Crochet Squirrel Free Amigurumi pattern
If you’re looking for a fun and Amigurumi patterns project, this Crochet Squirrel Free Amigurumi Pattern is perfect for you! Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced crocheter, this squirrel crochet pattern will guide you through creating a cute and cuddly squirrel.
With easy-to-follow steps and simple stitches, you’ll enjoy bringing this delightful woodland creature to life. Start your creative journey today with this free squirrel amigurumi pattern and add a playful touch to your crochet collection!
Tools and materials
1) YarnArt Jeans yarn: orange (77), white (01), black (53), swamp green (82)
2) 1.75 mm hook (you can use 2 or 2.25 mm)
3) Eyes on a 13 mm safety fastening
4) Scissors
5) Knitting markers
6) Sewing needle
7) Filler (I use holofiber)
Amigurumi abbreviations
Mr – amigurumi ring
Sc – single crochet
İnc – increase
Dec – decrease
Sl-st – lifting loop
Crochet Squirrel Head
1 row: 6 Sc in Mr
2 row: 6 İnc (12)
3 row: (1 Sc, İnc)*6 (18)
4 row: (2 Sc, İnc)*6 (24)
5th row: (3 Sc, İnc)*6 (30)
6th row: (4 Sc, İnc)*6 (36)
7th row: (5 Sc, İnc)*6 (42)
8-9th row: 42 Sc (2 rows)
10th row: (6 Sc, İnc)*6 (48)
11-13th row: 48 Sc (3 rows)
14th row: (11 Sc, İnc)*4 (52)
15th row: 52 Sc
16th row: 13 Sc, İnc, 24 Sc, İnc, 13 Sc (54)
17th row: (8 Sc, İnc)*6 (60)
18-22nd row: 60 Sc (5 rows)
Insert eyes between 13-14 rows at a distance of 7 Sc from the edge of one eye to the edge of the other (10 Sc between the legs)
23 row: (8 Sc, Dec)*6 (54)
24 row: (7 Sc, Dec)*6 (48)
25 row: (6 Sc, Dec)*6 (42)
26 row: (5 Sc, Dec)*6 (36)
27 row: (4 Sc, Dec)*6 (30)
28 row: (3 Sc, Dec)*6 (24)
Cut the thread and hide. We stuff the head well, paying special attention to the cheeks
Crochet Squirrel Ears
(2 parts)
1 row: 6 Sc in Mr
2 row: 6 Sc
3 row: (1 Sc, İnc)*3 (9)
4 row: 9 Sc
5 row: (2 Sc, İnc)*3 (12)
6 row: 12 Sc
7 row: (3 Sc, İnc)*3 (15)
8 row: 15 Sc
9 row: (4 Sc, İnc)*3 (18)
10 row: (5 Sc, İnc)*3 (21)
11 row: (6 Sc, İnc)*3 (24)
12-16 row: 24 Sc (5 rows)
17 row: (6 Sc, Dec)*3 (21)
18 row: (5 Sc, Dec)*3 (18)
19th row: (1 Sc, Dec)*6 (12)
Fold in half and knit 6 Sc through both walls, then fold in half again and knit 3 Sc through both walls. Leave a thread for sewing
Crochet Squirrel Body
1 row: 6 Sc in Mr
2 row: 6 İnc (12)
3 row: (1 Sc, İnc)*6 (18)
4 row: (2 Sc, İnc)*6 (24)
5 row: (3 Sc, İnc)*6 (30)
6 row: (4 Sc, İnc)*6 (36)
7 row: (5 Sc, İnc)*6 (42)
8 row: (6 Sc, İnc)*6 (48)
9 row: (7 Sc, İnc)*6 (54)
10 row: (8 Sc, İnc)*6 (60)
11-14 row: 60 Sc (4 rows)
15 row: (18 Sc, Dec)*3 (57)
Row 16: 57 Sc
Row 17: (17 Sc, Dec)*3 (54)
Row 18: 54 Sc
Row 19: (7 Sc, Dec)*6 (48)
Row 20-21: 48 Sc (2 rows)
Row 22: 20 Sc, 4 Dec, 20 Sc (44)
Row 23: 20 Sc, 2 Dec, 20 Sc (42)
Row 24-25: 42 Sc (2 rows)
Row 26: (5 Sc, Dec)*6 (36)
Row 27-29: 36 Sc (3 rows)
