Amigurumi Pocket Ferret Free Pattern

Introduction

Welcome to this delightful journey of creating a pocket ferret! This amigurumi project is perfect for anyone looking to create a charming companion. With careful attention to detail and a few color changes, you’ll have your very own pocket ferret to cherish.

Project Details

Difficulty: Intermediate
Size: Approximately 14cm long (excluding tail)
Time: 3-4 Hours
Style: Baby Schema (large head, small body)

Materials

Super bulky chenille yarn (Colors: Lavender, Peach, Spearmint, and Cloud White)
4.5mm crochet hook
12mm black safety eyes
Black embroidery thread for the nose
Fiberfill stuffing
Yarn needle and scissors
Stitch markers

Abbreviations

MR: Magic Ring
sc: Single crochet
inc: Increase
dec: Decrease
[ ]: Repeat instructions within brackets
( ): Total stitch count at the end of the round

Head

R1: 6 sc in MR (6)

R2: inc in each st around (12)

R3: [sc 1, inc] x6 (18)

R4: [2 sc, inc] x6 (24)

R5: [3 sc, inc] x6 (30)

R6: [4 sc, inc] x6 (36)

R7-8: sc in each st around (36)

Switch to carrying Cloud White for the mask.

R9: 16 sc in Main Color, 4 sc in White, 16 sc in Main Color (36)

R10: 14 sc in Main Color, 8 sc in White, 14 sc in Main Color (36)

R11: 12 sc in Main Color, 12 sc in White, 12 sc in Main Color (36)

R12: 10 sc in Main Color, 16 sc in White, 10 sc in Main Color (36)

R13: 10 sc in Main Color, [inc, sc] x3, 4 sc, [sc, inc] x3 (all in White), 10 sc in Main Color (42)

R14-16: 8 sc in Main Color, 26 sc in White, 8 sc in Main Color (42)

Place eyes between rounds 14 and 15, leaving 9 stitches of space between them.

R17: [5 sc, dec] x6 (36)

R18: [4 sc, dec] x6 (30)

R19: [3 sc, dec] x6 (24)

R20: [2 sc, dec] x6 (18)

R21: [sc, dec] x6 (12)

R22: dec x6 (6)

Fasten off and leave a tail for sewing. Stuff the head firmly, emphasizing the jowl area.

Body

Use Cloud White yarn.

R1: 6 sc in MR (6)

R2: inc in each st around (12)

R3: [sc, inc] x6 (18)

R4-8: sc in each st around (18)

R9: [2 sc, inc] x6 (24)

R10-15: sc in each st around (24)

R16: [2 sc, dec] x6 (18)

R17: [sc, dec] x6 (12)

R18: dec x6 (6)

Fasten off and weave in ends. Stuff the body with a focus on the wider bottom half.

Front Paws (Make 2)

Use Main Color.

R1: 6 sc in MR (6)

R2-3: sc in each st around (6)

Fasten off, leaving a tail for sewing. Do not stuff.

Back Legs (Make 2)

Use Main Color.

R1: 6 sc in MR (6)

R2: [sc, inc] x3 (9)

R3: sc in each st around (9)

Fasten off, leaving a tail for sewing. Lightly stuff.

The Ears (Make 2)

Use Main Color and Cloud White.

R1: With Main Color, 6 sc in MR (6)

R2: Switch to White, [sc, inc] x3 (9)

Fasten off. These will be small, flat semi-circles.

The Tail

Start with Main Color.

R1: 4 sc in MR (4)

R2: [sc, inc] x2 (6)

Switch to White.

R3-15: sc in each st around (6)

Fasten off, leaving a tail for sewing.

Assembly

Position the Head: Sew the head to the narrow end of the body (the neck). Ensure the white mask is centered.

Facial Features: Embroider a small, flat nose using black thread between the eyes, centered on the white section.

Ears: Attach the ears between rounds 5 and 9 of the head, tilted slightly backward.

Front Paws: Sew the small nubs directly under the chin, spaced only 1 stitch apart to create a tucked-in look.

Back Legs: Attach to the sides of the lower body (around round 14-16), angled outward so the ferret looks like it is resting.

Tail: Secure the tail to the very back center of the body.

Final Notes

Feel free to experiment with colors and yarn types to make your pocket ferret unique! Enjoy your crafting experience and cherish your finished creation.