Crochet Squirrel Amigurumi with Acorn: Step-by-Step Video

This crochet squirrel amigurumi by ComplicatedKnots has a bushy curled tail, big safety eyes and optional chubby cheeks, plus a little acorn to hold. The free video tutorial walks you through every piece, from the feet to the final assembly, and shows two versions: a basic squirrel and a "deluxe" one with cheeks and an acorn.

The squirrel is worked in continuous spirals of single crochet using US terms, so it is a good project once you have made a few small amigurumi. It can sit upright or stand on all fours. ComplicatedKnots has more animals on her channel, like the rainbow frog and the fuzzy deaths-head hawkmoth.

Squirrel Amigurumi at a Glance

• Designer: ComplicatedKnots
• Yarn: 8-ply, 100% acrylic in one main color (plus a second color for the acorn)
• Hook: 3.5 mm
• Eyes: 18 mm safety eyes in the video; 12 mm eyes if you prefer them smaller
• Also needed: toy stuffing, pins, a yarn needle and scissors
• Terms: US, worked in continuous spirals
• Video length: about 37 minutes

How the Squirrel Is Made

The video is split into short chapters, so it is easy to come back to the part you need. You start with the feet, then the head, where she shows how to position the eyes (4:28), and the body. After attaching the feet you make the tail (10:02), the arms (13:23) and the ears (16:15).

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At 21:04 all the parts come together into the basic squirrel. For the deluxe version, keep going with the cheeks (27:54) and the acorn (29:40), and then follow the final assembly at 33:11.

Tips for a Cute Squirrel

• Pin every part in place before you sew. It lets you try the upright and the all-fours pose and check that the tail balances the body.
• Very dark yarn makes the stitches hard to see. If you are new to amigurumi, a lighter red or orange is easier to work with.
• Stuff the head and body firmly so the squirrel keeps its round shape.
• Safety eyes can come loose, so for a baby or toddler use embroidered eyes instead.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I have to make the acorn and cheeks?
No. They are optional extras. The basic squirrel is complete at the 21:04 assembly chapter.

Is the pattern available on Urbaki?
No. ComplicatedKnots' patterns are not sold or available for download on Urbaki, and Urbaki is not affiliated with ComplicatedKnots. The full tutorial is free to watch on her YouTube channel.

Images and patterns courtesy of ComplicatedKnots

Watch the Video Tutorial

Source: ComplicatedKnots. If the player does not load, watch the tutorial on YouTube.

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