Roar into your next crochet adventure with the Amigurumi White Tiger—a majestic and cuddly creation that’s equal parts fierce and adorable! 🐯🤍 With its snowy fur, striking stripes, and soulful eyes, this plush predator brings a touch of wild elegance to your handmade collection. Whether you’re crafting a jungle-themed nursery buddy or a unique gift for an animal lover, this tiger is sure to stand out with its bold personality and soft charm.

Perfect for customizing with velvety yarns, embroidered details, or even a tiny jungle crown, this pattern invites you to play with texture and expression. From its rounded paws to its swishing tail, every stitch adds to the tiger’s lifelike appeal while keeping things delightfully huggable. Whether perched on a shelf or snuggled in a little one’s arms, the White Tiger is a powerful yet gentle friend—stitched with love, one loop at a time. 🧶🌿

🐯 Amigurumi White Tiger Crochet Pattern

Bring home the majesty of the jungle with this striking white tiger amigurumi! With carefully placed black stripes, a soft fluffy mane, and detailed shaping, this tiger looks lifelike and adorable at the same time.

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✨ Skill Level

Intermediate –

• Uses basic stitches (sc, inc, dec)

• Requires shaping and assembly

• Involves embroidery for stripes

• Adds a separate muzzle piece for realistic facial structure

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📏 Finished Size

Approx. 35–40 cm (14–16 in) tall with worsted-weight yarn and 3.5 mm hook.

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🧶 Materials

• White yarn (main body)

• Black yarn (stripes, ear outline, mouth embroidery)

• Pink yarn (nose)

• Grey or fluffy yarn (cheek tufts/mane)

• 3.5 mm crochet hook

• 12 mm safety eyes

• Polyester stuffing

• Yarn needle, scissors

• Stitch markers

• Pet brush (for fluffing cheeks)

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🔑 Abbreviations (US Terms)

• MR = Magic Ring

• sc = single crochet

• inc = increase (2 sc in same st)

• dec = decrease (sc2tog)

• sl st = slip stitch

• ch = chain

• (…) = stitch count

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🪡 Pattern

Head (white)

1. MR, 6 sc (6)

2. inc x6 (12)

3. (sc, inc) x6 (18)

4. (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)

5. (3 sc, inc) x6 (30)

6. (4 sc, inc) x6 (36)

7. (5 sc, inc) x6 (42)

8. (6 sc, inc) x6 (48)
   9–12. sc around (48)

👉 Insert safety eyes between rounds 11–12, ~14 sts apart.

13. (6 sc, dec) x6 (42)

14. (5 sc, dec) x6 (36)

15. (4 sc, dec) x6 (30)

16. (3 sc, dec) x6 (24)

17. (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)

18. (sc, dec) x6 (12)

19. dec x6 (6)
    FO, close, stuff firmly.

Stripe Placement (Head):

• Round 10–11: 3 forehead arcs (center V + 2 side slants).

• Round 12–14: 2 cheek stripes per side.

• Tiny marks at outer corners of eyes.

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Muzzle / Snout (white)

1. MR, 6 sc (6)

2. inc in each (12)

3. (sc, inc) x6 (18)

4. (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
   5–6. sc around (24)

5. (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)

6. sc around (18)
   FO, stuff lightly, leave tail for sewing.

📌 Assembly:

• Sew to the lower head, centered between eyes (rounds 14–18).

• Embroider mouth in black thread (vertical line + “Y” split).

• Sew pink nose (small triangle) to top of muzzle.

• Brush surrounding yarn strands for fluffy cheeks.

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Body (white)

1. MR, 6 sc (6)

2. inc x6 (12)

3. (sc, inc) x6 (18)

4. (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)

5. (3 sc, inc) x6 (30)

6. (4 sc, inc) x6 (36)

7. (5 sc, inc) x6 (42)

8. (6 sc, inc) x6 (48)
   9–20. sc around (48)

Stripe Placement (Upper Body):

• Round 18–20: 2 diagonal stripes per side.

