Capture the playful charm of a tiny ferret with this Amigurumi Ferret Baby crochet pattern! 🦦✨ With its soft, rounded body, curious expression, and tiny paws, this design brings the adorable energy of a baby ferret to life 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 delightful addition to your collection.
Designed for intermediate crocheters, this pattern allows for customization in fur textures, facial details, and even tiny accessories like a miniature blanket or a cozy nest to enhance its personality. Choose classic browns and creams for a realistic look or experiment with pastel hues for a whimsical twist! Whether displayed as part of a nature-inspired setup or gifted to a fellow crochet enthusiast, this amigurumi ferret baby is sure to bring smiles. Grab your hook, select your favorite yarn, and let’s bring this adorable little creature to life—one stitch at a time! 🧶✨
🐾 Amigurumi Ferret Baby Crochet Pattern
Meet this charming Amigurumi Ferret Baby – a cuddly woodland critter with an adorable face, curved paws, and sweet white markings. With realistic shaping and minimal embroidery, this pattern is perfect for anyone who loves ferrets or is looking for a cute handmade pet!
✨ Skill Level
Intermediate – Involves color changes, shaping, and embroidery.
📏 Finished Size
Approximately 18–20 cm (7–8 inches) tall using DK or worsted weight yarn and a 2.5–3.5 mm hook.
🧶 Materials
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Yarn (DK or Worsted weight):
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Brown (Main body)
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White (Face patch, belly, paw tips)
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Pink (Nose, ear centers)
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Crochet hook: 2.75–3.5 mm
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8 mm safety eyes
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Tapestry needle
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Stitch marker
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Polyfill stuffing
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Optional: Thin black thread for whiskers
🧵 Abbreviations (US Terms)
MR – Magic Ring
sc – Single Crochet
inc – Increase
dec – Decrease
sl st – Slip Stitch
ch – Chain
FO – Fasten Off
🐭 Head
Start with brown yarn:
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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)
6–10. sc around (30) -
(3 sc, dec) x6 (24)
– Begin stuffing -
(2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
– Switch to white yarn -
(1 sc, dec) x6 (12)
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sc around (12), FO leaving a long tail
– Attach safety eyes between Rnds 6–7
– Embroider eyebrows and whiskers (optional)
– Stuff firmly
🐽 Nose
With pink yarn:
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MR, 6 sc (6)
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sc around (6)
– FO and sew just above the white mouth patch
👂 Ears (Make 2)
Start with white:
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MR, 6 sc (6)
Switch to pink: -
(1 sc, inc) x3 (9)
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sc around (9), FO
– Flatten, fold slightly, and sew to top of head
🧍 Body
Start with white yarn:
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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)
5–6. sc around (24)
Switch to brown:
7–18. sc around (24) -
(2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
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(1 sc, dec) x6 (12)
– Stuff firmly -
dec x6 (6), FO and close
✋ Arms (Make 2)
With brown yarn:
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MR, 6 sc (6)
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(1 sc, inc) x3 (9)
3–7. sc around (9)
– Stuff lightly
FO, leave tail, and sew to body sides just below head
🐾 Legs (Make 2)
With brown yarn:
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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)
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(1 sc, dec) x6 (12)
6–7. sc around (12)
– Stuff firmly
FO and sew to bottom of body
🌀 Belly Patch
With white yarn:
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Embroider or stitch white rows from neck to base of body in an oval shape to mimic a belly patch. Use back stitch or surface crochet.
✂️ Finishing Touches
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Adjust the arms and legs into a sitting pose
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Add pink blush with embroidery thread or fabric blush
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Attach optional whiskers using thin black thread or clear filament
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Weave in all ends and shape gently
This Amigurumi Ferret Baby brings playful personality and woodland charm—perfect for animal lovers and cozy handmade collections! 🦦✨
