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Benjamin Tiger Amigurumi Pattern

Benjamin Tiger Amigurumi Pattern
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5-7 Hours Time Needed
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Intermediate Level

Ideal for those with basic crochet experience, featuring slightly more advanced stitches and techniques to expand your skills.

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Weekend Treat

Takes 5-7 hours, making it an enjoyable project to finish over a couple of days.

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Cute Companion

An adorable friend to cherish, handcrafted with love to bring comfort and joy for years to come.

About This Benjamin Tiger Amigurumi Pattern

This pattern creates a small, seated tiger amigurumi named Benjamin, complete with snout, ears, legs and embroidered facial details. The instructions include color changes and back-loop work for texture and detailing. You will also find step-by-step guidance for eye insets, snout sewing, and finishing touches.

Benjamin Tiger Amigurumi Pattern crochet pattern - detailed view of completed project

Designed for intermediate crocheters, the pattern uses standard amigurumi techniques and clear photos for tricky steps. Complete materials and tool lists are included so you can start right away.

Why You'll Love This Benjamin Tiger Amigurumi Pattern

I absolutely love this pattern because it balances simplicity with character: the shaping is satisfying and the little embroidered details give each tiger a charming personality. I enjoy the color change steps that make the tiger stripes pop and the back-loop texture adds a lovely relief effect. Sewing the snout and placing the eyes is very rewarding — the face comes alive very quickly. I designed these instructions to be clear and encouraging so you can customize colors and accessories with confidence.

Benjamin Tiger Amigurumi Pattern step 1 - construction progress Benjamin Tiger Amigurumi Pattern step 2 - assembly progress Benjamin Tiger Amigurumi Pattern step 3 - details and accessories Benjamin Tiger Amigurumi Pattern step 4 - final assembly and finishing

Switch Things Up

I love how easily this pattern can be customized by swapping colors — try pastel shades for a softer look or bold orange and black for a classic tiger.

You can change the size by using thicker yarn and a larger hook for a chunky plush or thinner yarn and a smaller hook for a mini keychain version.

I often add felt accessories or tiny crocheted hats to give each tiger a unique personality and make great gift themes.

For a posable version, add a small length of wire inside the limbs before stuffing so you can pose the tiger's arms and legs.

Try embroidering different eyebrow shapes and mouth styles to create happy, surprised, or sleepy expressions — the face changes the toy's personality entirely.

If you prefer safety-free toys for very young children, embroider the eyes and features entirely with yarn instead of using safety eyes.

Consider creating a whole set in a zoo theme by matching stripes or colors across animals and making little accessories like bows or ties to tell a story.

I sometimes add a weighted bottom (a small pouch of plastic pellets) to help the amigurumi sit more stably on shelves for display.

Swap the dress for a tiny jacket or dungarees by adapting the clothing rounds — the dress instructions are a helpful template for other garments.

If you want a collectible series, vary ear size, snout shape, or stripe patterns to make each tiger feel like a unique character in your own handmade zoo.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Skipping stitch markers during increases and decreases can make counting rounds difficult; use a stitch marker at the beginning of every round and move it each round. ✗ Overstuffing the limbs and head causes the shape to bulge and seems clumsy; stuff gradually and evenly, adding small amounts at a time to maintain smooth contours. ✗ Changing colors without securing tails neatly will reveal loose threads later; weave in tails and switch colors within a single stitch when possible for cleaner transitions. ✗ Sewing parts without pinning leads to misaligned placement and an unbalanced toy; pin and check placement before making final stitches, adjusting spacing until symmetrical. ✗ Forgetting to close rounds properly or leaving long tails will complicate finishing; close with slip stitch, cut a longer thread where sewing is required, and keep ends handy for attachment.

Benjamin Tiger Amigurumi Pattern

Make an adorable Benjamin Tiger amigurumi with this detailed intermediate crochet pattern. You will get step-by-step rounds for the head, body, limbs and accessories plus embroidery and assembly tips. Perfect for gifting or decorating, this pattern uses simple shaping and color changes to create a charming toy you will love to make.

