Bring a touch of wild energy to your crochet collection with this Amigurumi Tasmanian Devil pattern! Inspired by the feisty and fascinating marsupial from Australia, this adorable design captures the Tasmanian devil’s distinctive features, playful stance, and bold personality in every stitch. With its expressive face, tiny paws, and signature dark fur, this crochet creation is perfect for adding a fun and lively accent to your handmade projects. Whether you’re crafting for wildlife lovers, creating an Aussie-themed display, or simply enjoy making animal-inspired amigurumi designs, this pattern lets you stitch up a tiny Tasmanian devil bursting with character! 🦡✨
Designed for customization, this pattern allows you to experiment with different shades of black and brown, embroidered details, or even tiny accessories like a miniature eucalyptus leaf or a cheeky grin for extra charm. Craft a classic Tasmanian devil with its natural tones, create a whimsical version with bold colors, or even stitch up a full set of Aussie-inspired amigurumi for a vibrant display! Whether gifted as a cherished keepsake, displayed as a playful accent, or made simply for the joy of crafting, this Amigurumi Tasmanian Devil is a fun and creative project—perfect for bringing a touch of handmade wildlife magic to every stitch! 🧶💖
🌀 Amigurumi Tasmanian Devil – FREE Crochet Pattern
Bring chaos and cuteness together with this amigurumi Tasmanian Devil! With a wide open jaw, spinning energy, and playful personality, this doll makes a hilarious centerpiece or gift for fans of classic cartoons.
✨ Skill Level
Advanced – Includes expressive shaping, fingers/toes, color changes, and dynamic assembly.
📏 Finished Size
Approx. 13–15 in (33–38 cm) tall using worsted yarn and a 3.5 mm hook.
🧶 Materials
- Worsted weight yarn:
- Dark Brown (Body, limbs, tail)
- Beige (Snout, belly, cheeks)
- Black (Nose, eyebrows, pupils)
- White (Teeth, eyes)
- Pink (Tongue)
- Crochet hook: 3.5 mm
- Polyfill stuffing
- Tapestry needle
- Stitch markers
- Optional: floral wire (for poseable fingers/arms)
- Scissors
- Faux fur yarn (or brushed yarn) for top hair
🧵 Abbreviations (US Terms)
MR – Magic Ring
sc – Single Crochet
inc – Increase
dec – Decrease
sl st – Slip Stitch
ch – Chain
FO – Fasten Off
BLO – Back Loop Only
🧍♂️ Body
With dark brown:
- MR, 6 sc
- inc x6 (12)
- (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
- (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
- (3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
- (4 sc, inc) x6 (36)
7–24. sc around (36) - (4 sc, dec) x6 (30)
- (3 sc, dec) x6 (24)
- (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
Stuff firmly - (1 sc, dec) x6 (12)
- dec x6 (6), FO
🐽 Belly Patch
With beige:
- MR, 6 sc
- inc x6 (12)
- (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
- (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
- (3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
FO and sew to front of body
💢 Open Mouth & Cheeks
Mouth Base (Beige):
- ch 16, turn
2–5. sc rows to form soft oval shape - Continue sc around entire shape to smooth edges
- FO and sew to face
Inner Mouth (Pink or Dark Red):
- ch 14
2–4. sc rows - FO and sew slightly inside mouth base
Tongue:
- MR, 6 sc
- inc x6 (12)
3–4. sc
FO and sew to center bottom of mouth
🦷 Teeth (Make 4)
With white:
- MR, 4 sc
- (1 sc, inc) x2 (6)
- sc
FO and sew 2 top & 2 bottom along mouth edge
🐽 Snout
With beige:
- MR, 6 sc
- inc x6 (12)
- (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
4–6. sc
Stuff slightly, flatten, and sew above mouth
🖤 Nose
With black:
- MR, 6 sc
- inc x6 (12)
- sc
FO and sew to top of snout
👁️ Eyes (Make 2)
Eye Whites (White):
- MR, 6 sc
- inc x6 (12)
- sl st, FO
Sew above snout
Pupils (Black):
- MR, 4 sc
- sl st, FO
Sew on eye whites
Optional: Add small white embroidered dot to pupil for shine
🖤 Eyebrows
With black yarn:
- ch 10, sc across (or embroider bold black arcs)
- Sew with a dramatic angle above each eye
💇 Hair Tuft
Use dark brown brushed yarn or faux fur:
- Cut 5–6 strands and attach to top center
- Trim and fluff upward
👂 Ears (Make 2)
Start with beige:
- MR, 6 sc
- (1 sc, inc) x3 (9)
Switch to dark brown:
3–5. sc around
Flatten and pinch before sewing to head sides
✋ Arms with Fingers (Make 2)
With dark brown:
Fingers (Make 4 per hand):
- MR, 5 sc
2–5. sc (5)
Stuff lightly
FO 3 fingers
Leave 4th attached
Join Fingers to Form Hand:
- Join 4 fingers by crocheting around them:
sc 3 on 4th finger, 5 sc on 3rd, 5 on 2nd, 5 on 1st
(Total ~18 sts) - (dec, sc) around to reduce to 12
- sc around
- Begin forearm: work 10–15 rows
- Stuff, FO and sew to body
💡 Optional: insert wire before sewing fingers for poseability.
🦶 Legs with Toes (Make 2)
With dark brown:
Toes (Make 3 per foot):
- MR, 5 sc
2–3. sc
FO 2 toes, keep 3rd attached
Join Toes:
- sc 3 on 3rd toe, 5 on 2nd, 5 on 1st
- (dec, sc) around to reduce
- Continue to shape foot (~4 rounds)
- Stuff
- Build leg with 10–12 rounds
- FO and sew in crouched or jumping pose
🐾 Tail
- MR, 5 sc
2–8. sc
Stuff lightly, curl and sew to back
🧷 Final Assembly
- Sew snout and nose to head
- Place inner mouth and tongue
- Add teeth and cheek padding if desired
- Attach eyes and brows
- Add ears and hair tuft
- Sew head to body
- Position and attach arms, fingers extended
- Attach legs and tail
✂️ Finishing Touches
- Use pins before final stitching to balance expression
- Gently needle sculpt smile lines or brow dimples if desired
- Add felt teeth or gums for extra cartoon style
💡 Bonus Ideas
- Display on a yarn tornado swirl
- Add mini spinning cloud base
- Pose with clenched fists or comic snack
Your Tasmanian Devil is now ready to whirl through yarn and chaos alike! This energetic figure is a standout project that’s perfect for character lovers and crochet pros alike. 💨🧶
