Crochet Little Cheetah Amigurumi Pattern Free

Adorable, playful, and perfect for beginners, the Crochet Little Cheetah comes to life with each stitch you loop. Cindy from Crocket Crochet guides you through creating this cuddly creature that charms with its spotted coat, soulful eyes and little watermelon bag.

The clear tutorial divides the crochet amigurumi toy into manageable parts a sweet face that takes shape with filled rows, little legs that build the foundation, and perky ears that prick up with personality.

Best Yarn for Cheetah Crochet Project

Cotton yarn in a four-ply weight is recommended for making a crochet cheetah, as it is beginner-friendly, offers excellent stitch definition, and is durable enough for frequent use. Opting for the right texture and color will also enhance the appearance and longevity of the crochet cheetah, making it a cherished item for years.

Making The Crochet Little Cheetah

Materials Needed

• 3mm crochet hook
• Four ply yarn, preferably cotton for its durability and feel
• Polyester fiber for stuffing
• Stitch markers to mark certain points in your crochet
• Yarn needle for sewing parts together
• Scissors
• Felting wool and felting jumper for detailing
• Wire for a bendable tail

Abbreviations Used

• ch: Chain
• sc: Single crochet
• inc (Increase): Two sc in the same stitch
• dec (Decrease): Crochet two stitches together
• dc: Double crochet
• hdc: Half double crochet
• sl st: Slip stitch

Additional Tips

• Always count your stitches to ensure parts are symmetrical.
• Use stitch markers to keep track of the beginning and ends of rounds especially when working in continuous rounds without joining.
• Experiment with different yarn colors to personalize the cheetah to your liking.

Step by step Pattern

Head:

1. Row 1: Make 5 chains, turn.
2. Row 2: Make 4 single crochet (sc), then 3 sc in the last stitch.
3. Row 3: Start with an increase, then 3 sc, followed by three separate increases in the next 3 stitches. Continue with sc for the next 10 stitches, then make two increases.
   • By the end of this row, you should have 18 stitches.
4. Row 4: 2 sc, then increase; repeat this set 6 times.
   • Total stitches: 24
5. Row 5 to Row 17: Follow the pattern for increasing in stitches as shown on the screen for each specific row.
   • Until Row 17, you'll continuously work to make 48 stitches around.
6. Row 18 to Row 21: Start to decrease by following the pattern on the screen (6 sc, then decrease).
   • By the end of Row 21, you should decrease to 24 stitches. Continue filling the head with polyester fiber.

Body:

1. Legs (Make 2):
   • Row 1: Start with a magic ring and make 6 sc.
   • Row 2: 6 sc around, marking the start of each row.
   • Row 3: 2 sc, then increase; repeat once. (8 stitches)
   • Row 4: Sc around (8 stitches).
2. Join Legs: Start the 5th row by making 16 sc across the two legs.
3. Row 6 to Row 9: Continue making 16 sc around.
4. Row 10 onwards: Follow the pattern for increasing on the sides of the body as shown on the video/screen.

Arms (Make 2):

1. Start with a magic ring of 4 sc.
2. Follow instructions on the screen for rows and detailing.
3. Attach arms to the sides of the body as instructed.

Ears (Make 2):

1. Start with a magic ring of 5 hdc but don't form a complete circle.
2. Follow on-screen instructions for completing the ears in two colors and attaching them.

Tail:

1. Start with a magic ring of 5 sc.
2. Rows 2 to 9: Continue with 5 sc.
3. Insert a wire for flexibility before sewing the tail onto the body.

Facial and Body Details:

• Use brown felting wool for the nose and mouth, cream felting wool for the eyes.
• Create a heart-shaped pattern and additional dots on the forehead with black felting wool.
• Outline the eyes with cream felting wool for clarity.

Watermelon Bag:

1. Start with a red portion making a magic ring and follow the instructions to create the watermelon slice shape.
2. Attach a green border to mimic the rind and add black yarn seeds.

Assembly:

• Sew all the parts together as instructed. Attach the ears and muzzle between rows 13 to 17, start the ears from row 5.
• The arms and tail positioning will vary; refer to the video for exact placement.
• Use a yarn needle to sew the details and attach the parts together.