Bring the unique charm of a Binturong to life with this Amigurumi Binturong crochet pattern! 🐾✨ With its bushy tail, expressive whiskers, and adorable face, this design captures the essence of this fascinating creature in yarn form. Whether you’re crafting for a wildlife-inspired décor piece, a heartfelt gift, or simply love animal-themed amigurumi, this FREE pattern is a fantastic addition to your collection.
Designed for intermediate crocheters, this pattern allows for customization in fur textures, facial details, and even tiny accessories like embroidered features or a miniature jungle perch to enhance its personality. Choose classic dark grays and blacks for a realistic look or experiment with whimsical hues for a creative twist! Whether displayed as part of a nature-themed setup or gifted to a fellow crochet enthusiast, this amigurumi binturong is sure to impress.
Grab your hook, select your favorite yarn, and let’s bring this cuddly bearcat to life—one stitch at a time! 🧶✨
🦝 Amigurumi Binturong Crochet Pattern
Bring the elusive “bearcat” to life with this charming amigurumi binturong! With its round body, fluffy tail, and expressive face complete with whiskers and pointy ears, this pattern captures the essence of this unique creature. It’s a fun and rewarding project for animal lovers and adventurous crafters alike!
✨ Skill Level
Intermediate – Involves shaping, color changes, and detail placement (whiskers, ears, tail).
📏 Finished Size
Approximately 9–11 inches (23–28 cm) tall using worsted-weight yarn and a 3.5 mm hook.
🧶 Materials
Yarn (Worsted weight):
- Dark Gray (Main body)
- Black (Paws, mask, tail tip)
- White or Cream (Face detailing and muzzle)
- 3.5 mm crochet hook
- Safety eyes (12–14 mm)
- Black embroidery thread or thin black yarn for whiskers
- Stitch marker
- Polyfill stuffing
- Tapestry needle
- Optional: plastic nose or black yarn for nose
🧵 Abbreviations (US Terms)
MR – Magic Ring
sc – Single Crochet
inc – Increase
dec – Decrease
sl st – Slip Stitch
ch – Chain
FO – Fasten Off
🐾 Head & Body (Worked in one piece from top down)
Start with Dark Gray:
Head
- MR, 6 sc (6)
- inc x6 (12)
- (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
- (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
- (3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
- (4 sc, inc) x6 (36)
7–13. sc around (36) - (4 sc, dec) x6 (30)
- (3 sc, dec) x6 (24)
– Insert safety eyes between rounds 9–10, approx. 6 sts apart - (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
- (1 sc, dec) x6 (12)
Body
18. (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
19. (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
20. (3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
21. (4 sc, inc) x6 (36)
22–30. sc around (36)
31. (4 sc, dec) x6 (30)
32. (3 sc, dec) x6 (24)
33. (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
– Stuff firmly
34. (1 sc, dec) x6 (12)
35. dec x6 (6)
FO, weave tail through front loops and pull to close.
🐾 Arms (Make 2)
Use Black:
- MR, 6 sc (6)
- inc x6 (12)
3–5. sc around (12)
Switch to Dark Gray:
6–12. sc around (12)
Stuff lightly and FO, leaving long tail for sewing.
🐾 Legs (Make 2)
Use Black:
- MR, 6 sc (6)
- inc x6 (12)
- (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
- sc around (18)
Switch to Dark Gray:
5–10. sc around (18)
Stuff and FO, leave long tail for sewing.
🐾 Ears (Make 2)
Use Dark Gray:
- MR, 6 sc (6)
- inc x6 (12)
- sc around (12)
- (2 sc, dec) x3 (9)
FO, flatten and sew on each side of the head.
🐾 Muzzle
Use White:
- MR, 6 sc (6)
- inc x6 (12)
- (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
4–5. sc around (18)
FO, stuff lightly and sew between the eyes.
Sew a small triangle nose (black yarn or plastic nose) at the top of the muzzle. Add embroidered whiskers on both sides.
🐾 Mask Detail
Use Black:
Embroider or crochet small ovals to place around the eyes and blend slightly toward the muzzle for a “mask” look. Sew carefully with reference to photo.
🐾 Tail
Start with Black:
- MR, 6 sc (6)
- inc x6 (12)
3–5. sc around (12)
Switch to Dark Gray:
6–18. sc around (12)
– Add stuffing gradually
19–20. Switch back to Black, sc around (12)
FO and sew to the back base of the body.
✂️ Finishing Touches
- Position and sew arms to sides of the upper body.
- Attach legs to the bottom in a seated pose.
- Add expressive whiskers with black thread.
- Shape the head slightly by pressing the muzzle inward while sewing.
- Lightly needle sculpt around the eyes if desired.
💡 Customization Ideas
- Use safety whiskers for realism.
- Add a felt tongue inside the mouth for a playful expression.
- Embroider claws or paw pads for extra detail.
- Adjust colors for a fantasy version—maybe a white or pastel binturong!
This cuddly binturong is a delightfully unique addition to your amigurumi animal collection—perfect for wildlife fans, exotic animal themes, or just because it’s too cute not to crochet! 🧶🌿