Intermediate 5-7 Hours

Materials Needed for Benjamin Tiger Amigurumi Pattern

— Main Fabric

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    Traditional Amigurumi yarn colors: 4146 - Gem (orange) - approx 1 skein
  • 02
    Traditional Amigurumi yarn colors: 8001 - White - approx 1 skein
  • 03
    Traditional Amigurumi yarn colors: 7220 - Date (brown) - approx 1 skein
  • 04
    Traditional Amigurumi yarn colors: 8990 - Black - small amount for details
  • 05
    Traditional Amigurumi yarn colors: 1112 - Cream - small amount for flowers and dress
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    Traditional Amigurumi yarn colors: 5745 - Eucalyptus - small amount for tie (boy)
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    Cléa Line: 8990 - Black (for embroidery and small details) - small ball

— Tools Required

  • 01
    Crochet hook size 2.0 mm (for making the animals)
  • 02
    Crochet hook size 3.0 mm (for making clothes)
  • 03
    Black safety eyes 13 mm or 15 mm
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    Scissors
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    Point marker / stitch markers (optional)
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    Polyester stuffing (filling)
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    Doll needle (mine is 12.5 cm)
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    Pins for assembly
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    Blush for cheeks (optional for finishing)
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    Yarn needle for sewing pieces together

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— Head :

Round 1 :

Start with color EGG YOLK (2mm needle) - AM of 8 sc (8)

Round 2 :

Inc in each sc (16)

Round 3 :

[1 sc and 1 inc] 8x (24)

Round 4 :

[2 sc and 1 inc] 8x (32)

Round 5 :

[3 sc and 1 inc] 8x (40)

Round 6 :

sc over sc (40)

Round 7 :

[4 sc and 1 inc] 8x (48)

Round 8-21 :

sc, change to color DATE for detailing and stripes as indicated in pattern; work rounds maintaining stitch count and color changes (48-56 depending on increases)

Round 9 :

[5 ??? reading difficult - continue with pattern color changes and counts as shown in images]

Round 10 :

[6 sc and 1 inc] 3x, 1 sc, change to color DATE for stripes, 5 sc, 1 inc, 5 sc, change to color EGG YOLK, 1 sc, 1 inc, [6 sc and 1 inc] 3x (64)

Round 11 :

sc over sc (64)

Round 12 :

28 sc, change to color DATE, 30 ??? then 6 sc, change to color EGG YOLK, sc (64)

Round 13-17 :

sc over sc (64) - [5 rows]

Round 18-19 :

Change to color DATE for a couple of rows, then change back to color EGG YOLK and work 25 sc, change to color DATE for stripes (64)

Round 19 :

Change to color WHITE - [3 sc and 1 inc] 16x (80)

Round 20-27 :

sc over sc (80) - change color placements as pattern shows (80)

Round 21 :

sc over sc (80)

Round 22 :

Change to color DATE and WHITE changes: 23 sc, change to color WHITE 25, 32 sc, change to color DATE (80)

Round 23-27 :

sc over sc - [5 rows] (80)

Round 28 :

[3 sc and 1 dec] 16x (64)

Round 29 :

[1 dec and 2 sc] 16x (48)

Round 30 :

[1 sc and 1 dec] 16x (32)

Round 31 :

sc over sc all the way around (32). Close with sl st and cut a longer thread so you can sew the head to the body. Place the eyes between rows 16 and 17, separated by 6 sc visible between them. (TIP: when placing the locks, press them up to the second step of the eyes, this way they will be deeper, more beautiful and safer).

— Whites of the Eyes :

Info :

Use double Amigurumi yarn in color WHITE to make the whites of the eyes.

Step 1 :

Insert the needle into the open part of the head (leave a piece of thread so you can tie some knots at the end), exit with it right at the corner of the eye (tip: try to put the needle in the middle of the corner of your eye).

