Squirrel Amigurumi Free Crochet Pattern
Designer: Doll.knit
Instagram: @doll.knit
Difficulty Level: Intermediate
A Cozy Woodland Crochet Project to Enjoy
Warm textures and a forest-inspired style make this Squirrel Amigurumi a charming piece for your handmade collection. Designed by Ekaterina Kichigina, this adorable squirrel stands out with its fluffy tail, tiny tassel ears, and a cozy knitted sweater that adds extra personality. It’s a lovely choice for gifts, seasonal decor, or cute display pieces. This design blends well with easy crochet projects while offering a bit more detail, and we sincerely thank Ekaterina Kichigina for sharing this beautiful squirrel design. You’ll also find additional squirrel amigurumi ideas at the end of the pattern for inspiration.
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This intermediate-level amigurumi pattern is worked in spiral rounds and includes shaping details along with a separately knitted sweater. It’s a relaxing yet slightly detailed project that keeps things interesting without feeling overwhelming. If you enjoy woodland themes, you might also love the sweet raccoon amigurumi shared on our blog, which pairs beautifully with forest-inspired collections.
The pattern works nicely with cotton or acrylic yarn, depending on the finish you prefer. You’ll need yarn in main, white, and accent colors, along with a crochet hook, knitting needles, safety eyes, stuffing, and basic tools. If you enjoy small animal projects, you may also like the adorable owl amigurumi featured on our blog. Additional squirrel ideas and variations are also shared at the bottom of the pattern.
Materials
• Yarn:
▪ Main color (body)
▪ White (muzzle)
▪ Additional color (sweater)
• Crochet hook
• Knitting needles
• Safety eyes
• Fiberfill stuffing
• Stitch markers
• Pins
• Sewing needle
• Scissors
Abbreviations
MR – magic ring
ch – chain
sc – single crochet
inc – increase
dec – decrease
(…) x n – repeat the instructions in parentheses n times
( ) – number of stitches in the round
HOW TO CROCHET A SQUIRREL AMIGURUMI
Head
R1: Ch 12, ch 1, starting from the second ch from hook: 3 sc, 10 sc, 3 sc in one stitch, 10 sc (26)
R2: (inc x 3, 10 sc) x 2 (32)
R3: (inc, 1 sc) x 3, 10 sc, (inc, 1 sc) x 3, 10 sc (38)
R4: (inc, 2 sc) x 3, 10 sc, (inc, 2 sc) x 3, 10 sc (44)
R5: 44 sc
R6: (inc, 3 sc) x 3, 10 sc, (inc, 3 sc) x 3, 10 sc (50)
R7: (inc, 4 sc) x 3, 10 sc, (inc, 4 sc) x 3, 10 sc (56)
R8–R18: 56 sc (11 rounds)
R19: (dec, 4 sc) x 3, 10 sc, (dec, 4 sc) x 3, 10 sc (50)
R20: ((dec, 3 sc) x 3, 4 sc, dec, 4 sc) x 2 (42)
R21: (5 sc, dec) x 6 (36)
R22: (4 sc, dec) x 6 (30)
R23: (3 sc, dec) x 6 (24)
Insert safety eyes between R13 and R14, leaving 11 sc between them.
Muzzle
Using white yarn
R1: 7 sc
R2: inc x 7 (14)
Sew between R13 and R19.
Ears (make 2)
R1: 5 sc in MR (5)
R2: (1 sc, inc) x 2, 1 sc (7)
R3: (2 sc, inc) x 2, 1 sc (9)
R4: (3 sc, inc) x 2, 1 sc (11)
R5: (4 sc, inc) x 2, 1 sc (13)
R6: (5 sc, inc) x 2, 1 sc (15)
R7: (6 sc, inc) x 2, 1 sc (17)
R8: (7 sc, inc) x 2, 1 sc (19)
R9: (8 sc, inc) x 2, 1 sc (21)
Add tassels to the ears.
