Get ready to craft a truly unique creature with this Amigurumi Anteater crochet pattern! 🦣✨ With its elongated snout, soft fur, and curious expression, this design brings the charm of these fascinating animals to life in yarn form. Whether you’re making it for a nature-themed décor piece, a whimsical gift, or simply love character-inspired amigurumi, this FREE pattern is a delightful addition to your collection.
Designed for intermediate crocheters, this pattern allows for customization in fur texture, snout shape, and even tiny accessories like a leaf or a miniature ant to enhance its personality. Choose classic earthy browns for a realistic look or experiment with soft pastels for a playful twist! Whether displayed as part of a wildlife setup or gifted to a fellow crochet enthusiast, this amigurumi anteater is sure to impress. Grab your hook, select your favorite yarn, and let’s bring this adorable burrower to life—one stitch at a time! 🧶✨
🐜 Amigurumi Anteater Crochet Pattern
Say hello to your newest wild companion — this adorable Amigurumi Anteater! With its signature long snout, striped limbs, oversized ears, and fluffy crown, this plush forest wanderer is bursting with personality and texture. It’s the perfect handmade project for animal lovers, nursery décor, or jungle-themed collections! 🌿🧵
✨ Skill Level
Intermediate – Includes shaping, color changes, and optional faux fur detail.
📏 Finished Size
Approx. 28–32 cm (11–12.5 inches) long when using worsted weight yarn and a 3.5 mm hook.
🧶 Materials
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Yarn (Worsted weight):
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Rusty orange (main body and snout)
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Dark brown (legs and ears)
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White (stripes)
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3.5 mm crochet hook
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Safety eyes (9–10 mm)
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Tapestry needle
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Polyfill stuffing
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Faux fur yarn or fluffy thread for top head hair
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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 Loop Only
🐽 Snout & Head
With rusty orange yarn:
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MR, 6 sc
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inc x6 (12)
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(1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
4–7. sc around (18) -
(2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
9–12. sc around (24) -
(3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
14–16. sc around (30)
– Insert safety eyes between Rounds 10–11 -
(4 sc, inc) x6 (36)
18–20. sc around (36), FO and stuff firmly
🐾 Body
Continue from head or attach separately:
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Join yarn to back of head or MR new piece
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sc around (36)
3–8. 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)
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(1 sc, dec) x6 (12)
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dec x6 (6), FO and close
🦴 Legs (Make 4)
Start with dark brown yarn:
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MR, 6 sc
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inc x6 (12)
3–5. sc around (12) -
Switch to white yarn: sc around (12)
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Switch to brown: sc around
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Switch to orange: sc around
Repeat stripe pattern as desired (about 10–12 rounds total)
Stuff firmly
FO and sew to underside of body
👂 Ears (Make 2)
Outer ear – dark brown
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MR, 6 sc
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inc x6 (12)
3–4. sc around (12), FO
Inner ear – rusty orange or white
Repeat same as above
Layer both and sc around to join
Pinch base and sew to side of head
🦁 Hair Tuft (Optional)
Use faux fur or fluffy yarn
Attach strands to crown of head using latch-hook or surface embroidery
Trim to desired length for a messy or spiky look
🐀 Tail (Optional)
Use dark brown yarn:
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MR, 6 sc
2–15. sc around (6–8 sc per round depending on size preference)
Lightly stuff or leave flexible
FO and sew to rear end
✂️ Finishing Touches
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Sew all limbs and ears securely to body
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Fluff the faux fur section and trim if necessary
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Weave in all ends neatly
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Shape the anteater’s snout and limbs with your hands for a finished pose
This stripey-snouted friend is a fantastic addition to any crochet zoo! Whether for cuddles, décor, or gifting — your Amigurumi Anteater will dig its way straight into hearts. 💛🐜
