Free Amigurumi Tiger Arthur Pattern – Craft Your Own Roaring Friend!
Discover the joy of crafting with our free amigurumi tiger Arthur pattern. Unleash your creativity and create your very own cuddly tiger companion. Whether you’re a seasoned crochet artist or a beginner, this pattern is designed to be accessible to all skill levels. Dive into the world of amigurumi and bring Arthur to life with your own personal touch. In this article, we’ll guide you through the process step by step. So grab your yarn and hook, and let’s get started on this exciting amigurumi adventure!
Materials:
Yarn – Elian Nicky
- Orange: 2 skeins
- Yellow: 1 skein
- Black: 1/4 skein
Eyes or 2 buttons
White felt
Stuffing material
Abbreviations:
ch – chain
sc – single crochet
inc – increase (2 sc in the same stitch)
dec – decrease (work 2 sc together)
sl st – slip stitch
Toy Size: 40 cm (approximately 15.75 inches)
PATTERN
Head:
Color: Orange
Begin with 3 ch.
Round 1: In the second ch from the hook, work 6 sc. Join to form a ring. (6 sc)
Round 2: Inc in each sc around. (12 sc)
Round 3: (1 sc, inc) repeat 6 times. (18 sc)
Round 4: (2 sc, inc) repeat 6 times. (24 sc)
Round 5: (3 sc, inc) repeat 6 times. (30 sc)
Round 6: (4 sc, inc) repeat 6 times. (36 sc)
Round 7: (5 sc, inc) repeat 6 times. (42 sc)
Round 8: (6 sc, inc) repeat 6 times. (48 sc)
Round 9: (7 sc, inc) repeat 6 times. (54 sc)
Round 10: (8 sc, inc) repeat 6 times. (60 sc)
Rounds 11-20: 60 sc
Round 21: (8 sc, dec) repeat 6 times. (54 sc)
Round 22: (7 sc, dec) repeat 6 times. (48 sc)
Round 23: (6 sc, dec) repeat 6 times. (42 sc)
Round 24: (5 sc, dec) repeat 6 times. (36 sc)
Round 25: (4 sc, dec) repeat 6 times. (30 sc)
Round 26: (3 sc, dec) repeat 6 times. (24 sc)
Round 27: (2 sc, dec) repeat 6 times. (18 sc)
Insert the eyes and add stuffing.
Round 28: (1 sc, dec) repeat 6 times. (12 sc)
Round 29: Dec in each sc around. (6 sc)
Finish off.
Muzzle:
Color: Yellow
Begin with 3 ch.
Round 1: In the second ch from the hook, work 6 sc. Join to form a ring. (6 sc)
Round 2: Inc in each sc around. (12 sc)
Round 3: (1 sc, inc) repeat 6 times. (18 sc)
Round 4: (2 sc, inc) repeat 6 times. (24 sc)
Rounds 8-12: 42 sc
Round 13: (5 sc, dec) repeat 6 times. (36 sc)
Rounds 14-15: 36 sc
Stuff and finish off.
Body:
Color: Orange
Begin with 3 ch.
Round 1: In the second ch from the hook, work 6 sc. Join to form a ring. (6 sc)
Round 2: Inc in each sc around. (12 sc)
Round 3: (1 sc, inc) repeat 6 times. (18 sc)
Round 4: (2 sc, inc) repeat 6 times. (24 sc)
Rounds 5-9: 30 sc
Round 10: (2 sc, dec) repeat 6 times. (18 sc)
Round 11: 18 sc
Round 12: (4 sc, dec) repeat 6 times. (15 sc)
Rounds 13-20: 15 sc
Round 21: (4 sc, dec) repeat 6 times. (12 sc)
Round 22-23: 12 sc
Round 24: (3 sc, dec) repeat 6 times. (9 sc)
Rounds 25-27: 9 sc
Round 28-29: 9 sc
Round 30: (2 sc, dec) repeat 6 times. (6 sc)
Rounds 31-32: 6 sc
Round 33: (2 sc, dec) repeat 6 times. (6 sc)
Rounds 34-35: 6 sc
Round 36: (1 sc, dec) repeat 6 times. (6 sc)
Finish off.
Nose:
Colors: Orange and Black
Orange: 12 ch
Rounds 1-4: 12 sc in orange.
Rounds 5-6: Switch to black, 12 sc.
