Crocodile Amigurumi Free Pattern: Step-by-Step Guide

Welcome to our Crocodile Amigurumi Free Pattern tutorial! Crochet enthusiasts, get ready to dive into the world of amigurumi with this delightful project. In this comprehensive guide, we’ll walk you through every step of creating your very own crocodile toy. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced crocheter, you’ll find this pattern easy to follow and rewarding to complete. So grab your crochet hooks and let’s get started on crafting your new favorite plush companion!

ABBREVİATİONS:

MR – Magic Ring 

ch – chain stitch 

sl st – slip stitch 

sc – single crochet 

inc – increase (two stitches in one loop) 

dec – decrease (two stitches worked together) 

(…)*x – repeat what is in parentheses x times (NUMBER) – total number of stitches in the row 

MATERIALS NEEDED: 

Crochet hooks № 4 mm and № 3 mm, I use Japanese brand “Tulip Etimo Rose” + an additional one without a handle (to hide ends in the body) 

Plush yarn, any brand, I use Turkish brand “LaVita” 1.5 skeins 

Black and white acrylic yarn, I use “Alize Cotton Gold Plus” 1 skein each 

Black cotton yarn, I use Indian brand “Vita Cotton Coco” 1 skein 

Scissors, row marker, sewing needle, two long needles (for securing paws), and a plastic needle, “Moment Crystal” glue, 2 black noses 1 cm each, hemisphere eyes with plugs 2 cm each, pins, stuffing for toys (polyester fiberfill, polyfill, or synthetic batting). 

PATTERN

TAIL-BODY-HEAD 

Row 1: 6 sc in MR or in the second stitch from the hook 

Rows 2-4: 6 sc (3 rows) 

Row 5: (1 sc + 1 inc) * 3 times (9) 

Rows 6-8: 9 sc (3 rows) 

Row 9: (2 sc + 1 inc) * 3 times (12) 

Rows 10-13: 12 sc (4 rows) 

Row 14: (3 sc + 1 inc) * 3 times (15) 

Rows 15-17: 15 sc (3 rows) 

Row 18: (4 sc + 1 inc) * 3 times (18) 

Rows 19-22: 18 sc (4 rows) 

Row 23: (5 sc + 1 inc) * 3 times (21) 

Rows 24-25: 21 sc (2 rows) 

Row 26: (3 sc + 1 inc) * 5 times, 1 sc (26) 

Row 27: (3 sc + 1 inc) * 6 times, 2 sc (32) 

Row 28: 32 sc 

Row 29: (4 sc + 1 inc) * 6 times, 2 sc (38) 

Rows 30-37: 38 sc (8 rows) 

Row 38: (5 sc + 1 dec) * 4 times, 3 sc (33) 

Rows 39-40: 33 sc (2 rows) 

Row 41: (4 sc + 1 dec) * 5 times, 3 sc (28) 

Row 42: 28 sc 

Fill the piece with fiberfill! 

Rows 44-45: 23 sc (2 rows) 

Row 46: (4 sc + 1 inc) * 4 times, 3 sc (27) 

Rows 47-48: 27 sc 

Row 49: (5 sc + 1 inc) * 4 times, 3 sc (31) 

Row 50: (4 sc + 1 inc) * 6 times, 1 sc (37) 

Row 51: (3 sc + 1 inc) * 9 times, 1 sc (46) 

Rows 52-53: 46 sc (2 rows) 

Row 54: (4 sc + 1 dec) * 7 times, 4 sc (39) 

Row 55: (3 sc + 1 dec) * 7 times, 4 sc (32) 

Row 56: (4 sc + 1 dec) * 5 times, 2 sc (27) 

Row 57: (3 sc + 1 dec) * 6 times, 2 sc (22) 

Rows 58-59: 22 sc (2 rows) 

Row 60: (5 sc + 1 dec) * 3 times, 1 sc (19) 

Rows 61-67: 19 sc (7 rows) 

Fill the piece with fiberfill and insert eyes. 

