Crochet Crocodile Amigurumi Tutorial Step By Step

This Crochet Crocodile Amigurumi is a cute, handmade crocodile toy crafted from yarn.

It is usually made using a solid green colored yarn, but sometimes a lighter shade of green is used, which makes it look even more amazing.

This adorable toy is crocheted in the style of amigurumi, for crocheting small creatures.

The plush, small size of the Crochet Crocodile Amigurumi makes it perfect for children to play with or for decorating a space.

The use of different shades of green adds a vibrant touch to the crocodile, highlighting its features and giving it a lifelike appearance.

This charming crochet crocodile is beloved for both its playful look and the skilled craftsmanship that goes into making each one.

Crochet Crocodile Amigurumi Tutorial

Materials Required:

• 5mm crochet hook
• Scissors
• Green yarn (or color of your choice)
• Polyester fiberfill (stuffing)
• 10mm safety eyes
• Sewing needle
• Stitch marker

Crochet Technique Abbreviations:

• sc: Single Crochet
• inc: Increase (2 sc in the same stitch)
• dec: Decrease (Invisible decrease recommended)
• puff stitch: Yarn over, insert hook into the stitch, pull up a loop, and repeat three more times until you have seven loops on the hook, yarn over and pull through
• hdc: Half Double Crochet

Pattern:

• Round 1: Create a magic ring and put 6 sc into the ring.
• Round 2: Inc in the first stitch, puff stitch followed by 1 sc in the next stitch. Repeat inc and then puff stitch followed by 1 sc until the end of the round.
• Round 3-4: 1 sc in each stitch around (11 stitches each round).
• Round 5: Inc in the first stitch, then sc in the next 10 stitches.
• Round 6: Sc in the first stitch, inc in the second stitch, then sc in the next 10 stitches.
• Round 7: Sc 6 times, then do 4 inc (8 stitches where there were 4), and sc 3 times to finish.
• Round 8: 8 sc, inc, 3 sc, inc, and 3 sc.
• Round 9: Sc around.
• Round 10: 8 sc followed by a dec, 3 sc, dec, 4 sc.
• Round 11: 7 sc, dec, 3 sc, dec, 3 sc (15 stitches total).
• Round 12: 2 sc, inc, 12 sc.
• Eye Placement: Add 10mm safety eyes between Rounds 8 and 9, about 8 stitches apart.
• Round 13: Starts with the creation of legs by chaining 10, skip the first chain, slip stitch in the back bump of the second and third chains, and repeat to make toes. You'll make 3 toes and then continue with sc and hdc along the chain to make the foot. Finish the round with sc instructions and add another leg.
• Round 14: Sc in each stitch around the body (17 sc).
• Round 15 - 24: Continue following the pattern, which includes a mixture of sc, increases, decreases, and puff stitches to shape the Gator's body.
• Round 25 - 33: The pattern guides you through shaping the back and tail of the Gator. You'll be working with a sequence of sc, dec, and puff stitches, occasionally adding legs as instructed.
• Finishing: After the final round, stuff the Gator fully. Close the opening with a drawstring method and weave in the ends.

Note:

The patterns for the legs, and completing the body around the crocheted legs are referenced several times in the instructions provided by the video, including increases and puff stitches to give shape to the Gator's body and features.