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Benjamin Tiger Amigurumi Pattern

Benjamin Tiger Amigurumi Pattern
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5-7 Hours Time Needed
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Intermediate Level

Ideal for those with basic crochet experience, featuring slightly more advanced stitches and techniques to expand your skills.

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Weekend Treat

Takes 5-7 hours, making it an enjoyable project to finish over a couple of days.

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Charming Critter

Delightful animal designs with sweet details that capture the essence of your favorite woodland and farmyard friends.

About This Benjamin Tiger Amigurumi Pattern

This pattern creates a 20 cm tall Benjamin Tiger amigurumi with striped details and embroidered facial features. It uses small hooks, double yarn for eye whites and careful color changes for stripes. You will sew parts together and add finishing touches for a polished, professional look.

Benjamin Tiger Amigurumi Pattern crochet pattern - detailed view of completed project

The pattern includes head, snout, ears, body, legs, arms, eyes embroidery, ears sewing and optional clothes and flowers. Photos and tips explain eye placement, working in the BLO and assembly suggestions for a neat finish.

Why You'll Love This Benjamin Tiger Amigurumi Pattern

I absolutely love this pattern because it transforms simple stitches into a character full of personality. I enjoy the precise color changes and the way the stripes bring each tiger to life. Sewing the snout and embroidering the eyes gives such satisfying facial expression control. I also love how adaptable the pattern is for outfits and small accessories — it lets me get creative while keeping the core structure consistent.

Benjamin Tiger Amigurumi Pattern step 1 - construction progress Benjamin Tiger Amigurumi Pattern step 2 - assembly progress Benjamin Tiger Amigurumi Pattern step 3 - details and accessories Benjamin Tiger Amigurumi Pattern step 4 - final assembly and finishing

Switch Things Up

I love how you can customize this tiger by changing yarn colors and accessories; try pastel shades for a softer look or bright orange for a classic tiger.

To make the tiger larger, use a thicker yarn and a larger hook; a bulky yarn will give you a cuddly, chunky toy while thin yarn creates a mini version.

I often add embroidered eyelashes, freckles or tiny felt props like bows and ties to give each tiger its own personality.

Try different eye sizes and placements — moving the eyes slightly higher or lower changes the expression dramatically, so test placement with pins first.

For posability, you can insert small wire into the limbs before sewing them shut so you can pose the arms and legs slightly.

Change stripe patterns to create different characters — more stripes, fewer stripes, or contrasting colors for stylized versions.

Add clothing like a dress or tie using the small pattern sections included; you can also make hats, scarves or tiny backpacks as accessories.

I sometimes make matching sets — a tiger, hippo and zebra — using the same body and changing head details for a themed collection.

Experiment with a safety eye alternative: embroidered eyes for baby-safe toys or use larger safety eyes for a more expressive look.

Play with texture by using boucle or fuzzy yarn for special editions; this changes the feel and gives a unique finished surface.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Skipping stitch markers when changing rounds can make it difficult to track the start of rounds; place a marker at the beginning of each round and move it as you work. ✗ Not stuffing as you go leads to lumps or flat areas; stuff gradually while shaping and add small amounts to reach the desired firmness. ✗ Using a different hook size than recommended will alter finished size and stitch density; use the specified hook sizes and check gauge by making a small sample. ✗ Ignoring color change technique can leave bulky or loose transitions; carry yarn neatly or use invisible join techniques and weave ends securely to hide color joins.

Benjamin Tiger Amigurumi Pattern

Create an adorable Benjamin Tiger amigurumi with this detailed crochet pattern designed to guide you step-by-step. You will make a charming tiger with a shaped head, embroidered facial features, striped limbs and optional outfits. The pattern includes clear rounds, color changes, sewing instructions and tips to finish a professional, gift-ready toy you'll be proud of.

