Introduction
Welcome, crochet enthusiasts, to a roaring good time! The Mini Citrus Stripe Tiger is a pocket-sized amigurumi bursting with personality. With its vibrant orange stripes, sleek black accents, and snowy white muzzle, this 13cm tiger is the perfect blend of cuddly and fierce. Whether you’re a beginner looking to hone your skills or a seasoned crocheter seeking a quick project, this free pattern will guide you every step of the way. Inspired by the playful spirit of a jungle cub, this tiger sports a colorful collar for extra flair. Let’s dive into this delightful crochet adventure!
Materials Needed
To bring your Mini Citrus Stripe Tiger to life, gather these carefully selected materials:
- Yarn:
- Main Color: Yarnart Jeans in Orange (Color 23) – for the tiger’s vibrant body and stripes.
- Accent Colors: Yarnart Jeans in Black (Color 53) and White (Color 62) – for stripes and muzzle.
- Collar: A small amount of any colored yarn (e.g., red, blue, or green) for a pop of personality.
- Safety Eyes: 6mm, for that adorable, soulful gaze.
- Crochet Hook: 1.75mm, for tight, neat stitches.
- Fiberfill: For plump, huggable stuffing.
- Tools: Long needle (for tightening and sewing), scissors, and black/white embroidery thread for facial details.
Skill Level & Size
- Difficulty: Beginner to Intermediate – perfect for crocheters familiar with basic amigurumi techniques like magic rings and color changes.
- Finished Size: Approximately 13cm (5 inches) tall, making it a perfect desk buddy or gift.
Pattern Instructions
Note: The following instructions are presented exactly as provided, with no changes to the textual content. They have been organized for clarity with bolded section titles, clear round demarcations, and improved readability.
Necessary Materials
- Yarnart Jeans main yarn (color 23)
- Colors:
- Black Yarnart Jeans yarn (color 53)
- White Yarnart Jeans yarn (color 62)
- A little bit of any colored yarn for collar
- Safety eyelets 6 mm
- Fiberfill
- Crochet hook 1.75 mm
- Long needle for tightening
- Scissors
Abbreviations
- MR – Magic ring
- Sc – Single crochet
- Ch – Chain
- Inc – Increase
- Dec – Decrease
- Sl st – Slip stitch
- Dc – Double crochet
Color Change
We crochet the last loop before changing the color like this: Crochet the working orange thread, pull it through the loop of the previous row, then we cling to the black thread and stretch it through the red loops. It turns out that we make the beginning of the column the main color, and close it already others. We lay the thread of the main color from the wrong side so as not to make large broaches.
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Head
Orange yarn:
- Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR (6)
- Rnd 2: 6-inc (12)
- Rnd 3: (1sc, inc)*6 (18)
- Rnd 4: 1sc, inc, (2sc, inc)*5, 1sc (24)
- Rnd 5: (3sc, inc)*6 (30)
- Rnd 6: 2sc, inc, (4sc, inc)*5, 2sc (36)
From the next row, we begin to alternate black and orange colors, rows where color change is not specified fully crochet with orange yarn:
- Rnd 7: orange 5sc, inc, 5sc, black inc, (5sc, inc)*2, orange (5sc, inc)*2 (42)
- Rnd 8: 3sc, inc, (6sc, inc)*5, 3sc (48)
- Rnd 9: 48 sc
- Rnd 10: orange 16 sc, black 14 sc, orange 18sc (48)
- Rnd 11: (7sc, inc)*6 (54)
- Rnd 12-13: 54 sc (2 rnds)
- Rnd 14: 9sc, 6inc, 20sc, 6inc, 13sc (66)
In the next row we will make holes for the bladeless peephole. If you are using sew-on or glue eyes, then crochet 66 sc without changes.
