Tiger Amigurumi Crochet Pattern – Free Step-by-Step Tutorial
Tiger Amigurumi
If you’ve been searching for a fun and adorable tiger amigurumi crochet pattern, you’re in the right place! This free step-by-step tutorial will guide you through creating your very own crocheted tiger, complete with its charming stripes, round paws, and cheerful smile. Perfect as a gift, decoration, or cuddly friend, this project is sure to bring joy to anyone who sees it.
Our tiger amigurumi crochet pattern is designed to be beginner-friendly, yet detailed enough to keep more experienced crocheters engaged. We’ll walk you through each step clearly—from starting with the magic ring to adding the final embroidered details that bring your tiger to life.
You can easily customize your tiger by choosing your favorite yarn colors or adjusting the size by changing your hook and yarn thickness. This flexibility makes it possible to create a whole family of tigers, each with its own personality.
So, grab your yarn, crochet hook, and a cozy spot to work. By the end of this project, you’ll have an adorable, handmade tiger ready to be gifted, displayed, or treasured for years to come. Let’s bring this little jungle friend to life—one stitch at a time!
🧶 Materials
• White, orange, and black yarn (suitable for 3.5 mm / US E-4 hook)
• Polyester fiberfill
• Stitch marker
• Realistic safety eyes (tiger-colored)
• Permanent waterproof black marker (for stripes and ear edges)
• Transparent nylon thread (for whiskers)
• All stitches are single crochet (sc) unless otherwise noted
🐯 Head (start with white)
Rnd 1 – 6 sc in a magic ring (6)
Rnd 2 – 6 inc (12)
Rnd 3 – *1 sc, 1 inc* repeat x6 (18)
Rnd 4 – *2 sc, 1 inc* repeat x6 (24)
Rnd 5–7 – 24 sc (24)
Align the stitch marker to the bottom center of the head by adding extra stitches if needed.
Rnd 8 – 4 sc, 2 inc, 2 sc, 8 inc, 2 sc, 2 inc, 4 sc (36)
Rnd 9 – 5 sc, 2 inc, 3 sc, switch to orange: 1 sc, 1 hdc, 1 inc in hdc, 2 hdc, 1 inc in hdc, 1 hdc, 2 inc in hdc, 1 hdc, 1 inc in hdc, 2 hdc, 1 inc in hdc, 1 hdc, 1 sc, switch to white: 3 sc, 2 inc, 5 sc (46)
Rnd 10 – 6 sc, 3 inc, 4 sc, switch to orange: 20 sc, switch to white: 4 sc, 3 inc, 6 sc (52)
Rnd 11 – 7 sc, 3 inc, 4 sc, switch to orange: 2 sc, 20 hdc, 2 sc, switch to white: 4 sc, 3 inc, 7 sc (58)
Rnd 12 – 9 sc, 3 inc, 4 sc, switch to orange: 3 sc, 20 hdc, 3 sc, switch to white: 4 sc, 3 inc, 10 sc (64)
Move the stitch marker to align
Rnd 13 – 18 sc, switch to orange: 4 sc, 20 hdc, 3 sc, switch to white: 19 sc (64)
From here, continue only with orange yarn
Rnd 14–20 – 64 sc (64)
Rnd 21 – 9 sc, 1 dec, 1 sc, 1 dec, 36 sc, 1 dec, 1 sc, 1 dec, 9 sc (60)
Rnd 22–24 – 60 sc (60)
Rnd 25 – *8 sc, 1 dec* repeat x6 (54)
Rnd 26 – *7 sc, 1 dec* repeat x6 (48)
Rnd 27 – *6 sc, 1 dec* repeat x6 (42)
Rnd 28 – *5 sc, 1 dec* repeat x6 (36)
Rnd 29 – *4 sc, 1 dec* repeat x6 (30)
Rnd 30 – *3 sc, 1 dec* repeat x6 (24)
Rnd 31 – *2 sc, 1 dec* repeat x6 (18)
Stuff firmly
Rnd 32 – *1 sc, 1 dec* repeat x6 (12)
Rnd 33 – 6 dec (6)
Fasten off and close
🐽 Nose (black yarn
Ch 6
Row 1 – Turn and work: 4 sc, 1 triple inc (3 sc in same st), 3 sc, 1 inc (12)
Row 2 – 1 inc, 3 sc, 3 inc, 3 sc, 2 inc (18)
🔶 Nose Top (orange yarn)
Pick up 9 sc from the color change row:
Row 1 – 1 dec, 5 sc, 1 dec (7)
Row 2 – 3 sc, 1 dec, 2 sc (6)
Row 3 – 6 sc (6)
Fasten off and sew
😁 Mouth (white yarn
Rnd 1 – 6 sc in a magic ring (6)
Rnd 2 – 6 inc (12)
Rnd 3 – *1 sc, 1 inc* repeat x6 (18)
