These tiger amigurumi patterns differ in finished size, yarn weight, and how the stripes are handled. Compare those details first if you want a small shelf toy, a larger seated tiger, or a design with a low sew assembly approach.
You’ll want fiberfill on hand no matter which size you make. Buy more than you think, since stuffed toys eat it fast.
Tiger patterns to explore
1. Terry the Tiger
Terry is rated advanced beginner by Nicole Chase, and works up very quickly. Most pieces have crocheted stripes, but the stripes on the top of the head are embroidered, which she says is her favorite finishing touch. The page has tips and tricks, pattern variations, and an ad-free PDF for sale.
2. Crochet Tiger Amigurumi
Ana’s tiger is about 7 inches (18 cm) tall in Schachenmayr Catania sport weight yarn on a 2 mm hook, in black, white, orange and brown. You can embroider the eyes with black thread or use safety eyes, and gauge is not crucial. The ad-free PDF with photos is sold on Etsy and Ravelry.
3. Free Crochet Tiger Pattern
If you do not like sewing amigurumi, Petra Salisbury says you will love this. It is worked in YarnArt Jeans, a fine sport (#2) cotton and acrylic blend, using two balls of orange and one each of black and white, and it finishes 9 inches seated and 12.5 inches from ears to toes. She adds that it is rated intermediate.
4. Sissy the Plush Tiger
Sissy is a plush tiger by Alena Kalabina, in YarnArt Dolce plush yarn on a 3.5 mm hook, and she says it looks professional although the design is simple. The head and body are crocheted in one piece, and it has 16 mm green glitter eyes, a velvet nose, and chipboard discs with cotter pins for the joints, so you will need a few supplies beyond yarn.
5. Free Crochet Tiger Amigurumi Pattern
The Friendly Tiger is about 8 inches tall in size 4 worsted weight yarn (about 100 g) on a 3.75 mm hook, with 15 mm safety eyes. The legs are made separately and attached, and the body decreases and then increases into the head. It has a small amount of yarn for a sweater in a color of your choice.
