How to Crochet a Tiger

A crocheted tiger is a perfect gift for a tiger fanatic.

With the knowledge of how to crochet, create an intricate stuffed animal with a new and different texture. A crocheted stuffed animal is the perfect gift for your friends, or a new trinket to add to your collection. Tigers are a natural choice for an animal to replicate as a stuffed animal. With a few crochet stitches and a bit of stuffing, a tiger lover of any age can fall in love with her own crocheted tiger.

Things You'll Need

• Crochet hook, size G-6
• Yarn
• Black thread
• 2 black beads
• Fiberfill stuffing

Instructions

Head and Body

1. Chain two stitches. To complete the first round, stitch six single crochet stitches into the first chain.

2. Complete the second round by stitching two single crochet stitches into each single crochet stitch from the previous round.

3. Complete the third round by stitching a single crochet stitches in each stitch.

4. Complete the fourth round by stitching two single crochet stitches in each stitch, then single crochet once in the next six stitches.

5. Complete the fifth round by alternately stitching two single crochet stitches in one stitch, then one single crochet stitch in the next. Repeat this alternation a total of six times.

6. Complete rounds six through nine by single crocheting each stitch around.

7. Complete round 10 by alternately single crocheting two stitches together (this is achieved by inserting the hook into a stitch and creating a loop, then inserting the hook into the next stitch to draw up a loop. Pull the yarn over, then draw it through all three loops on the hook) and then single crocheting a stitch. Repeat six times, then single crochet all of the next six stitches.

8. Complete round 11 by single crocheting two stitches together six times, then single crochet six stitches.

9. Complete round 12 by stitching two single crochet stitches in the first six stitches, then single crochet stitch one time in the next 12 stitches.

10. Complete round 13 by alternately stitching two single crochet stitches and stitching one crochet stitch. Repeat six times, then single crochet for the rest of the stitches. Begin to stuff the body of the tiger.

11. Complete rounds 14 through 22 by single crocheting in each stitch.

12. Complete round 23 by alternately stitching two crochet stitches together and single crochet stitching.

13. Complete round 24 by stitching two crochet stitches together for every stitch. Fasten off to complete the body.

Legs (Repeat Four Times)

1. Chain two, then complete round one by stitching four single crochet stitches into the first chain.

2. Complete round two by stitching two single crochet stitches into each stitch.

3. Complete rounds three through five by single crocheting in each stitch. Fasten off to complete the leg.

Ears (Repeat Twice)

1. Chain two, then complete round one by stitching five single crochet stitches into the first chain.

2. Complete round two by alternately single crocheting one stitch, the stitching two single crochet stitches.

3. Complete round three by single crocheting in each stitch. Fasten off to complete the ears.

Tail

1. Chain two stitches.

2. Complete round one by stitching five single crochet stitches into the first chain.

3. Complete round two by single crocheting a stitch in each stitch around. Repeat for every round until the tail is about two inches long, then fasten off.

Finishing Touches

1. Stuff the legs and tail, then sew to the tiger's body

2. Stuff the ears, then sew to the head.

3. Sew beads on the tiger's head for eyes.

4. Sew several stitches with black thread to create the whiskers.

References

• Lion Brand: Tanya Tiger