Bring speed and elegance to your crochet collection with this Amigurumi Cheetah pattern! Whether you’re crafting for wildlife lovers, playful decor, or simply enjoy stitching up majestic animals, this free pattern lets you create a beautifully detailed cheetah with its signature sleek body and striking spots. With expressive eyes, delicate embroidered details, and a graceful stance, this amigurumi cheetah captures the spirit of one of nature’s fastest creatures. Perfect for gifts, themed displays, or simply adding a touch of safari-inspired charm to your creations, this crochet project is a fierce yet adorable addition to any collection.
Designed for customization, this pattern allows you to play with different shades, intricate spot patterns, or even tiny accessories like a leafy background or a playful pose. Craft a sitting cheetah, a lounging cub, or even a full wildlife set with other safari animals! Whether perched on a desk, gifted to an animal enthusiast, or made just for the joy of crochet, this amigurumi cheetah is a striking and dynamic project—one stitch at a time! 🐆🧶✨
🐆 Amigurumi Cheetah – FREE Crochet Pattern
Bring the wild into your handmade collection with this sweet and spotted amigurumi cheetah! With detailed instructions, clean color changes, and a classic safari charm, this plush companion is perfect for animal lovers, nurseries, or wildlife-themed gifts.
✨ Skill Level
Intermediate – Involves color changes, shaping, and small parts (ears, tail, muzzle).
📏 Finished Size
Approx. 8–10 inches (20–25 cm) tall using DK or worsted yarn with a 2.5–3.5 mm hook.
🧶 Materials
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Yarn (DK or Worsted weight):
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Light Brown/Beige (main body)
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White (belly and muzzle)
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Dark Brown (ears, tail tip, spots)
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6 mm safety eyes
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Stuffing
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Tapestry needle
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Stitch marker
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Crochet hook: 2.5–3.5 mm
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Black embroidery thread for mouth
🧵 Abbreviations (US Terms)
MR – Magic Ring
sc – Single Crochet
inc – Increase
dec – Decrease
ch – Chain
sl st – Slip Stitch
BLO/FLO – Back/Front Loop Only
FO – Fasten Off
🧠 Color Change Tips
When switching colors (e.g., for the belly patch or muzzle), finish the last stitch of the old color by pulling through with the new color, then continue crocheting with the new yarn. Secure the yarn tails on the inside of the work for a clean transition.
🐯 Head (Start with Light Brown)
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MR, 6 sc
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inc x6 (12)
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(1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
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(2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
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(3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
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(4 sc, inc) x6 (36)
7–14. sc around (36) -
(4 sc, dec) x6 (30)
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(3 sc, dec) x6 (24)
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(2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
– Stuff firmly – -
(1 sc, dec) x6 (12)
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dec x6 (6)
FO and close.
Place safety eyes between rounds 10–11 with ~6 stitches between. Stitch on brown spots randomly between rounds 7–12.
🐾 Ears (Make 2 – Dark Brown & Light Brown)
Inner Side (White or Light Brown):
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MR, 6 sc
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inc x6 (12)
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(1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
FO.
Outer Side (Dark Brown): Same as above. Do not FO the second one – hold both pieces together and sc around to join (18 sts). FO and leave tail for sewing.
🐆 Muzzle (White)
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MR, 6 sc
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inc x6 (12)
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(1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
4–5. sc around
FO. Stuff lightly and sew below eyes. Embroider nose in dark brown and mouth with black thread.
🐾 Body (Start with Light Brown)
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MR, 6 sc
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inc x6 (12)
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(1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
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(2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
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(3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
6–10. sc around (30) -
Switch to white for belly: (4 sc, dec) x5 (25)
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(3 sc, dec) x5 (20)
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(2 sc, dec) x5 (15)
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Switch back to light brown: sc around (15)
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(1 sc, dec) x5 (10)
Stuff and FO.
Add brown spots randomly on the back.
🐾 Legs (Make 4 – Light Brown)
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MR, 6 sc
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inc x6 (12)
3–6. sc around (12) -
dec x6 (6)
FO and stuff.
Sew 2 front legs close together; back legs slightly apart.
🐆 Tail (Start with Light Brown, tip in Dark Brown)
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With dark brown: MR, 5 sc
2–3. sc around -
Switch to light brown: sc around
5–14. sc around
Stuff lightly, FO, and sew at back.
🪡 Assembly
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Attach head to body.
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Sew muzzle, ears, and limbs in place.
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Add spots using dark brown yarn (embroidered or crochet small circles and sew on).
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Attach tail securely.
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Embroider small eyebrows.
Your adorable amigurumi cheetah is complete and ready for safari adventures! 🐾🌿 This project is great for practicing color changes, shaping techniques, and adding character with small embroidered details.