- Rnd 15: 27 sc, ch 1, skip one turn, 6 sc, ch 1, skip one turn, 31 sc (66)
- Rnd 16: orange 9 sc, black 13 sc, orange 18 sc, black 13 sc, orange 13 sc (66)
- Rnd 17: 66 sc
- Rnd 18: orange 9 sc, black 13 sc, orange 18 sc, black 13 sc, orange 13 sc (66)
- Rnd 19: 66 sc
- Rnd 20: orange 9 sc, black 13 sc, orange 18 sc, black 13 sc, orange 13 sc (66)
At this stage, you can insert the eyes. Getting started stuff your head. We do this along the way crocheting. When filling, pay special attention to the eyes, give them shape.
- Rnd 21: (9sc, dec)*6 (60)
- Rnd 22: 4sc, dec, (8sc, dec)*5, 4sc (54)
- Rnd 23: (7sc, dec)*6 (48)
- Rnd 24: 3sc, dec, (6sc, dec)*5, 3sc (42)
- Rnd 25: (5sc, dec)*6 (36)
- Rnd 26: 2sc, dec, (4sc, dec)*5, 2sc (30)
- Rnd 27: (3sc, dec)*6 (24)
- Rnd 28: 1sc, dec, (2sc, dec)*5, 1sc (18)
Cut the thread and fasten off. Leave long end for sewing.
Muzzle
White yarn:
- Rnd 1: 5 ch, knit from the second from the hook: inc, 2 sc, 3 sc in one turn, 3 sc (10)
- Rnd 2: 2 inc, 2 sc, 3 inc, 2 sc, inc (16)
- Rnd 3: (1sc, inc)*2, 2 sc, (1sc, inc)*3, 3 sc, inc (22)
- Rnd 4-6: 22 sc (3 rnds)
We make sl st, cut the thread and fasten. Leave long end for sewing.
Ears (Make 2)
Orange yarn:
- Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR
- Rnd 2: 6-inc (12)
- Rnd 3: (2sc, dec)*3 (9)
Fold in half and crochet 4 sc for both walls. A thread cut and fasten. Leave a long tip for sewing. We sew the muzzle between 15 and 21 rows.
Now we make a tightening of the eye. We insert the needle into the “neck” and withdraw at stitch 1. Enter at stitch 2, stepping back 1 sc up. We display at stitch 3 at the second eye and enter at stitch 4, also stepping back 1 sc up. We output in the “neck”. Repeat again. Tie the ends into two knots and hide them in head.
Embroider the nose with black thread, stepping back from the edge of the muzzle (from the eye) 3 rows, as shown in the photo. With white thread we embroider whites near the eyes. With a black thin thread we embroider the mouth and eyebrows. Sew on the ears, stepping back from the beginning of crocheting 5 rows.
Arms & Tail (Make 3)
Orange:
- Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR
- Rnd 2: (1sc, inc)*3 (9)
- Rnd 3-4: 9 sc (2 rnds)
Black:
- Rnd 5: 9 sc
Orange:
- Rnd 6-7: 9 sc (2 rnds)
Black:
- Rnd 8: 9 sc
Orange:
- Rnd 9-10: 9 sc (2 rnds)
Black:
- Rnd 11: 9 sc
Orange:
- Rnd 12-13: 9 sc (2 rnds)
Black:
- Rnd 14: 9 sc
Orange:
- Rnd 15-16: 9 sc (2 rnds)
Black:
- Rnd 17: 9 sc
Orange:
- Rnd 18: 9 sc
Fold in half and crochet 4 sc for both walls. Cut the thread and fasten. On one part leave a long tip for sewing, on the other two can be made shorter, since the handles will be tied into body.
Legs & Body
We stuff in the course of crocheting.
