Bounce into the world of crochet with this Amigurumi Tigger pattern! 🐯✨ With his signature stripes, springy tail, and boundless energy, this design captures the playful charm of the beloved Winnie the Pooh character in yarn form. Whether you’re crafting for a Disney fan, a themed décor piece, or simply love character-inspired amigurumi, this FREE pattern is a delightful addition to your collection.
Designed for intermediate crocheters, this pattern allows for customization in stripe placement, tail length, and even tiny accessories to enhance Tigger’s personality. Choose classic orange and black hues for an authentic look or experiment with fun colors for a whimsical twist! Whether displayed alongside Pooh and friends or gifted to a fellow crochet enthusiast, this amigurumi Tigger is sure to bring smiles. Grab your hook, select your favorite yarn, and let’s bring this bouncy tiger to life—one stitch at a time! 🧶✨
🐯 Amigurumi Tigger Crochet Pattern
If there’s one character who’s always full of bounce and fun, it’s Tigger! With his cheerful stripes, pink snout, and curled tail, this handmade amigurumi Tigger will bring smiles to kids and adults alike. Perfect for any Winnie the Pooh fan, this project is both playful and rewarding to make. Let’s hop right in!
✨ Skill Level
Intermediate – includes shaping, color changes, surface embroidery for stripes, and assembling multiple parts neatly.
📏 Finished Size
Approx. 28–32 cm (11–12.5 in) tall when seated, using worsted-weight yarn and a 3.0–3.5 mm hook.
🧶 Materials
Worsted-weight yarn in:
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Orange – body, head, limbs, ears, tail
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Beige / light yellow – belly panel, paw pads, muzzle base, inner ears, tail tip
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Pink – snout (top)
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Black or dark brown – stripes and facial embroidery
Other supplies:
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10–12 mm safety eyes
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3.0–3.5 mm crochet hook
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Polyester fiberfill
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Tapestry needle, scissors
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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 (2 sc in same stitch)
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dec – decrease (sc2tog)
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ch – chain
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sl st – slip stitch
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FO – fasten off
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( ) – stitch count
🧠 Head (Orange)
MR, 6 sc (6)
inc x6 (12)
(1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
(2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
(3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
(4 sc, inc) x6 (36)
7–14. sc around (36)
Insert safety eyes between Rounds 10–11, about 7 stitches apart.
(4 sc, dec) x6 (30)
(3 sc, dec) x6 (24)
(2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
(1 sc, dec) x6 (12)
dec x6 (6)
Stuff firmly, FO and close.
🐽 Muzzle (Layered for Depth)
Bottom Muzzle (Beige)
MR, 6 sc (6)
inc x6 (12)
(1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
sc around (18)
Lightly stuff, FO with long tail.
Top Snout (Pink)
MR, 6 sc (6)
inc x6 (12)
(1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
(2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
5–6. sc around (24)
(2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
Lightly stuff, FO with long tail.
Assembly
Sew the beige muzzle low on the face.
Overlap and sew the pink snout on top to create a rounded, protruding snout.
👄 Face Embroidery
With black yarn:
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Short vertical line down the center of the pink snout
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Two small nostrils at the base
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Wide curved smile extending into the beige area
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Optional small eyebrow slants above the eyes
👂 Ears (Make 2)
Outer Ear (Orange)
MR, 6 sc (6)
inc x6 (12)
3–4. sc around (12)
(2 sc, dec) x3 (9)
FO
Inner Ear (Beige)
MR, 6 sc (6)
inc x3 (9)
FO
Sew inner to outer, flatten slightly, and attach high on the head, angled outward.
🧥 Body (Orange)
MR, 6 sc (6)
inc x6 (12)
(1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
(2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
(3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
6–13. sc around (30)
(3 sc, dec) x6 (24)
14–16. sc around (24)
(2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
(1 sc, dec) x6 (12)
dec x6 (6)
Stuff firmly, FO and close.
🟨 Belly Panel (Beige – Sewn On)
Ch 9
Sc in 2nd ch from hook and across (8)
Rows 2–12: sc 8, ch 1, turn
FO.
Sew centered from chest to lower belly, forming a long oval.
💪 Arms (Make 2)
With beige:
MR, 6 sc (6)
inc x6 (12)
sc around (12)
Switch to orange:
4–9. sc around (12)
Lightly stuff, FO.
Attach high on the sides of the body.
🦵 Legs (Make 2)
With beige:
MR, 6 sc (6)
inc x6 (12)
sc around (12)
Switch to orange:
4–11. sc around (12)
Stuff firmly and flatten slightly at the top.
FO and sew to the front bottom of the body for a seated pose.
🐾 Tail (Orange with Beige Tip)
MR, 5 sc (5)
2–16. sc around (5)
Switch to beige:
17–18. sc around (5)
Lightly stuff.
FO and sew to the back, curving outward and slightly upward.
⚫ Stripes & Details
With black yarn, embroider soft, rounded, irregular stripes:
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Curved stripes on head sides
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Rounded stripes on arms and legs
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Larger curved stripes on body sides
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Ring-style stripes around the tail
Avoid sharp points or straight edges for a plush look.
✂️ Final Assembly
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Sew head to body securely
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Attach arms, legs, ears
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Attach muzzle and embroider face
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Sew tail and curve gently
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Weave in all ends neatly
🎉 Finished Tigger
Your amigurumi Tigger is complete — seated, cuddly, and bursting with personality. With his oversized snout, soft belly, playful stripes, and cheerful smile, he’s ready to bounce straight into any handmade collection. 🐯💛
