Amigurumi Tiger Gardener Free Pattern

Introduction

Welcome, fellow crafters! Today, we are embarking on a delightful project to create a charming tiger gardener. This pattern will guide you through the process of making a lovable character that brings joy to any space. Let’s gather our materials and start crafting!

Project Details

Skill Level: Advanced
Finished Size: Approximately 11 inches (28 cm) tall
Gauge: 24 sts x 26 rows = 4 inches (10 cm) in single crochet
Time Investment: 12 – 15 hours

Materials Needed

Yarn: Sport weight (Weight #2) high-quality cotton or cotton-acrylic blend in the following colors:
Bright Orange (Main body)
Cream/Pale Yellow (Muzzle, inner ears)
Medium Blue & Kelly Green (Striped sweater)
Denim Blue (Overalls)
Tan/Straw (Hat, sandal soles, satchel strap)
Dark Brown/Black (Stripes, mouth inside, embroidery details)
Bright Yellow & White (Bumblebees, daisy details)
Terracotta, Dark Brown, Soft Green, Flower Yellow (Potted plants)

Abbreviations

ch: chain
st / sts: stitch / stitches
sc: single crochet
inc: single crochet increase (2 sc in one stitch)
dec: single crochet decrease (invisible decrease recommended)
hdc: half double crochet
dc: double crochet
sl st: slip stitch
BLO: back loops only
FLO: front loops only
mr: magic ring

The Pattern

Head

Using Cream/Pale Yellow yarn, start working from the top down.

Round 1: Start 6 sc into a mr. (6)

Round 2: [inc] x 6. (12)

Round 3: [sc, inc] x 6. (18)

Round 4: [2 sc, inc] x 6. (24)

Round 5: [3 sc, inc] x 6. (30)

Round 6: Change color to Bright Orange. [4 sc, inc] x 6. (36)

Round 7: [5 sc, inc] x 6. (42)

Round 8: [6 sc, inc] x 6. (48)

Round 9: [7 sc, inc] x 6. (54)

Round 10 – Round 12: sc in each st around. (54)

Round 13: 18 sc, [inc, sc] x 4, 2 sc, [sc, inc] x 4, 18 sc. (62)

Round 14: sc in each st around. (62)

Round 15: 18 sc, [inc, 2 sc] x 4, 2 sc, [2 sc, inc] x 4, 18 sc. (70)

Round 16 – Round 18: sc in each st around. (70)

Insert safety eyes between Rounds 13 and 14, leaving 9 stitches apart for a cheerful gaze.

Round 19: 18 sc, [dec, 2 sc] x 4, 2 sc, [2 sc, dec] x 4, 18 sc. (62)

Round 20: sc in each st around. (62)

Round 21: [6 sc, dec] x 7, 6 sc. (55)

Round 22: [3 sc, dec] x 11. (44)

Round 23: [2 sc, dec] x 11. (33)

Stuff the head firmly, shaping the cheek sections.

Round 24: [sc, dec] x 11. (22)

Round 25: [dec] x 11. (11)

Fasten off, leaving a long tail to sew any remaining gap closed.

Muzzle Insert

Using Cream/Pale Yellow yarn.

Round 1: ch 9, starting in 2nd ch from hook: 7 sc, 3 sc in the last chain loop. Turn to work along opposite side: 6 sc, inc in the final loop. (18)

Round 2: inc, 6 sc, [inc] x 3, 6 sc, [inc] x 2. (24)

Round 3: sc, inc, 6 sc, [sc, inc] x 3, 6 sc, [sc, inc] x 2. (30)

Round 4 – Round 6: sc in each st around. (30)

Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing. Embroider a large triangular nose using pink yarn.

Ears (Make 2 Outer, 2 Inner)

Outer Ear: Using Bright Orange yarn.

Round 1: Start 6 sc into a mr. (6)

Round 2: [inc] x 6. (12)

Round 3: [sc, inc] x 6. (18)

Round 4 – Round 6: sc in each st around. (18)

Fasten off.