Intermediate 5-7 Hours

Materials Needed for Benjamin Tiger Amigurumi Pattern

— Main Fabric

  • 01
    Traditional Amigurumi yarn 4146 Gem (orange) - one skein
  • 02
    Traditional Amigurumi yarn 8001 WHITE - one skein
  • 03
    Traditional Amigurumi yarn 7220 Date (brown) - one skein
  • 04
    Traditional Amigurumi yarn 8990 Black - one skein
  • 05
    Traditional Amigurumi yarn 1112 Cream - small amount for flowers and details
  • 06
    Traditional Amigurumi yarn 5745 Eucalyptus - small amount for tie/bow accents

— Tools Required

  • 01
    Crochet hook size 2.0 mm for making the animals
  • 02
    Crochet hook size 3.0 mm for making clothes
  • 03
    Black safety eyes 13 mm or 15 mm (2 pieces)
  • 04
    Scissors
  • 05
    Point marker (optional)
  • 06
    Filling (polyester stuffing)
  • 07
    Doll needle (mine is 12.5 cm)
  • 08
    Pins for assembly
  • 09
    Blush for cheeks
  • 10
    Tapestry/yarn needle for sewing parts and weaving ends

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— Head :

Info :

Start with color EGG YOLK (2mm needle)

Round 1 :

AM of 8 sc (8)

Round 2 :

Inc in each sc (16)

Round 3 :

[1 sc and 1 inc] 8x (24)

Round 4 :

[2 sc and 1 inc] 8x (32)

Round 5 :

[3 sc and 1 inc] 8x (40)

Round 6 :

sc over sc (40)

Round 7 :

[4 sc and 1 inc] 8x (48)

Round 8-21 :

sc, change to color DATE (brown)

Round 9 :

[5 sc, 6 sc, change to color EGG YOLK , 21 bp (48) sc and 1 inc] 8x (56)

Round 10 :

[6 sc and 1 inc] 3x, 1 sc, change to color DATE for 5 sc, 1 inc, 5 sc, change color EGG YOLK , 1 sc, 1 inc, [6 sc and 1 inc] 3x (64)

Round 11 :

sc over sc (64)

Round 12 :

28 sc, change to color DATE 30, 6 sc, change to color EGG YOLK , sc (64)

Round 13-17 :

sc over sc (64) - [5 rows]

Round 18-19 :

Change to color DATE , change to color EGG YOLK , 25 sc, change to color DATE , 20 bp (64)

Round 19 (alternate) :

Change to color WHITE [3 sc and 1 inc] 16x (80)

Round 20-27 :

sc, change to color WHITE sc , 24 sc, change to color DATE , 29 (80)

Round 21 :

sc over sc (80)

Round 22 :

23 sc, change to color WHITE 25 , 32 sc, change to color DATE , sc (80)

Round 23-27 :

sc over sc - [5 rows] (80)

Round 28 :

[3 sc and 1 dec] 16x (64)

Round 29 :

[1 dec and 2 sc] 16x (48)

Round 30 :

[1 sc and 1 dec] 16x (32)

Round 31 :

sc over sc all the way around (32). Close with sl st and cut a longer thread so you can sew the head to the body. Place the eyes between rows 16 and 17, separated by 6 sc visible between them.

Info :

(TIP: when placing the locks, press them up to the second step of the eyes, this way they will be deeper, more beautiful and safer). Look at image 3.

— Whites of the Eyes :

Info :

Use double Amigurumi yarn in color WHITE to make the whites of the eyes.

Step 1 :

Insert the needle into the open part of the head (leave a piece of thread so you can tie some knots at the end), exit with it right at the corner of the eye, (tip: try to put the needle in the middle of the corner of your eye). (Look at image 1)

Step 2 :

Insert the needle right into the corner of the lower part of the eye and exit with it into the open part of the head. (Look at images 2 and 3)

Step 3 :

Now go out with the needle in the corner of the second eye (tip: try to put the needle in the middle of the corner of your eye).

Step 4 :

Insert the needle right into the corner of the lower part of the eye and exit with it into the open part of the head and then pull the two threads a little and tie 2 knots.

