Free Crochet Nuttea the Squirrel Amigurumi Pattern

Designer: Mes Mignonneries
Instagram: @mes.mignonneries

Simple, cute, and fun — just how we like it, with a touch of charm…
Bring a touch of woodland charm to your next project with the Free Easy Crochet Nuttea the Squirrel Amigurumi Pattern, beautifully designed by Mes Mignonneries. This delightful squirrel pattern is step by step, beginner friendly, and perfect for anyone looking to create a small yet detailed amigurumi character. Using Cotton Ricorumi yarn in orange (025), brown (057), and sage green (076), a 3 mm crochet hook, 6 mm safety eyes, black embroidery thread, fiberfill stuffing, yarn needle, and scissors, your finished Nuttea will measure about 10 cm with the materials listed above—an ideal size for gifts, keychains, or decorative displays.

In this guide, we extend our warm thanks to Mes Mignonneries for sharing such a sweet and easy-to-follow design. Whether you’re crafting a handmade present or adding a cozy, nature-inspired touch to your décor, Nuttea the Squirrel is sure to become a favorite. At the end of the pattern, you’ll also find a curated selection of beautiful amigurumi squirrel ideas to spark your creativity and inspire your next woodland-themed project—perfect for Pinterest lovers and crochet enthusiasts alike. Enjoy your stitching!

Materials

Cotton ricorumi: orange (025), brown (057), sage green (076)
Crochet hook: 3 mm
6 mm safety eyes
Yarn needle
Black embroidery thread
Fiberfill for stuffing
Scissors

Abbreviations

MR: Magic ring
Sc: Single crochet
Ch: Chain
Slst: Slip stitch
Inc: Increase
Dec: Decrease

Head and body

Stuff as you go along your work.
In orange.
Rnd 1. 6 sc in MR (6)
Rnd 2. 6 inc (12)
Rnd 3. (1sc,inc)* (18)
Rnd 4. (2sc,inc)* (24)
Rnd 5. (3sc,inc)* (30)
Rnd 6. (4sc,inc)* (36)
Rnd 7-9. 36 sc (36)
Rnd 10. (5sc,inc)* (42)
Rnd 11-14. 42 sc (42)

Insert the security eyes between round 10 and 11.
Rnd 15. (5sc,dec)* (36)
Rnd 16. (4sc,dec)* (30)
Rnd 17. (3sc,dec)* (24)
Rnd 18. (2sc,dec)* (18)
Rnd 19. (2sc,inc)* (24)
Rnd 20. 24 sc (24)
Rnd 21. (3sc,inc)* (30)
Rnd 22-24. 30 sc (30)
Rnd 25. (4sc,inc)* (36)
Rnd 26-29. 36 sc (36)
Rnd 30. (5sc,inc)* (42)
Rnd 31. 42 sc (42)
Rnd 32. BLO: (5sc,dec)* (36)

Finish to stuff.
Rnd 33. (2sc,dec)* (27)
Rnd 34. (1sc,dec)* (18)
Rnd 35. (dec)* (9)
Rnd 36. (1sc,dec)* (6)
Fasten off and close.
Embroider the nose and eyebrows with black embroidery thread.

Arms (Make 2)

In orange.
Rnd 1. 4 sc in MR (4)
Rnd 2. (1sc,inc)* (6)
Rnd 3-8. 6 sc (6)
Sew the arms to the body.

Ears (Make 2)

In orange.
Rnd 1. MR, 4 sc (4)
Rnd 2. (1sc,inc)* (6)
Rnd 3. (2sc,inc)* (8)
Rnd 4. (3sc,inc)* (10)
Rnd 5-6. 10 sc (10)

Flatten the opening of the ear and sc in next 5 stitches through both layers to close the opening.
To make the hair on the ear, cut strip of orange yarn and make a larks head knot.
Using your crochet hook, pull the strands through a stitch on the top of the head to create loop.
Pull your ends through the loop and pull tight.
Folding and sew the ears on the head.

Tail

In orange.
Rnd 1. 6 sc in MR (6)
Rnd 2. (inc)* (12)
Rnd 3. (1sc,inc)* (18)
Rnd 4-6. 18 sc (18)
Rnd 7. (2sc,inc)* (24)
Rnd 8-10. 24 sc (24)
Rnd 11. (3sc,inc)* (30)
Rnd 12-20. 30 sc (30)
Rnd 21. (3sc,dec)* (24)
Rnd 22-23. 24 sc (24)
Rnd 24. (2sc,dec)* (18)
Rnd 25-26. 18 sc (18)

Stuff the tail lightly. Flatten the opening of the tail and sc in next 9 stitches through both layers to close the opening.
Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.
Sew the tail to the back of the body.
Wrap the end of the tail around itself.

Acorn

In brown.
Rnd 1. MR, 6 sc (6)
Rnd 2. (1sc,inc)* (9)
Rnd 3. (2sc,inc)* (12)
Rnd 4. 12 sc (12)
In sage green.
Rnd 5. BLO: (2sc,dec)* (9)
Rnd 6-7. 9 sc (9)
Rnd 8. (1sc,inc)* (6)

Stuff, fasten off and close.
With brown yarn, slst in front loops of rnd 5.
With brown yarn, ch 4, turn (start in 2nd ch from hook), 3sc.
Sew on the top the acorn.
Sew/ glue the acorn between squirrel arms.

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