Welcome back for another super cute crochet pattern! Introducing my Adorable Crochet Tiger: Free Pattern that can be made in any Yarn Weights.
Ben the crochet tiger is one of many of my new designs and I’m so happy to share him as a free pattern on my blog.
The free crochet pattern for this tiger is only available with written instructions and no photo tutorial included.
Designing Ben, I had so much fun with different color changes. I must say that this crochet tiger really did make me get my thinking cap on! I’m glad that I did it, though, because I just love how using different colors can add a unique touch to a crochet toy. People at markets always ask me how I managed to make so many color changes, and I believe that it’s a one way to make your work stand out.
If you’re worried about handling color changes, don’t worry! I’ve got you covered. The printable pattern that I offer has different sections highlighted with colors, making it super easy to switch between them and create the perfect toy. The pattern is very detailed and includes instructions for each color change, so you won’t feel lost or confused.
The PRINTABLE Pattern with a photo tutorial and colour Chart can be found in my personal website shops.
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Pattern information:
Abbreviations:
Stitch terms:
- SC: Single Crochet
- DC: Double crochet
- INC: INCrease
- DEC: DECrease
- SLP: Slip stitch
- MC: Magic Circle
- FO: Finish off
- BLO: Back loop only
Yarn Used:
Double knit/ light worsted weight yarn
- Colour O: Orange 38g / 125m
- Colour W: White 15g / 49m
- Colour B: Black 20g /64m
- White/ Black/ Blue embroidery thread for the eyes
Hook size needed:
3.0mm/ E hook
4mm if using velvet yarn
Other tools needed:
- Scissors
- Stuffing 37.2g
- 12 mm safety eyes/ 18mm for Velvet yarn
- stitch marker
- tapestry needle
Written format of the pattern:
- Repeat the stitch sequence between (…..) by the amount stated next to it.
- The pattern is written in US terms
- The amount of each stitch at the end of each round is shown in the […]
- Working in continuous rounds with your stitch marker
- Photos are placed in groups after each section.
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Important: Colour Changes will be marked at the beginning of each round in bold when needed.
- O- Orange
- W- White
- B-Black
The head
HEAD:
Start with Colour Orange: (O)
1: MC, 6 SC [6]
2: INC x6 [12]
3: (SC, INC) x6 [18]
4: (2 SC, INC) x6 [24]
5: (3 SC INC) x6 [30]
6: (4 SC, INC) x6 [36]
7: B: (5 SC, INC) x4 O: (5 SC, INC) x 2 [42]
8: O: (6 SC, INC) x6 [48]
9: O: SC each stitch around [48]
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10: [B: SC 32sts each around] O: SC in next 16sts [48]
11-12: O: SC each stitch around [48]
13: [B: SC 32sts each around], O: SC in next 16sts [48]
14-16: O: SC in each stitch [48]
(If using safety eyes: Place eyes between rounds 12-13, 10 visible stitches apart)
Continue with colour Orange: (O)
17: (6 SC, DEC) x6 [42]
18: (5 SC, DEC) x6 [36]
19: (4 SC, DEC) x6 [30]
20: (3 SC, DEC) x6 [24]
21: (2 SC, DEC) x6 [18] – Stuff the head firmly
22: BLO in each stitch around [18]
23: (1 SC, DEC) x6 [12]
24: (DEC) x6 [6]
slip stitch and weave in the end
The Body
BODY:
1: Reconnect with the white yarn under the right eye of the tiger in round 22 of the BLO. SC 7 – White stitches, Change colour to orange SC last 11 stitches [18]
2: W: SC in next 7sts. O: SC in the next 11sts [18]
3: W:(2 SC, INC) x2, SC . O: SC, INC, (2SC, INC) x3 [24]
4: W:(3 SC, INC) x2, SC . B: 2 SC, INC, (3SC, INC) x3 [30]
5: W:(4 SC, INC) x2, SC . B: 3 SC, INC, (4 SC, INC) x3 [36]
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6-7: W: SC in next 13 stitches around, O: SC in next 23 stitches around [36]
8-9: W: SC in next 13 stitches around, B: SC in next 23 stitches around [36]
10: O:(5 SC, INC) x6 [42]
11: O: SC in each stitch around [42]
12: B:(5 SC, DEC) x6 [36]
13: B: (4 SC, DEC) x6 [30]
Continue with colour Orange: (O)
14: (3 SC, DEC) x6 [24]
15: (2 SC, DEC) x6 [18]
16: (1 SC, DEC) x6 [12] – Stuff the body firmly
17: (DEC) x6 [6]
Fasten off and close the opening with the remaining yarn tail. Cross-sew the needle through each stitch and pull tight to close the opening.