— Black Embroidery of Eyes :

Info :

Use double Cléa yarn in the color BLACK to do black eye embroidery.

Step 1 :

Insert the needle into the open part of the head (leave a piece of thread so you can tie some knots at the end), exit with it right in the corner of the eye, (tip: try to put the needle in the middle of the corner of your eye). Look at images 1 and 2.

Step 2 :

Insert the needle right into the corner of the upper part of the eye and exit with it into the open part of the head. (Look at the images 3)

Step 3 :

Now go out with the needle in the corner of the second eye (tip: try to use the needle in the middle of the corner of the eye, as shown in image 5).

Step 4 :

Insert the needle right into the corner of the upper part of the eye and exit with it into the open part of the head and then pull the threads a little and tie 2 knots. (Look at images 8).

— Eyebrows :

Info :

Use Cléa yarn in the color BLACK to do eyebrows (Do not use double wire)

Step 1 :

Insert the needle into the open part of the head (leave a piece of thread so you can tie some knots at the end), leave it on the second row above the eyes, skip 3 sc and insert the needle in a row above. (Look at images 1 and 2)

Step 2 :

Now do the same process on the other side of the eyes (Look at images 4, 5, 6 and 7). Join the two ends of the thread and tie a few knots.

— Snout :

Info :

Use color WHITE (2mm needle)

Round 1 :

AM of 8 sc (8)

Round 2 :

Inc all around (16)

Round 3 :

4 sc, 4 inc, 4 sc, 4 inc (24)

Round 4 :

6 sc, 4 inc, 8 sc, 4 inc, 2 sc (32)

Round 5 :

8 sc, 4 inc, 12 sc, 4 inc, 4 sc (40)

Round 6 :

10 sc, 4 inc, 16 sc, 4 inc, 6 sc (48)

Info :

Close with sl st and cut a large thread, then sew the snout between rows 17 to 29 of the head (do not add stuffing), sew the snout, taking only the front straps of the sc, look at images 1 and 2. After sewing the snout, sink in the eyes, watch the video where I teach you how to do this.

— Muzzle Embroidery :

Info :

Use thread in color BLACK (needle 2mm)

Step 1 :

Make 5 ch, from the second ch, do 3 sc, in the last ch do 3 sc in the same place, at the bottom of the ch do 2 sc, in the last ch 2 sc in the same place (10). Close with sl st and cut a longer thread.

Info :

Place the black snout on top of the white snout, if possible, then make the black detail to give shape.

— Ears :

Info :

Start with the line in color WHITE (2mm needle)

Round 1 :

AM of 11 sc (11)

Round 2 :

3 sc in the same sc, 2 sc, 3 sc in the same sc, 2 sc, 3 sc in the same sc, 4 sc (17)

Round 3 :

1 sc, 3 sc in the same sc, 4 sc, 3 sc in the same sc, 4 sc, 3 sc in the same sc, 4 sc, 3 sc in the same sc, 5 sc (23)

Info :

Change to color EGG YOLK

Round 4 :

2 sc, 3 sc in the same sc, 6 sc, 3 sc in the same sc, 6 sc, 3 sc in the same sc, 6 sc (29)

Round 5 :

2 sc, change to color DATE , 21 sc, change to color EGG YOLK , 6 sc, finish with 2 sl sts, cut a longer thread for sewing.

Info :

Sew the ears between rows 5 to 12 of the head, with 5 sc separating the eyes.

— Body :

Info :

Use thread in color EGG YOLK (2mm needle)

Round 1 :

AM of 8 sc

Round 2 :

Inc all around (16)

Round 3 :

[1 sc and 1 inc] 8x (24)

Round 4 :

[2 sc and 1 inc] 8x (32)

Round 5 :

[3 sc and 1 inc] 8x (40)

Round 6 :

[4 sc and 1 inc] 8x (48)

Round 7 :

[5 sc and 1 inc] 8x (56)

Round 8 :

[6 sc and 1 inc] 8x (64)

Round 9-20 :

sc over sc (64) - [12 rows]

Round 21 :

16 sc, 16 dec, 16 sc (48)

Round 22-25 :

sc over sc (48) - [4 rows]

Round 26 :

[4 sc and 1 dec] 8x (40)

Round 27-30 :

sc over sc (40) - [4 rows]

Round 31 :

[3 sc and 1 dec] 8x (32)

Round 32-33 :

sc over sc all the way around (32) - [2 rows]. Close with sl st and finish.

