Bring the playful charm of a Lemur to life with this Amigurumi Lemur crochet pattern! 🐒✨ With its striped tail, expressive eyes, and agile stance, this design captures the essence of this fascinating primate in yarn form. Whether you’re crafting for a wildlife-inspired décor piece, a heartfelt gift, or simply love lemur-themed amigurumi, this FREE pattern is a fantastic addition to your collection.
Designed for intermediate to advanced crocheters, this pattern allows for customization in tail stripes, facial details, and even tiny accessories like embroidered markings or a miniature jungle setting to enhance its personality. Choose classic gray and black hues for a realistic look or experiment with bold colors for a whimsical twist! Whether displayed as part of a nature-themed setup or gifted to a fellow crochet enthusiast, this amigurumi lemur is sure to impress.
Grab your hook, select your favorite yarn, and let’s bring this curious little climber to life—one stitch at a time! 🧶🐒✨
🐒 Amigurumi Lemur Crochet Pattern
Bring a touch of Madagascar into your home with this expressive and poseable amigurumi lemur! With its long striped tail, large curious eyes, and distinctive mask-like markings, this project is perfect for wildlife lovers and adventurous crafters alike.
✨ Skill Level
Intermediate to Advanced – Includes color changes, shaping, and sewing limbs/parts at expressive angles.
📏 Finished Size
Approx. 13–15 inches (33–38 cm) tall seated, using DK yarn and a 2.5–3.0 mm hook.
🧶 Materials
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DK weight yarn in the following colors:
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Light gray (main body)
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White (belly, stripes)
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Black (hands, feet, muzzle, mask)
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Yellow or orange (eye embroidery or felt)
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2.5–3.0 mm crochet hook
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10 mm safety eyes (or felt)
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Tapestry needle
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Fiberfill stuffing
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Stitch marker
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Scissors
🧵 Abbreviations (US Terms)
MR – Magic Ring
sc – Single Crochet
inc – Increase (2 sc in one stitch)
dec – Decrease (sc2tog)
sl st – Slip Stitch
ch – Chain
FO – Fasten Off
BLO – Back Loop Only
🐾 Head
With light gray:
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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)
7–13. 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)
Stuff and FO.
Use black yarn or felt to embroider the mask patches around the eyes and stitch on a nose shape on the snout.
🦴 Body
With light gray:
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MR, 6 sc
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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)
6–15. sc around (30) -
(3 sc, dec) x6 (24)
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(2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
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sc around (18)
Stuff well and FO.
🖐 Arms (Make 2)
Start with black (hand):
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MR, 6 sc
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sc around (6)
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(1 sc, inc) x3 (9)
4–8. sc around (9)
Change to gray
9–16. sc around (9)
Stuff lightly and FO.
🦶 Legs (Make 2)
Start with black (feet):
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MR, 6 sc
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inc x6 (12)
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sc around (12)
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(2 sc, dec) x3 (9)
5–10. sc around (9)
Change to gray
11–18. sc around (9)
Stuff lightly and FO.
🐕 Tail (with black, white stripes)
Alternate 4 rounds black and 4 rounds white, repeat:
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MR, 6 sc
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(1 sc, inc) x3 (9)
3–40+. sc around (9) until approx. 12–14 inches long
Stuff as you go or leave unstuffed for more flexibility. FO.
👂 Ears (Make 2)
With white:
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MR, 6 sc
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inc x6 (12)
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(1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
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sc around (18)
Flatten and FO with tail for sewing.
🪡 Assembly
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Sew the head onto the body.
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Attach arms to the upper sides, slightly angled forward.
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Attach legs to the base sides in a seated position.
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Position and sew ears to the top sides of the head.
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Sew the tail to the back lower body, letting it rest or curve.
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Attach eyes or embroider felt circles for the iconic lemur stare.
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Optional: Add pipe cleaner inside tail for posing.
💡 Customization Ideas
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Add wire inside arms and legs to make it posable
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Embroider individual toes or finger details
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Add a scarf, jungle leaf, or stick as an accessory (as pictured)
This playful lemur is ready to leap into your heart and hang out in your crochet jungle! 🐒🌿