FACIAL DETAILS:
Forehead stripes: Using black yarn make two long vertical stitches at the front of the forehead above the nose.
Eye highlight, Use a thick double-knit cotton and loop a stitch tight against the outer corner of your safety eye. Tip: Use a little bit of clear craft glue to glue the white stitch against the eye to prevent it from slipping over the eye.
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The Muzzle
Colour White: (W)
1: CH5, (2 SC in 2nd chain from hook), SC in next 2 stitches, 4 SC in the last stitch. Now working on the opposite side of the chain5, SC in the next 2 stitches, 2SC in the last stitch. [12]
(Work in continuous rounds)
2: (1SC, INC ) x6 [18]
3: (2SC, INC ) x6 [24] – No stuffing of the muzzle
leave a long strand of yarn to sew the muzzle to the face. the muzzle should be between rounds 13-19. Use embroidery or cotton thread to create the triangle on the nose and the split of the lip.
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The Ears- Make two
Colour B: (Black)
1: MC, 5 SC [5]
2: INC x5 [10]
3: (SC, INC) x5 [15]
4: SC in each stitch around [15]
6: (SC, DEC) x5 [10]
Pinch the ear between your fingers and slip-stitch 5 stitches evenly across to close the bottom of the ear. FO and leave a strand of yarn to attach the ears to the head between rounds 5/11 counting from the top of the body.
The tail:
Start with Colour B: (Black)
1: MC,5 SC [5]
2: INC x5 [10]
3-5: SC in each stitch around [10] – stuff the tail as you go
Change to colour O: (Orange)
6-8: SC in each stitch around [10]
10-11:B: SC in each stitch around [10]
12-14: O: SC in each stitch around [10]
15-16: B: SC in each stitch around [10] -Stuff the tail firmly
17-19: O: SC in each stitch around [10]
20-21: B: SC in each stitch around [10]
23-25: O: SC in each stitch around [10]
End off with a slip stitch, pinch the opening of the tail between your fingers, and slip stitch or SC 5 across to close the tail. Leave a strand of yarn to sew the tail on with a whip stitch between rounds 6 and 7, counting from the bottom of the body.
Legs- Make four
Colour B: (Black) and Colour O: (Orange)
Colour B: (Black)
1: MC, 6 SC [6]
Continue with colour O: (Orange)
2: INC x6 [12]
3: [O: SC, B: INC] x3], O: (SC, INC) x3 [18]
Continue with colour O: (Orange)
4: (2 SC, INC) x6 [24]
5:SC in each stitch around [24]
6: (2 SC, DEC) x6 [18]
7: (SC, DEC) x6 [12] – Stuff the paw
8-9: SC in each stitch around [12]
10-11: B: SC in each stitch around [12] *2 Rounds*
12-13: O: SC in each stitch around [12]
14-15: B: SC in each stitch around [12]
16-17: O: SC in each stitch around [12]
Pinch the leg between your index and thumb and slip stitch or SC approximately 6 sts across, closing up the opening of the legs. – Repeat with all three legs. FO, leave a long strand of yarn for sewing.
The Front legs, Attach them at a downwards angle onto the body between rounds 27-30 counting from the top of the head.
Back legs: FO, leave a long strand of yarn to sew the leg at an angle onto the body between rounds between round 2/5 counting from the bottom of the body.
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The Eyes:
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