Welcome to the cozy corner of Yarn Over with Natasha’s blog, where we dive into the super cute world of amigurumi! Today, I’m super excited to share with you my brand new pattern, Chip the Otter. He has now joined the collection of crochet patterns. He is an utterly adorable amigurumi otter, easy to crochet even for beginners. This charming little creature is perfect for your next market or as a cute little friend you want to make for someone special in your life.
My amigurumi otter pattern is designed with both beginners and experienced crocheters in mind, offering clear, step-by-step instructions to ensure a joyful and hassle-free crocheting experience. This otter pattern is a sewing pattern but so worth it. The head and body are in one section, and the limbs are attached afterward. This little crochet otter can be made in a lying down position or sitting style by just moving the tail.
In addition to the pattern, I’ll share some fun facts about otters and tips on embroidering eyes and what yarn you can use for this adorable little guy. Chip the Otter is designed to be made in any weight yarn, so whether you want to use Bernat Blanket, Parfait Chunky, Kismet Velvet, Alize, or any cotton, acrylic brand, you can use this pattern, and it will come out perfect. So grab your crochet hook, select your softest yarn, and get ready to fall in love with this cute crochet Otter.
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I used Snowball Acrylic yarn to create this pattern, But I also crocheted this otter in the new Kismet Velvet plush yarn in the colors 18 and 25. This particular yarn is incredibly soft and easy to work with, making it the perfect material to replicate the furriness of the little otter. It’s worth noting that Kismet Velvet Yarn is a new range of yarn that is currently available here in South Africa. However, if you’re not from South Africa, and you’re looking to create an otter with a similar level of fluffiness, then a great substitute would be Parfait Chunky.
When creating my otter, I decided to use 18mm safety eyes, but you can use any size you prefer. If you’re not a big fan of safety eyes for your crocheted toys, then don’t worry. I have two tutorials available on my YouTube channel that will guide you through the process, These tutorials include how to create both closed and open embroidery eyes.
You can purchase a downloadable AD-FREE PDF of the pattern: with step-by-step pictures, written tutorial with extra guide and tips.
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What you will need to crochet this Otter:
- Scissors
- Stuffing 50g
- 14 mm safety eyes / 18mm for Velvet yarn
- Stitch marker
- Tapestry needle
Hook sizes:
2.5mm- 4ply/ Fingering yarn
3.0mm- Double knit / light worsted weight
3.5mm- Parfait Chunky / Kismet velvet plush
4.0mm – Bernat Blanket / Alize Velluto
Yarn Needed:
Double knit/light worsted yarn
- Colour B: Beige 20g /
- Colour DB: Dark Brown 35g /
- Colour C: Camel 15g /
- White/ Black/ embroidery thread for the eyes
ABBREVIATIONS AND EXPLANATIONS
- SC: Single Crochet
- INC: INCrease
- DEC: DECrease
- SLP: Slip stitch
- MC: Magic Circle
- FO: Finish off
- BLO: Back loop only
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 end of each round is shown in the […] Working in continuous rounds with your stitch marker
My previous Free pattern:
Ben the amigurumi tiger is my latest pattern, which is completely free! which you can access the pattern HERE.
When I created Ben, I wanted to crochet a tiger that was both adorable and unique. And I wanted you to be able to make him in three different textures of yarn – acrylic, cotton, and velvet – to bring him to life. Specifically, I used Alize Velluto, Charity DK, and Elle cotton 4ply to make him.
I know that some people prefer to work with different yarn weights, which is why I made sure that the pattern is easily adjustable. If you want to use a different-weight yarn, it’s no problem at all. The pattern is designed to be flexible and adaptable.
One of the things that makes Ben so special is his color changes. He has a few different color changes throughout his design, which makes him even more unique. But don’t worry – the paid pattern for Ben is color-coded, so you’ll know exactly when to switch colors. It’s user-friendly and easy to understand.
Overall, I think Ben is one of the standout patterns from my new range. I put a lot of love and care into designing him, and I truly believe that you’ll enjoy making him. So why not give it a try? He might just become your new crochet project too!
You can always save him for later!