21. (6 sc, dec) x6 (42)
    22–28. sc around (42)

Stripe Placement (Lower Body):

• Round 26–28: 2 diagonal stripes per side.

• Round 30–33: 1 central spine stripe.

29. (5 sc, dec) x6 (36)

30. (4 sc, dec) x6 (30)

31. (3 sc, dec) x6 (24)

32. (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
    Stuff firmly.

33. (sc, dec) x6 (12)

34. dec x6 (6)
    FO and close.

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Arms (make 2)

1. MR, 6 sc (6)

2. inc x6 (12)

3. sc around (12)
   4–6. sc around (12)

Stripes:

• Round 7: 1 small stripe.

• Round 11: 1 short stripe.

7–15. sc around (12)
FO, stuff lightly, leave tail for sewing.

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Legs (make 2)

1. MR, 6 sc (6)

2. inc x6 (12)

3. (sc, inc) x6 (18)

4. (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
   5–6. sc around (24)

5. (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)

Stripes:

• Round 8: ring stripe.

• Round 14: 2 diagonal stripes.

• Round 20: short band.

8–20. sc around (18)
FO, stuff, leave tail for sewing.

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Tail

1. MR, 6 sc (6)

2. inc x6 (12)
   3–22. sc around (12)

Stripes:

• Add black rings every 3–4 rounds along tail length.

FO, stuff lightly, sew to back of body.

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Ears (make 2)

1. MR, 6 sc (6)

2. (sc, inc) x3 (9)

3. (2 sc, inc) x3 (12)

4. (3 sc, inc) x3 (15)
   5–7. sc around (15)

FO, flatten, leave tail.

Details:

• Outline with black slip stitches.

• Add 1 vertical black stripe on back of ear.

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🧩 Assembly

1. Sew head to body firmly.

2. Attach arms slightly forward, legs flat at bottom.

3. Sew tail at back.

4. Attach ears to top of head.

5. Sew muzzle in place, add nose and mouth embroidery.

6. Embroider all stripes as noted above.

7. Brush out cheek tufts for fluff.

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🌟 Finishing Touches

• Add a soft blush under eyes with pastel if desired.

• Adjust stripe embroidery to balance symmetry.

• Shape nose/muzzle slightly forward for realistic profile.

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🐾 How to Fluff the Cheeks

One of the most striking features of the white tiger is its fluffy cheek tufts, which make it look soft and realistic. Here’s how to achieve that exact effect with yarn:

✂️ Materials Needed

• White acrylic yarn (acrylic fluffs better than cotton)

• Pet slicker brush or fine-toothed comb

• Scissors

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🪄 Step-by-Step

1. Prepare Strands

   • Cut 10–15 cm (4–6 in) strands of white acrylic yarn.

   • You’ll need about 20–30 strands per cheek.

2. Attach Strands

   • Using a crochet hook or latch-hook method, pull strands through stitches around the muzzle area (rounds 14–16 of the head).

   • Fold strands in half and secure with a knot so they stay in place.

3. Brush Out

   • Take your slicker brush or comb and gently brush the yarn strands repeatedly.

   • Acrylic fibers will separate and fuzz up, creating a fluffy, fur-like texture.

4. Shape & Trim

   • Once fluffed, trim the tufts evenly with scissors.

   • Shape them so they fan out naturally to the sides of the muzzle, just like in the photo.

5. Set in Place (Optional)

   • If you want the fluff to hold better, you can lightly mist with water and brush again, or use a tiny touch of fabric-safe hairspray.

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Your White Tiger Amigurumi is now complete! With its upright posture, bold stripes, fluffy cheeks, and soft yet majestic expression, it’s a truly eye-catching piece. Perfect for jungle lovers, big cat enthusiasts, or anyone who appreciates detailed amigurumi work.

💛 Happy Crocheting – and let your stitches roar with creativity!