Rnd 4–6 – 18 sc (18)
🐾 Ears (make 2
Rnd 1 – 6 sc in a magic ring (orange)
Rnd 2 – 6 inc (12)
Rnd 3 – *1 sc, 1 inc* repeat x6 (18)
Rnd 4 – switch to white: *2 sc, 1 inc* repeat x2, switch to orange: *2 sc, 1 inc* repeat x4 (24)
Rnd 5 – white: *3 sc, 1 inc* repeat x2, orange: *3 sc, 1 inc* repeat x4 (30)
Rnd 6–9 – white: 10 sc, orange: 20 sc (30)
🧡 Body (start with orange
Rnd 1 – 6 sc in a magic ring (6)
Rnd 2 – 6 inc (12)
Rnd 3 – *1 sc, 1 inc* repeat x6 (18)
Rnd 4 – *2 sc, 1 inc* repeat x6 (24)
Rnd 5 – *3 sc, 1 inc* repeat x6 (30)
Rnd 6 – 11 sc, switch to black: 8 sc, switch to orange: 11 sc (30)
Rnd 7 – switch to white: 2 sc, orange: 26 sc, white: 2 sc (30)
Rnd 8 – white: 2 sc, orange: 2 sc, 1 inc, 3 sc, 1 inc, 12 sc, 1 inc, 3 sc, 1 inc, 2 sc, white: 2 sc (34)
Rnd 9 – white: 3 sc, orange: 5 sc, black: 18 sc, orange: 5 sc, white: 3 sc (34)
📝 Note: Keep the stitch marker aligned to the belly center. Shift it if needed.
Rnd 10 – white: 3 sc, orange: *1 sc, 1 inc* x2, 20 sc, *1 inc, 1 sc* x2, white: 3 sc (38)
Rnd 11 – white: 4 sc, orange: 30 sc, white: 4 sc (38)
Rnd 12 – white: 2 sc, 1 inc, 1 sc, orange: 3 sc, black: 24 sc, orange: 3 sc, white: 1 sc, 1 inc, 2 sc (40)
Rnd 13 – white: 3 sc, 1 inc, 1 sc, orange: 30 sc, white: 1 sc, 1 inc, 3 sc (42)
Rnd 14 – white: 6 sc, orange: 30 sc, white: 6 sc (42)
Rnd 15 – white: 4 sc, 1 inc, 1 sc, orange: 3 sc, black: 24 sc, orange: 3 sc, white: 1 sc, 1 inc, 4 sc (44)
Rnd 16 – white: 7 sc, orange: 10 sc, 1 dec, 6 sc, 1 dec, 10 sc, white: 7 sc (42)
Rnd 17 – white: 7 hdc, orange: 4 hdc, 20 puff st, 4 hdc, white: 7 hdc (42)
Rnd 18 – white: 7 hdc, orange: 5 hdc, 5 sc, 1 dec, 4 sc, 1 dec, 5 sc, 5 hdc, white: 7 hdc (40)
Rnd 19 – white: *2 sc, 1 dec* x2, orange: 3 sc, black: 18 sc, orange: 3 sc, white: *1 dec, 2 sc* x2 (36)
Rnd 20 – white: 6 hdc, orange: 4 hdc, 16 puff st, 4 hdc, white: 6 hdc (36)
Rnd 21–22 – white: 2 hdc, 1 dec in hdc, 3 hdc, orange: 4 hdc, *4 sc, 1 inc* x2, 4 sc, 4 hdc, white: 3 hdc, 1 dec in hdc, 2 hdc (36)
Rnd 23–24 – white: 7 hdc, orange: 2 hdc, 2 sc, 14 puff st, 2 sc, 2 hdc, white: 7 hdc (36)
Rnd 25 – white: 7 sc, orange: 4 sc, black: 14 sc, orange: 4 sc, white: 7 sc (36)
Rnd 26 – white: 7 hdc, orange: 4 hdc, 1 sc, 12 puff st, 1 sc, 4 hdc, white: 7 hdc (36)
Rnd 27 – white: *1 hdc, 1 dec in hdc* x2, 2 hdc, orange: 3 hdc, 1 sc, 12 puff st, 1 sc, 3 hdc, white: 2 hdc, *1 dec in hdc, 1 hdc* x2 (32)
Rnd 28 – white: *1 sc, 1 dec* x2, 2 sc, orange: 1 sc, 14 puff st, 1 sc, white: 2 sc, *1 dec, 1 sc* x2 (28)
Rnd 29 – white: *1 sc, 1 dec* x2, 1 sc, orange: 1 sc, 1 dec, 8 puff st, 1 dec, 1 sc, white: 1 sc, *1 dec, 1 sc* x2 (22)
Rnd 30 – white: 2 hdc, 1 dec, 1 sc, orange: 12 puff st, white: 1 sc, 1 dec, 2 hdc (20)
Rnd 31–35 – white: 5 sc, orange: 10 sc, white: 5 sc (20)
Stuff firmly, fasten off, and sew to the head
🐾 Feet (make 4 identical)
🧼 Toes (make 3 per foot, in white
Rnd 1 – 6 sc in a magic ring (6)
Rnd 2 – *1 sc, 1 inc* repeat x3 (9)
Rnd 3 – 9 sc (9)
Fasten off
🧶 Foot Base
Rnd 4 – Join the 3 toes together: 27 sc around (27)
Rnd 5 – *3 sc, 1 dec* repeat x2, 7 sc, *1 dec, 3 sc* repeat x2 (23)
Rnd 6 – 4 sc, 1 dec, 17 sc (22)
Switch to orange yarn
Rnd 7–10 – 22 sc (22)
Rnd 11 – *3 sc, 1 dec* repeat x4, 2 sc (18)
Rnd 12 – 18 sc (18)
Rnd 13 – *1 sc, 1 dec* repeat x6 (12)
Rnd 14 – 6 dec (6)
Stuff firmly and fasten off
🦵 Back Legs (make 2 identical)
📝 Note: Keep the stitch marker aligned to the back center of the leg. Adjust as needed.
