Amigurumi Plush Tiger Pattern

Free Crochet Pattern: Plush Tiger Cub

Designer: @iraida_hm

With this pattern, you can crochet an adorable plush tiger cub with a fluffy muzzle and inner ears. Perfect for beginners and experienced crocheters, this tiger is made using soft, plush yarn and features sewn or crocheted limbs. The design includes safety eyes and a nose, along with embroidered details like eyebrows and a mouth.

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Materials and Tools

• Plush yarn:
• Himalaya Dolphin Baby (Orange, Brown, White)
• Fluffy yarn:
• Alize Softy (White, for the muzzle and inner ears)
• Black smooth yarn (for embroidery)
• Crochet hook: 4-4.5 mm
• Safety eyes
• Safety nose
• Toy stuffing (polyester fiberfill)
• Stitch markers
• Pins
• Yarn needle
• Scissors

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Abbreviations

• MR: magic ring
• ch: chain stitch
• sl st: slip stitch
• sc: single crochet
• inc: increase (2 sc in one stitch)
• dec: decrease (single crochet two stitches together)
• (…) x n: repeat the instructions in parentheses n times

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Pattern Instructions

Head and Body (start from the body)

1. MR: 6 sc
2. Inc x 6 (12)
3. (1 sc, inc) x 6 (18)
   Switch to brown yarn:
4. (2 sc, inc) x 6 (24)
5. 24 sc
   Switch to orange yarn:
   6-7. 24 sc (2 rounds)
   Switch to brown yarn:
6. 24 sc
7. (2 sc, dec) x 6 (18)
   Switch to orange yarn:
8. 18 sc
9. (1 sc, dec) x 6 (12)
10. (2 sc, dec) x 3 (9)
11. Inc x 9 (18)
12. (2 sc, inc) x 6 (24)
13. (3 sc, inc) x 6 (30)
    16-19. 30 sc (4 rounds)
14. (3 sc, dec) x 6 (24)
15. (2 sc, dec) x 6 (18)
16. (1 sc, dec) x 6 (12)
17. Dec x 6

Stuff the piece as you work.

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Legs (Make 2)

1. Ch 4, starting from the second chain: 2 sc, 3 sc in one stitch, 2 sc (8)
2. Inc, 2 sc, inc x 3, 2 sc, inc x 2 (14)
3. 14 sc
   Switch to orange yarn:
4. 14 sc
5. 3 sc, 4 dec, 3 sc (10)
6. 3 sc, 2 dec, 3 sc (8)
   7-11. 8 sc

Finish: Fold the leg in half and sc across to close (4 sc).

To attach the legs:

• Option 1: Crochet the legs directly into the body during round 6.
• (4 sc with the leg, 8 sc, 4 sc with the other leg, 8 sc)
• Option 2: Sew the legs to the body after completing the body.

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Arms (Make 2)

1. MR: 6 sc
2. (1 sc, inc) x 3 (9)
3. 9 sc
4. 2 dec, 5 sc (7)
   5-8. 7 sc

Finish: Fold the arm in half and sc across to close.

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Tail

1. MR: 8 sc
   2-5. 8 sc
2. 3 sc, dec, 3 sc (7)
   7-9. 7 sc
3. Dec, 5 sc (6)
   11-12. 6 sc

Finish: Fold the tail in half and sc across to close (3 sc).

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Ears (Make 2)

1. MR: 6 sc
2. Inc x 6 (12)

For the white inner ears (using Alize Softy), follow the same pattern.

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Muzzle

1. Ch 4, starting from the second chain: 2 sc, 3 sc in one stitch, 1 sc, inc (8)
2. Inc, 2 sc, inc x 3, 2 sc, inc x 2 (14)
3. (1 sc, inc) x 2, 3 sc, inc, 2 sc, inc, 3 sc, inc, 2 sc (18)
4. (1 sc, inc) x 4, 4 sc, inc, 3 sc, inc, 4 sc, inc, 2 sc (22)
5. (1 sc, inc) x 4, 7 sc, inc, 2 sc, inc, 7 sc, inc, 2 sc (26)
6. (1 sc, inc) x 5, 8 sc, inc, 3 sc, inc, 8 sc, inc, 2 sc (30)
7. 30 sc

Note: Depending on your tension, adjust the size by comparing the muzzle to the head while crocheting. You may not need to complete all 7 rounds.

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Assembly and Details

• Face: Attach safety eyes and nose. Embroider the eyebrows and mouth using black yarn.
• Limbs: Attach arms, legs, and tail securely.
• Ears and Muzzle: Sew inner ears to the outer ear pieces and attach them to the head. Sew the muzzle below the eyes, stuffing lightly as you go.

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Your Tiger Cub is Complete!

If you share your creation, please credit @iraida_hm on social media. Enjoy your crochet project! 🧡