How to Crochet an Adorable Tiger Stuffed Animal
Create your very own lovable tiger using the art of crocheting. Craft a charming tiger stuffed animal that will bring joy to anyone who sees it. With just a few simple materials like yarn, a crochet hook, and some stuffing, you can bring this adorable tiger to life. Follow a crochet pattern or let your creativity run wild as you design your own unique tiger creation.
Crocheting allows you to customize every detail, from the color of the stripes to the size of the tiger's ears. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced crocheter, this project is sure to be a fun and rewarding challenge. Crocheting an adorable tiger is a great way to showcase your skills and create a special gift for a loved one.
Imagine the smile on someone's face when they receive a handmade tiger made just for them. This project is not only a creative outlet but also a way to spread happiness and warmth through the gift of handmade crafts. So grab your crochet hook and get started on crafting your very own adorable tiger today!
Materials
- Yarn (color: white, orange, black, green, pink)
- Eye accessories
- Crochet hook - 2.5mm
- Toy stuffing
- Needle
Abbreviations
- MR - Magic Ring
- sc - single crochet
- inc - increase
- dec - decrease
- dc - double crochet
- hdc - half double crochet
- ch - chain stitch
- ss - slip stitch
Head
Make with orange and white color.
Make with orange color.
- R1: MR 6 sc (6)
- R2: 6 inc (12)
- R3: (1 sc, 1 inc)*6 (18)
- R4: (1 sc, 1 inc, 1 sc)*6 (24)
- R5: (3 sc, 1 inc)*6 (30)
- R6: 30 sc (30)
- R7: make with orange color, 2 sc, 1 inc, 4 sc, 1 inc, 4 sc; change to white color, 1 inc, 4 sc, 1 inc; change to orange color, (4 sc, 1 inc)*2, 2 sc (36)
- R8: make with orange color, 13 sc; change to white color, 10 sc; change to orange color, 13 sc (36)
- R9: make with orange color, 8 sc, (1 sc, 1 inc)*2, 1 sc; change to white color, 1 inc, 8 sc, 1 inc; change to orange color, (1 sc, 1 inc)*2, 9 sc (42)
- R10: make with orange color, 15 sc; change to white color, 12 sc; change to orange color, 15 sc (42)
- R11: make with orange color, 9 sc, 1 inc, 2 sc, 1 inc, 2 sc; change to white color, 1 inc, 10 sc, 1 inc; change to orange color, (2 sc, 1 inc)*2, 9 sc (48)
- R12: make with orange color, 17 sc; change to white color, 14 sc; change to orange color, 17 sc (48)
- Continue crocheting with orange thread.
- R13-17: 48 sc (48)
- Install eyes between R10 and R11, 3-4 stitches apart.
- R18: (6 sc, 1 dec)*6 (42)
- R19: (5 sc, 1 dec)*6 (36)
- R20: (4 sc, 1 dec)*6 (30)
- R21: (3 sc, 1 dec)*6 (24)
- Filling. Fasten off and weave in end.
Nose
Make with white color.
- R1: MR 6 sc
- R2: 6 inc (12)
- R3: (3 sc, 1 inc)*3 (15)
- R4-5: 15 sc
- Filling. Leave a long thread and sew it to the bottom of the eye.
Ears
X 2, make with white and orange color.
Make with white color.
- R1: MR 6 sc
- R2: 6 inc (12)
- Change to orange color.
- R3: 1 sc, 1 inc, 1 hdc, 2 hdc in one stitch, (1 dc, 2 dc in one stitch)*2, 1 hdc, 2 hdc in one stitch, 1 sc, 1 inc (18)
- Flatten and use some of the end to sew the opening shut.
- Sew to head between R6 and R8.
Eyebrows
X 2, make with black color.
- R1: 6 ch, start crocheting from the penultimate stitch, 1 ss, 1 sc, 2 hdc in one stitch, 1 sc, 1 ss (6)
- Sew 3 stitches above the eye.
Body
Make with orange color.
- R1: MR 6 sc (6)
- R2: 6 inc (12)
- R3: (1 sc, 1 inc)*6 (18)
- R4: (1 sc, 1 inc, 1 sc)*6 (24)
- R5: (3 sc, 1 inc)*6 (30)
- R6: (2 sc, 1 inc, 2 sc)*6 (36)
- R7: (5 sc, 1 inc)*6 (42)
- R8-12: 42 sc (42)
- R13: (5 sc, 1 dec)*6 (36)
- R14-15: 36 sc (36)
- R16: (4 sc, 1 dec)*6 (30)
- R17: 30 sc (30)
- R18: (3 sc, 1 dec)*6 (24)
- R19: 24 sc (24)
- Filling. Leave long threads to sew the head and body.
Hands
Make with orange color.
- R1: 4 ch, start crocheting from the penultimate stitch, 2 sc, 3 sc in one stitch, 1 sc, 1 inc (8)
- R2-3: 8 sc
- R4: 6 sc, 1 dec (7)
- Flatten and use some of the end to sew the opening shut.
Legs
Make with orange color.
- R1: MR 6 sc
- R2: 6 inc (12)
- R3-5: 12 sc
- Filling. Leave a long stitch to the body between R6 and R9.
Belly
Make with white color.
- R1: 4 ch, start crocheting from the penultimate stitch, 2 sc, 3 sc in one stitch, 1 sc, 1 inc (8)
- R2: 1 inc, 1 sc, 3 inc, 1 sc, 2 inc (14)
- R3: 1 sc, 1 inc, 1 sc, (1 sc, 1 inc)*3, 1 sc, (1 sc, 1 inc)*2 (20)
- R4: 1 sc, 1 inc, 2 sc, (1 sc, 1 inc, 1 sc)*3, 1 sc, (1 sc, 1 inc, 1 sc)*2, 1 ss (26)
- Cut the thread and sew it to the body.
Tail
Make with orange and black color.
Make with orange color.
- R1: MR 6 sc
- R2-3: 6 sc
- Change to black color.
- R4: 6 sc
- Change to orange color.
- R5-7: 6 sc
- Change to black color.
- R8: 6 sc
- Change to orange color.
- R9-11: 6 sc
- Filling. Cut the thread and sew to the back.
Streak
Make with black and pink color.
- Use black thread to embroider the eyebrows (a circle above the eyes) and mouth.
- Use pink thread to embroider the blush under the eyes and the pink lines on the nose.
- Use black thread to embroider the stripes on the head and body.
Hair Band
Make with green color.
- R1: 45 ch, Crochet 1 ss and connect end to end to form a loop.
- R2: 45 sc
- Fasten off and weave in end.
Green Buds
Make with green color.
- R1: (5 ch, start crocheting from the penultimate stitch, 4 sc)*2
- R2: (1 ss, 1 ch, 1 sc in ss, 2 hdc in one stitch, 2 dc in one stitch, 3 hdc in one stitch, 2 dc in one stitch, 2 hdc in one stitch, 1 sc, 1 ss)*2
- Fasten off and weave in end.
Stem
Make with green color.
- 5 ch, start crocheting from the penultimate stitch, 4 sc
- Sew stems, buds, and hair band.