Arms (make 2)
R1: 4 sc in MR (4)
R2: (1 sc, inc) x 2 (6)
R3: (2 sc, inc) x 2 (8)
R4–R10: 8 sc
Legs (make 2)
R1: 6 sc in MR (6)
R2: inc x 6 (12)
R3–R6: 12 sc
Do not cut yarn on one leg. Continue with the body.
Body
R1: Ch 3, 12 sc, 3 sc along chain, 12 sc (30)
R2: 6 sc, inc, 14 sc, inc, 8 sc (32)
R3: 12 sc, inc, 4 sc, inc, 14 sc (34)
R4–R6: 34 sc
R7: 8 sc, inc, 16 sc, inc, 8 sc (36)
R8–R13: 36 sc
R14: 5 sc, dec, 4 sc, dec, 11 sc, dec, 4 sc, dec, 3 sc (32)
R15: 5 sc, dec, 4 sc, dec, 8 sc, dec, 4 sc, dec, 3 sc (28)
R16: (4 sc, dec) x 2, 7 sc, dec, 4 sc, dec, 1 sc (24)
Tail
R1: 6 sc in MR (6)
R2: inc x 6 (12)
R3: 3 sc, inc x 6, 3 sc (18)
R4: 16 sc, inc x 2 (20)
R5: inc x 2, 4 sc, inc x 6, 8 sc (28)
R6: 28 sc
R7: 12 sc, inc x 3, 13 sc (31)
R8: 30 sc, inc (32)
R9: inc, 31 sc (33)
R10: 15 sc, inc x 3, 15 sc (36)
R11–R12: 36 sc
R13: 15 sc, dec, triple dec, dec, 14 sc (32)
R14: dec x 2, 26 sc, dec (29)
R15: dec, 12 sc, dec, 13 sc (27)
R16: 13 sc, dec, 12 sc (26)
R17: 12 sc, dec, 12 sc (25)
R18: dec, 10 sc, dec, 11 sc (23)
R19: (2 sc, dec) x 5, 3 sc (18)
R20–R23: 18 sc
R24: dec, 7 sc, inc, 8 sc (18)
R25: 18 sc
R26: dec, 7 sc, inc, 8 sc (18)
R27: 18 sc
R28: dec, 7 sc, inc, 8 sc (18)
R29: (4 sc, dec) x 3 (15)
R30: 2 sc, inc, 6 sc, dec, 4 sc (15)
R31: (3 sc, dec) x 3 (12)
R32: (2 sc, dec) x 3 (9)
R33: (1 sc, dec) x 3 (6)
R34: 6 sc
Sweater (Knitted)
Using a different color yarn and 3 mm needles
Cast on 46 stitches.
Work 16 rows in rib stitch (k2, p2).
Row 17 (stockinette): decrease 4 stitches evenly.
Distribute stitches as follows:
16 front, 16 back, 3 stitches for each sleeve, and 1 stitch for each raglan line (42 stitches total).
Work raglan increases before and after raglan stitches every second row.
Make 8 rows of raglan.
For sleeves, knit 2–3 rows in rib (k1, p1).
(Each sleeve will have approx. 11 stitches; you may add 1 stitch for underarm.)
Continue knitting front and back for 10 more rows in stockinette and 4 rows in rib (k1, p1).
Put the sweater on the squirrel and sew the tail to the head.
The sweater is not removable.
Copyright & Credits
This pattern is designed by Ekaterina Kichigina and is shared for personal use only; it may not be redistributed, copied, or republished in any form. You may sell finished toys made from this pattern, but please credit the designer by tagging @k.nitochka and linking to their social media when sharing your work.
Small woodland animals always bring a cozy and heartwarming feel to crochet projects. Squirrel amigurumi designs are especially loved for their fluffy tails, tiny details, and charming outfits that make them stand out in any handmade collection. These kinds of pieces are perfect for crocheters who enjoy creating cute, giftable animal dolls with personality.
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