Bring the playful energy of a Cheetah Cub to life with this Amigurumi Cheetah Cub crochet pattern! 🐆✨ With its sleek body, expressive eyes, and adorable spots, this design captures the essence of these agile creatures 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, spot patterns, and even tiny accessories like embroidered details or a miniature jungle perch to enhance its personality. Choose classic golden yellows and blacks for a realistic look or experiment with vibrant hues for a whimsical twist! Whether displayed as part of a nature-themed setup or gifted to a fellow crochet enthusiast, this amigurumi cheetah cub is sure to impress.
Grab your hook, select your favorite yarn, and let’s bring this lively cub to life—one stitch at a time! 🧶✨
🐆 Amigurumi Cheetah Cub Crochet Pattern
This adorable amigurumi cheetah cub is the perfect mix of wild and cuddly! With its slender build, gentle eyes, and spotted coat, it’s a great project for animal lovers and makes a charming gift or decor piece.
✨ Skill Level
Intermediate – Involves color changes, shaping, and assembly.
📏 Finished Size
Approximately 9–11 inches (23–28 cm) tall using DK or worsted weight yarn and a 3.0–3.5 mm crochet hook.
🧶 Materials
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Yarn (DK or Worsted Weight):
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Beige or Light Caramel (main body)
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White (belly, paws, muzzle)
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Dark Brown or Black (spots, nose, ears)
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3.0–3.5 mm crochet hook
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10–12 mm safety eyes
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Polyester fiberfill
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Stitch markers
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Yarn needle
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Thin black embroidery thread (for whiskers or optional details)
🧵 Abbreviations (US Terms)
MR – Magic Ring
sc – Single Crochet
inc – Increase
dec – Decrease
ch – Chain
sl st – Slip Stitch
FO – Fasten Off
(…) x n – repeat instructions in parentheses n times
🧠 Head
Using beige:
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MR, 6 sc [6]
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inc x6 [12]
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(1 sc, inc) x6 [18]
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(2 sc, inc) x6 [24]
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(3 sc, inc) x6 [30]
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(4 sc, inc) x6 [36]
7–14. 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]
Stuff firmly -
(1 sc, dec) x6 [12]
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dec x6 [6]
FO and close.
🐾 Body
Using beige, change to white for belly area in round 6:
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MR, 6 sc [6]
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inc x6 [12]
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(1 sc, inc) x6 [18]
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(2 sc, inc) x6 [24]
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(3 sc, inc) x6 [30]
6–16. sc around [30] -
(3 sc, dec) x6 [24]
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(2 sc, dec) x6 [18]
Stuff firmly -
(1 sc, dec) x6 [12]
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dec x6 [6]
FO and close.
🐾 Legs (Make 4)
Using white for paws, beige for legs:
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MR, 6 sc [6]
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inc x6 [12]
3–5. sc around [12]
Switch to beige
6–12. sc around [12]
Stuff lightly -
Flatten and sc across to close (6 sc across)
FO and leave tail for sewing.
🦴 Tail
Using beige with alternating dark brown rounds for stripes:
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MR, 6 sc [6]
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(1 sc, inc) x3 [9]
3–18. sc around [9]
Stuff lightly, bend slightly into a curve
FO and sew to lower back.
🐯 Muzzle
Using white:
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MR, 6 sc [6]
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(1 sc, inc) x3 [9]
3–5. sc around [9]
FO and stitch onto front of head.
Add small embroidered nose in brown or dark yarn on top center.
👂 Ears (Make 2)
Start with brown, then beige:
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MR, 6 sc [6]
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inc x6 [12]
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(1 sc, inc) x6 [18]
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sc around [18]
Flatten, FO and sew to top sides of head.
👀 Eyes & Facial Features
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Insert safety eyes between rounds 10–11, spaced approx. 8 stitches apart
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Embroider or attach black felt tear lines from inner corners downward
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Optional: sew or glue thin whiskers using black thread or nylon cord
🐾 Assembly
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Sew head onto body with slight downward tilt
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Position legs: front legs slightly curved forward, back legs to sides
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Attach tail to lower back in curve
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Secure ears to sides of head
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Embroider or add spots using brown yarn in surface stitch or felt circles
✂️ Finishing Touches
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Gently shape head and limbs after stuffing
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Add a few stitches for eyebrow curve if desired
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Weave in all ends securely
💡 Customization Ideas
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Add small claws with embroidery
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Use lighter spots for a snow leopard variant
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Attach a bow or collar for a toy-friendly touch
This amigurumi cheetah cub is sleek, sweet, and ready to leap into your handmade jungle collection! 🧵🐆
