Looking for a sweet and practical crochet project for a little one? This Tigger Rattle Amigurumi pattern is a charming baby toy inspired by the cheerful tiger we all know and love. Designed with a smooth wooden ring, this adorable tiger is easy for tiny hands to hold and makes a gentle rattle that's perfect for playtime.
Whether you're creating a handmade baby shower gift, a nursery accessory, or adding another cute design to your amigurumi collection, this pattern is fun to make and full of personality. Follow the step-by-step instructions to crochet your own cuddly tiger rattle that babies and parents will adore. 🧡🐯
ABBREVIATIONS:
Rnd/Rw ... round/row
MR ... magic ring
st/sts stitch/stitches
ch chain
sc single crochet
inc increase
dec single crochet decrease (use the invisible decrease)
BLO back loop only
FLO front loop only
hdc haft double crochet
dc double crochet
slst slip stitch
( … ) * x.... repeat instructions x times
MATERIALS
- Yarn: DK light weight yarn or sport yarn. I used the following yarn: Schachenmayr Catania, you
can use any type of yarn you want.
- Hook: Size 2.00 mm. Or other size suitable for you.
- Black safety eyes size 6 mm.
- Needles for sewing.
- Fiberfill.
- Wooden ring with an outer diameter of 7 cm.
- Bell: 2 pieces
HEAD
- Use color #383 and #403 (Start with #383, red word is #403)
Rnd 1. MR 6 sc (6)
Rnd 2. 6 inc (12)
Rnd 3. (sc, inc)*6 (18)
Rnd 4. (2 sc, inc)*6 (24)
Rnd 5. (3 sc, inc)*6 (30)
Rnd 6. (4 sc, inc)*6 (36)
Rnd 7. (5 sc, inc)*6 (42)
Rnd 8. (6 sc, inc)*6 (48)
Rnd 9 - 11. 48 sc (3 rounds)
Rnd 12. 11 sc, inc, 10 sc, sc, inc, (11 sc, inc)*2 (52)
Rnd 13. 21 sc, 7 sc, 24 sc (52)
Rnd 14. 19 sc, 11 sc, 22 sc (52)
Rnd 15. 18 sc, 13 sc, 21 sc (52)
Rnd 16. 10 sc, (sc, inc)*3, sc, 15 sc, 4 sc, (inc, sc)*3, 10 sc (58)
Rnd 17. 10 sc, (2 sc, inc)*3, sc, 15 sc, 4 sc, (inc, 2 sc)*3, 10 sc (64)
Rnd 18. 23 sc, 15 sc, 26 sc (62)
Rnd 19 - 20. 64 sc
Rnd 21. 10 sc, (2 sc, dec)*3, 20 sc, (dec, 2 sc)*3, 10 sc (58)
Rnd 22. 10 sc, (sc, dec)*3, 20 sc, (dec, sc)*3, 10 sc (52)
Rnd 23. (11 sc, dec)*4 (48)
Rnd 24. (4 sc, dec)*8 (40)
Rnd 25. (3 sc, dec)*8 (32)
Rnd 26. (2 sc, dec)*8 (24)
Fasten off, stuff with fiberfill and leave a long tail for sewing.
Insert the 6.00 mm safety eyes between round 15 and round 16 with 5 sts apart.
EARS
Rnd 1. MR 6 sc (6)
Rnd 2. 6 inc (12)
Rnd 3. (sc, inc)*6 (18)
Rnd 4. (5 sc, inc)*3 (21)
Rnd 5 - 6. 21 sc
Fasten off, leave a long tail for sewing.
Fold the ear then sew 2 sides together to close the opening and sew ear from rnd 4 to rnd 13.
SNOUT
Rnd 1. MR 6 sc (6)
Rnd 2. 6 inc (12)
Rnd 3. (sc, inc)*6 (18)
Rnd 4 - 5. 18 sc
Fasten off, leave a long tail for sewing, stuff with fiberfill.
Sew the nose from round 14 to round 20 of the head.
BODY
Rnd 1. MR 6 sc (6)
Rnd 2. 6 inc (12)
Rnd 3. (sc, inc)*6 (18)
Rnd 4. (2 sc, inc)*6 (24)
Rnd 5. (3 sc, inc)*6 (30)
Rnd 6. (4 sc, inc)*6 (36)
Rnd 7. (5 sc, inc)*6 (42)
Rnd 8 - 10. 42 sc (3 rounds)
Rnd 11. (5 sc, dec)*6 (36)
Rnd 12 - 14. 36 sc (3 rounds)
Rnd 15. (4 sc, dec)*6 (30)
Rnd 16 - 17. 30 sc
Rnd 18. (3 sc, dec)*6 (24)
Rnd 19 - 20. 24 sc
Fasten off, stuff with fiberfill.
- Detail of the belly: Use the color #403.
Make 5 ch, start in the second chain from the hook.
Rnd 1. inc, 2 sc, 4 sc into the last stitch, work on along the other side: 2 sc, inc (12)
Rnd 2. 2 inc, 2 sc, 4 inc, 2 sc, 2 inc (20)
Rnd 3. (sc, inc)*2, 2 sc, (sc, inc)*4, 2 sc, (sc, inc)*2 (28)
LEGS
Make 5 ch, start in the second chain from the hook.
Rnd 1. 3 sc, 3 sc into the last stitch, work on along the other side: 2 sc, inc (10)
Rnd 2. inc, 2 sc, 3 inc, 2 sc, 2 inc (16)
Rnd 3. sc, inc, 2 sc, (sc, inc)*3, 2 sc, (sc, inc)*2 (22)
Rnd 4. 22 sc
Rnd 5. 5 sc, (sc, dec)*3, 6 sc, dec (18)
Rnd 6. 5 sc, 3 dec, 7 sc (15)
Rnd 7. 3 sc, 4 dec, 2 sc, dec (10)
Rnd 8 - 14. 10 sc (7 rounds)
Fasten off, stuff with fiberfill and leave a long tail for sewing.
ARMS
Rnd 1. MR 5 sc (5)
Rnd 2. 5 inc (10)
Rnd 3 - 4. 10 sc
Rnd 5. Bobble 3 dc, 9 sc (10)
Rnd 6. dec, 8 sc (9)
Rnd 7 - 14. 9 sc (8 rounds)
Crochet more 1 - 2 sc so that the last stitch is in the middle of the arm.
Stuff slightly with fiberfill. Fasten off, leave a long tail for sewing, fold the ear then sew 2 sides together to close the opening.
SCARF
Leave a long tail, make 56 chain, start in the second chain from the hook: 54 sc, 3 sc into the last stitch, work on along the other side: 53 sc, inc, slst (113)
Fasten off, leave a long tail for sewing then sew 2 bells to the 2 ends of the scarf.
CLAMP FOR RING
Make 13 chain, start in the second chain from the hook.
Rw 1 - 23. 12 sc, chain 1, turn (12)
Rw 24. 12 sc
Fasten off, leave a long tail for sewing.
Sew the arms and legs to the body, then sew the hands and feet to the clamp for the ring.
Your Tigger Rattle Amigurumi is now complete and ready to bring smiles to little ones! This adorable crochet rattle makes a thoughtful handmade baby gift, a charming nursery decoration, or a wonderful addition to your amigurumi collection. We hope you enjoyed making this cute tiger and found the pattern easy to follow. Happy crocheting, and don't forget to explore our blog for more free amigurumi patterns and creative crochet ideas! 🧶🐯
