Crochet Alligator Amigurumi
Crochet Alligator Amigurumi are adorable little crocheted alligators that make the perfect companions for any crocheting enthusiast or animal lover. These cute creatures are handmade with love and attention to detail, showcasing intricate crocheting techniques to bring them to life. With their charming smiles and quirky designs, Crochet Alligator Amigurumi are sure to brighten anyone's day and add a touch of whimsy to any space. Whether you're looking to add a fun decor piece to your home or searching for a unique gift, these crocheted alligators are bound to bring joy and spark conversation wherever they go.
Materials:
- 4 ply cotton yarn
- 3mm crochet hook
- Scissors
- Forceps for stuffing
- Needle
- Pair of 5mm eye beads
Step by step Instructions
Head:
Start:
- Chain 7
- Round 1: Chain 1, then crochet in the back bump of the 7th chain
- 1 increase, place a marker in the first stitch
- 5 single crochet
- 4 single crochet in last chain
- 5 single crochet
- 1 increase
- Total: 18 stitches
Round 1:
Slip stitch in the first stitch
Chain 1 to start the next round
Round 2:
Single crochet in every stitch (Total: 18 stitches)
Round 3 (Nose):
1 single crochet
3 half double crochet puff stitch
5 single crochet
3 half double crochet puff stitch
10 single crochet
Rounds 4-7:
Single crochet in every stitch.
(Remember to skip the extra stitch from the previous puff stitch, it does not count in the round)
Round 8:
1 single crochet, 1 increase, 1 single crochet (repeat 6 times)
Total: 24 stitches
Round 9:
Single crochet in every stitch (Total: 24 stitches)
Round 10 (Eyes):
2 single crochet
5 half double crochet puff stitch
5 single crochet
5 half double crochet puff stitch
15 single crochet
(Insert eyes on puff stitches after completing this round)
Rounds 11-12:
Single crochet in every stitch
(Remember to skip the extra stitch from the puff stitch)
Round 13:
1 single crochet, 1 decrease, 1 single crochet (repeat 6 times)
Total: 18 stitches
Round 14:
1 single crochet, 1 decrease (repeat 6 times)
Total: 12 stitches
Fill with polyester fiber
Round 15:
6 decreases
Cut the yarn and fasten off
Body:
Start:
Magic ring, 8 single crochet
Round 1:
Increase in each stitch (Total: 16 stitches)
Round 2:
1 single crochet, 1 increase (repeat 8 times)
Total: 24 stitches
Round 3 (Legs):
8 single crochet
5 half double crochet puff stitch, switch to yellow yarn
1 single crochet
4 increase, 1 single crochet, switch back to green yarn
5 half double crochet puff stitch
8 single crochet
Total: 28 stitches
Rounds 4-5:
9 single crochet
Switch to yellow yarn
10 single crochet (skip extra stitch from puff stitch)
Switch back to green yarn
9 single crochet (skip extra stitch from puff stitch)
Round 6:
9 single crochet
Switch to yellow yarn
1 single crochet, 4 decrease, 1 single crochet
Switch back to green yarn
9 single crochet
Total: 24 stitches
Tail:
Follow the written pattern instructions to crochet the tail.
Combine the tail with the body.
Assembly:
Combine the body and the head together.
Finish with any additional details.
Your charming crochet alligator is now complete!