Bring the majestic beauty of the Snow Leopard Cub to life with this Amigurumi Snow Leopard Cub crochet pattern! ❄️🐆✨ With its soft, spotted fur, expressive eyes, and playful stance, this design captures the charm of the elusive snow 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 collection.
Designed for intermediate to advanced crocheters, this pattern allows for customization in fur textures, facial details, and even tiny accessories like a miniature snowy perch or a cozy scarf to enhance its personality. Choose classic greys and whites for a realistic look or experiment with whimsical hues for a unique twist! Whether displayed as part of a nature-inspired setup or gifted to a fellow crochet enthusiast, this amigurumi snow 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 Snow Leopard Cub Crochet Pattern
Bring the magic of the mountains home with this adorable Amigurumi Snow Leopard Cub! With soft grey fur, playful black spots, and a curious gaze, this majestic cub makes a cuddly companion or a striking display piece.
✨ Skill Level
Intermediate to Advanced – Includes shaping, color changes, and embroidery for spots and facial details.
📏 Finished Size
Approximately 28 cm (11 inches) tall when using DK or worsted weight yarn and a 2.5–3.5 mm hook.
🧶 Materials
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Yarn (DK or worsted weight):
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Light Grey (Main color)
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White (Paws, muzzle, belly)
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Black (Spots, eyelids, whiskers)
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Pink (Nose)
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Dark Brown or Black (Inner ears, eye details)
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2.5–3.5 mm crochet hook
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10–12 mm safety eyes (brown or golden preferred)
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Black embroidery thread or fine yarn for whiskers and smile
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Polyfill stuffing
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Tapestry needle
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Stitch marker
🧵 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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FO – Fasten Off
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ch – Chain
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BLO – Back Loop Only
🐱 Head (Light Grey)
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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]
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(5 sc, inc) x6 [42]
8–15. sc around [42] -
(5 sc, dec) x6 [36]
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(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 firmly and FO.
Add safety eyes between Rounds 10–11, approx. 8 sts apart.
Embroider eyebrows, whiskers, and mouth with black yarn.
Embroider spots randomly across forehead.
🐾 Body (Grey with White Belly)
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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]
7–14. 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]
Stuff and FO.
Stitch white belly patch along front from neck to bottom.
Embroider spots randomly on grey areas.
🐾 Arms (x2 – Light Grey with White Paws)
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With White: MR, 6 sc [6]
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inc x6 [12]
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(1 sc, inc) x6 [18]
4–5. sc around [18] -
Switch to Grey: (2 sc, dec) x4 + 2 sc [14]
7–12. sc around [14]
Stuff lightly, FO, and sew to sides of body.
Add small black felt or stitched claws if desired.
Embroider 1–2 black spots per arm.
🐾 Legs (x2 – Light Grey with White Paws)
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With White: MR, 6 sc [6]
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inc x6 [12]
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(1 sc, inc) x6 [18]
4–5. sc around [18] -
Switch to Grey: (2 sc, dec) x4 + 2 sc [14]
7–10. sc around [14]
Stuff firmly. FO and sew to bottom of body.
🦴 Tail (Grey with black spots)
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MR, 6 sc [6]
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(1 sc, inc) x3 [9]
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(2 sc, inc) x3 [12]
4–20. sc around [12]
Stuff lightly, curve slightly before sewing to back of body.
Embroider black spots around tail.
👂 Ears (x2 – Grey outer, dark inner)
Outer Ear:
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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.
Inner Ear:
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MR, 6 sc [6]
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inc x6 [12]
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(1 sc, inc) x6 [18], FO.
Sew inner to outer, pinch flat and sew to top sides of head.
✂️ Finishing Touches
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Embroider whiskers and facial accents using black thread.
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Stitch a pink triangle for the nose and outline it.
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Weave in all ends securely.
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Lightly brush spots with fingers to fuzz them slightly (optional).
This graceful Snow Leopard Cub is the perfect mix of wild spirit and crochet charm! Whether gifted or kept for display, it’s sure to earn admiration from all who meet it. 🐆❄️
