Bring the wild elegance of an Ocelot to life with this Amigurumi Ocelot crochet pattern! 🐆✨ With its sleek body, distinctive spots, and expressive eyes, this design captures the essence of this beautiful feline 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 browns and blacks for a realistic look or experiment with pastel hues for a whimsical twist! Whether displayed as part of a nature-themed setup or gifted to a fellow crochet enthusiast, this amigurumi ocelot is sure to impress.
Grab your hook, select your favorite yarn, and let’s bring this graceful feline to life—one stitch at a time! 🧶✨
🐆 Amigurumi Ocelot – Free Crochet Pattern
Bring a touch of the wild into your crochet collection with this adorable amigurumi ocelot! With its soft golden coat, gentle face, and distinctive dark spots, this cuddly feline is sure to be a hit with animal lovers of all ages.
✨ Skill Level
Intermediate – Involves color changes, shaping, and surface embroidery.
📏 Finished Size
Approximately 9–11 inches (23–28 cm) tall using worsted weight yarn and a 3.5 mm crochet hook.
🧶 Materials
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Worsted weight yarn in:
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Gold/yellow (main body)
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White (muzzle, belly, and ears)
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Pink (nose)
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Dark brown (spots, tail tip, ear edging)
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3.5 mm crochet hook
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Safety eyes (10–12 mm)
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Embroidery needle
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Polyester fiberfill stuffing
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Stitch marker
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Black embroidery thread (for facial features)
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Plastic whiskers or white fishing line (optional)
🧵 Abbreviations (US Terms)
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MR – Magic Ring
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sc – Single Crochet
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inc – Increase (2 sc in same stitch)
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dec – Decrease (sc 2 stitches together)
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sl st – Slip Stitch
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FO – Fasten Off
🟡 Head
With gold 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) -
(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)
FO and stuff firmly.
Attach safety eyes between Rounds 10–11, about 8 sts apart.
💕 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)
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sc around (18)
FO and stuff lightly. Embroider mouth and nose using black and pink yarn.
👂 Ears (make 2)
Using gold, switch to brown for edging:
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MR, 6 sc
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(1 sc, inc) x3 (9)
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(2 sc, inc) x3 (12)
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sc around (12)
FO and sew white circle inside. Attach to head.
🟧 Body
With gold 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)
7–15. 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)
19–20. sc around (18)
Stuff firmly. FO and sew to head.
Add a white oval shape by working a flat crochet patch or embroidering with surface slip stitch down the front belly.
🐾 Legs (make 2 front, 2 back)
With gold yarn:
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MR, 6 sc
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inc x6 (12)
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(1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
4–6. sc around (18) -
(1 sc, dec) x6 (12)
8–12. sc around (12)
Stuff lightly. FO and sew in sitting pose (back legs slightly spread, front legs close together).
🌀 Tail
With gold, tip in brown:
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MR, 6 sc
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sc around for 20–24 rows
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Switch to brown for last 3–4 rows
Stuff lightly, FO and sew in curve around the body.
🎨 Spot Embroidery
Use dark brown yarn to embroider random spots across head, back, and limbs. Vary between single stitches and small clusters (2–3 sc wide) for realism.
🧷 Finishing Touches
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Embroider a few whisker holes with black thread
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Attach thin white whiskers using clear thread or plastic line
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Use a soft brush to gently fuzz the body if desired
💡 Customization Tips
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Add a small felt or crocheted butterfly sitting on the ocelot’s head
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Create a jungle-themed base to pose it on
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Use brushed yarn for a softer, slightly fuzzy wildcat look
This adorable ocelot is wild at heart but sweet in your hands!