Here is the free crochet Chip the Otter:
HEAD:
Colour B: (Beige)
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: (5 SC, INC) x6 [42]
8: (6 SC, INC) x6 [48]
9-16: SC in each stitch [48] *8 Rounds*
(If using safety eyes: Place eyes between rounds 12-13, 10 visible stitches apart)
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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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 [18]
23: (1SC, DEC) x6 [12]
24: (DEC) x6 [6]
FO, and weave in the end
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You can purchase a downloadable AD-FREE PDF of the pattern: with step-by-step pictures, written tutorial with extra guide and tips.
Get the pattern on my Website: (Links to Etsy and Ravelry is in the description)
BODY:
Colour DB: (Dark Brown)
1: Reconnect with the yarn under the right eye of the Otter (If safety eyes were used) in round 22 of the BLO. SC in each stitch around [18]
2: SC in each stitch around [18]
3: (2 SC, INC) x6 [24]
4: (3 SC, INC) x6 [30]
5: (4 SC, INC) x6 [36]
6-9: SC in each stitch around [36] *4 Rounds*
10: (5 SC, INC) x6 [42]
11-12: SC in each stitch around [42] *2 Rounds*
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13: (5 SC, DEC) x6 [36] – Start stuffing the body
14: (4 SC, DEC) x6 [30]
15: (3 SC, DEC) x6 [24]
16: (2 SC, DEC) x6 [18]
17: (SC, DEC) x6 [12] – Stuff the body firmly
18: (DEC) x6 [6]
FO and close the opening with the remaining yarn tail. Cross-sew the needle through each stitch and pull tight to close the opening.
Did you know?
Otters are one of the few non-primate species known to use tools for survival. Sea otters, in particular, are quite skilled in this regard. They often use rocks as tools to crack open shellfish, their primary source of food. What’s even more interesting is how they manage this feat: while floating on their backs in the water, they place a rock on their stomachs and then smash the shellfish against it until it cracks open to reveal the meal inside
My group of testers have done such an amazing job making this super cute Otter pattern.
MUZZLE:
Colour C: (Camel)
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]
4: SC in each stitch around [24]
5: (2SC, DEC) x6 [18] – Stuff the nose
leave a long strand of yarn to sew the muzzle to the face. the nose should be between rounds 13-19. Use a little bit of embroidery or cotton thread for the details on the nose.
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EARS:
Color C: (CAMEL)
1: MC, 5 SC [5]
2: INC x5 [10]
3: SC in each stitch around [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 head.
TAIL:
Color DB: (Dark Brown)
1: MC, 6 SC [6]
2: SC in each stitch around [6]
3: (INC) x 6 [12]
4-5: SC in each stitch around [12] *2 Rounds*
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He can also easily be made in a velvet yarn.
6: (SC, INC) x6 [18] Stuff the tail firmly
7-9: SC in each stitch around [18] *3 Rounds*
10: (2 SC, INC) x6 [24]
11-12: SC in each stitch around [24] *2 Rounds* – Stuff the tail
FO, leave a strand of yarn to sew the tail onto the body between rounds 3/9 counting from the bottom of the body. Sitting position between round 6/11 counting from the bottom.
ARMS:
Color DB: (Dark Brown)
1: MC, 6 SC [6]
2: (INC) x 6 [12]
3-8: SC in each stitch around [12] *6 Rounds* – Stuff the arms
Pinch the arm between your fingers and slip-stitch 6 stitches evenly across to close the bottom of the arm. FO and leave a strand of yarn to attach the arms to the head between rounds 1/6 counting from the top of the neck section under the head. Attach the arm at a tilted angle on the body.
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You can purchase a downloadable AD-FREE PDF of the pattern: with step-by-step pictures, written tutorial with extra guide and tips.
Get the pattern on my Website: (Links to Etsy and Ravelry is in the description)
FEET:
Color DB: (Dark Brown)
1: MC, 6 SC [6]
2: (INC) x 6 [12]
3: (SC, INC) x6 [18]
4-5: SC in each stitch around [18] *2 Rounds*
6: (SC, DEC) x6 [12]
7-11: SC in each stitch around [12] *5 Rounds* – Stuff the feet
Pinch the feet between your fingers and slip-stitch 6 stitches evenly across to close the bottom of the feet. FO and leave a strand of yarn to attach the feet to the body between rounds 14/15 counting from the top of the neck section under the head.
And you are done!!
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