Free Crochet Squirrel Pattern Step By Step

Here, you'll find a detailed, step-by-step pattern to create a charming squirrel. Made with lovely orange yarn, this squirrel looks adorable and will surely capture the hearts of everyone who sees it. What makes this squirrel even more special is the cute little acorn it holds in its hand, adding an extra touch of cuteness to its appearance. This guide is perfect for anyone looking to bring this endearing creature to life through their crochet work.

Crochet Squirrel Pattern

Materials

Cotton ricorumi (orange) or Yarn alpaca drops (brown) Crochet hook : 3 mm
Yarn needle
Fiberfill for stuffing
Safety eyes (8 mm) Stitch marker
Scissors

Abbreviations (US/french)

RND: round/tour
MR: magic ring / cercle magique
Ch: chain/chaînette
Sl st slip stitch/maille coulée
Sc: single crochet / maille serrée
Inc: increase / augmentation
Dec: decrease/diminution
()*: repeat till the end of round/ répéter jusqu'à la fin du tour
[ ]: total number of stitches in the round / nombre total de mailles du tour

Head

RND 1: MR + 6 sc [6]
RND 2:6 x inc [12]
RND 3: (1 sc, inc)* [18]
RND 4: 18 sc [18]
RND 5: (2 sc, inc)* [24]
RND 6:24 sc [24]
RND 7: (3 sc, inc)* [30]
RND 8:30 sc [30]
RND 9: (4 sc, inc)* [36]
RND 10-> RND 16: 36 sc [36]
RND 17: (4 sc, dec)* [30]
RND 18: (3 sc, dec)* [24]
RND 19:24 sc [24]

Insert safety eyes btw R 9/10.

RND 20: (2 sc, dec)* [18]
RND 21: (1 sc, dec)* [12]
RND 22: 6 x dec [6]

Fasten off and weave in ends.

Body

RND 1: MR + 6 sc [6]
RND 2:6 x inc [12]
RND 3: (1 sc, inc)* [18]
RND 4: (2 sc, inc)* [24]
RND 5: (3 sc, inc)* [30]
RND 6: (4 sc, inc)* [36]
RND 7-> RND 11: 36 sc [36]
RND 12: (1 sc, dec)x3, 27 sc [33]
RND 13: 33 sc [33]
RND 14: (1 sc, dec)x 3, 24 sc [30]
RND 15 & RND 16: 30 sc [30]
RND 17: (3 sc, dec)* [24]
RND 18:24 sc [24]
RND 19: (2 sc, dec)* [18]
RND 20 & RND 21: 18 sc [18]

Fasten off and leave a long tail to attach the head (tutorial 1).

Ears (x 2)

RND 1: MR + 4 sc [4]
RND 2: (1 sc, inc)* [6]
RND 3: (2 sc, inc)* [8]
RND 4 (3 sc, inc)* [10]
RND 5 & RND 6: 10 sc [10]
RND 7: (3 sc, dec)* [8]

Fasten off and leave a tail for

Sewing to head.

Arms (x 2)

RND 1: MR + 6 sc [6]
RND 2 (1 sc, inc)* [9]
RND 3 -> RND 12: 9 sc [9]

Stuff and close by crocheting sc through both layers.

Leave a tail for sewing to body.

Belly

Ch 7 (always start in second ch from hook)

Row 1: 6 sc, ch 1, turn [6]
Row 2 -> Row 8: 6 sc, ch 1, turn [6]
Row 9:2 sc, dec, 2 sc, ch 1, turn [5]
Row 10: 5 sc, ch 1, turn [5]
Row 11: dec, 1 sc, dec [3]

Do not turn. Continue crocheting sc all around to make a clean border. Keep a tail for sewing to body.

Acorn

In brown

RND 1: MR + 6 [6]
RND 2: (1 sc, inc)* [9]
RND 3: (2 sc, inc)* [12]
RND 4: 12 sc [12]

Change colour to beige

RND 5: in back loops - (2 sc, dec)* [9]
RND 6 & RND 7:9 sc [9]
RND 8: (1 sc, dec)* [6]

Stuff. Fasten off and weave in ends.>

Using brown thread, make slip stitches in the front loops of RND 5.

Fix the arms with hot glue or sew.

Legs (x 2)

RND 1: MR + 6 sc [6]
RND 2: (1 sc, inc)* [9]
RND 3 -> RND 8:9 sc [9]

Stuff firmly.

RND 9:3 sc, (inc x 3), 3 sc [12]
RND 10:3 sc, (inc x 6), 3 sc [18]
RND 11 -> RND 13: 18 sc [18]
RND 14: (1 sc, dec)* [12]
RND 15: 6 x dec [6]

Stuff lightly.

Fasten off and leave a tail for sewing.

Bring out the thread to the inside of the leg (picture 1).

Tail

Ch 7 (start in second chain from hook. You will work around the chain)

RND 1:5 sc, 3 sc in same stitch, 5 sc, 3 sc in last stitch [16]
Work all the rounds in back loops.
RND 2: 7 sc, inc, 7 sc, inc [18]
RND 3: (2 sc, inc)* [24]
RND 4 (3 sc, inc)* [30]
RND 5-> RND 8:30 sc [30]

Decreases will be done in back loops.

RND 9: (8 sc, dec)* [27]RND 10->
RND 13: 27 sc [27]
RND 14: (7 sc, dec)* [24]
RND 15:24 sc [24]
RND 16: (6 sc, dec)* [21]
RND 17 & RND 18:21 sc [21]
RND 19: (5 sc, dec)* [18]
RND 20-> RND 22: 18 sc [18]
RND 23: (1 sc, dec)* [12]
RND 24: 12 sc [12]

Now turn and work in the front loops until the top of the tail (tutorial 2). Repeat: (Ch 6, skip a stitch, sl st in next stitch)

Bring out the thread in the center of the tail and sew to the back of the body (picture 2). Close the hole while sewing to body.

Free crochet pattern by @les.mailles.du.rocher