🔶 Start with orange yarn
Ch 18, join to form a ring
Rnd 1 – 18 sc (18)
Rnd 2 – 3 sc, switch to black: 12 sc, switch to orange: 3 sc (18)
Rnd 3 – orange: 18 sc (18)
Rnd 4 – black: 4 sc, orange: 10 sc, black: 4 sc (18)
Rnd 5 – orange: 7 sc, 1 inc, 2 sc, 1 inc, 7 sc (20)
Rnd 6 – orange: 5 sc, black: 3 sc, 1 inc, 2 sc, 1 inc, 3 sc, orange: 5 sc (22)
Rnd 7 – orange: 9 hdc, 1 inc, 2 sc, 1 inc, 9 sc (24)
Rnd 8 – orange: 1 dec, 20 sc, 1 dec (22)
Rnd 9 – black: 1 dec, 7 sc, 1 inc, 2 sc, 1 inc, 7 sc, 1 dec (22)
Rnd 10 – orange: 1 dec, 18 sc, 1 dec (20)
Rnd 11 – orange: 20 sc (20)
Rnd 12 – orange: 1 inc, 18 sc, 1 inc (22)
Rnd 13 – black: 1 inc, 20 sc, 1 inc (24)
Rnd 14–15 – orange: 24 sc (24)
Rnd 16 – black: 7 sc, orange: 10 sc, black: 7 sc (24)
Rnd 17 – orange: 24 sc (24)
Rnd 18 – *2 sc, 1 dec* repeat x6 (18)
Rnd 19 – *1 sc, 1 dec* repeat x6 (12)
Stuff firmly
Rnd 20 – 6 dec (6)
Fasten off and close
🧵 Assembly
- Sew each leg to its corresponding foot
- Attach both legs to the body, positioning them so the back side (where the stitch marker runs) faces outward
🐾 Tail
🧼 Start with white yarn
Rnd 1 – 6 sc in a magic ring (6)
Rnd 2 – *1 sc, 1 inc* repeat x3 (9)
Rnd 3–4 – 9 sc (9)
Rnd 5 – 1 dec, 7 sc (8)
🔶 Switch to orange yarn
• Continue crocheting up to Round 34
• Alternate every 2 rounds of orange with 1 round of black
• Maintain stitch count at 8 sc per round
• Fasten off and sew to the body
👁 Eyes
• Use realistic safety eyes in a tiger-like color (amber, gold, or hazel tones)
• Position them carefully to create a gentle and expressive look — the gaze defines the personality!
🖊 Stripes & Ear Edges
• Use a permanent waterproof black marker
• Draw stripes on the head and outline the ear edges
• Refer to the image for placement and style
🧵 Whiskers
• Use transparent nylon thread (fishing line or monofilament)
Congratulations—you’ve completed your tiger amigurumi crochet pattern! Now, sitting in your hands is more than just a crocheted animal—it’s a unique piece of art created with patience, skill, and a lot of heart. Every stitch tells a story, and your tiger is ready to make someone smile.
This handmade tiger is perfect for gifting to a child, adding to your amigurumi collection, or brightening up your workspace. And because the tiger amigurumi crochet pattern is so versatile, you can experiment with different yarn weights, colors, and even accessories—like a tiny scarf or hat—to give your tiger extra personality.
If you enjoyed this project, why not make a matching set with other animal amigurumis? Imagine a jungle-themed shelf or a playful zoo of crocheted animals. Sharing your finished creation on social media or with fellow crochet enthusiasts can inspire others to pick up their hooks and join the fun.
Remember, every time you crochet, you’re not just making something cute—you’re creating moments of joy, connection, and creativity. So, keep your hook ready and your imagination open. There’s a whole world of amigurumi friends waiting to be brought to life—one stitch at a time.
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