 sc in one loop, continue working in the round, 1 sc, inc (9 sc).
Row 2: inc, 1 sc, 3 inc, 1 sc, 2 inc (15 sc).
Rows 3-4: 15 sc.
Attach safety eyes (half-beads), embroider the smile, and eyebrows. You can decorate the eyelids with twisted threads using a needle.
Happy crocheting!