Row 30: (4 Sc, Dec)*6 (30)
Row 31: 30 Sc
Row 32: (3 Sc, Dec)*6 (24)
Row 33-34: 24 Sc (2 rows) Leave a long thread for sewing. Stuff well, make an accent on the tummy
Handles
(2 parts)
1 row: 6 Sc in Mr
2 row: 6 İnc (12)
3 row: (1 Sc, İnc)*6 (18)
4-7 rows: 18 Sc (4 rows)
8 row: 5 Sc, 4 Dec, 5 Sc (14)
9 row: 5 Sc, 2 Dec, 5 Sc (12)
10-18 rows: 12 Sc (9 rows) Stuff the handles up to the 14th row Knit 3 Sc offsets, fold in half and knit 6 Sc for both walls. Leave a thread for sewing
Crochet Squirrel Legs
(2 pieces)
1 row: 6 Sc in Mr
2 row: 6 İnc (12)
3 row: (1 Sc, İnc)*6 (18)
4 row: (2 Sc, İnc)*6 (24)
5-8 rows: 24 Sc (4 rows)
9 row: 6 Sc, 6 Dec, 6 Sc (18)
10 row: (1 Sc, Dec)*6 (12)
11 row: (2 Sc, Dec)*3 (9)
12 row: 9 Sc
We stuff the bottom of the legs well
13 row: (2 Sc, İnc)*3 (12)
14 row: (1 Sc, İnc)*6 (18)
15 row: 18 Sc
16 row: (2 Sc, İnc)*6 (24)
17-18 rows: 24 Sc (2 rows)
19 row: (3 Sc, İnc)*6 (30)
20 row: 30 Sc
21 row: (4 Sc, İnc)*6 (36)
22 row: 36 Sc
23 row: (4 Sc, Dec)*6 (30)
24 row: (3 Sc, Dec)*6 (24)
25 row: (2 Sc, Dec)*6 (18)
26 row: (4 Sc, Dec)*3 (15) Loosely stuff the thigh Knit 3 Sc offsets, fold in half and knit 7 Sc for both walls. Leave a long thread for sewing
Tail
1 row: 6 Sc in Mr
2 row: 6 Sc
3 row: (1 Sc, İnc)*3 (9)
4 row: 9 Sc
5 row: (2 Sc, İnc)*3 (12) 6 row: 12 Sc
7 row: (3 Sc, İnc)*3 (15)
8 row: (4 Sc, İnc)*3 (18)
9 row: (5 Sc, İnc)*3 (21)
10 row: (6 Sc, İnc)*3 (24)
11 row: (7 Sc, İnc)*3 (27)
12-20 row: 27 Sc (9 rows)
21 row: (7 Sc, Dec)*3 (24)
22 row: (6 Sc, Dec)*3 (21)
23rd row: (5 Sc, Dec)*3 (18)
24th row: (4 Sc, Dec)*3 (15)
25th row: (3 Sc, Dec)*3 (12)
Stuff the tail loosely
Fold in half and knit 6 Sc for both walls. Leave a long thread for sewing
Scarf
1st row: Cast on 110 ch (you can cast on any number of ch, depending on how long you want the scarf to be)
2nd row: From the 2nd loop from the hook, knit 109 Sc, Sl-st
3rd row: 109 Sc for the back half loop
Assembly and decoration
1) Sew the head to the body. Stuff the neck area well;
2) Tighten the eyes and nose in any way convenient for you;
3) Sew on the ears between rows 4-7, make tassels on the ears;
4) Decorate the nose, eyebrows, eyelashes and whites of the eyes;
5) Sew on the arms at row 33;
6) Sew on the legs at row 14, additionally
sew the thigh to the body at about row 8;
7) Sew on the tail at row 14, then lift it up and sew it to the back at about row 27
Our squirrel is ready!
Well done on completing your Crochet Squirrel Free Amigurumi Pattern! You’ve now crafted a charming little squirrel that’s perfect for play or decoration. This crochet squirrel pattern allows you to explore your creativity with different colors and textures. If you loved making this free squirrel amigurumi pattern, be sure to check out more patterns to continue your crochet adventures. Happy crafting!
