Freebie Friday: Tigger Crochet Pattern

Happy Freebie Friday!

The freebie pattern this week is Winnie the Pooh’s Tigger. Tigger was the second pattern of this series that I came up with. As discussed in my previous post was based off a picture I saw on Deviantart by a crocheter with the username aphid777. This was my very first attempt at needle felting (in all honesty I didn’t even know what it was and had to do some research on it!). A few Youtube tutorials later and I felt comfortable enough to give it a try. If you look at my crochet projects you will see that I rarely do it entirely in crochet. I am a big advocate for mixed media and I just love the way that it adds dimension and character to your projects. It can also widen your possibilities. So overall needle felting got a very big thumbs up from me and I look forward to utilising it in other projects.

HEAD: Using orange yarn ^Stuff firmly as you go^

• MR6
• 6INC (12)
• *SC, INC* (18)
• *2SC, INC* (24)
• *3SC, INC* (30)
• *4SC, INC* (36)
• 36SC (36) = 6 ROW
• 9SC, 2INC, 14SC, 2INC, 9SC (40)
• 10SC, INC, SC, INC, 14SC, INC, SC, INC, 10SC (44)
• 44SC (44)

^INSERT SAFETY EYES^ Cut out the eyepiece with beige felt as depicted in the picture of the head below (it should be approximately 2 stitches wider than where the eyes will be inserted on each side and 8 rows tall). Line it up on the head so that the 13th and 19th stitches are centred then glue into place. Using something sharp pierce the felt at the 13th and 19th stitch and insert the safety eyes.

• 10SC, DEC, SC, DEC, 14SC, DEC, SC, DEC, 10SC (40)
• *8SC, DEC* X4 (36)
• 36SC (36)
• *7SC, DEC* X4 (32)
• *6SC, DEC* X4 (28)
• *5SC, DEC* X4 (24)
• *2SC, DEC* X6 (18)
• *SC, DEC* X6 (12)
• 6DEC (6)
• FO

EARS (make two): Using orange yarn

• MR6
• 6INC (12)
• *SC, INC* X6 (18)
• *5SC, INC* X3 (21)
• 21SC (21) = 2 ROWS
• *2SC, DEC* X5, SC (16)
• 16SC (16) = 2 ROWS
• *2SC, DEC* X4 (12)
• FO but do NOT stuff

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SNOUT: Using beige yarn

• MR6
• 6INC (12)
• *3INC, 3SC* X2 (18)
• *5SC, INC* X3 (21)
• 5. 21SC (21)
•     FO but do NOT stuff yet

NOSE: Using pale pink yarn

• MR6
• 6INC (12)
• 12SC (12)
• FO

CHEEKS: Using beige yarn

• MR6
• 6INC (12)
• *SC, INC* (18)
• FO

MOUTH: Using beige yarn

• CH5, From 2^ND ST: 3SC, 3IN1,3SC, 3IN1(12)
• 3SC, INC, SC, INC, 3SC, INC, SC, INC (16)
• 16SC
• FO but do NOT stuff yet

BODY: Using orange yarn

• MR6
• 6INC (12)
• *SC, INC* X6 (18)
• *2SC, INC* X6 (24)
• *3SC, INC* X6 (30)
• *4SC, INC* X6 (36)
• *5SC, INC* X6 (42)
• 42SC (42) = 7 ROWS
• 3SC, DEC, 2SC, *5SC, DEC* X4, 2SC, DEC, 3SC (36)
• 6SC, *6SC, DEC* X3, 6SC (33)
• 6SC, *5SC, DEC* X3, 6SC (30)
• 30SC (30) = 2 ROWS
• *8SC, DEC* X3 (27)
• 27SC (27)
• *7SC, DEC* X3 (24)
• 24SC (24)
• FO and stuff firmly

ARMS (MAKE 2): 

Using orange yarn

• MR6
• 6INC (12)
• 6SC, *SC, INC* X3 (15)
• 6SC, *2SC, INC* X3 (18)
• 18SC (18) =2 ROWS
• 6SC, *2SC, DEC* X3 (15)
• 6SC, *SC, DEC* X3 (12)
• 6SC, 3DEC (9)
• *2SC, INC* X3 (12)
• 2SC, INC, 5SC, INC, 3SC (14)
• 3SC, INC, 6SC, INC, 3SC (16)
• 16SC (16)
• 4SC, INC, 7SC, INC, 3SC (18)
• 18SC (18)
• 5SC, INC, 8SC, INC, 3SC (20)
• FO and stuff firmly

