Create a charming crochet coyote with this Amigurumi pattern. This free guide provides step-by-step instructions for creating a whimsical, soft toy coyote using simple crochet techniques.
The Crochet Coyote Amigurumi pattern is a creative mix of intricate stitches and detailing that results in an adorable, three-dimensional figurine. Made with yarn, its body and limbs are carefully crafted and joined, endowing the coyote with characteristic features like pointed ears and a bushy tail. Its unique shape captures the whimsicality and charm of a coyote wonderfully.
Step-by-step Guide
Here are the materials you will need:
- Worsted weight yarn in brown, beige, white, black, and orange
- 4.00 mm crochet hook
- 9mm safety eyes
- Polyester fiberfill
- Yarn needle
- Stitch markers (optional)
Here are the steps for crocheting the amigurumi coyote:
Body:
- Start with brown yarn and crochet 6 sc in a magic ring.
- Inc in each sc around (12 sc).
- [Sc in next sc, inc in next sc] Repeat (18 sc).
- Sc in each sc around.
- Repeat rows 3 and 4 four more times (30 sc).
- Change to beige yarn.
- Sc in each sc around.
- Repeat row 7 three more times.
- Change to brown yarn.
- Sc in each sc around.
- Repeat row 10 five more times.
- Stuff the body firmly.
- Sc in each sc around to close the hole.
- Fasten off and weave in ends.
Head:
- Attach beige yarn to the body where the head will be.
- Crochet 6 sc in a magic ring.
- Inc in each sc around (12 sc).
- [Sc in next sc, inc in next sc] Repeat (18 sc).
- Sc in each sc around.
- Repeat row 5 four more times (30 sc).
- Change to brown yarn.
- Sc in each sc around.
- Repeat row 8 four more times.
- Stuff the head firmly.
- Sc in each sc around to close the hole.
- Fasten off and weave in ends.
Ears (make 2):
- Attach beige yarn to the top of the head.
- Ch 3, sl st in the first ch to form a ring.
- Sc in each ch around (3 sc).
- [2 sc in each sc] around (6 sc).
- Sc in each sc around.
- Change to brown yarn.
- Sc in each sc around.
- Repeat row 7 two more times.
- Fasten off and weave in ends.
Muzzle:
- Attach black yarn to the front of the head below the eyes.
- Crochet 6 sc in a magic ring.
- Inc in each sc around (12 sc).
- Sc in each sc around.
- Fasten off and weave in ends.
Nose:
- Attach pink yarn to the center of the muzzle.
- Sc 3 in a magic ring.
- Sc in each sc around.
- Sc in next two sc, inc in next sc, sc in next sc.
- Fasten off and weave in ends.
Eyes:
- Sew on two 9mm safety eyes to the head, spaced evenly apart.
Tail:
- Attach brown yarn to the back of the body.
- Ch 8.
- Sc in the second ch from hook to end.
- Sl st in the first ch to form a ring.
- Sc in each sc around.
- Repeat row 5 five more times.
- Stuff the tail lightly.
- Sc in each sc around to close the hole.
- Fasten off and weave in ends.
Legs (make 4):
- Attach brown yarn to the bottom of the body.
- Ch 6.
- Sc in the second ch from hook to end.
- Sl st in the first ch to form a ring.
- Sc in each sc around.
- Repeat row 5 eight more times.
- Stuff the leg firmly.
- Sc in each sc around to close the hole.
- Fasten off and weave in ends.
Optional:
- You can add eyebrows and a mouth to the coyote using black embroidery thread.
- You can also add a scarf or other accessories to your coyote.
Here are some additional tips for crocheting amigurumi:
- Use a stitch marker to mark the beginning of each round.
- Stuff the amigurumi firmly as you go.
- Be careful not to overwork your stitches, as this can make the amigurumi stiff.
- Weave in all ends securely.
With a little practice, you should be able to crochet your own adorable amigurumi coyote!
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