Bring the adorable energy of a Tiger Cub to life with this Amigurumi Tiger Cub crochet pattern! 🐯✨ With its playful stripes, expressive eyes, and tiny paws, this design captures the charm of a young tiger in yarn form. Whether you’re crafting for a wildlife-inspired décor piece, a heartfelt gift, or simply love animal-themed amigurumi, this FREE pattern is a fantastic addition to your collection.
Designed for intermediate crocheters, this pattern allows for customization in stripe patterns, facial details, and even tiny accessories like a miniature jungle leaf or a cozy scarf to enhance its personality. Choose classic oranges and blacks for a realistic look or experiment with pastel hues for a whimsical twist! Whether displayed as part of a nature-themed setup or gifted to a fellow crochet enthusiast, this amigurumi tiger cub is sure to impress.
Grab your hook, select your favorite yarn, and let’s bring this playful cub to life—one stitch at a time! 🧶✨
🐯 Amigurumi Tiger Cub Crochet Pattern
Bring the wild charm of the jungle into your home with this cuddly tiger cub! With its big round eyes, soft white patches, bold stripes, and whiskers, this tiger is equal parts fierce and sweet. A wonderful handmade gift, safari-themed nursery friend, or addition to your plush collection.
✨ Skill Level
Intermediate — shaping, color changes, embroidery, and part assembly.
📏 Finished Size
Approx. 22–25 cm (9–10 inches) tall
Using worsted yarn and 3–3.5 mm hook
🧶 Materials
Worsted yarn:
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Orange — main body
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White — muzzle, chest, paws, eyebrow patches, cheek patches
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Dark brown / black — stripes, ears, whisker embroidery
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Light pink — nose
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10–12 mm safety eyes
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3–3.5 mm crochet hook
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Fiberfill stuffing
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Nylon thread or fishing line (whiskers)
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Yarn needle & stitch marker
🧵 Abbreviations (US)
MR – Magic Ring
sc – Single crochet
inc – Increase
dec – Decrease
FO – Fasten off
ch – Chain
sl st – Slip stitch
🐯 Head (Large & Round)
With orange yarn.
MR 6
inc x6 (12)
(1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
(2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
(3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
(4 sc, inc) x6 (36)
(5 sc, inc) x6 (42)
Rounds 8–15: sc around (42)
Insert eyes between rounds 10–11, about 9 stitches apart.
(5 sc, dec) x6 (36)
(4 sc, dec) x6 (30)
(3 sc, dec) x6 (24)
(2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
Stuff firmly
(1 sc, dec) x6 (12)
dec x6 (6)
FO and close.
🐾 Snout (White Oval)
MR 6
inc x6 (12)
(1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
Rounds 4–6: sc around (18)
Lightly stuff and flatten slightly.
Sew centered under eyes.
Embroider:
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Pink oval nose
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Vertical black mouth line
👀 Eye & Cheek Patches
Eyebrow Patches (Make 2 – White)
MR 5
sc around (5)
FO and flatten.
Sew above each eye.
Cheek Patches (Make 2 – White)
MR 6
(1 sc, inc) x3 (9)
FO.
Sew under eyes angled outward.
👂 Ears (Make 2)
Outer Ear (Brown/Black)
MR 6
(1 sc, inc) x3 (9)
Rounds 3–4: sc around (9)
Inner Ear (White)
Same pattern.
Place inner on outer, sc around both layers together.
Flatten and sew to head sides.
🧍 Body (Tall Sitting Shape)
With orange.
MR 6
inc x6 (12)
(1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
(2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
(3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
Rounds 6–15: sc around (30)
(3 sc, dec) x6 (24)
(2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
Stuff firmly
(1 sc, dec) x6 (12)
dec x6 (6)
FO and close.
🤍 Chest Patch (White Oval)
ch 8
sc across, 3 sc in last stitch, rotate
sc across other side (16)
Rounds 2–5: sc around, increasing at both ends
FO and sew centered on body front.
✋ Arms (Make 2)
With orange.
MR 6
(1 sc, inc) x3 (9)
Rounds 3–10: sc around (9)
Lightly stuff and flatten.
Sew to body sides.
🦵 Legs (Make 2)
Start with white paws.
MR 6
inc x6 (12)
Rounds 3–4: sc around (12)
Switch to orange
Rounds 5–9: sc around (12)
(4 sc, dec) x2 (10)
Stuff and flatten slightly.
Sew to front bottom so cub sits.
🐯 Stripes (Embroidery)
Use dark brown or black yarn.
Embroider:
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3 horizontal stripes across forehead
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Short stripes on cheeks
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Side stripes on body
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Small arm stripes
🪡 Whiskers
Insert nylon thread on each side of snout (3 per side).
Trim evenly.
🧷 Assembly
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Sew head to body
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Attach legs to front bottom for seated pose
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Attach arms slightly forward
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Sew ears to head
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Add facial patches
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Embroider stripes
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Insert whiskers
🌟 Final Touch
Your tiger cub is now complete! With its big round head, chunky paws, soft white markings, and gentle jungle stripes, this little cub looks just like a plush forest guardian. Whether sitting on a shelf or waiting for cuddles, it brings warmth and personality to every stitch.
Happy crocheting! 🐯🧶✨