— Legs :

Info :

Start with the line in color WHITE (2mm needle)

Round 1 :

AM of 6 sc (6)

Round 2 :

Inc all around (12)

Round 3 :

[1 sc and 1 inc] 6x (18)

Round 4 :

[2 sc and 1 inc] 6x (24)

Round 5 :

[3 sc and 1 inc] 6x (30)

Round 6-8 :

sc over sc (30) - [3 rows]

Round 9 :

6 sc, [1 dec and 1 sc] 6x, 6 sc (24)

Round 10 :

[2 sc and 1 dec] 6x (18)

Round 11 :

Change to color DATE sc over sc (18)

Round 12 :

Change to color EGG YOLK 6 sc, [1 inc] 6x, 6 sc (24)

Round 13 :

6 sc, [1 sc and 1 inc] 6x, 6 sc (30) Change to color DATE

Round 14 :

[1 inc] 2x, 24 sc, [1 inc] 4x (36)

Round 15-16 :

Change to color EGG YOLK sc over sc (36)

Round 17 :

Change to color DATE sc over sc (36)

Round 18 :

8 sc, [1 sc and 1 dec] 6x, 10 sc (30)

Round 19 :

sc over sc (30)

Round 20 :

Change to color DATE sc over sc (30) Change to color EGG YOLK

Round 21 :

8 sc, [1 dec] 6x, 10 sc (24)

Round 22 :

[1 dec] 2x, 12 sc, [1 dec] 4x (18) Add filling. But don't add too much padding to the thigh part, this part needs to be flatter.

Round 23 :

Change to color DATE [1 sc and 1 dec] 6x (12)

Round 24 :

Change to color EGG YOLK [1 dim] 6x (6). Close the leg with the magic ring inverted. Pass the thread from the outside to the inside only in the front loops of the 6 sc, then pull, tie a couple of knots and hide the thread.

— Leg Sewing :

Info :

Attach the legs to the body, before attaching, position the legs in the place you want to attach them. I like to leave them a little further forward, so there isn't a huge space between one leg and the other. Watch the video where I teach you how to attach the legs, watch until the end and carefully, because in the video I explain and show the rows where you will attach the legs.

— Arms :

Info :

Start with the line in color WHITE (2mm needle)

Round 1 :

AM of 6 sc (6)

Round 2 :

Inc all around (12)

Round 3 :

[1 sc and 1 inc] 6x (18)

Round 4 :

[2 sc and 1 inc] 6x (24)

Round 5-7 :

sc over sc (24) - [3 rows]

Round 8 :

3 sc, [1 dec and 1 sc] 6x, 3 sc (18)

Round 9 :

Change to color DATE sc over sc (18) Change to color EGG YOLK

Round 10-11 :

sc over sc (18) - [2 rows] Change to color DATE

Round 12 :

sc over sc (18) Change to color EGG YOLK

Round 13-14 :

sc over sc (18) Change to color DATE

Round 15 :

sc over sc (18) Change to color EGG YOLK

Round 16-17 :

sc over sc (18) Change to color DATE

Round 18 :

sc over sc (18)

Info :

Only put padding on the lower part of the arm.

Round 19 :

Change to color EGG YOLK [4 sc and 1 dec] 3x (15)

Round 20 :

[3 sc and 1 dec] 3x (12)

Round 21 :

Change to color DATE Fold the arm in half and close it with 6 sc (6). Make 1 ch and cut a larger thread to sew the arms to the body.

— Arm Sewing :

Info :

Sew the arms on row 31 of the body, I usually leave a space of 7 or 8 sc between them. Watch the video where I teach how to sew the arms.