Orange:
- Rnd 1: 8 sc in MR
- Rnd 2: 8-inc (16)
- Rnd 3-4: 16 sc (2 rnds)
Black:
- Rnd 5: 16 sc
Orange:
- Rnd 6: 16 sc
At the first leg, cut the thread and fasten. Tie the second leg in the same way, but the thread is not cut off. We crochet one additional column offsets to hide the color transition step and do 3 ch. Attaching the second leg to the first and crochet further in a circle:
- Rnd 7: 16 sc on one leg, 3 sc on the chain of ch, 16 sc on the other leg, 3 sc on the chain of ch (38)
Black:
- Rnd 8: 7sc, inc, (9sc, inc)*3 (42)
Orange:
- Rnd 9: (6sc, inc)*6 (48)
- Rnd 10: 48 sc
Black:
- Rnd 11: 48 sc
Orange:
- Rnd 12-13: 48 sc (2 rnds)
Black:
- Rnd 14: 48 sc
Orange:
- Rnd 15: 48 sc
- Rnd 16: (6sc, dec)*6 (42)
Black:
- Rnd 17: 42 sc
Orange:
- Rnd 18-19: 42 sc (2 rnds)
Black:
- Rnd 20: (5sc, dec)*6 (36)
Orange:
- Rnd 21-22: 36 sc (2 rnds)
Black:
- Rnd 23: 36 sc
Orange:
- Rnd 24: (4sc, dec)*6 (30)
- Rnd 25: 30 sc
Black:
- Rnd 26: 30 sc
Orange:
- Rnd 27: 30 sc
- Rnd 28: (3sc, dec)*6 (24)
In the next row we crochet arms.
- Rnd 29: 4 sc, 4 sc with a handle, at the same time clinging turn of the arm and body, 8 sc, 4 sc with a handle, 4 sc (24)
- Rnd 30: (2 sc, dec)*6 (18)
Cut the thread and fasten off. We sew the head to the body. Sew the tail between the 14th and 15th rows of the body, so that it does not stick up.
Collar
- Ch 23, in the fourth from the hook, we begin to crochet 3 dc in each loop. So crochet until end of the row.
We cut the thread and leave the tip for sewing. We close the collar on the neck of the tiger and sew the two edges together.
Your tiger is ready!
Tips for Success
- Color Changes: Follow the pattern’s color change instructions carefully to achieve clean, crisp stripes. Lay the unused yarn flat on the wrong side to avoid loose strands.
- Stuffing: Stuff the head and body firmly but not overly tight to maintain a smooth shape, especially around the eyes.
- Eye Tightening: Use the long needle to gently pull the eye area for a defined, expressive look.
- Embroidery: Take your time with the nose, mouth, and eyebrow embroidery to capture the tiger’s playful personality.
Care Instructions
To keep your Mini Citrus Stripe Tiger looking fierce and fabulous:
- Cleaning: Spot clean with a damp cloth and mild soap. Avoid soaking to protect the fiberfill and yarn.
- Storage: Store in a dry, dust-free environment to maintain the vibrancy of the orange, black, and white yarn.
- Collar Care: If the collar gets loose, re-sew it securely with matching thread.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1: What skill level is this Mini Citrus Stripe Tiger pattern suited for?
A1: This pattern is beginner to intermediate, ideal for crocheters comfortable with magic rings, color changes, and basic amigurumi techniques.
Q2: Can I sell finished items made from this Mini Citrus Stripe Tiger pattern?
A2: Please check the designer’s original terms. Generally, handmade items from patterns can often be sold in small-scale craft sales, but always verify.
Q3: What are the main materials I’ll need for the Mini Citrus Stripe Tiger?
A3: You’ll need Yarnart Jeans in orange, black, and white, a 1.75mm crochet hook, 6mm safety eyes, fiberfill, and a bit of colored yarn for the collar.
Q4: How long will it take to crochet this tiger?
A4: Depending on your skill level, expect 6-10 hours for a beginner, or 4-6 hours for an experienced crocheter, including assembly and embroidery.
Q5: Can I use different yarn weights for this pattern?
A5: The pattern is designed for Yarnart Jeans (sport weight). Using a different weight will alter the size and proportions, so adjust your hook size accordingly.
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