Float into cuteness with the Amigurumi Otter, a lovable crochet project that’s full of charm and cozy vibes! 🦦🧶 With its round little face, sweet stitched smile, and tiny paws perfect for holding a seashell or heart, this otter is ready to snuggle its way into your handmade collection. Whether you’re crafting a gift, decorating a nursery, or simply indulging your love of adorable animals, this fuzzy friend brings a splash of joy to every stitch.
Perfect for crocheters who enjoy soft shapes and expressive details, this pattern invites playful customization. Try earthy browns for a natural look, pastel tones for a dreamy twist, or add accessories like a scarf, flower crown, or mini fish buddy. Whether lounging on a shelf or floating into someone’s heart, the Amigurumi Otter is a delightful way to stitch up sweetness—one cuddly loop at a time! 🌊💙
🦦 Amigurumi Otter Crochet Pattern
Otters are playful, cuddly, and full of charm—and this crochet otter captures all of that in the sweetest way! With a rounded head, soft beige belly, and a long sturdy tail, this woodland-inspired friend will make a wonderful handmade gift or a delightful addition to your crochet collection. Let’s bring this adorable otter to life stitch by stitch. 🌿💧
✨ Skill Level
Intermediate – includes shaping, color changes, and attaching separate parts.
📏 Finished Size
Approximately 24–26 cm (9.5–10 in) tall when made with worsted weight yarn and a 3.5 mm hook.
🧶 Materials
- Worsted weight yarn:
- Dark brown (main body, arms, legs, ears, tail)
- Beige/light tan (belly patch, snout)
- Black (nose embroidery)
- 3.5 mm crochet hook
- 8 mm safety eyes
- Polyester fiberfill stuffing
- Tapestry needle
- Stitch marker
- Fishing line or black thread (for whiskers)
🧵 Abbreviations (US Terms)
- MR – Magic ring
- sc – Single crochet
- inc – Increase (2 sc in same stitch)
- dec – Decrease (sc 2 together)
- sl st – Slip stitch
- ch – Chain
- FO – Fasten off
🔘 Pattern Instructions
🦦 Head (dark brown)
- MR, 6 sc [6]
- inc in each st [12]
- (sc, inc) x6 [18]
- (2 sc, inc) x6 [24]
- (3 sc, inc) x6 [30]
- (4 sc, inc) x6 [36]
7–12. sc around [36]
👉 Insert safety eyes between Rnds 9–10, about 6 sts apart. - (4 sc, dec) x6 [30]
- (3 sc, dec) x6 [24]
- (2 sc, dec) x6 [18]
Stuff firmly. - (sc, dec) x6 [12]
- dec x6 [6]
FO, close hole.
🐽 Snout (beige)
- MR, 6 sc [6]
- inc in each st [12]
- (sc, inc) x6 [18]
4–5. sc around [18] - (sc, dec) x6 [12]
Stuff lightly, FO with long tail. Sew to lower half of face.
👉 Embroider a small oval nose at the top center with black yarn.
👉 Add 3 whiskers (fishing line/thread) on each side of muzzle.
👂 Ears (make 2, dark brown)
- MR, 6 sc [6]
- sc around [6]
FO, flatten, and sew on sides of head, slightly above eyes.
🧸 Body (beige + dark brown)
Start with beige:
- MR, 6 sc [6]
- inc in each st [12]
- (sc, inc) x6 [18]
- (2 sc, inc) x6 [24]
- (3 sc, inc) x6 [30]
- (4 sc, inc) x6 [36]
7–16. sc around [36]
👉 This ensures the belly patch runs longer as in the photo.
Switch to dark brown:
17–22. sc around [36] - (4 sc, dec) x6 [30]
- (3 sc, dec) x6 [24]
- (2 sc, dec) x6 [18]
Stuff firmly. - (sc, dec) x6 [12]
- dec x6 [6]
FO, close.
🐾 Arms (make 2, dark brown)
- MR, 6 sc [6]
- inc in each st [12]
3–11. sc around [12] 👉 extra length for realism - (2 sc, dec) x3 [9]
Stuff lightly. FO, leave tail. Sew to body sides angled slightly forward.
🦶 Legs (make 2, dark brown)
- MR, 6 sc [6]
- inc in each st [12]
- (sc, inc) x6 [18]
4–6. sc around [18] - (4 sc, dec) x3 [15]
- (3 sc, dec) x3 [12]
Stuff well. FO, sew to front-bottom of body.
🐊 Tail (dark brown)
- MR, 6 sc [6]
- (sc, inc) x3 [9]
- (2 sc, inc) x3 [12]
4–22. sc around [12] 👉 longer tail for accuracy - (2 sc, dec) x3 [9]
24–25. sc around [9]
FO, stuff lightly, sew to back base of body pointing outward.
✂️ Finishing Touches
- Embroider a small mouth under snout if desired.
- Adjust whiskers evenly with scissors.
- Position otter upright with tail and legs supporting balance.
- Add optional blush on cheeks with fabric paint or pastel.
🎉 Final Thoughts
Your photo-accurate amigurumi otter is ready! With its upright posture, long tail, close-set eyes, and adorable whiskers, it looks just like the real plushie in the photo. This otter is a perfect woodland companion, a cozy riverside friend, or a heartfelt handmade gift for any animal lover. 🦦💚
