Free PDF: Download a free PDF and learn how to crochet amigurumi

Learn how to create your own furry friend in no time with this downloadable tiger amigurumi pattern.

Picture yourself creating such cute dolls that arouse in many people the overwhelming desire to hold them in their hands, hug them and even, why not, collect them. This free PDF gives you the key to discovering the fascinating world of these soft, charming toys. With these creations, you can surprise your friends, bring joy to children and give them a lovely gift. You can even share your amigurumi on social media. Not surprisingly, these precious little things have friends and admirers worldwide, but... Where do they come from? And what does this word mean?

Amigurumi is a Japanese word that describes small knitted or crocheted stuffed toys, often in the shape of characters, animals, mini foods, or household objects. The word comes from the two root words ami, meaning 'crocheted' or 'knitted', and nuigurumi, which means 'stuffed doll'. This popular craft has become a staple of Japanese kawaii culture (in case you didn't know, Japanese kawaii culture is the Japanese culture of cuteness).

Elisa Ems-Domenig shares her secrets on creating these charming dolls in this free PDF. We'll start by making a tiger. Don't despair if you don't pull it off at the first attempt. As the saying goes, "Practice makes perfect," and with a little effort on your part and Elisa's guidance, this could be the beginning of an endearing hobby. Building your own design involves trial and error as the sketch needs to be translated into crochet, but if you follow these instructions step by step, you will crochet your own furry friend sooner than you think!

Materials

Here are the tools and materials you'll need to get the most out of this valuable resource (you probably already have some of them at home):

Cotton yarn in 3 colors (105m/50g or 115 yds/50 g)
Orange Brown (50g)
Off-White (15g)
[Dark Brown (5g)
Black (small amount for the nose)
Crochet hook size 2.5 mm (C/2) and 3.00 mm (D/3)
Safety eyes size 8 mm
Sharp sewing needle
Black embroidery yarn for the eyebrows and tiger stripes
White embroidery yarn for the tiger stripes
Polyester fiber filling
Ball-head pins
Stitch marker
Scissors

Download the free PDF Oakie the Tiger Amigurum by Elisa Ems-Domenig

Elisa Ems-Domenig is a crochet artist and designer who has been designing and creating her own cute toy range under the name "Lulu Loves the Moon" for the past 6 years
Amigurumi refers to small stuffed toys that are often crocheted or knitted and come in the shape of characters, animals, mini foods, household objects, and scenery. In this free Amigurumi PDF, crochet artist Elisa Ems-Domenig shares some visual keys to help you create these cute little things.

Learn more about Amiguruni

Do you want to go further in your creations? Discover more resources below:

1. Course: Check out Domestika's Amigurumi Design: Create Crochet Characters and learn how to create new amigurum.
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3. Find answers to all your questions on How to Crochet: 12 FAQs Answered.
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5. If you are still unfamiliar with , get started with Free eBook: A Beginner's Guide to Crochet, by Domestika