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Amigurumi Otter Cub – FREE Crochet Pattern

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Amigurumi Otter Cub – FREE Crochet Pattern
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 Snuggle up with the Amigurumi Otter Cub, a heart-stealing crochet project that’s full of charm and cuddly vibes! 🦦🧶 With its round little face, tiny paws, and sweet sleepy expression, this baby otter is the perfect companion for cozy days and handmade hugs. Whether floating into a nursery, tucked into a gift basket, or simply lounging on your craft shelf, this otter cub brings gentle joy to every stitch.

Perfect for crocheters who love soft shapes and adorable details, this pattern invites playful customization. Add a tiny seashell, a fuzzy scarf, or even a mini fish friend to give your otter cub a story of its own. Whether you’re crafting for a little one or just indulging your love of woodland creatures, the Otter Cub is a delightful way to stitch up sweetness—one lovable loop at a time! 🌊💙

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🦦 Amigurumi Otter Cub Crochet Pattern

Otters are some of the most playful and adorable animals in nature—and now you can crochet your very own cuddly otter cub! With its round face, gentle belly patch, tiny ears, and even whiskers, this pattern brings woodland charm right into your hands. Whether as a gift, nursery decoration, or a cozy handmade friend, this otter cub is sure to win hearts. 💕

✨ Skill Level

Intermediate – involves shaping, color changes, and sewing separate parts.

📏 Finished Size

Approx. 8–9 inches (20–23 cm) tall using worsted weight yarn and a 3.5 mm hook.

🧶 Materials

  • Worsted weight yarn in:
    • Gray (Main fur)
    • Cream or beige (Face and belly patch)
    • Brown (Nose)
  • Black safety eyes (8–10 mm)
  • White or black fishing line (for whiskers)
  • 3.5 mm crochet hook
  • Fiberfill stuffing
  • Tapestry needle
  • Stitch marker

🧵 Abbreviations (US Terms)

  • MR – Magic Ring
  • sc – Single Crochet
  • inc – Increase (2 sc in one stitch)
  • dec – Decrease (sc two stitches together)
  • sl st – Slip Stitch
  • ch – Chain
  • FO – Fasten Off
  • BLO – Back Loop Only

🧠 Head

With gray yarn:

  1. MR, 6 sc [6]
  2. inc x6 [12]
  3. (1 sc, inc) x6 [18]
  4. (2 sc, inc) x6 [24]
  5. (3 sc, inc) x6 [30]
  6. (4 sc, inc) x6 [36]
    7–14. sc around [36]
    👉 Insert safety eyes between Rounds 9–10, approx. 7 stitches apart.
  7. (4 sc, dec) x6 [30]
  8. (3 sc, dec) x6 [24]
  9. (2 sc, dec) x6 [18]
    👉 Stuff firmly.
  10. (1 sc, dec) x6 [12]
  11. dec x6 [6]
    FO, close, and weave in.

🐽 Muzzle

With cream yarn:

  1. MR, 6 sc [6]
  2. inc x6 [12]
  3. (1 sc, inc) x6 [18]
  4. sc around [18]
    FO, stuff lightly, and sew to lower half of the face.

Nose: With brown yarn:

  • MR, 5 sc, sl st to close.
  • Sew at the top center of the muzzle.

Whiskers: Cut 3–4 strands of fishing line (about 5–6 cm each). Insert evenly on both sides of muzzle.

👂 Ears (Make 2)

With gray yarn:

  1. MR, 6 sc [6]
  2. (1 sc, inc) x3 [9]
  3. sc around [9]
    FO, flatten, and sew slightly above eye level.

🧸 Body

Start with cream yarn:

  1. MR, 6 sc [6]
  2. inc x6 [12]
  3. (1 sc, inc) x6 [18]
  4. (2 sc, inc) x6 [24]
  5. (3 sc, inc) x6 [30]
    6–12. sc around [30]
    👉 Switch to gray yarn.
    13–18. sc around [30] (adds extra length for realism).
  6. (3 sc, dec) x6 [24]
    20–21. sc around [24]
  7. (2 sc, dec) x6 [18]
    👉 Stuff firmly.
  8. (1 sc, dec) x6 [12]
  9. dec x6 [6]
    FO and close.

🐾 Arms (Make 2)

With gray yarn:

  1. MR, 6 sc [6]
  2. inc x6 [12]
    3–7. sc around [12]
  3. (2 sc, dec) x3 [9]
    9–11. sc around [9]
    👉 Stuff lightly.
    FO, leave a tail, and sew angled forward, resting across the belly.

🦶 Legs (Make 2)

With gray yarn:

  1. MR, 6 sc [6]
  2. inc x6 [12]
  3. (1 sc, inc) x6 [18]
    4–6. sc around [18]
  4. (1 sc, dec) x6 [12]
    8–9. sc around [12]
    👉 Stuff firmly.
    FO, leave tail, and sew to front base of body.

🦦 Tail

With gray yarn:

  1. MR, 6 sc [6]
  2. (2 sc, inc) x2 [8]
    3–5. sc around [8]
  3. (3 sc, inc) x2 [10]
    7–12. sc around [10]
  4. (1 sc, dec) x3, sc [7]
    👉 Stuff lightly.
    FO and sew to back base of body, pointing slightly downward.

✂️ Finishing Touches

  • Sew head securely to body.
  • Embroider a tiny mouth line under the nose if desired.
  • Position arms so they curve naturally across the belly.
  • Trim whiskers evenly.

💕 Final Thoughts

Your adorable amigurumi otter cub is complete! With its sweet whiskered face, huggable body, and realistic details, this woodland friend is ready to perch on a shelf, cuddle in a nursery, or bring a smile as a handmade gift. Every stitch carries your love, making this otter cub a treasure to keep forever. 🌲🦦✨

 


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