Bring the adorable energy of a Tiger Cub to life with this Amigurumi Tiger Cub crochet pattern! 🐯✨ With its playful stripes, expressive eyes, and tiny paws, this design captures the charm of a young tiger 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 stripe patterns, facial details, and even tiny accessories like a miniature jungle leaf or a cozy scarf to enhance its personality. Choose classic oranges 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 tiger cub is sure to impress.
Grab your hook, select your favorite yarn, and let’s bring this playful cub to life—one stitch at a time! 🧶✨
🐯 Amigurumi Tiger Cub Crochet Pattern
Crochet your own adorable jungle friend with this sweet amigurumi tiger cub pattern! With bright button eyes, soft paws, and stripe details, this plush tiger is perfect for cuddles, decor, or jungle-themed gifts. It’s a fun and rewarding project for intermediate crocheters!
✨ Skill Level
Intermediate – Includes color changes, shaping, and embroidery for stripes.
📏 Finished Size
Approx. 8–10 inches (20–25 cm) tall when using worsted weight yarn and a 2.5–3.5 mm hook.
🧶 Materials
Yarn (Worsted weight or DK):
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Orange (Main body, head, legs)
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White (Paws, snout, belly, ears)
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Dark Brown/Black (Stripes, embroidery, ear lining)
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Pink (Nose)
Other supplies:
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Crochet hook (2.5–3.5 mm)
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Fiberfill stuffing
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10–12 mm safety eyes
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Black embroidery thread or yarn
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Tapestry needle
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Stitch marker
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Optional: whiskers (fishing line or thread)
🧵 Abbreviations (US Terms)
MR – Magic Ring
sc – Single Crochet
inc – Increase
dec – Decrease
sl st – Slip Stitch
ch – Chain
FO – Fasten Off
🧡 Head (Orange)
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MR, 6 sc [6]
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inc in each st [12]
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(sc, inc) × 6 [18]
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(2 sc, inc) × 6 [24]
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(3 sc, inc) × 6 [30]
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(4 sc, inc) × 6 [36]
7–13. sc around [36] -
(4 sc, dec) × 6 [30]
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(3 sc, dec) × 6 [24]
Insert safety eyes between R9–10, 8 sts apart. -
(2 sc, dec) × 6 [18]
Stuff firmly. -
(sc, dec) × 6 [12]
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dec × 6 [6]
FO and close.
🐾 Body (Orange & White Belly)
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MR, 6 sc [6]
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inc in each st [12]
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(sc, inc) × 6 [18]
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(2 sc, inc) × 6 [24]
5–9. sc around [24] -
(4 sc, dec) × 4 [20]
11–13. sc around [20] -
(3 sc, dec) × 4 [16]
15–16. sc around [16]
Stuff firmly. FO and leave long tail for sewing.
🐾 Legs (Make 2 – Orange + White)
Start with white:
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MR, 6 sc [6]
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inc in each st [12]
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sc around [12]
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Switch to orange, sc around [12]
5–7. sc around [12] -
(4 sc, dec) × 2 [10]
Stuff lightly. FO and sew to base of body.
🐾 Arms (Make 2 – Orange + White)
Start with white:
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MR, 6 sc [6]
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inc in each st [12]
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sc around [12]
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Switch to orange, sc around [12]
5–6. (dec, sc) × 4 [8]
7–10. sc around [8]
Stuff. FO and sew to sides.
🐯 Ears (Make 2 – Orange outer, White inner)
Outer (Orange):
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MR, 6 sc [6]
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(sc, inc) × 3 [9]
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sc around [9]
FO and set aside.
Inner (White):
Repeat same pattern.
Sew white inner on orange outer. Sew to top sides of head.
🐯 Tail (Orange with Brown tip)
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MR, 6 sc with brown [6]
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sc around [6]
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Switch to orange, sc around until length is approx. 3–4 inches
Lightly stuff, curve slightly, and sew to back of body.
🐯 Snout (White)
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MR, 6 sc [6]
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inc in each st [12]
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(sc, inc) × 6 [18]
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sc around [18]
Stuff lightly. Embroider pink nose and black mouth. Sew to front of face.
⚫ Facial Details & Whiskers
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Embroider black eyebrows and stripes across forehead and cheeks.
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Add whiskers with thin black thread or invisible line.
🐅 Belly Patch (White)
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ch 7
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sc in 2nd ch from hook and across [6]
3–7. sc across [6]
FO and sew to front center of body.
✂️ Assembly
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Sew head to body securely.
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Attach arms to shoulders.
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Position and sew legs slightly spread apart.
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Attach tail to back.
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Add ears, snout, and finish with embroidered stripes on arms and back.
💡 Customization Ideas
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Add black safety whiskers or yarn tufts.
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Use velvet yarn for a plush look.
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Make a whole tiger family in different sizes!
This cuddly tiger cub is the perfect mix of wild and sweet—great for a safari-themed nursery, plush collection, or handmade gift. Let your creativity roar! 🧡🐯
