Bring the playful charm of an Otter Baby to life with this Amigurumi Otter Baby crochet pattern! 🦦✨ With its adorable round face, tiny paws, and soft fur texture, this design captures the essence of a lovable otter pup in yarn form. Whether you’re crafting for a nature-inspired décor piece, a heartfelt gift, or simply love animal-themed amigurumi, this FREE pattern is a delightful addition to your collection.
Designed for beginner to intermediate crocheters, this pattern allows for customization in fur textures, facial details, and even tiny accessories like a miniature fish or a cozy nest to enhance its personality. Choose classic browns and creams for a realistic look or experiment with whimsical hues for a unique twist! Whether displayed as part of a wildlife setup or gifted to a fellow crochet enthusiast, this amigurumi otter baby is sure to bring smiles. Grab your hook, select your favorite yarn, and let’s bring this adorable little otter to life—one stitch at a time! 🧶✨
🦦 Amigurumi Otter Baby Crochet Pattern
Bring this huggable otter to life with cozy neutral yarns and basic amigurumi techniques. With its sweet face and round belly, this plushie is both simple and heartwarming.
✨ Skill Level
Beginner to Intermediate – Basic shaping, working in the round, and simple color changes.
📏 Finished Size
Approximately 20–25 cm (8–10 inches) tall using worsted-weight yarn and a 3.5 mm hook.
🧶 Materials
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Worsted weight yarn:
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Light Brown (main body)
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Cream or White (belly & snout)
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Dark Brown (nose embroidery)
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3.0–3.5 mm crochet hook
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8 mm black safety eyes
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Fiberfill stuffing
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Tapestry needle
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Stitch marker
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Embroidery thread (black or dark brown for mouth)
🧵 Abbreviations (US Terms)
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MR – Magic Ring
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sc – Single Crochet
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inc – Increase
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dec – Decrease
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sl st – Slip Stitch
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ch – Chain
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FO – Fasten Off
🐾 Head
With light 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]
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(4 sc, inc) x6 [36]
7–12. sc around [36] -
(4 sc, dec) x6 [30]
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(3 sc, dec) x6 [24]
– Insert safety eyes between Rounds 9–10, 6 stitches apart -
(2 sc, dec) x6 [18]
– Stuff firmly -
(1 sc, dec) x6 [12]
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dec x6 [6]
FO, close and weave in.
🐚 Snout
With cream 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]
FO, leave long tail. Lightly stuff and sew to center of face.
Embroider a small triangle nose with dark brown yarn.
Add a simple mouth line with black or brown embroidery floss.
🧸 Body
With light 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]
6–12. sc around [30] -
(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, close and weave in.
🧤 Belly Patch
With cream 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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sc around [24]
FO and sew flat onto the front of the body.
🐾 Arms (make 2)
With light 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 for sewing. Sew on either side of the body.
🦶 Legs (make 2)
With light 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]
4–6. sc around [18] -
(1 sc, dec) x6 [12]
– Stuff firmly
8–9. sc around [12]
FO, leave long tail. Sew to bottom of body, slightly forward-facing.
👂 Ears (make 2)
With light brown yarn:
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MR, 6 sc [6]
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inc x6 [12]
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sc around [12]
FO, flatten and sew to sides of head.
✂️ Finishing Touches
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Stitch head securely to body.
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Position limbs symmetrically.
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Use a pet brush or fingers to lightly fluff surface yarn for added texture (optional).
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Add blush with pink yarn or soft fabric paint if desired.
🧡 Optional Accessories
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Tiny shell or fish plush
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A bow tie or scarf
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Embroidered name patch
Your sweet amigurumi otter baby is ready for cuddles and display! 🦦💕 Great for woodland nursery themes, baby gifts, or simply for your handmade menagerie.
