Crochet Amigurumi Alligator Ornament Pattern

Crochet a delightful alligator with this amigurumi pattern. Its adorable design and fun texture make it a perfect gift or cute decoration.

Standing Crochet Amigurumi Alligator

Make your own adorable little reptile with the Crochet Amigurumi Alligator Pattern! With its soft, huggable body, tiny legs, and playful snout, this alligator is more cute than fierce. The ridged back adds a fun texture, while the friendly design makes it a lovable toy or decorative piece. Whether you use classic green or experiment with bright colors, this alligator is sure to stand out. Perfect as a gift, a cuddly companion, or a playful addition to any collection, this crochet amigurumi pattern is a complete joy!

Why Love This Pattern?

1. Use of Simple Materials: The pattern utilizes common materials like 4-ply cotton yarn, a 3mm crochet hook, scissors, forceps, a needle, and eye beads. These items are typically easy to find, making it convenient for those who want to start the project without needing rare supplies.
2. Clear Demonstrations: The video includes clear demonstrations of each crochet stitch and technique, which can be very helpful for visual learners who benefit from seeing the process in action.
3. Markers for Guidance: The use of markers in the pattern helps keep track of the progress, ensuring that you do not lose your place or make mistakes as you crochet.
4. Charming Design: The finished product is described as a "charming crochet adventure," and it's clear that the pattern results in an adorable alligator amigurumi. This can be a delightful project for personal enjoyment or as a gift.

Crochet Amigurumi Alligator Pattern

Materials:

• 4 ply cotton yarn
• 3mm crochet hook
• Scissors
• Forceps for stuffing
• Needle
• One pair of 5mm eye beads

Pattern:

Head:

1. Magic Ring:
   • Start with 7 chains.
2. Round 1:
   • Make one chain.
   • Crochet in the back bump of the seventh chain:
     • 1 increase (2 single crochets in one stitch).
     • Place a marker in the first stitch to mark the beginning of the round.
     • 5 single crochet.
     • 4 single crochet in the last chain.
     • 5 single crochet.
     • 1 increase.
   • Total: 18 stitches.
   • Slip stitch in the first stitch to finish the round, then make a chain to start the next round.
3. Round 2:
   • Single crochet in every stitch.
   • Total: 18 stitches.
4. Round 3 (Nose):
   • 1 single crochet.
   • 3 half double crochet puff stitches.
   • 5 single crochet.
   • 3 half double crochet puff stitches.
   • 10 single crochet.
5. Rounds 4-7:
   • Single crochet in every stitch, totaling each round with 18 stitches. Remember to skip the extra stitch created from the puff stitch as it does not count in the round.
6. Round 8:
   • 1 single crochet, 1 increase (2 single crochets in one stitch), 1 single crochet. Repeat this pattern 6 times.
   • Total: 24 stitches.
7. Round 9:
   • Single crochet in every stitch.
   • Total: 24 stitches.
8. Round 10 (Eyes):
   • 2 single crochet.
   • 5 half double crochet puff stitches.
   • 5 single crochet.
   • 5 half double crochet puff stitches.
   • 15 single crochet.
   • Insert the eyes in the puff stitches after this round.
9. Rounds 11-12:
   • Single crochet in every stitch, remembering to skip the extra stitches from the puff stitches.
   • Total: 24 stitches.
10. Round 13:
    • 1 single crochet, 1 decrease (combine two stitches into one), 1 single crochet. Repeat this pattern 6 times.
    • Total: 18 stitches.
11. Round 14:
    • 1 single crochet, 1 decrease. Repeat this pattern 6 times.
    • Total: 12 stitches.
    • Fill the head with polyester fiber.
12. Round 15:
    • 6 decreases (combine every two stitches into one).
    • Cut the yarn and fasten off.
    • The head is complete.

Body:

1. Magic Ring:
   • Make a knot in a magic ring and crochet 8 single crochets within it.
   • Slip stitch in the first stitch to finish the round, then make a chain to start the next round.
2. Round 1:
   • Increase in every stitch of the round.
   • Total: 16 stitches.
3. Round 2:
   • 1 single crochet, 1 increase. Repeat this pattern 8 times.
   • Total: 24 stitches.
4. Round 3:
   • Crochet 8 single crochets.
   • 5 half double crochet puff stitches.
   • Switch to yellow yarn.
   • 1 single crochet.
   • 4 increases, then 1 single crochet.
   • Switch back to green yarn.
   • 5 half double crochet puff stitches.
   • 8 single crochets.
   • Total: 28 stitches.
5. Rounds 4-5:
   • Crochet 9 single crochets.
   • Switch to yellow yarn.
   • 10 single crochets.
   • Switch back to green yarn.
   • 9 single crochets.
   • Remember to skip the extra stitch from the puff stitches.
6. Round 6:
   • Crochet 9 single crochets.
   • Switch to yellow yarn.
   • 1 single crochet, 4 decreases (combine two stitches into one), 1 single crochet.
   • Switch back to green yarn.
   • 9 single crochets.
   • Total: 24 stitches.

Assembly:

1. Tail:
   • Follow the written pattern for the tail.
   • Combine the tail with the body.
2. Finishing:
   • Insert the hook into the tail, make a knot.
   • Start with 3 chains and 1 slip stitch in the next round stitch to form the dorsal fin.
   • Combine the head and the body together.

Your charming alligator amigurumi is now complete!