How to Make a Crochet Bitty Beaver Amigurumi Toy
The Crochet Bitty Beaver Amigurumi Toy is an adorable and cuddly handmade creation that is perfect for both children and adults who love cute animals. This little beaver is sure to bring a smile to anyone's face with its tiny size and sweet expression. Whether you're a beginner or seasoned crocheter, this project is a fun and rewarding way to spend your time.
Imagine gifting this tiny beaver to a friend or keeping it for yourself as a delightful addition to your collection of amigurumi toys. Get ready to enjoy the satisfaction of creating something so charming and heartwarming!Finished Size: about 4" tall sitting
You Will Need:
- Worsted weight yarn in brown, tan, dark brown, white, and hat color (Sample made with Red Heart Super Saver in Coffee, White, and Buff, Loops & Threads Impeccable in Walnut and Soft Rose)
- G crochet hook (4/4.25 mm)
- 2- 6mm safety eyes
- 8 or 9 mm safety nose
- Stuffing
- Yarn needle
- Stitch markers
- Scissors
Instructions:
All of the pieces, except the teeth and hat flap, are made in the round beginning with a magic ring. The head and body are made in one piece, while the arms, legs, tail, nose, and hat are made separately and sewn on. Safety eyes and nose are attached where directed. If you choose to embroider the eyes and nose (better for small children), just embroider in the same spot.
Body/Head
Make 1 with brown yarn (Loops & Threads Impeccable in Walnut), beginning with a magic ring:
Nose
Make 1 with tan yarn (Red Heart Super Saver in Buff), beginning with a magic ring:
Finish off and cut yarn, leaving a long tail for sewing. Insert safety nose, or embroider, to the tip of the nose. Add a tiny bit of stuffing to the nose and stitch in place on the face below/between the eyes.
Teeth
Make 1 with white yarn, beginning with a chain:
Finish off and cut yarn, leaving a long tail for sewing. Stitch the teeth under the nose; if desired, stitch a line down the middle of the teeth with embroidery floss to give the impression of 2 separate teeth.
Arms
Make 2 with brown yarn, beginning with a magic ring:
Legs
Make 2 with brown yarn, beginning with a magic ring:
Sew the 2 legs to the bottom side of the body in a sitting position.
Tail
Make 1 with dark brown yarn (Red Heart Super Saver in Coffee), beginning with a magic ring:
Hat
The hat is made in 2 pieces: the flap, which is made first and set aside to be attached in the final round of the hat, and the rest of the hat. The main part of the hat is made without stopping or cutting the yarn. You will move on to the first ear flap, which is worked back and forth in rows. When the first ear flap is done, cut the yarn and reattach it on the other side to make the second ear flap. Finally, work one last round of single crochet going all the way around the edge of the hat, including ear flaps, and attaching the front flap to the front by single crocheting through both layers. The hat is made slightly oversized, so it should slip right over the head, but not be too big.
Front Flap
Hat
Earflap 1
Earflap 2
Count 12 stitches across the front of the hat; the next 4 stitches are the stitches you will work the ear flaps in (each ear flap uses 4 sts). You should have 12 unworked sts across the front, and 10 unworked sts across the back. Attach your yarn in the first stitch where you will be working the second flap:
Finishing
Starting from the middle of the second ear flap, sc around the entire hat, working evenly around the ear flaps and in each stitch across the back and front. When working across the front, attach the flap by placing the edge of the flap centered along the front edge (you should have 3 sts, then the flap lined up with the next 6 sts, then 3 more sts before the next ear flap). When you get to those sts, sc through both the hat and flap layers.
Finish off, leaving a tail for sewing. Use the tail of the flap to tack down the top edge of the flap. Put the hat on the beaver's head and use the tail of the hat to stitch the hat to the head; just make a few stitches around, just enough to secure it so it doesn't fall off.