[Finished product] Otter Amigurumi, Cute Keychain, Handmade Crochet Toy, Gift for Birthday or Holiday

how to crochet an Otter Amigurumi – crochet guides, tutorial and patterns

Crocheting an otter amigurumi is a delightful project! Below is a detailed step-by-step guide to help you create your own adorable otter. This pattern includes instructions for the otter’s body, head, legs, arms, and tail.

Materials:

• Yarn:
  • Brown (for the otter’s body)
  • Cream or beige (for the belly and face)
  • Black (for the eyes and nose)
• Crochet hook: 3.0mm – 4.0mm (depending on your yarn)
• Polyester fiberfill: For stuffing
• Safety eyes: 6mm (or you can embroider the eyes)
• Yarn needle
• Scissors
• Stitch markers (optional)

Crochet Stitches Used:

• ch: Chain
• sc: Single crochet
• inc: Increase (2 sc in the same stitch)
• dec: Decrease (single crochet 2 stitches together)
• sl st: Slip stitch
• MR: Magic ring

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Crochet Pattern: Otter Amigurumi

1. Body (Brown Yarn)

1. Round 1: Magic ring, 6 sc into the ring (6).
2. Round 2: 2 sc in each stitch (12).
3. Round 3: 1 sc, inc around (18).
4. Round 4: 2 sc, inc around (24).
5. Rounds 5-10: Sc around (24).

Start stuffing the body.

6. Round 11: 2 sc, dec around (18).
7. Round 12: 1 sc, dec around (12).

Stuff firmly.

8. Round 13: Dec around (6), fasten off, and leave a long tail for sewing.

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2. Head (Brown Yarn)

1. Round 1: Magic ring, 6 sc into the ring (6).
2. Round 2: 2 sc in each stitch (12).
3. Round 3: 1 sc, inc around (18).
4. Round 4: 2 sc, inc around (24).
5. Rounds 5-7: Sc around (24).

Start stuffing the head.

6. Round 8: 2 sc, dec around (18).
7. Round 9: 1 sc, dec around (12).

Stuff firmly.

8. Round 10: Dec around (6), fasten off, and leave a long tail for sewing.

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3. Arms (Make 2, Brown Yarn)

1. Round 1: Magic ring, 6 sc into the ring (6).
2. Round 2: 2 sc in each stitch (12).
3. Rounds 3-4: Sc around (12).

Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.

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4. Legs (Make 2, Brown Yarn)

1. Round 1: Magic ring, 6 sc into the ring (6).
2. Round 2: 2 sc in each stitch (12).
3. Rounds 3-5: Sc around (12).

Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.

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5. Tail (Brown Yarn)

1. Chain: Ch 12.
2. Row 1: Starting from the second chain from the hook, sc across (11).
3. Row 2: Ch 1, turn, sc across (11).
4. Row 3: Ch 1, turn, dec, sc across (10).

Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.

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6. Ears (Make 2, Brown Yarn)

1. Round 1: Magic ring, 6 sc into the ring (6).
2. Round 2: 2 sc in each stitch (12).

Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.

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7. Eyes (Make 2, Black Yarn)

1. Round 1: Magic ring, 6 sc into the ring (6).
2. Round 2: 2 sc in each stitch (12).

Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Optional Inner Eyes (Make 2, White Yarn):

1. Round 1: Magic ring, 4 sc into the ring (4).
2. Round 2: 2 sc in each stitch (8).

Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.

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8. Nose (Black Yarn)

1. Round 1: Magic ring, 6 sc into the ring (6).
2. Round 2: 2 sc in each stitch (12).

Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.

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Assembly:

1. Attach the Head to the Body: Use the long tail from the head to sew it securely onto the body.
2. Sew on the Arms: Attach the arms to the sides of the body.
3. Sew on the Legs: Attach the legs to the bottom of the body.
4. Sew on the Tail: Attach the tail to the back of the body.
5. Sew on the Ears: Attach the ears to the top of the head.
6. Attach the Eyes: Sew or glue the eyes onto the head.
7. Attach the Nose: Sew the nose onto the face.
8. Optional Inner Eyes: Sew the inner eyes onto the black eyes for added detail.

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Customization:

• Change Colors: Feel free to use different colors for the otter’s accessories or patterns.
• Add Details: Consider adding a little scarf or a small fish for the otter to hold.
• Embroider Details: You can add a smile or whiskers for more personality.

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Your otter amigurumi is now complete! This charming otter can serve as a cute decoration, a keychain, or a thoughtful gift. Enjoy your crochet project!