Step 2 :

Insert the needle right into the corner of the lower part of the eye and exit with it into the open part of the head. (Look at images 2 and 3).

Step 3 :

Now go out with the needle in the corner of the second eye (tip: try to put the needle in the middle of the corner of your eye).

Step 4 :

Insert the needle right into the corner of the lower part of the eye and exit into the open part of the head and then pull the two threads a little and tie 2 knots.

— Black Embroidery of Eyes :

Info :

Use double Cléa yarn in the color BLACK to do black eye embroidery

Step 1 :

Insert the needle into the open part of the head, exit with it right in the corner of the eye (tip: try to put the needle in the middle of the corner of your eye).

Step 2 :

Insert the needle right into the corner of the upper part of the eye and exit with it into the open part of the head.

Step 3 :

Go out with the needle in the corner of the second eye then insert into the corner of the upper part and exit into the open part. Pull threads a little and tie 2 knots.

— Eyebrows :

Info :

Use Cléa yarn in the color BLACK to do eyebrows (Do not use double wire)

Step 1 :

Insert the needle into the open part of the head (leave a piece of thread so you can tie some knots at the end), leave it on the second row above the eyes, skip 3 sc and insert the needle in a row above. (Look at images 1 and 2)

Step 2 :

Now do the same process on the other side of the eyes. Join the two ends of the thread and tie a few knots.

— Snout :

Round 1 :

Use color WHITE (2mm needle) - AM of 8 sc (8)

Round 2 :

Inc all around (16)

Round 3 :

4 sc, 4 inc, 4 sc, 4 inc (24)

Round 4 :

6 sc, 4 inc, 8 sc, 4 inc, 2 sc (32)

Round 5 :

8 sc, 4 inc, 12 sc, 4 inc, 4 sc (40)

Round 6 :

10 sc, 4 inc, 16 sc, 4 inc, 6 sc (48)

Info :

Close with sl st and cut a large thread, then sew the snout between rows 17 to 29 of the head (do not add stuffing). Sew the snout taking only the front loops of the sc. After sewing the snout, sink in the eyes.

— Muzzle Embroidery :

Info :

Use thread in color BLACK (needle 2mm)

Step 1 :

Make 5 ch, from the second ch, do 3 sc, in the last ch do 3 sc in the same place, at the bottom of the ch do 2 sc, in the last ch 2 sc in the same place (10). Close with sl st and cut a longer thread. Sew the black snout on top of the white snout and make the black detail as shown.

— Ears :

Round 1 :

Start with the line in color WHITE (2mm needle) - AM of 11 sc (11)

Round 2 :

3 sc in the same sc, 2 sc, 3 sc in the same sc, 2 sc, 3 sc in the same sc, 4 sc (17)

Round 3 :

1 sc, 3 sc in the same sc, 4 sc, 3 sc in the same sc, 4 sc, 3 sc in the same sc, 4 sc, 3 sc in the same sc, 5 sc (23)

Change :

Change to color EGG YOLK

Round 4 :

2 sc, 3 sc in the same sc, 6 sc, 3 sc in the same sc, 6 sc, 3 sc in the same sc, 6 sc (29)

Round 5 :

2 sc, change to color DATE, 21 sc, change to color EGG YOLK, 6 sc, finish with 2 sl sts, cut a longer thread for sewing. Sew the ears between rows 5 to 12 of the head, with 5 sc separating the eyes.

