Classic Tigger Amigurumi – Free Crochet Pattern

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Supplies:
• Yarn 4/Medium Weight Yarn in…
Orange and brown.
•5mm Crochet Hook
•Tapestry needle
•Scissors
•Stuffing
•12mm safety eyes

Additional Information:
•Difficulty: Intermediate
•Size: 11″ tall | Fuzzy yarn size: 14.5″ tall

This pattern for classic Tigger is so cute! It makes for the perfect toy, especially for a baby’s nursery. If you’re making this as a toy for a young child or baby, be sure to embroider the eyes rather than using safety eyes.

You can also make this pattern using fuzzy yarn. I used yarn I found on Amazon called “Buvemu Plush” in the color honey for the body. I used “Estako Softy”, also on Amazon, in a brown color for the fuzzy brown parts. I used a 5mm hook for this fuzzy yarn, even though the recommended size is a 6.5mm hook. Using a larger size hook makes the toy too floppy, try to size down!

If you’re new to using fuzzy yarn, don’t be afraid! The trick to using fuzzy yarn is to count the stitches as you go, rather than trying to see them. If you make a mistake and have too little or too many stitches at the end of the round, you can increase or skip stitches to get the correct stitch count. The beauty of fuzzy yarn is it’s ability to hide mistakes!

 

Head: (Make first)

In Orange

Round 1: 6 Sc into a Magic Ring (6)
Round 2: *Inc* all around (12)
Round 3: *Inc, Sc in the next st* all around (18)
Round 4: *Inc, Sc in the next 2 st* all around (24)
Round 5-6: *Sc* all around (24)
Round 7: *Inc, Sc in the next 3 st* all around (30)
Round 8-9: *Sc* all around (30)
Round 10: *Inc, Sc in the next 4 st* all around (36)
Round 11-13: *Sc* all around (36)
Finish off now. Later we will crochet the head to the body.

 

Body:

In Orange

Round 1: 6 Sc into a Magic Ring (6)
Round 2: *Inc* all around (12)
Round 3: *Inc, Sc in the next st* all around (18)
Round 4: *Inc, Sc in the next 2 st* all around (24)
Round 5: *Inc, Sc in the next 3 st* all around (30)
Round 6-7: *Sc* all around (30)
Round 8: Repeat *Inc, Sc in the next 4 st* 2 times. Change to brown, Inc in the next st, Sc in the next 4 st, Inc in the next st. Change to orange, Sc in the next 4 st, repeat *Inc, Sc in the next 4 st* 2 times (36)
Round 9: *Sc* all around (36)
Round 10: *Inc, Sc in the next 5 st* all around (42)
Round 11: Repeat *Inc, Sc in the next 6 st* 2 times. Inc in the next st. Change to brown, Sc in the next 6 st, Inc in the next st, Sc in the next 2 st. Change to Orange, Sc in the next 4 st. Repeat *Inc, Sc in the next 6 st* 2 times (48)
Round 12-13: *Sc* all around (48)
Round 14: Repeat *Dec, Sc in the next 6 st* 2 times. Dec 1 time. Change to brown, Sc in the next 6 st, Dec 1 time, Sc in the next 4 st. Change to orange, Sc in the next 2 st. Repeat *Dec, Sc in the next 6 st* 2 times (42)
Round 15-16: *Sc* all around (42)
Round 17: Sc in the next 16 st. Change to brown, Sc in the next 11 st. Change to orange, Sc in the next 15 st (42)
Round 18-19: *Sc* all around (42)
Round 20: Sc in the next 17 st. Change to brown, Sc in the next 11 st. Change to orange, Sc in the next 14 st (42)
Round 21-22: *Sc* all around (42)
Round 23: Sc in the next 19 st. Change to brown, Sc in the next 8 st. Change to orange, Sc in the next 15 st (42)
Round 24: *Dec, Sc in the next 5 st* all around (36)
Round 25: *Sc* all around (36)
Round 26: Sc in the next 18 st. Change to brown, Sc in the next 5 st. Change to orange, Sc in the next 13 st (36)
Round 27: *Sc* all around (36)
Round 28: *Dec, Sc in the next 4 st* all around (30)
Round 29: *Sc* all around (30)
Round 30: *Dec, Sc in the next 3 st* all around (24)
Round 31: *Sc* all around (24)
Stuff the body firmly now.

