Bring the wild charm of the savanna to your crochet collection with this Amigurumi Leopard Cub pattern! 🐆✨ With its spotted coat, playful stance, and expressive eyes, this design captures the essence of a young leopard 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 projects.
Designed for intermediate crocheters, this pattern allows for customization in fur textures, spot placement, and even tiny accessories like a miniature jungle leaf or a cozy scarf to enhance its personality. Choose classic golden hues with dark spots for a realistic look or experiment with pastel shades for a whimsical twist! Whether displayed as part of a nature-inspired setup or gifted to a fellow crochet enthusiast, this amigurumi leopard cub is sure to impress. Grab your hook, select your favorite yarn, and let’s bring this adorable little feline to life—one stitch at a time! 🧶✨
🐆 Amigurumi Leopard Cub – FREE Crochet Pattern
Bring a touch of the wild to your handmade collection with this adorable Amigurumi Leopard Cub! With embroidered spots, soft paws, and a sweet expression, this little jungle kitty is perfect for gifting, decorating, or cuddling.
✨ Skill Level
Intermediate – Involves shaping, simple color changes, embroidery, and assembly.
📏 Finished Size
Approx. 18–22 cm (7–9 inches) tall using DK or worsted weight yarn and a 3.0–3.5 mm hook.
🧶 Materials
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Yarn (DK or Worsted weight):
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Light brown (main body)
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White (muzzle, belly, paw tips, ear centers)
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Black or dark brown (spots, nose, and face embroidery)
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Pink (nose)
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Crochet hook: 3.0–3.5 mm
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8–10 mm safety eyes
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Fiberfill stuffing
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Tapestry needle
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Stitch marker
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Scissors
🧵 Abbreviations (US Terms)
MR – Magic Ring
sc – Single Crochet
inc – Increase
dec – Decrease
sl st – Slip Stitch
ch – Chain
FO – Fasten Off
🧠 Head
With light brown yarn:
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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)
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(4 sc, inc) x6 (36)
7–14. sc around (36)
– Insert safety eyes between Rnds 9–10, approx. 6 stitches apart
– Embroider spots randomly across head -
(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
🐾 Muzzle
With white yarn:
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MR, 6 sc
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inc x6 (12)
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(1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
4–5. sc around (18), FO
– Sew to bottom center of head
– Embroider pink triangle nose and black mouth line
👂 Ears (Make 2)
Outer Ear (light brown):
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MR, 6 sc
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(1 sc, inc) x3 (9)
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sc around, FO
Inner Ear (white):
Repeat as above, but FO at Rnd 2
– Sew white inner ear onto brown ear
– Flatten and attach to sides of head
🧸 Body
With white yarn:
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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)
5–8. sc around (24)
Switch to light brown yarn:
9–18. sc around (24)
– Stuff firmly -
(2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
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(1 sc, dec) x6 (12)
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dec x6 (6), FO and close
– Embroider spots on sides and back
🐾 Arms (Make 2)
Start with white:
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MR, 6 sc
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inc x6 (12)
3–4. sc around (12)
Switch to light brown:
5–12. sc around (12)
– Stuff lightly
– FO, flatten and sew to sides of body
– Embroider a few small spots on outer side
🐾 Legs (Make 2)
Start with white:
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MR, 6 sc
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inc x6 (12)
3–5. sc around (12)
Switch to light brown:
6–10. sc around (12)
– Stuff firmly
– FO, sew to base of body
– Embroider spots on outer side
🐆 Tail
With light brown yarn:
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MR, 6 sc
2–12. sc around (6)
– FO, stuff lightly and curve slightly
– Embroider small dark spots
– Sew to back base of body
✂️ Finishing Touches
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Embroider small scattered spots on arms, legs, back, and head
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Use brown or black yarn to stitch simple claws (optional)
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Weave in all ends
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Pose tail curled or stretched
This little leopard cub is full of charm and wild wonder — the perfect soft safari companion! 🐾🧶🌿
