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 – involves shaping, color changes, and simple embroidery for stripes and face.
📏 Finished Size
Approx. 28–32 cm (11–12.5 inches) tall when using worsted weight yarn and a 3.5 mm hook.
🧶 Materials
🔤 Abbreviations (US Terms)
🧠 Head (Orange)
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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)
7–13. sc around (36)
➡️ Insert safety eyes between R10–11, spaced ~7 sts apart.
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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), FO and close. Stuff firmly.
🐽 Muzzle / Snout
Pink Snout (Top Part)
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With pink yarn, 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)
5–6. sc around (24)
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(2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
➡️ FO, leave long tail. Lightly stuff.
Beige Snout (Bottom Part)
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With beige yarn, 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.
Assembly
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Sew beige snout first, then overlap and sew pink snout on top.
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Lightly stuff both for a 3D rounded muzzle.
👄 Lips / Mouth (Two Options)
Option 1 – Embroidered Smile (Default)
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With black yarn:
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Embroider a vertical line down the center of the pink snout.
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Stitch two small nostrils at the base.
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Add wide smile lines curving outward from each side of the beige snout.
Option 2 – Crocheted Lip Strip (Optional for More Dimension)
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With black yarn, ch 12.
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Starting in 2nd ch from hook, sc 10. (10)
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FO, leaving a long tail.
➡️ Curve the strip slightly and sew it under the pink snout along the beige part.
➡️ Use embroidery to extend the ends into a smile shape at both sides.
👂 Ears (Make 2 – Orange + Beige)
Outer (Orange):
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MR, 6 sc (6)
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inc x6 (12)
3–4. sc around (12)
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(2 sc, dec) x3 (9), FO.
Inner (Beige):
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MR, 6 sc (6)
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inc x3 (9), FO.
➡️ Sew beige inner to orange outer, flatten slightly, and attach to sides of head.
🧥 Body (Orange with Beige Belly Patch)
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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)
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(3 sc, dec) x6 (24)
14–16. sc around (24)
➡️ Surface crochet or sew beige oval belly patch to front.
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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), FO and close. Stuff firmly.
💪 Arms (Make 2 – Beige → Orange)
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With beige, MR, 6 sc (6)
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inc x6 (12)
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sc around (12)
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Switch to orange, 4–9. sc around (12)
➡️ Stuff lightly. FO, sew to shoulders.
🦵 Legs (Make 2 – Beige → Orange, Shorter)
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With beige, MR, 6 sc (6)
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inc x6 (12)
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sc around (12)
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Switch to orange, 4–7. sc around (12)
➡️ Stuff firmly. FO, sew to bottom of body.
🐾 Tail (Orange with Beige Tip + Black Stripes)
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MR, 5 sc (5)
2–12. sc around (5)
13–14. Switch to beige, sc around (5)
➡️ FO, sew to back. Curve gently upward.
➡️ Add black embroidered stripes around tail for accuracy.
⚫ Stripes & Details
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Embroider triangular/oval black stripes on head, arms, legs, and body sides.
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Tail: use horizontal rings instead of triangles.
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Eyebrows: two small upward slants above eyes.
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Wide black smile lines at corners of muzzle.
✂️ Assembly
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Sew head firmly to body.
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Attach arms and legs.
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Sew ears tilted slightly outward.
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Attach muzzle (beige + pink). Embroider features.
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Sew tail and curve upward playfully.
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Weave in all ends neatly.
🎉 Finishing Touch
Your amigurumi Tigger is complete! With his bold stripes, adorable muzzle, and bouncy tail, he’s ready to spring into adventures with Pooh and friends. 🐯💛