— Tie - Boy Version :

Info :

Use thread in color EUCALYPTUS (needle 2mm)

Step 1 :

Make 16 ch, skip the first ch and from the second make 1 sc for each ch (15)

Step 2 :

2-12: Turn the work, make 1 ch, then sc over sc (15) - [11 rows] Make 1 ch and fasten the thread. Fold the sachet tie, take a piece of thread in the same color as the tie, attach the thread to the middle of the tie, then make about 6 turns with the thread right in the middle, take the thread to the back of the tie, make a few knots and finish off the thread. Then make 1 cord with 51 ch, pass this cord to the back of the tie, then place it on the animal.

— Flores 2x - Girl Version :

Info :

Start with color CREAM (2mm needle)

Round 1 :

AM of 5 bp (5). Close with sl st in the front loop of the first sc. Go up 3 ch, in the next loop make 1 sl st. Follow this sequence until you complete 5 petals.

Round 2 :

In the second row, work on the straps behind the stitches in the first row. Make 1 increase all the way around (10). Close with sl st in sc. Change to color WHITE. Now let's make the back petals: dc make 3 dc in the same place, 1 ch, 1 sl st in the next dc, complete 5 petals. Close with sl st and cut a longer thread on each side of the ears.

— Dress - Girl's Version :

Info :

Use thread in color CREAM (needle 3mm)

Round 1 :

Make 42 ch, close with sl st in the first ch (it will form a ch ring). Go up 3 ch and in the same place 1 hdc, continue doing 1 hdc increase for each ch (84). Close with sl st in the first ch counting from top to bottom.

Round 2-5 :

Go up 2 ch and do 1 hdc, 1 inc of hdc, follow this sequence until the end [2 hdc and 1 inc]. Close with sl st in the first ch counting from top to bottom.

Info :

Now attach the thread to the color CREAM in any loop of the co so that the seam does not stick to the front, try leaving it behind 1-2: After securing the thread, make sc all around. Close with 3-7 sc, 24 ch, skip 6 ch and make 1 sc for each ch, 30 sc. do 1 sc for each ch, 6 sc. Then make 2 buttons with the sc stitch. Place the dress on the animal and position the buttons on the lug and sew it on.

Assembly Instructions

  • Place and sew the snout to the head between rows 17 and 29, taking only the front loops for a neat attachment.
  • Position eyes between rows 16 and 17 on the head, leaving 6 single crochets visible between them before securing the backs.
  • Sew ears between rows 5 and 12 of the head, spacing them symmetrically with 5 single crochets between the eyes.
  • Attach legs to the bottom of the body, position them slightly forward and sew firmly; consult the video for exact row placement for stability.

Important Notes

  • 💡Use stitch markers to keep track of the beginning of rounds and to mark positions for eyes and limbs.
  • 💡When making color changes, carry yarn neatly or weave ends to the inside to avoid bulky seams and visible joins.
  • 💡Stuff gradually and evenly, especially in head and limbs, to avoid lumps and maintain shape.
  • 💡Pin parts in place before sewing to check symmetry and positioning for a professional finish.

This Benjamin Tiger pattern helps you create a lovable handmade friend with personality and charm. Whether you crochet it for yourself or as a gift, the finished tiger is full of sweet expressions and thoughtful details. Enjoy the process and the cozy result — happy crocheting! 🧶🐯

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FAQs

What size will the finished piece be?

The finished amigurumi measures about 20 cm tall when using the recommended yarn and 2.0 mm hook.

Can I use different yarn weights for this pattern?

Yes, but changing yarn weight will affect the final size and look; use an appropriate hook for your yarn and make a gauge swatch.

Do I need prior crochet experience for this pattern?

This pattern is rated Intermediate, so basic amigurumi skills, color changes and embroidery experience are recommended for best results.

How long does this project typically take to complete?

Most crocheters complete this project in 5-7 hours, depending on experience level and how much time you spend on embroidery and assembly.