Cute & Cuddly Amigurumi Squirrel with Acorn Crochet Pattern

Get ready to crochet the most adorable woodland friend! This delightful amigurumi squirrel, complete with its tiny acorn, is the perfect project for adding a touch of nature-inspired charm to your home or gifting to a loved one. With its sweet expression and bushy tail, this little creature promises to bring smiles and warm cuddles.

Craft Your Own Woodland Wonder: The Joy of Amigurumi Squirrels

There’s something truly special about bringing an animal to life with yarn and hook. This amigurumi squirrel pattern allows you to create a personalized companion, perfect for nurseries, desk decor, or as a thoughtful handmade present. Dive into the world of amigurumi and experience the satisfaction of creating a cute, collectible plushie that captures the spirit of the forest.

Crochet Pattern: Cute & Cuddly Amigurumi Squirrel with Acorn Crochet Pattern

Materials

Worsted weight yarn in Rust Brown (main body)
Worsted weight yarn in Cream/Light Beige (belly, muzzle, inner ears, acorn nut)
Worsted weight yarn in Grey (tail accent)
Worsted weight yarn in Dark Brown (acorn cap)
Small amount of black yarn for embroidery
2.5mm or 3.0mm crochet hook
6mm safety eyes
Polyester fiberfill for stuffing
Tapestry needle
Stitch markers
Scissors

Abbreviations

MR: Magic Ring
ch: chain
sc: single crochet
inc: increase (2 sc in one stitch)
dec: decrease (sc 2 together)
sl st: slip stitch
BLO: back loop only
FO: Fasten Off
st(s): stitch(es)
rnd(s): round(s)

Instructions

Welcome to creating your own adorable amigurumi squirrel! Follow these steps carefully.

Head (Start with Rust Brown)

R1: 6 sc in MR (6)
R2: inc around (12)
R3: (sc, inc) x 6 (18)
R4: (2 sc, inc) x 6 (24)
R5: (3 sc, inc) x 6 (30)
R6-8: sc around (30) (3 rounds)

Change to Cream yarn.

R9-10: sc around (30) (2 rounds)

Change to Rust Brown yarn. Insert safety eyes between R7 and R8, approximately 5-6 stitches apart, into the rust brown section above the cream muzzle. Begin stuffing firmly.

R11: (3 sc, dec) x 6 (24)
R12: (2 sc, dec) x 6 (18)
R13: (sc, dec) x 6 (12)
R14: dec x 6 (6)

FO, leaving a long tail. Weave through remaining stitches and pull to close. Embroider a small black nose in the center of the cream muzzle and a small smile below it.

Body (Start with Rust Brown)

R1: 6 sc in MR (6)
R2: inc around (12)
R3: (sc, inc) x 6 (18)
R4: (2 sc, inc) x 6 (24)
R5: (3 sc, inc) x 6 (30)
R6: (4 sc, inc) x 6 (36)
R7: sc around (36)

Change to Cream yarn.

R8-9: sc around (36) (2 rounds)

Change to Rust Brown yarn. Begin stuffing firmly, continuing to stuff as you go.

R10-12: sc around (36) (3 rounds)
R13: (4 sc, dec) x 6 (30)
R14: (3 sc, dec) x 6 (24)
R15: (2 sc, dec) x 6 (18)
R16: (sc, dec) x 6 (12)
R17: dec x 6 (6)

FO, leaving a long tail. Weave through remaining stitches and pull to close.

Ears (Make 2 – Rust Brown)

R1: Ch 4. Sc in 2nd ch from hook, sc in next, 3 sc in last ch. Turn to work on other side of ch. Sc in next, sc in last. (8)

Sl st to first sc. FO, leaving a long tail for sewing. Using cream yarn, embroider a small arc inside each ear for the inner ear.

Arms (Make 2 – Rust Brown)

R1: 6 sc in MR (6)
R2-4: sc around (6) (3 rounds)

Sl st to join. Stuff lightly. FO, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Legs (Make 2 – Rust Brown)

R1: 6 sc in MR (6)
R2-3: sc around (6) (2 rounds)

Sl st to join. Stuff very lightly. FO, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Tail (Start with Rust Brown)

R1: 6 sc in MR (6)
R2: inc around (12)
R3: (sc, inc) x 6 (18)
R4: (2 sc, inc) x 6 (24)
R5-7: sc around (24) (3 rounds)

Change to Grey yarn. Continue stuffing lightly as you go.

R8-9: sc around (24) (2 rounds)

Change to Rust Brown yarn.

R10-11: sc around (24) (2 rounds)

Change to Grey yarn.

R12-13: sc around (24) (2 rounds)

Change to Rust Brown yarn.

R14: sc around (24)
R15: (2 sc, dec) x 6 (18)
R16: sc around (18)
R17: (sc, dec) x 6 (12)
R18: sc around (12)
R19: dec x 6 (6)

FO, leaving a long tail. Weave through remaining stitches and pull to close.

Acorn Nut (Cream)

R1: 6 sc in MR (6)
R2: inc around (12)
R3-4: sc around (12) (2 rounds)
R5: (sc, dec) x 4 (8)

Stuff lightly.

R6: dec x 4 (4)

FO, leaving a long tail. Weave through remaining stitches and pull to close.

Acorn Cap (Dark Brown)

R1: 6 sc in MR (6)
R2: inc around (12)
R3: (sc, inc) x 6 (18)
R4: sc around (18) in BLO
R5: sc around (18)

FO, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Assembly

1. Sew the Head to the Body, ensuring the muzzle aligns centrally.
2. Sew the Ears to the top sides of the head, slightly forward.
3. Sew the Arms to the sides of the body, just below the neck.
4. Sew the Legs to the bottom of the body.
5. Sew the Tail to the back of the body, curving it upwards and to one side as desired.
6. Sew the Acorn Cap to the top of the Acorn Nut.
7. Position the completed acorn between the squirrel’s arms and sew in place to secure.