Inner Ear: Using Cream/Pale Yellow yarn.

Round 1: Start 6 sc into a mr. (6)

Round 2: [inc] x 6. (12)

Round 3: [sc, inc] x 6. (18)

Fasten off. Whipstitch the Inner Ear to the Outer Ear and sew them to the head.

Legs and Torso

The legs are worked first and then joined to form the lower body.

Start with Bright Orange yarn.

Round 1: Start 6 sc into a mr. (6)

Round 2: [inc] x 6. (12)

Round 3: [sc, inc] x 6. (18)

Round 4: [2 sc, inc] x 6. (24)

Round 5: In BLO, sc in each st around. (24)

Round 6 – Round 14: sc in each st around. (24)

Switch to Medium Blue yarn for the sweater body.

Round 15 – Round 16: sc in each st around. (24)

On the first leg, fasten off. On the second leg, do not cut the yarn. ch 3, then join to the first leg with a sc.

Round 17: 24 sc around first leg, 3 sc along one side of the joining chain, 24 sc around second leg, 3 sc along the opposite side. (54)

Round 18: sc in each st around. (54)

Alternate colors between Kelly Green and Medium Blue every 3 rounds to build the striped design.

Round 19 – Round 24: sc in each st around. (54)

Round 25: [7 sc, dec] x 6. (48)

Round 26 – Round 28: sc in each st around. (48)

Round 29: [6 sc, dec] x 6. (42)

Round 30 – Round 31: sc in each st around. (42)

Round 32: [5 sc, dec] x 6. (36)

Round 33 – Round 34: sc in each st around. (36)

Round 35: [4 sc, dec] x 6. (30)

Round 36: [3 sc, dec] x 6. (24)

Stuff the legs and body firmly. Fasten off, leaving a long tail to secure directly to the head.

Arms (Make 2)

Start with Bright Orange yarn.

Round 1: Start 6 sc into a mr. (6)

Round 2: [inc] x 6. (12)

Round 3: [sc, inc] x 6. (18)

Round 4 – Round 6: sc in each st around. (18)

Switch to Medium Blue yarn. Alternate between Medium Blue and Kelly Green every 3 rounds.

Round 7 – Round 22: sc in each st around. (18)

Round 23: [sc, dec] x 6. (12)

Stuff the lower paw firmly and the upper arm lightly. Fasten off, leaving a long tail for attachment.

Denim Overalls

Using Denim Blue yarn, work from the pant cuffs up.

Round 1: ch 28, join with a sl st to form a loop. sc in each ch around. (28)

Round 2 – Round 5: sc in each st around. (28)

Fasten off the first leg. Repeat for the second leg, but do not cut the yarn. ch 2, join to the first leg.

Round 6: 28 sc around first leg, 2 sc along the chain, 28 sc around second leg, 2 sc along opposite side. (60)

Round 7 – Round 16: sc in each st around. (60)

Round 17: [8 sc, dec] x 6. (54)

Round 18: sl st in each st around. Fasten off.

Front Bib: Attach yarn to the FLO of the front waist. Locate center 16 stitches.

Row 1 – Row 8: ch 1, turn, 16 sc across. (16)

Fasten off and weave in ends.

Straps (Make 2)

Attach yarn to the back top rim of the pants. ch 22, turn, hdc in 3rd ch from hook and in each remaining chain across. Sew opposite ends of the straps to the top corners of the front bib, embellishing the attachment points with tiny decorative red buttons.

Gardener’s Straw Hat

Using Tan/Straw yarn.

Round 1: Start 6 sc into a mr. (6)

Round 2: [inc] x 6. (12)

Round 3: [sc, inc] x 6. (18)

Continue building the hat shape until desired width is reached.

Assembly

Attach the head to the torso securely. Sew on the arms at the desired angle and position. Finally, position the ears and hat for the perfect finishing touch!