Now we will attach the head to the body. Align the head to the body, making sure it aligns centered with the stripes on the back. If it doesn’t align correctly, you can undo or do a few stitches, then continue on with the pattern as written. Doing this won’t affect the rest of the pattern if you follow what’s written after doing/undoing stitches to make sure the head aligns correctly.

Round 32: Going through both the head and the body’s stitches at the same time, Sc in the next 8 st (Pic 2-4). Working on just the body, Sc in the next 16 st (Pic 5-6). Working on just the head, Sc in the next 28 st (Pic 7). Working on just the body, Sc in the next 16 st (44)

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7.

Round 33: *Sc* all around (44)
Round 34: *Dec, Sc in the next 5 st* 6 times. Sc in the next 2 st (38)
Round 35-36: *Sc* all around (38)
Round 37: *Dec, Sc in the next 4 st* 6 times, Sc in the next 2 st (32)
Now we will add the safety eyes. Add eyes between Rounds 8 and 9 of the head, 8 stitches apart.
Stuff the head firmly here. Continue stuffing after each round.
Round 38: *Dec, Sc in the next 3 st* 6 times, Sc in the next 2 st (26)
Round 39: *Sc* all around (26)
Round 40: *Dec, Sc in the next 2 st* 6 times, Sc in the next 2 st (20)
Round 41: *Dec, Sc in the next st* 6 times, Sc in the next 2 st (14)
Round 42: *Dec* all around (7)
Finish off, leaving a long tail for sewing. Sew the remaining stitches closed and weave in ends, cutting any excess yarn.

Ears: (Make 2)

In Orange

Round 1: 6 Sc into a Magic Ring (6)
Round 2: *Inc* all around (12)
Round 3: *Inc, Sc in the next st* all around (18)
Round 4: *Inc, Sc in the next 2 st* all around (24)
Finish off, leaving a long tail for sewing. Pin the ears on as shown and sew on. Once done, weave in ends and cut any excess yarn.

Arms: (Make 2)

In Orange

Round 1: 6 Sc into a Magic Ring (6)
Round 2: *Inc* all around (12)
Round 3: *Inc, Sc in the next 3 st* all around (15)
Round 4-9: *Sc* all around (15)
Round 10: Sc in the next 5 st. Change to brown, Sc in the next 5 st. Change to orange, Sc in the next 5 st (15)
Round 11-13: *Sc* all around (15)
Round 14: Sc in the next 6 st. Change to brown, Sc in the next 5 st. Change to orange, Sc in the next 4 st (15)
Round 15-16: *Sc* all around (15)
Round 17: *Dec, Sc in the next 3 st* all around (12)
Round 18: Sc in the next 6 st. Change to brown, Sc in the next 4 st. Change to orange, Sc in the next 2 st (12)
Round 19-21: *Sc* all around (12)
Stuff the arm now, don’t stuff the last few rounds of the arm. This will make the arm sit better with the body.
Finish off, leaving a long tail for sewing. Pin the arms on as shown and sew on. Once done, weave in ends and cut any excess yarn.

