Welcome to this delightful amigurumi squirrel pattern! This charming little creature is perfect for adding a touch of whimsy to your crochet collection. With easy-to-follow instructions, you’ll create a wonderful diorama paired with your squirrel.

Project Details

Skill Level: Intermediate

Materials

• Sport weight or DK cotton yarn in rusty orange, olive green, yellow, and small amounts for scarf and cap
• 2.25 mm crochet hook
• Polyester fiberfill
• Black safety eyes
• Yarn needle, stitch markers, scissors

Abbreviations

• MR: magic ring
• ch: chain
• sc: single crochet
• inc: increase
• dec: decrease
• FO: fasten off

Pattern

Head

Using rusty orange yarn, create a magic ring (MR).

Round 1: 6 sc in MR.

Round 2: inc in each stitch (12 sc).

Round 3: (sc in next stitch, inc) repeat (18 sc).

Continue increasing until you reach 36 stitches.

Finish the head with safety eyes and stuff lightly.

Body

Using the same yarn, start with MR.

Round 1: 6 sc in MR.

Increase to 24 stitches, then work even for 10 rounds.

Tail

Using rusty orange yarn, ch 15.

Row 1: sc in each ch (14 sc).

Row 2: dec, then continue to work back.

Assembly

Attach the head to the body and sew on the tail. Dress the squirrel with the acorn cap and scarf.

Final Notes

Thank you for creating with me! I hope you enjoy making this adorable squirrel.

Copyright Notice

This pattern is for personal use only. Please do not redistribute or sell any part of this pattern. Thank you for respecting creators!

Pattern created for amigurumi.badoomobile.net

Finished Squirrel Amigurumi – Color Variations and Accessories

Create your very own charming amigurumi squirrel with this detailed pattern. Perfect for all skill levels, this project brings joy and creativity to your crochet collection.

Project Details

Finished Size: Approximately 5 inches tall

Materials

• Sport weight yarn: orange-brown, cream, red
• 2.25 mm crochet hook
• 6 mm black safety eyes
• Fiberfill stuffing
• Yarn needle
• Scissors

Abbreviations

MR = magic ring, ch = chain, sc = single crochet, inc = increase, dec = decrease, FO = fasten off

Pattern

Squirrel Body

R1: MR, 6 sc.
R2: Inc around. 12 sc.
R3: Sc, inc; repeat around. 18 sc.
R4: 2 sc, inc; repeat around. 24 sc.
R5: 3 sc, inc; repeat around. 30 sc.
R6-R10: Sc around. 30 sc.
R11: 8 sc, dec; repeat around. 27 sc.
R12: Sc around. 27 sc.
R13: 7 sc, dec; repeat around. 24 sc.
R14: 6 sc, dec; repeat around. 21 sc.
R15: 5 sc, dec; repeat around. 18 sc. Stuff firmly.
R16: 4 sc, dec; repeat around. 15 sc.
FO, leaving a long tail for sewing to the head.

Squirrel Head

R1: MR, 6 sc.
R2: Inc around. 12 sc.
R3: Sc, inc; repeat around. 18 sc.
R4: 2 sc, inc; repeat around. 24 sc.
R5: 3 sc, inc; repeat around. 30 sc.
R6-R11: Sc around. 30 sc.
R12: 8 sc, dec; repeat around. 27 sc.
R13: 7 sc, dec; repeat around. 24 sc.
R14: 6 sc, dec; repeat around. 21 sc. Insert safety eyes between R8 and R9, 7 stitches apart.
R15: 5 sc, dec; repeat around. 18 sc.
R16: Sc, dec; repeat around. 12 sc.
R17: Dec around. 6 sc.
FO and close.

Muzzle

R1: Ch 5. Sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc 2, 3 sc in last ch. Work on opposite side: sc 2, inc. 10 sc.
R2: Inc, sc 2, inc 3 times, sc 2, inc 2 times. 16 sc.
R3: Sc around. 16 sc.
FO, lightly stuff and sew to the lower front of the head. Embroider a tiny dark brown nose.

Ears

Make 2. R1: MR, 6 sc.
R2: Sc, inc; repeat around. 9 sc.
R3: Sc around. 9 sc.
FO, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Assembly

Attach the head to the body securely. Sew the muzzle in place and embroider the nose. Position the ears on top of the head and secure with yarn.

Final Notes

This squirrel is perfect for playtime or display. Customize with additional accessories for a unique touch!

Copyright Notice

© 2023 amigurumi.badoomobile.net. All rights reserved.

Finished Squirrel Amigurumi – Color Variations and Accessories

You will need:
– Himalaya Dolphin Baby yarn: 3 colors (orange #80316 – 1.5 skein, white #80301 and brown)
– 5.0 mm and 2.0 mm crochet hook
– 14 mm safety eyes
– 18*13 mm plastic nose
– Black non-plush yarn for embroidering eyebrows
– False lashes and fabric glue
– Sewing thread and needle
– Satin ribbon
– Scissors
– Fiberfill

Height: 30 cm (11.8”).

