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Amigurumi Badger Cub – FREE Crochet Pattern

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Amigurumi Badger Cub – FREE Crochet Pattern
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Bring a touch of woodland charm to your crochet collection with this Amigurumi Badger Cub pattern! With its adorable striped face, soft rounded body, and playful personality, this little badger is ready to burrow its way into your heart. Whether you’re crafting for nature lovers, adding a whimsical touch to your decor, or simply enjoy making cute amigurumi designs, this pattern lets you stitch up a tiny forest friend bursting with character! Perfect for gifting, decorating, or just keeping as a cheerful companion, this crochet creation brings a touch of handmade woodland magic to every stitch. 🦡✨

Designed for customization, this pattern allows you to experiment with different shades of gray, embroidered details, or even tiny accessories like a miniature scarf or acorn for extra charm. Craft a classic badger cub with bold black-and-white markings, create a pastel version for a softer aesthetic, or even stitch up a full set of woodland-inspired amigurumi for a delightful display! Whether gifted as a thoughtful keepsake, displayed as a charming accent, or made simply for the joy of crafting, this Amigurumi Badger Cub is a fun and creative project—perfect for bringing a touch of handmade forest magic to every stitch! 🧶💖✨

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🦡 Amigurumi Badger Cub Crochet Pattern

Bring a woodland friend to life with this charming amigurumi badger cub! With signature facial stripes, curved claws, and gentle eyes, this cuddly critter is the perfect woodland companion.

✨ Skill Level

Intermediate – includes color changes, shaping, and claw detailing.

📏 Finished Size

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

🧶 Materials

  • Worsted weight yarn:

    • Color A: Soft brown (body & limbs)

    • Color B: Cream (snout, belly, stripe)

    • Color C: Dark brown or black (claws, facial stripe detail)

  • Crochet hook: 3.5 mm

  • 12 mm safety eyes

  • Large black safety nose or embroidered alternative

  • Tapestry needle

  • Stitch marker

  • Fiberfill stuffing

  • Optional: wire for poseable arms/claws

🧵 Abbreviations (US Terms)

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

🐾 Head

Start with Color B for face center.

Round 1: MR, 6 sc (6)
Round 2: inc x6 (12)
Round 3: (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
Round 4: (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
Round 5: (3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
Switch to Color A and begin shaping sides:
Round 6: (4 sc, inc) x6 (36)
Round 7–13: sc around (36)
Insert safety eyes between Rounds 9–10, spaced approx. 10 sts apart.
Embroider vertical black stripe from top of eye to snout with Color C.
Round 14: (4 sc, dec) x6 (30)
Round 15: (3 sc, dec) x6 (24)
Round 16: (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
Stuff head firmly.
Round 17: (1 sc, dec) x6 (12)
Round 18: dec x6 (6), FO and close.

🐾 Snout

With Color B:
Round 1: MR, 6 sc
Round 2: inc x6 (12)
Round 3: (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
Round 4–5: sc around (18)
FO and leave tail for sewing. Stuff lightly.
Sew a plastic or embroidered nose to the center front. Attach snout to head.

🐾 Ears (Make 2)

With Color A:
Round 1: MR, 6 sc
Round 2: (1 sc, inc) x3 (9)
Round 3: sc around (9)
Flatten, sl st across top, FO.
Sew to sides of head, aligned with eyes.

🐾 Body

Start with Color B for belly:
Round 1: MR, 6 sc
Round 2: inc x6 (12)
Round 3: (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
Round 4: (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
Round 5: (3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
Switch to Color A for body sides:
Round 6: (4 sc, inc) x6 (36)
Rounds 7–18: sc around (36)
Round 19: (4 sc, dec) x6 (30)
Round 20: (3 sc, dec) x6 (24)
Round 21: (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
Stuff firmly.
Round 22: (1 sc, dec) x6 (12)
Round 23: dec x6 (6), FO and close.

🐾 Arms (Make 2)

Start with Color A:
Round 1: MR, 6 sc
Round 2: (1 sc, inc) x3 (9)
Rounds 3–8: sc around (9)
Switch to Color C for claws:
Round 9–11: sc around (9)
FO, stuff lightly, and leave tail for sewing.

Optional Claws: embroider or crochet 3 short black claws at hand tip.

🐾 Legs (Make 2)

With Color A:
Round 1: MR, 6 sc
Round 2: (1 sc, inc) x3 (9)
Round 3: (2 sc, inc) x3 (12)
Rounds 4–6: sc around (12)
Switch to Color C for claws
Rounds 7–9: sc around (12)
FO and stuff.
Sew to bottom of body angled forward for a seated pose.

🐾 Tail

With Color A:
Round 1: MR, 6 sc
Round 2: (1 sc, inc) x3 (9)
Rounds 3–4: sc around (9)
FO and sew to back near base.

🧵 Assembly

  1. Attach head to body securely.

  2. Sew arms slightly below head on each side.

  3. Attach legs to the base for a seated or standing pose.

  4. Sew tail at back center base.

  5. Embroider details like eyebrow or claw highlights.

💡 Optional Details

  • Add pink blush or felt cheeks

  • Crochet black claws separately and sew them on

  • Use brushed yarn to mimic fur effect on belly or face sides

🪶 Customization Ideas

  • Make it in lighter greys or all brown for different woodland bear or otter variants

  • Add a scarf or acorn accessory

  • Use faux-fur yarn for a shaggy finish

This cuddly badger cub is the perfect blend of forest charm and huggable softness. Whether it’s for a woodland nursery or a forest-themed gift, this little friend will steal hearts in no time! 🦡🌲


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