Welcome to the playful and woodland-inspired world of amigurumi! 🐿️✨ Today, I’m excited to share my free crochet pattern for an Amigurumi Squirrel—a charming and energetic creation perfect for nature lovers, autumn décor, or anyone who enjoys crafting adorable and expressive plush designs! 🍂 Whether you love stitching up woodland creatures, creating textured and lifelike figures, or simply want to add a mischievous squirrel to your handmade lineup, this pattern will guide you through crafting a beautifully sculpted plush with fluffy ears, a bushy tail, and a tiny acorn for extra charm! 🌰
This design embraces warm hues, soft textures, and delightful details to bring a lively and heartwarming presence to your crochet projects! 🧶✨ I’ve carefully outlined each step to ensure your Amigurumi Squirrel turns out just right—ready to scamper into your collection or become a treasured handmade gift! 🎁 So grab your hooks and let’s stitch up an adorable squirrel! 🐿️
🐿️ Amigurumi Squirrel – Free Crochet Pattern
Bring a forest friend to life with this charming, wide-eyed squirrel! With tufted ears, a sweet round belly, and a bold curled tail, this amigurumi project is a delight for intermediate crocheters.
🧵 Skill Level
Intermediate – Includes shaping, color changes, and spiral tail construction.
📏 Finished Size
Approximately 25–30 cm (10–12 inches) tall with worsted-weight yarn and 2.5–3 mm hook.
✂️ Materials Needed
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Yarn (Worsted weight):
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Brown (main body)
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White (belly, inside ears, tail stripe)
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Black (nose, mouth embroidery)
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2.75 mm crochet hook
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Black safety eyes (10–12 mm)
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Stitch marker
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Yarn needle
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Polyester fiberfill stuffing
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Optional: floral wire for tail structure
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Scissors
🔁 Abbreviations (US Terms)
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MR = magic ring
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sc = single crochet
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inc = increase
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dec = decrease
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ch = chain
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sl st = slip stitch
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st = stitch
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FO = fasten off
🐿️ Head & Body
With brown yarn:
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MR, 6 sc
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inc × 6 (12)
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(sc, inc) × 6 (18)
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(2 sc, inc) × 6 (24)
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(3 sc, inc) × 6 (30)
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(4 sc, inc) × 6 (36)
7–14. sc around (36) -
(4 sc, dec) × 6 (30)
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(3 sc, dec) × 6 (24)
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(2 sc, dec) × 6 (18)
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(1 sc, dec) × 6 (12)
Stuff head firmly.
Switch to white for belly:
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BLO sc in each stitch (12)
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(sc, inc) × 6 (18)
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(2 sc, inc) × 6 (24)
22–32. sc around (24)
Stuff body. -
(2 sc, dec) × 6 (18)
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(sc, dec) × 6 (12)
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dec × 6 (6)
FO and close hole.
🦴 Arms (Make 2)
With brown yarn:
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MR, 6 sc
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inc × 6 (12)
3–10. sc around
Lightly stuff, FO leaving tail for sewing.
🐾 Legs (Make 2)
With brown yarn:
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MR, 6 sc
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inc × 6 (12)
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(sc, inc) × 6 (18)
4–6. sc around -
(sc, dec) × 6 (12)
8–10. sc around
Stuff and FO.
🦷 Ears (Make 2)
With brown yarn:
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MR, 6 sc
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(sc, inc) × 3 (9)
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sc around
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(sc, dec) × 3 (6)
FO and stuff lightly. Sew tufts of white yarn on top and trim to desired length.
👀 Face Details
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Insert safety eyes between rounds 6–7 on head, about 6 sts apart.
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Use black yarn to embroider a simple nose and mouth.
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Add inner ear circles in white (optional flat crochet circles).
🌀 Tail (Spiral Tail)
With brown yarn:
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Ch 51
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Starting in 2nd ch from hook: 2 sc in each chain across (100 sts)
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sc in each st across to flatten (optional: switch to white for stripe in center of row)
🧷 Shaping:
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Once crocheted, you will notice a natural spiral curl.
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To shape into a squirrel tail:
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Roll the spiral into a vertical coil
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Stitch each coil in place as you go to form the large “S” curve
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Optionally, insert floral wire to maintain the upward arch
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Sew base of tail securely to back of squirrel.
🧩 Assembly Instructions
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Sew legs to bottom sides of body
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Attach arms angled slightly forward
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Sew ears to either side of top of head
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Attach tail securely at lower back
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Add any final shaping or grooming touches
🍂 Final Touches
Your woodland friend is now ready to scamper into your life! Whether perched on a shelf or gifted to a loved one, this amigurumi squirrel is sure to spark joy. 🐿️💛
