[Finished product] Handmade Crochet Squirrel Plush

$23.26

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how to crochet a cute Squirrel – crochet guides, tutorial and patterns

Crocheting a cute squirrel amigurumi is a delightful project. Here’s a step-by-step guide to help you create this adorable design.

Materials:

  • Yarn:
    • Orange (for the squirrel)
    • Brown (for the pinecone)
    • White or light beige (for the belly and inner ears)
  • Crochet hook: 2.5mm – 4mm (depending on your yarn weight)
  • Polyester fiberfill: For stuffing
  • Safety eyes: 6mm or black embroidery thread
  • 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
  • BLO: Back loop only

Step-by-Step Guide

1. Head (Orange Yarn)

  1. Round 1: Magic ring, 6 sc into the ring (6).
  2. Round 2: 2 sc in each stitch around (12).
  3. Round 3: 1 sc, inc around (18).
  4. Round 4: 2 sc, inc around (24).
  5. Rounds 5-9: Sc around (24).
  6. Round 10: 2 sc, dec around (18).
  7. Round 11: 1 sc, dec around (12).
  8. Round 12: Dec around (6), fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Stuff the head firmly and set it aside.

2. Body (Orange Yarn)

  1. Round 1: Magic ring, 6 sc into the ring (6).
  2. Round 2: 2 sc in each stitch around (12).
  3. Round 3: 1 sc, inc around (18).
  4. Round 4: 2 sc, inc around (24).
  5. Rounds 5-9: Sc around (24).
  6. Round 10: 2 sc, dec around (18).
  7. Round 11: 1 sc, dec around (12).
  8. Round 12: Dec around (6), fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Stuff the body, making sure it’s well-shaped for attaching the head.

3. Belly (White or Light Beige Yarn)

  1. Round 1: Magic ring, 6 sc into the ring (6).
  2. Round 2: 1 sc, inc around (9).
  3. Round 3: 2 sc, inc around (12).
  4. Round 4: 3 sc, inc around (15), fasten off.

Sew the belly onto the front of the squirrel’s body.

4. Arms (Make 2, Orange Yarn)

  1. Round 1: Magic ring, 6 sc into the ring (6).
  2. Rounds 2-5: Sc around (6), fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Stuff lightly and sew the arms to the sides of the body.

5. Legs (Make 2, Orange Yarn)

  1. Round 1: Magic ring, 6 sc into the ring (6).
  2. Rounds 2-5: Sc around (6).
  3. Round 6: Dec once (4 sc), fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Stuff lightly and sew the legs to the bottom of the body.

6. Tail (Orange Yarn)

  1. Round 1: Magic ring, 6 sc into the ring (6).
  2. Round 2: 1 sc, inc around (9).
  3. Rounds 3-10: Sc around (9), fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Sew the tail to the back of the body, making it stand upright like a bushy squirrel tail.

7. Ears (Make 2, Orange and White Yarn)

  1. Round 1: Using white yarn, magic ring, 6 sc into the ring (6).
  2. Round 2: Switch to orange yarn, 1 sc, inc around (9), fasten off.

Sew the ears to the top of the head.

8. Pinecone (Brown Yarn)

  1. Round 1: Magic ring, 6 sc into the ring (6).
  2. Round 2: 2 sc in each stitch around (12).
  3. Round 3: 1 sc, inc around (18).
  4. Rounds 4-5: Sc around (18).
  5. Round 6: 1 sc, dec around (12).
  6. Round 7: Dec around (6), fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Stuff lightly and place it between the squirrel’s hands, sewing it securely to make it look like the squirrel is holding the pinecone.

9. Eyes and Nose (Safety Eyes or Black Yarn)

  1. Attach safety eyes between rounds 5 and 6 of the head.
  2. If you prefer to embroider the eyes, use black yarn to create two small dots on the head.
  3. Embroider the nose: Use black yarn to stitch a small nose on the front of the muzzle.

Final Assembly:

  1. Attach the Head to the Body: Sew the head securely onto the body.
  2. Attach the Arms and Legs: Sew the arms to the sides and legs to the bottom of the body.
  3. Attach the Tail: Sew the tail onto the back of the body.
  4. Sew the Pinecone: Attach the pinecone to the squirrel’s hands.
  5. Sew the Ears: Attach the ears to the top of the head.
  6. Add Face Details: Attach or embroider the eyes and nose to complete the face.

Final Touch:

You now have an adorable orange squirrel holding a pinecone! This cute little amigurumi can be a great gift, decor, or even a keychain if made in a smaller size. Enjoy your crocheting!

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