Create a cute crochet plush tiger with your own hands for a personal touch. Made with soft yarn, this tiger amigurumi can be a gentle friend for a child or a charming addition to your home decor. With its striped pattern and friendly face, each stitch brings this little creature to life.
Crochet Plush Tiger Amigurumi
This activity is not only rewarding but also provides a sense of relaxation and accomplishment as you see your tiger take shape. Whether you're an experienced crafter or new to the art of crochet, making this plush tiger offers a delightful way to spend some time and can be a truly special gift or keepsake.
Materials
- Black, orange, white, and blue plush yarn
- Cotton yarn
- Scissors
- Plastic eyes (10 mm) on a safety plug
- Crochet hook (size 4mm)
- Marker
- Needle
- White and durable thread (similar to main color)
- Plastic nose (14-18 mm) or cotton yarn for embroidery
- Fiberfill
Pattern Steps
Arms (make 2):
- With white, create a magic ring, crochet 6 SC, close ring.
- R2: 1 SC in each, change to main color.
- R3-7: Continue with 1 SC in each.
- Fold, crochet through both sides to close, finish off, leaving a tail for sewing.
Tail:
- Start with white, 6 SC in magic ring.
- Switch colors every round (white, main, black), maintaining 6 SC per round.
- After several color changes, fold the tail, and slip stitch sides together.
Legs (make 2):
- Use white, 5 SC in a magic ring.
- R2: Increase in each stitch (10 SC total).
- R3-7: SC in each stitch.
- Finish one leg with a slip stitch, continue to the body with the second leg without cutting yarn.
Body:
- Join legs together with chains and SC along the legs and chains.
- Work several rounds with SC, adding the tail and then the arms by crocheting them together with the body.
- Start reducing stitches to shape the torso leading into the head.
Head:
Continue from the body, start increasing for head shaping.
- Add eyes, nose and stuff head as you go.
- Decrease towards top of head, finishing with a closed round.
Ears (make 2):
- Create with main color, starting with a magic ring.
- 6 SC in ring, change to black.
- Turn, SC in each stitch, finishing with a slip stitch.
Muzzle:
- With white yarn, 6 SC in a magic ring.
- Increase each round, shape into a muzzle, add a plastic nose or embroider one, and sew onto the head.
Finishing Touches:
- Add stripes with black yarn by sewing lengths to create patterns on the body, legs, and head.
- Sew on ears, and embroider any additional details such as eyebrows or facial features.
- Optionally, add a ribbon or any other accessories.
Assemble your tiger: Sew all parts together following the video guide or your preference, making sure to align the features symmetrically. Stuff the parts firmly before sewing for a better shape.