Row 68: (4 sc + 1 dec) * 3 times, 1 sc (15) 

Row 69: 15 sc 

Row 70: (3 sc + 1 dec) * 2 times, 2 sc (12) 

Row 71: (2 sc + 1 dec) * 3 times (9) 

Row 72: 2 dec 

PAWS 

Front paws are crocheted with a 3 mm hook, back paws with a 4 mm hook. The pattern is the same. 

Row 1: 6 sc in MR or in the second stitch from the hook 

Row 2: 6 inc (12) 

Row 3: (1 sc + 1 inc) * 6 times (18) 

Rows 4-6: 18 sc (3 rows) 

Row 7: 6 sc, 3 dec, 6 sc (15) 

Row 8: 4 sc, 3 dec, 5 sc (12) 

Rows 9-11: 12 sc (3 rows) 

Row 12: (3 sc + 1 inc) * 3 times (15) 

Row 13: (2 sc + 1 inc) * 5 times (20) 

Rows 14-15: 20 sc (2 rows) 

Row 16: (2 sc + 1 dec) * 6 times (15) 

Row 17: (1 sc + 1 dec) * 5 times (10) 

Row 18: 4 dec 

CROCHET CLAWS 

Insert a needle with plush yarn into the center of the paw, hold the tail, work one stitch, make a chain, insert the hook into the initial point, three loops on the hook, work the stitch. Repeat. Cut the yarn and tie knots, hiding tails inside. Repeat for the other two claws, moving 2-3 stitches to the right and left from the central claw. 

NOSES 

Insert the hook and pull the yarn approximately in the center of the left eye, slightly to the side. Work one stitch, chain, insert the hook into the initial point, repeat. Cut the yarn, leaving a tail, tie knots slightly to the left, and hide tails inside. Glue the noses above the nostrils upside down! 

EYE TIGHTENING 

Take a single thread of cotton yarn. Insert the needle from the bottom of the muzzle and pull out at the bottom edge of the left eye. Hold the tail from the back to keep it from escaping. Then insert the needle at the top edge of the eye and pull out at the top edge of the other eye. Now insert the needle at the bottom edge of the right eye. Pull out from under the muzzle, one stitch away from the initial point. Start pulling the threads together. Adjust the eyes. Tie a knot and hide threads inside. 

EYELIDS 

Insert a single thread of yarn from the bottom under the muzzle, pull out at the top edge of the left eye. Then insert the needle at the upper edge from the left and work four times, pull out at the initial point under the muzzle, and tie. Cut the threads and hide them inside. For the lower eyelid, use black acrylic yarn twice. 

MOUTH 

Use pins to mark the mouth line. Insert black acrylic yarn from under the muzzle. Using a “forward needle” stitch, insert a plastic needle with yarn alternately removing pins. And in the reverse direction, closing the gaps with yarn, cut and hide threads inside. 

MOUTH STRUCTURE 

Insert a needle with plush yarn from under the muzzle. Make three ties with three short pieces of yarn. Do not pull too tight. Tie knots and hide threads inside the muzzle. 

BACK DESIGN 

Mark the places with pins for the so-called “claws.” I have three rows. Insert the yarn into the sc on the crown, slightly to the left. Catch the thread, pull it out. Hold the tail to prevent it from escaping. Work one stitch, make a chain. Three loops on the hook, work the stitch. Insert the hook again at the initial point. Make a chain, three loops on the hook, work the stitch. Tie the ends of the yarn together and hide them inside. If not clear, refer to the video tutorial. 

ATTACHING PAWS AND TIGHTENING 

Use long needles for convenience when attaching. I sew with “Coco” cotton thread. Use the same thread to tighten the paws. Insert the needle into the center of the paw from the inside, pass the thread between two “claws,” insert the needle from the outside. Pull out again at the initial point, then pass the thread between the next two “claws,” repeat twice more. Pull the threads, tie knots, creating slight recesses between the fingers. 

Your crocodile is ready! 

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