Squirrel Amigurumi – Free Crochet Pattern – Materials:

3.0 mm crochet hook

Yarn: Light brown, white, and dark brown (for the nut)

Black safety eyes (8 mm)

Stuffing (polyfill)

Yarn needle

Stitch marker

Blush for cheeks (optional)

Head (light brown):

MR, 6 sc (6)

inc x6 (12)

(sc, inc) x6 (18)

(2 sc, inc) x6 (24)

(3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
6–11. sc around (30)

(3 sc, dec) x6 (24)

(2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
Insert safety eyes between Rounds 8–9, about 6 sts apart.

(sc, dec) x6 (12)

dec x6 (6)
Fasten off and close.

Body (white + light brown):

With white: MR, 6 sc

inc x6 (12)

(sc, inc) x6 (18)
4–6. sc around (18)

Change to light brown, sc around (18)

(4 sc, dec) x3 (15)

(3 sc, dec) x3 (12)
10–12. sc around (12)
Stuff and fasten off.

Arms x2 (light brown):

MR, 6 sc
2–5. sc around (6)
Stuff lightly and sew to sides.

Legs x2 (light brown):

MR, 6 sc

(sc, inc) x3 (9)
3–4. sc around (9)
Flatten, sew to bottom.

Ears x2 (light brown):

MR, 4 sc

(sc, inc) x2 (6)

sc around (6)
Sew to head.

Tail (light brown):

MR, 6 sc

inc x6 (12)

(sc, inc) x6 (18)
4–10. sc around

(sc, dec) x6 (12)
Stuff lightly, curve, and sew to back.

Nut (dark brown):

MR, 6 sc

sc around

dec x3 (3)
Fasten off and sew between hands.