[Finished product] Handmade Crochet Zodiac Tiger Doll, Car Decoration, Bag Charm

The Zodiac Tiger, a powerful symbol in the Chinese zodiac, represents strength, courage, and confidence. People born under the Year of the Tiger are believed to be natural leaders and fearless in the face of challenges. A crocheted Zodiac Tiger is a fun and meaningful project, especially when designed with a cute red scarf to signify good fortune and luck.

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How to Crochet a Small Zodiac Tiger

Materials Needed:

• Yarn: Orange (main body), black (stripes), white (details), and red (scarf).
• Crochet hook: 3.0mm or size suitable for your yarn.
• Safety eyes: 6mm or small black beads.
• Polyester fiberfill: For stuffing.
• Yarn needle: For sewing and weaving in ends.
• Scissors.

Abbreviations:

• ch: Chain
• sc: Single crochet
• inc: Increase (2 sc in one stitch)
• dec: Decrease (sc two stitches together)
• sl st: Slip stitch
• MR: Magic ring
• FO: Fasten off

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Body:

1. Start with orange yarn.
   • MR, 6 sc into the ring (6).
   • Round 2: Inc in each stitch (12).
   • Round 3: 1 sc, inc around (18).
   • Round 4: 2 sc, inc around (24).
   • Rounds 5-10: Sc in each stitch around (24).
   • Round 11: 2 sc, dec around (18).
   • Round 12: 1 sc, dec around (12).
   • Stuff with fiberfill.
   • Round 13: Dec around (6). FO, and close the opening.

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Head:

1. Start with orange yarn.
   • MR, 6 sc into the ring (6).
   • Round 2: Inc in each stitch (12).
   • Round 3: 1 sc, inc around (18).
   • Round 4: 2 sc, inc around (24).
   • Rounds 5-9: Sc in each stitch around (24).
   • Insert safety eyes between Rounds 5 and 6, about 6 stitches apart.
   • Start stuffing.
   • Round 10: 2 sc, dec around (18).
   • Round 11: 1 sc, dec around (12).
   • Finish stuffing.
   • Round 12: Dec around (6). FO, and close the opening.

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Arms (Make 2):

1. Start with orange yarn.
   • MR, 6 sc into the ring (6).
   • Round 2: 1 sc, inc around (9).
   • Rounds 3-6: Sc in each stitch around (9).
   • Stuff lightly and FO, leaving a long tail for sewing.

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Legs (Make 2):

1. Start with orange yarn.
   • MR, 6 sc into the ring (6).
   • Round 2: 1 sc, inc around (9).
   • Rounds 3-5: Sc in each stitch around (9).
   • Stuff lightly and FO, leaving a long tail for sewing.

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Tail:

1. Start with orange yarn.
   • Ch 9.
   • Sc in the 2nd ch from hook and in each chain back (8).
   • FO, leaving a long tail for sewing.

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Ears (Make 2):

1. Start with orange yarn.
   • Ch 4.
   • Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in the next 2 ch (3).
   • Row 2: Ch 1, sc across (3).
   • FO, leaving a long tail for sewing.

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Stripes:

• Use black yarn to sew or embroider stripes on the head, body, and tail. Make small lines or “V” shapes for the iconic tiger stripes.

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Red Scarf:

1. Start with red yarn.
   • Ch 35 (or adjust for the desired length to fit around the tiger’s neck).
   • Row 1: Sc in the 2nd ch from the hook and in each ch across.
   • FO, and tie the scarf around the tiger’s neck.

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Assembly:

1. Sew the head to the body.
2. Attach the arms and legs to the body.
3. Sew the ears onto the head.
4. Attach the tail to the back of the body.

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Conclusion:

Your small Zodiac Tiger wearing a red scarf is complete! This adorable crochet tiger, with its tiny scarf, can bring luck and joy to anyone who receives it. Perfect for gifts or as a zodiac-themed decoration. Enjoy!