— Body :

Round 1 :

Use thread in color EGG YOLK (2mm needle) - AM of 8 sc (8)

Round 2 :

Inc all around (16)

Round 3 :

[1 sc and 1 inc] 8x (24)

Round 4 :

[2 sc and 1 inc] 8x (32)

Round 5 :

[3 sc and 1 inc] 8x (40)

Round 6 :

[4 sc and 1 inc] 8x (48)

Round 7 :

[5 sc and 1 inc] 8x (56)

Round 8 :

[6 sc and 1 inc] 8x (64)

Round 9-20 :

sc over sc (64) - [12 rows]

Round 21 :

16 sc, 16 dec, 16 sc (48)

Round 22-25 :

sc over sc (48) - [4 rows]

Round 26 :

[4 sc and 1 dec] 8x (40)

Round 27-30 :

sc over sc (40) - [4 rows]

Round 31 :

[3 sc and 1 dec] 8x (32)

Round 32-33 :

sc over sc all the way around (32) - [2 rows]. Close with sl st and finish.

— Legs :

Round 1 :

Start with the line in color WHITE (2mm needle) - AM of 6 sc (6)

Round 2 :

Inc all around (12)

Round 3 :

[1 sc and 1 inc] 6x (18)

Round 4 :

[2 sc and 1 inc] 6x (24)

Round 5 :

[3 sc and 1 inc] 6x (30)

Round 6-8 :

sc over sc (30) - [3 rows]

Round 9 :

6 sc, [1 dec and 1 sc] 6x, 6 sc (24)

Round 10 :

[2 sc and 1 dec] 6x (18)

Round 11 :

Change to color DATE - sc over sc (18)

Round 12 :

Change to color EGG YOLK - 6 sc, [1 inc] 6x, 6 sc (24)

Round 13 :

6 sc, [1 sc and 1 inc] 6x, 6 sc (30) Change to color DATE

Round 14 :

[1 inc] 2x, 24 sc, [1 inc] 4x (36)

Round 15-16 :

Change to color EGG YOLK - sc over sc (36)

Round 17 :

Change to color DATE - sc over sc (36)

Round 18 :

Change to color EGG YOLK - 8 sc, [1 sc and 1 dec] 6x, 10 sc (30)

Round 19 :

sc over sc (30)

Round 20 :

Change to color DATE - sc over sc (30)

Round 21 :

Change to color EGG YOLK - 8 sc, [1 dec] 6x, 10 sc (24)

Round 22 :

[1 dec] 2x, 12 sc, [1 dec] 4x (18) Add filling. But don't add too much padding to the thigh part, this part needs to be flatter.

Round 23 :

Change to color DATE - [1 sc and 1 dec] 6x (12)

Round 24 :

Change to color EGG YOLK - [1 dim] 6x (6). Close the leg with the magic ring inverted. Pass the thread from the outside to the inside only in the front loops of the 6 sc, then pull, tie a couple of knots and hide the thread.

— Leg Sewing :

Info :

Attach the legs to the body; position legs where desired. The pattern author likes to place legs a little forward so there isn't a huge space between them. Watch the tutorial video for exact placement.

— Arms :

Round 1 :

Start with the line in color WHITE (2mm needle) - AM of 6 sc (6)

Round 2 :

Inc all around (12)

Round 3 :

[1 sc and 1 inc] 6x (18)

Round 4 :

[2 sc and 1 inc] 6x (24)

Round 5-7 :

sc over sc (24) - [3 rows]

Round 8 :

3 sc, [1 dec and 1 sc] 6x, 3 sc (18)

Round 9 :

Change to color DATE - sc over sc (18)

Round 10-11 :

Change to color EGG YOLK - sc over sc (18) - [2 rows]

Round 12 :

Change to color DATE - sc over sc (18)

Round 13-17 :

Alternating color changes as pattern shows; sc over sc (18)

Round 18 :

Change to color DATE - sc over sc (18)

Info :

Only put padding on the lower part of the arm.

Round 19 :

Change to color EGG YOLK - [4 sc and 1 dec] 3x (15)

Round 20 :

[3 sc and 1 dec] 3x (12)

Round 21 :

Change to color DATE - Fold the arm in half and close it with 6 sc (6). Make 1 ch and cut a larger thread to sew the arms to the body.

