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Amigurumi Leopard – FREE Crochet Pattern

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Amigurumi Leopard – FREE Crochet Pattern
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Oh, the joy of creating amigurumi! 🎉 There’s something incredibly satisfying about transforming a simple ball of yarn into a delightful little creature that can bring smiles to anyone’s face. Among all the adorable amigurumi patterns out there, crafting a leopard stands out as a fun and rewarding challenge. Whether you’re an experienced crocheter or just starting your journey, creating an amigurumi leopard is an adventure full of creativity and imagination. You get to play with colors, experiment with textures, and bring a touch of the wild into your crochet collection. 🐆 The best part? Each leopard has its own personality, a unique charm that emerges as you stitch away.

Creating an amigurumi leopard begins with choosing the perfect yarn and hook. It’s like picking the right ingredients for a recipe. I love diving into my yarn stash to find just the right shades for that distinctive spotted coat. The pattern usually begins with crocheting a series of simple shapes—like spheres for the head and body, and tubes for the legs and tail. Assembling these pieces is like putting together a puzzle, and the excitement builds with every stitch. Adding the spots can be a playful experiment, allowing for a personal touch that makes each leopard one-of-a-kind. The final flourish is attaching those charming safety eyes and embroidering a sweet little nose, bringing life to your cuddly creation. 🌟 It’s a process that’s as rewarding as the finished leopard itself!

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🐆 Amigurumi Leopard Crochet Pattern

Bring the wild beauty of the savanna to your home with this majestic Amigurumi Leopard! Featuring realistic spots, bright eyes, and detailed shaping, this cuddly predator is a rewarding project for intermediate to advanced crocheters.

✨ Skill Level

Intermediate to Advanced – Includes color changes, shaping, and optional embroidery for spots and facial features.

📏 Finished Size

Approximately 28–32 cm (11–12.5 inches) tall seated, using worsted-weight yarn and a 3.5 mm hook.

🧶 Materials

Yarn (Worsted Weight):

  • Golden yellow/tan (Main body)

  • White (Snout, belly, paws, inner ears)

  • Black (Spots, ears, facial details, whiskers)

  • Pink (Nose)

Other Supplies:

  • 3.5 mm crochet hook

  • Polyester fiberfill stuffing

  • 10–12 mm safety eyes or brown glass eyes

  • Tapestry needle

  • Stitch marker

  • Thin white craft wire (for whiskers, optional)

  • Scissors

🧵 Abbreviations (US Terms)

  • MR – Magic Ring

  • sc – Single Crochet

  • inc – Increase (2 sc in same st)

  • dec – Decrease (sc2tog)

  • sl st – Slip Stitch

  • ch – Chain

  • FO – Fasten Off

  • BLO – Back Loop Only

🐆 Head (Start with golden yellow)

  1. MR, 6 sc

  2. inc x6 (12)

  3. (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)

  4. (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)

  5. (3 sc, inc) x6 (30)

  6. (4 sc, inc) x6 (36)
    7–14. sc (36) – embroider black spot patterns between rounds

  7. (4 sc, dec) x6 (30)

  8. (3 sc, dec) x6 (24)

  9. (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
    Stuff firmly

  10. (1 sc, dec) x6 (12)

  11. dec x6 (6), FO and close

Insert safety eyes between Rounds 10 and 11, spaced 7 stitches apart. Use white felt behind the eyes for a more realistic look if desired.

🐽 Snout (White)

  1. MR, 6 sc

  2. inc x6 (12)

  3. (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)

  4. sc (18)
    FO and sew to lower front of head
    Use black embroidery thread to add a center line down and mouth curve

Nose (Pink):

MR, 6 sc – sew a triangle shape or embroider a small upside-down “V”
Sew to top center of snout

🐱 Ears (Make 2 – Black outer, White inner)

Outer (Black):

  1. MR, 6 sc

  2. inc x6 (12)

  3. (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
    FO

Inner (White):
Repeat above pattern
Sew white on black and attach to top sides of the head

🐾 Body (Golden yellow + white belly)

  1. MR, 6 sc

  2. inc x6 (12)

  3. (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)

  4. (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)

  5. (3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
    6–14. sc (30)
    Switch to white yarn for belly patch
    15–19. sc (30) – embroider black spots on yellow sections

  6. (3 sc, dec) x6 (24)

  7. (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)

  8. (1 sc, dec) x6 (12)
    Stuff firmly

  9. dec x6 (6), FO and close

🐾 Front Legs (Make 2 – Golden yellow to white paws)

Start with white:

  1. MR, 6 sc

  2. inc x6 (12)
    3–5. sc (12)
    Switch to yellow:
    6–12. sc (12)

  3. dec x6 (6), FO
    Sew evenly spaced on sides of lower body

🐾 Back Legs (Make 2 – Same as front but slightly thicker)

Start with white:

  1. MR, 6 sc

  2. inc x6 (12)

  3. (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
    4–6. sc (18)
    Switch to yellow:
    7–13. sc (18)

  4. (2 sc, dec) x4, sc 2 (14)
    FO, stuff, and sew in sitting position

🐆 Tail

  1. MR, 6 sc

  2. (1 sc, inc) x3 (9)
    3–18. sc (9)
    Add stripes using black yarn in surface slip stitch or embroidery
    FO and sew to rear of body, curve slightly around

🧷 Assembly & Details

  • Sew head onto body

  • Attach ears and position slightly forward

  • Place front legs straight and back legs folded for sitting pose

  • Embroider or surface crochet leopard spots all over the body

  • Attach whiskers using thin wire or black thread, secure from inside the muzzle

  • Optional: Add felt eyelids for a more expressive look

💡 Customization Ideas

  • Use cream or gray for a snow leopard variant

  • Add a little safari-style scarf or collar

  • Turn it into a mama leopard with a smaller cub version

With detailed spots and regal posture, this amigurumi leopard is ready to rule your handmade jungle! 🐾🌿🧶


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