Amigurumi Aardvark - FREE Crochet Pattern

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Welcome to the quirky and lovable world of amigurumi! 🦣✨ Today, I’m excited to share my free crochet pattern for an Amigurumi Aardvark—a unique and charming creation perfect for animal lovers, wildlife-themed collections, or anyone who enjoys crafting expressive and unusual plush designs! 🌿 Whether you love stitching up distinctive creatures, creating textured and lifelike figures, or simply want to add an adorable aardvark to your handmade lineup, this pattern will guide you through crafting a beautifully sculpted plush with a long snout, big ears, and a touch of playful personality! 💖

This design embraces earthy tones, rounded shapes, and delightful details to bring a whimsical and adventurous presence to your crochet projects! 🧶✨ I’ve carefully outlined each step to ensure your Amigurumi Aardvark turns out just right—ready to burrow into your collection or become a treasured handmade gift! 🎁 So grab your hooks, pick out warm browns, soft grays, or sandy yellows, and let’s stitch up an irresistibly cute aardvark! 🦣

🐾 Amigurumi Aardvark – FREE Crochet Pattern

This adorable Amigurumi Aardvark is ready to snuggle! With its long snout, big ears, and colorful paw pads, this plushy pal brings a unique twist to your amigurumi animal collection. Perfect for gifting, decorating, or hugging on cozy days!

✨ Skill Level

Intermediate – Involves shaping, color changes, and part assembly.

📏 Finished Size

Approximately 10–12 inches (25–30 cm) tall using worsted-weight yarn and a 3.5 mm hook.

🧶 Materials

Yarn (Worsted weight):

Gray (main body, ears, arms)
Pink (belly, ear inside, snout base)
Brown (nose tip, paw pads)
Mustard (feet base)
Black (eye embroidery or safety eyes)

Other Supplies:

3.5 mm crochet hook
10–12 mm safety eyes
Polyfill stuffing
Tapestry needle
Stitch marker

🧵 Abbreviations (US Terms)

MR – Magic Ring
sc – Single Crochet
inc – Increase
dec – Decrease
sl st – Slip Stitch
ch – Chain
FO – Fasten Off
BLO – Back Loops Only

🐽 Head & Snout (Gray, Pink & Brown)

Start with brown for nose tip:

MR, 6 sc
inc x6 (12)
(1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
Switch to pink:
sc around
5–6. sc
Switch to gray:
7–14. sc around (18)
(2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
(3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
17–20. sc around
Insert safety eyes between R12–13, ~6 stitches apart
Stuff firmly
(3 sc, dec) x6 (24)
(2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
(1 sc, dec) x6 (12)
dec x6 (6), FO and close

👂 Ears (Make 2 – Gray & Pink)

Inner ear (pink):

MR, 6 sc
(1 sc, inc) x3 (9)
(2 sc, inc) x3 (12)
(3 sc, inc) x3 (15)
FO

Outer ear (gray): same pattern, do not FO
Place pink inner onto gray and sc through both layers
Ch 1, turn, sl st around for border
Pinch base and sew to top sides of head

🧥 Body (Gray & Pink)

Start with pink for belly:

MR, 6 sc
inc x6 (12)
(1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
(2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
(3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
(4 sc, inc) x6 (36)
Switch to gray, sc around
8–14. sc around
(4 sc, dec) x6 (30)
(3 sc, dec) x6 (24)
(2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
sc around
Stuff firmly
(1 sc, dec) x6 (12)
dec x6 (6), FO and close

💪 Arms (Make 2 – Gray & Brown)

Start with brown (hand):

MR, 6 sc
inc x6 (12)
3–4. sc
Switch to gray:
5–10. sc
Stuff lightly
FO and sew to body sides

🐾 Feet (Make 2 – Mustard, Brown & Pink)

Start with brown (pad):

MR, 6 sc
inc x6 (12)
(1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
Switch to mustard:
4–6. sc
(2 sc, dec) x4 + 2 sc (14)
Stuff
FO and sew to base of body

Paw pads (Make 6 small circles):

MR, 6 sc in brown
inc x6 (12)
FO and sew 3 to each foot

🪡 Assembly & Finishing

Sew head onto body
Attach arms and feet
Position and stitch on ears
Add embroidered nose line if desired
Weave in all ends

💡 Customization Ideas

Add a little tail at the back
Crochet a mini termite plushie for it to “hold”
Use velvet yarn for an ultra-soft version

This quirky and lovable aardvark is ready to burrow into your heart! 🧶💞🦔