— Arm Sewing :

Info :

Sew the arms on row 31 of the body, usually leaving a space of 7 or 8 sc between them. Watch the video for demonstration of exact placement.

— Tie - Boy Version :

Round 1 :

Use thread in color EUCALYPTUS (needle 2mm) - Make 16 ch, skip the first ch and from the second make 1 sc for each ch (15)

Round 2-12 :

Turn the work, make 1 ch, then sc over sc (15) - [11 rows]. Make 1 ch and fasten the thread. Fold the sachet tie and attach thread to middle, wrap and finish as pattern describes.

— Flores 2x - Girl Version :

Round 1 :

Start with color CREAM (2mm needle) - AM of 5 bp (5). Close with sl st in the front loop of the first sc. Go up 3 ch, in the next loop make 1 sl st. Follow this sequence until you complete 5 petals.

Round 2 :

In the second row, work on the straps behind the stitches in the first row. Make 1 increase all the way around (10). Close with sl st in sc. Change to color WHITE. Make the back petals: dc make 3 dc in the same place, 1 ch, 1 sl st in the next dc to complete 5 petals. Close with sl st and cut a longer thread on each side.

— Dress - Girl's Version :

Round 1 :

Use thread in color CREAM (needle 3mm) - Make 42 ch, close with sl st in the first ch (it will form a ch ring). Go up 3 ch and in the same place 1 hdc, continue doing 1 hdc increase for each ch (84). Close with sl st in the first ch counting from top to bottom.

Round 2 :

Go up 2 ch and do 1 hdc, 1 inc of hdc, follow this sequence until the end [2 hdc and 1 inc]. Close with sl st in the first ch counting from top to bottom.

Round 3-7 :

Go up 2 ch and do hdc over hdc all the way around. Close with sl st in the first ch counting from top to bottom. In the last row, close with sl st and fasten the thread.

Assembly Instructions

  • Sew the head to the body using the long tail left after closing Round 31 of the head; align the neck opening with the body top and whipstitch securely all the way around.
  • Attach legs to the bottom of the body; position legs slightly forward for a natural seated pose and sew firmly with yarn needle, hiding ends inside the body.
  • Sew ears to the head between rows 5 to 12 with 5 sc spacing between the eyes; use the long thread left from finishing the ears and secure with tight stitches.
  • Sew the snout between rows 17 to 29 of the head using only the front loops of the head stitches; do not stuff the snout and use reference photos for placement.
  • Attach arms on row 31 of the body, leaving approximately 7 or 8 sc between them; pin before sewing to ensure spacing and symmetry.

Important Notes

  • 💡Use stitch markers to mark the beginning of each round and keep track of increases and decreases for accurate shaping.
  • 💡Stuff pieces gradually and evenly—overstuffing can distort the final shape while under-stuffing will make pieces floppy.
  • 💡Always leave longer yarn tails when you intend to sew pieces together; this makes assembly cleaner and stronger.

This Benjamin Tiger amigurumi pattern brings a lovable character to life with stripes, sweet facial details, and tiny accessories. Use the included embroidery steps and photo tips to make the face extra expressive and unique. Enjoy making a handmade friend that is perfect for gifts or nursery decor. 🧸✨

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FAQs

What size will the finished piece be?

The finished amigurumi measures about 20 cm tall when using the recommended yarn and a 2.0 mm hook for the body sections.

Can I use different yarn weights for this pattern?

Yes, you can change yarn weight, but the final size and stitch counts will change; adjust hook size accordingly and be prepared to alter assembly spacing.

Do I need prior crochet experience for this pattern?

This pattern is rated intermediate, so familiarity with magic ring, single crochet, increases and decreases, and simple embroidery is recommended.

How long does this project typically take to complete?

Most crocheters complete this project in 5-7 hours, depending on experience and whether you make clothing and accessories.

Where should I place the safety eyes?

Place the eyes between rows 16 and 17 of the head, with 6 single crochets visible between them for correct spacing and alignment.