Abbreviations:
R — row
ch — chain
st — stitch
sc — single crochet
inc — increase
dec — decrease
BLO — back loop only
[…] – number of stitches you should have at the end of the row
(…) – repeat whatever is between the brackets the given number of times

Amigurumi Plush Squirrel Free Pattern:

Legs (make 2)
With orange yarn:
Make 7 ch.
Make an oval, starting from the 2nd ch from hook, work on both sides of the chain.
R 1: From the 2nd ch from hook: 5 sc, 3 sc in last st, turn: 5 sc, 3 sc in in one st [16]
R 2: 5 sc, 3 inc, 6 sc, inc, 1 sc [20]
R 3: BLO 20 sc
R 4-5: 20 sc (2 rows)
R 6: 4 sc, (dec, 1 sc) repeat 2 times, dec, 8 sc [17]
R 7: 4 sc, dec , 1 sc, dec, 5 sc, dec, 1 sc [14]
R 8: 3 sc, dec, 1 sc, dec, 6 sc [12]
Change to white yarn:
R 9: 12 sc
Change to brown yarn:
R 10: 12 sc
Change to orange yarn:
R 11: 2 sc, 7 inc, 3 sc [19]
R 12: 5 sc, (inc, 1 sc) repeat 4 times, inc, 5 sc [24]
R 13-17: 24 sc (5 rows)
R 18: 6 sc, 6 dec, 6 sc [18]
R 19: 5 sc, 4 dec, 5 sc [14]
Fold the top opening flat and 6 sc through both sides across.

Hands (make 2)
With orange yarn:
R 1: 2 ch, 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook [6]
R 2: (inc) repeat 6 times [12]
R 3: 11 sc, inc [13]
R 4-6: 13 sc (3 rows)
R 7: (2 sc, dec) repeat 3 times, 1 sc [10]
Change to white yarn:
R 8: 10 sc
Change to brown yarn:
R 9: 10 sc
Change to orange yarn:
R 10-18: 10 sc (9 rows)
Fold the top opening flat and 4 sc through both sides.

Ears (make 2)
With orange yarn:
R 1: 2 ch, 4 sc in 2nd ch from hook [4]
R 2: (1 sc, inc) repeat 2 times [6]
R 3: 6 sc
R 4: (1 sc, inc) repeat 3 times [9]
Change to brown yarn:
R 5: 9 sc
Change to white yarn:
R 6: 9 sc
R 7: (2 sc, inc) repeat 3 times [12]
R 8: 12 sc
Stop crocheting and watch the video at 37:05.
R 9: (3 sc, inc) repeat 3 times [15]
R 10-12: 15 sc (3 rows)
Fold the top opening flat and 7 sc through both sides across.

Body and head
With orange yarn:
R 1: 2 ch, 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook [6]
R 2: (inc) repeat 6 times [12]
R 3: (1 sc, inc) repeat 6 times [18]
R 4: (2 sc, inc) repeat 6 times [24]
R 5: (3 sc, inc) repeat 6 times [30]
R 6: (4 sc, inc) repeat 6 times [36]
R 7-11: 36 sc (5 rows)
R 12: 6 sc, 6 sc with 1st leg, 12 sc, 6 sc with 2nd leg, 6 sc [36]
R 13-14: 36 sc (2 rows)
R 15: 10 sc, (dec, 1 sc) repeat 5 times, dec, 9 sc [30]
R 16-17: 30 sc (2 rows)
R 18: (3 sc, dec) repeat 6 times [24]
R 19-21: 24 sc (3 rows)
R 22: 5 sc, 4 sc with 1st hand, 9 sc, 4 sc with 2nd hand, 2 sc [24]
R 23: (2 sc, dec) repeat 6 times [18]
R 24: (2 sc, inc) repeat 6 times [24]
R 25: (1 sc, inc) repeat 12 times [36]
R 26: (5 sc, inc) repeat 6 times [42]
R 27-32: 42 sc (6 rows)
R 33: (5 sc, dec) repeat 6 times [36]
R 34-38: 36 sc (5 rows)
R 39: (4 sc, dec) repeat 6 times [30]
R 40: 8 sc, 3 sc with 1st ear, 1 sc with 1st ear, 9 sc, 1 sc with 2nd ear, 2 sc with 2nd ear [24]
Watch the video at 19:55.
R 41: 1 sc with 2nd ear, 1 sc, dec, (2 sc, dec) repeat 5 times [18]
R 42: (1 sc, dec) repeat 6 times [12]
R 43: (dec) repeat 6 times [6]

Tail
With white yarn:
R 1: 2 ch, 8 sc in 2nd ch from hook [8]
R 2: (inc) repeat 8 times [16]
R 3: (1 sc, inc) repeat 8 times [24]
R 4: (2 sc, inc) repeat 8 times [32]
R 5: (3 sc, inc) repeat 8 times [40]
R 6: (4 sc, inc) repeat 8 times [48]
R 7: 48 sc
Change to orange yarn:
R 8-10: 48 sc (3 rows)
Change to brown yarn:
R 11: 48 sc
Change to white yarn:
R 12: 48 sc
Change to orange yarn:
R 13: 48 sc
R 14: (4 sc, dec) repeat 8 times [40]
R 15-17: 40 sc (3 rows)
R 18: (3 sc, dec) repeat 8 times [32]
R 19-21: 32 sc (3 rows)
R 22: (2 sc, dec) repeat 8 times [24]
R 23-32: 24 sc (10 rows)
R 33: (1 sc, dec) repeat 8 times [16]
R 34-39: 16 sc (6 rows)
R 40: (dec) repeat 8 times [8]
Fold top opening flat and 4 sc through both sides across.

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