Meet Maple Tiger!

Maple Tiger is a sweet little woodland friend with playful stripes, oversized paws, a sleepy face, and the roundest cuddly belly. Designed with plush yarn, he works up quickly into a soft, huggable companion that’s perfect for gifting, decorating a nursery, or adding to your handmade collection.

This beginner-friendly pattern includes two belly design options, allowing you to create the look you love most while keeping Maple’s signature charm. Whether displayed on a shelf or tucked into little arms for snuggles, Maple is sure to become a favorite.

Finished Size

• Approximately 12 inches (28 cm) tall when made with the recommended materials.

Gauge

• 4” × 4” = 10 single crochet rows × 11 single crochet stitches using a 7 mm hook.
• Exact gauge is not critical for amigurumi, but changes in yarn, hook size, or tension will affect the finished size.

Materials

• 7 mm crochet hook
• Bernat Blanket Yarn (Size 6)
  • Main Color (Rust): approximately 60 yards
  • Contrast Color (Almond): approximately 15 yards
  • Black: approximately 4 yards
  • Pink: approximately 5 yards
• 12 mm safety eyes (optional for children over age 3)
• Poly-fil stuffing
• Yarn needle
• Stitch markers
• Scissors

Yarn Requirements

• 1 skein Bernat Blanket Yarn in Rust
• Small amounts of Bernat Blanket Yarn in Almond, Black, and Pink (one skein of each is more than enough for multiple projects).

Skill Level

• Beginner-friendly