Round 7: Dec 1 sc on each side of the nose. Start with a slip stitch into the first sc. (10 sc)
Round 8: 10 sc
Round 9: Dec 1 sc on each side of the nose. Start with a slip stitch into the first sc. (8 sc)
Round 10: 8 sc
Round 11: Dec 1 sc on each side of the nose. Start with a slip stitch into the first sc. (6 sc)
Round 12: 6 sc
Round 13: Dec 1 sc on each side of the nose. Start with a slip stitch into the first sc. (4 sc)
Round 14: 4 sc
Round 15: Dec 1 sc on each side of the nose. Start with a slip stitch into the first sc. (2 sc)
Round 16: 2 sc
Finish off. Attach the nose to the muzzle where the black and orange colors meet. Stuff the black part of the nose.
Ears:
Colors: Orange and Yellow
Begin with 3 ch in orange.
Round 1: In the second ch from the hook, work 6 sc. Join to form a ring. (6 sc)
Round 2: Inc in each sc around. (12 sc)
Round 3: (1 sc, inc) repeat 6 times. (18 sc)
Round 4: (2 sc, inc) repeat 6 times. (24 sc)
Rounds 5-9: 24 sc
Round 10: (2 sc, dec) repeat 6 times. (18 sc)
Round 11: 18 sc
Round 12: (4 sc, dec) repeat 3 times. (15 sc)
Finish off.
Front Legs:
Colors: Orange and Yellow
Begin with 3 ch in yellow.
Round 1: In the second ch from the hook, work 6 sc. Join to form a ring. (6 sc)
Round 2: Inc in each sc around. (12 sc)
Round 3: 3 sc in the first st, 5 sc, 3 sc in the next st, 5 sc. (16 sc)
Round 4: (inc, 5 sc) 3 times, (inc, 5 sc). (22 sc)
Round 5: 3 sc, inc, 10 sc, inc, 7 sc. (24 sc)
Round 6: (3 sc, inc) repeat 6 times. (30 sc)
Round 7: (4 sc, inc) repeat 6 times. (36 sc)
Rounds 8-12: 36 sc
Round 13: (4 sc, dec) repeat 6 times. (30 sc)
Rounds 14-15: 30 sc
Round 16: (3 sc, dec) repeat 6 times. (24 sc)
Round 17: 24 sc
Round 18: (2 sc, inc) repeat 6 times. (18 sc)
Rounds 19-41: Orange – 18 sc
Stuff the legs.
Round 42: Dec in each sc around. (9 sc)
Finish off.
Hind Legs:
Colors: Orange and Yellow
Begin with 15+2 ch in yellow.
Round 1: 14 sc, 3 sc in the next st, turn and work on the opposite side, inc. (32 sc)
Round 2: 15 sc, 3 sc in the next st, 15 sc, 3 sc in the next st. (36 sc)
Round 3: Inc, 13 sc, (inc in the next st)*5, 13 sc, (inc in the next st)*4. (46 sc)
Round 4: (inc)*2, 13 sc, (inc)*2, 6 sc, (inc)*2, 13 sc, (inc)*2, 6 sc. (54 sc)
Round 5: 54 sc
Round 6: (8 sc, inc) repeat 6 times. (60 sc)
Round 7: (9 sc, inc) repeat 6 times. (66 sc)
Rounds 8-11: 66 sc
Round 12: 12 sc, (dec, 1 sc)*12, 18 sc. (54 sc)
Round 13: 8 sc, (dec, 1 sc)*12, 10 sc. (42 sc)
Rounds 14-15: 42 sc
Round 16: 4 sc, (dec, 1 sc)*10, 8 sc. (32 sc)
Round 17: 32 sc
Round 18: 2 sc, (dec, 1 sc)*8, 6 sc. (24 sc)
Change to orange.
Rounds 19-41: 24 sc
Stuff the legs.
Round 42: (dec)*12
Finish off.
Belly:
Color: Yellow
Begin with 20+2 ch.
Round 1: 19 sc, 3 sc in the next st, turn and work on the opposite side, 19 sc. (41 sc)
Round 2: 10 sc, 9 slip stitches, (inc in slip stitches)*3, 9 slip stitches, 10 sc. (44 stitches)
Round 3: 12 sc, 7 slip stitches, (inc in slip stitches)*6, 7 slip stitches, 12 sc. (50 stitches)
Round 4: 14 sc, 5 slip stitches, (inc in slip stitches)*12, 5 slip stitches, 14 sc. (62 stitches)
Round 5: 62 sc
Finish off.
Tail:
Colors: Yellow and Orange
Begin with 3 ch in yellow.
Round 1: In the second ch from the hook, work 6 sc. Join to form a ring. (6 sc)
Round 2: Inc in each sc around. (12 sc)
Rounds 3-6: 12 sc
Change to orange.
Rounds 7-36: 12 sc
Finish off.
Stuff the tail.
Assembly:
Assemble the toy by sewing the pieces together. Use black yarn to embroider the claws and stripes with double threads. Enjoy your new friend!