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LEG (MAKE 2): Using orange yarn

• MR6
• *3IN1, INC, SC* X2 (12)
• SC, 3INC, 3SC, 3INC, 2SC (18)
• 2SC, INC *SC, INC* X2, 4SC, INC, *SC, INC* X2, 2SC (24)
• 24SC (24) = 2 ROWS
• 4DEC, 16SC (20)
• 2DEC, 7SC, DEC, 7SC (17)
• DEC, 6SC, DEC, 7SC (15)
• 15SC (15) = 3 ROWS
• *4SC, INC* X3 (18)
• *5SC, INC* X3 (21)
• 21SC (21)
• *6SC, INC* X3 (24)
• 24SC (24)
• FO and stuff firmly

  TAIL: Starting with black yarn

• MR6
• 6INC (12)
• *SC, INC* X6 (18)
• 3SS, 12SC, 3SS (18) = 3 ROWS
• 18SC (18)
• Colour change to orange yarn
• 18SC (18) = 5 ROWS
• 11SC, 6SS, SC (18)
• 10SC, 7SS, SC (18)
• 9SC, 8SS, SC (18)
• 18SC (18) = 5 ROWS
• 5SC, 6SS, 7SC (18)
• 5SC, 7SS, 6SC (18)
• 4SC, 8SS, 6SC (18)
• 18SC (18) = 5 ROWS
• 5SS, 12SC, 1SS (18)
• 5SS, 11SC, 2SS (18)
• 6SS, 10SC, 2SS (18)
• 18SC (18) = 2 ROWS
• FO and stuff—but not too firmly

[wordads] Assembly: It is quite difficult to describe in a written format how to attach the arms, legs, etc. but I have included pictures to serve as a guide. It is easier if you sew on the head details first, such as eyebrows, snout, mouth, nose and ears. This way you can hide where you tie off the black yarn and other ends at the back of the head where you connect the head and body. I use the whip stitch to assemble the parts but you can use whichever method is easier for you. I found it easier to pin the parts in place so I could sew them on symmetrically. Here are a few optional notes for you to use when assembling your Tigger:

• Attach the mouth, nose and snout together to make the mouthpiece, Do not stuff nose as you attach (see picture 1).
• Using picture 2 as a guide begin to attach the mouthpiece at the top and bottom (leaving the sides open) and stuff lightly as you go. Attach the cheeks so that they are partially inserted under the mouthpiece (see picture 3).
• On a piece of paper draw around the ears and then draw around on the inside of the ear outline leaving roughly a 5mm perimeter. Cut out the smaller ear shape and use it as a template to cut out two of these shapes using beige felt and glue to each of the ears (see picture 4). Attach the ears as shown in picture 5.
• Stitch the eyebrows. With the head finished it should look like picture 6.
• Attach the body to the head (see picture 7 overleaf)
• Attach the legs and arms. There are roughly 3 rows between the arms and legs (see pictures 8 & 9 overleaf).
• Attach the tail centred between the legs (see picture 10 overleaf).
• Cut out various sized strips as shown overleaf in picture 11 using black felt. Stick on all over Tiggers body using felt glue.

You are now finished! Hopefully, the outcome is as you expected and the pattern was easy to follow. I would LOVE to see any completed projects! Please tag/direct message me on Instagram or Facebook (@onescreativemind). You can also send me pictures via email (onescreativemind@outlook.com). Don’t forget to follow me on Instagram and Facebook for up to date information on my crochet and papercraft projects.

I hope that you had fun creating this little cutie and are enjoying my Freebie Fridays. As mentioned in previous posts my main focus will now be on original designs and not so heavily focused on copyright characters. To keep the free patterns being posted feel free to donate any amount as a thank you for all the hard work I put into creating, typing up and providing you with the patterns. This will go towards materials for new and exciting projects. 

Happy crocheting!

Chantelle X