Legs: (Make 2)

In Orange

Round 1: 6 Sc into a Magic Ring (6)
Round 2: *Inc* all around (12)
Round 3: *Inc, Sc in the next st* all around (18)
Round 4: Inc in the next st, Sc in the next 2 st, Inc in the next st. Change to brown, Sc in the next 2 st, Inc in the next st, Sc in the next 2 st. Change to orange. Repeat *Inc, Sc in the next 2 st* 3 times (24)
Round 5: *Inc, Sc in the next 3 st* all around (30)
Round 6: *Inc, Sc in the next 4 st* all around (36)
Round 7: Sc in the next 10 st. Change to brown, Sc in the next 10 st. Change to orange, Sc in the next 16 st (36)
Round 8-9: *Sc* all around (36)
Round 10: *Inc, Sc in the next 5 st* all around (42)
Finish off, leaving a long tail for sewing. Pin the legs onto the body as shown and sew on, make sure to add stuffing before fully sewing on. Once done, weave in ends and cut any excess yarn.

Feet: (Make 2)

In Orange

Round 1: 6 Sc into a Magic Ring (6)
Round 2: *Inc* all around (12)
Round 3: *Sc* all around (12)
Round 4: *Inc, Sc in the next st* all around (18)
Round 5-6: *Sc* all around (18)
Round 7: *Dec, Sc in the next st* all around (12)
Round 8: *Sc* all around (12)
Finish off, leaving a long tail for sewing. Stuff the foot firmly now. Pin onto the leg as shown and sew on. Once done, weave in ends and cut any excess yarn.

Tail:

In Orange

Round 1: 6 Sc into a Magic Ring (6)
Round 2: *Inc* all around (12)
Round 3-8: *Sc* all around (12)
Round 9: Change to brown. *Sc* all around (12)
Round 10-14: Change to orange. *Sc* all around (12)
Round 15: Change to brown. *Sc* all around (12)
Round 16-19: Change to orange. *Sc* all around (12)
Round 20: Change to brown. *Sc* all around (12)
Round 21-25: Change to orange. *Sc* all around (12)
Round 26: Change to brown. *Sc* all around (12)
Round 27-29: Change to orange. *Sc* all around (12)
Finish off, leaving a long tail for sewing. Stuff the tail now, putting less stuffing at the middle, and no stuffing at the last few rounds of the tail. This will make the tail look more natural. Pin the tail on as shown and sew on. Once done, weave in ends and cut any excess yarn.. Pin the tail on as shown and sew on. Once done, weave in ends and cut any excess yarn.

Face Shaping:

In Orange

The picture shows Eeyore, but the instructions are the same for Tigger! Take a 12″ piece of orange yarn and place it on a needle. Insert the needle into the toy’s bottom head area (Pic 1).

1.

Pull needle out next to the right of the toy’s eye (Pic 2).

2.

Reinsert needle to the left of the toy’s right eye (Pic 3).

3.

Pull needle out where shown, about 1 stitch over from where we originally inserted the needle (Pic 4).

4.

Reinsert needle 1 stitch over (Pic 5).

5.

Pull needle out at the right side of the left eye (Pic 6).

6.

Reinsert needle at the left side of the left eye (Pic 7).

7.

Pull needle out at the same stitch where we originally inserted out needle (Pic 8).

8.

Pull both ends of yarn firmly to tighten the toy’s face (Pic 9). Tie both ends of yarn together a few times to form a knot (Pic 10). Bring the tail ends of yarn into the toy’s head to hide the knot. Cut excess yarn. Done!

9. 10.

Eyelids:

In Orange

The picture shows Eeyore, but the instructions are the same for Tigger! Take a 12″ piece of dark grey yarn. Insert it into the toy (Pic 1) and pull needle out next to the toy’s right side of the right eye (Pic 2). Reinsert needle to the left side of the toy’s right eye (Pic 2). Pull needle out at the right side of the toy’s left eye (Pic 3). Reinsert needle into the left side of the toy’s left eye (Pic 4). Tie ends of yarn into firm knots to secure, then bring the knots inside the toy to hide. Cut any excess yarn.

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.

Face Embroidery:

In Brown

Using brown yarn, embroider on the nostrils. To secure the face embroidery, make knots with the tail ends of yarn and bring the yarn inside the toy to hide. Cut any excess yarn. Done!