The third in the Hygge Woodland Critters series I wrote for Underground Crafter, this Hygge Squirrel uses a fun method for curving his bushy tail and give it that extra oomph. I think he is the perfect complement to the Owl and Hedgehog, don’t you?

This pattern is for crochet only.

Originally published at Underground Crafter, April 2019.

Pattern is written in US terms using Craft Yarn Council abbreviations.

Intermediate pattern. Knowledge needed of chains (ch), single crochet (sc), double crochet (dc), increases and decreases. Knowledge of amigurumi part attachment is recommended.

Supplies
Red Heart Soft worsted weight yarn, 100% acrylic, 256 yds / 5 oz / 141 g, 1 ball #7933 Wheat (MC), < 1 ball (20 yds) #E728 Cocoa (AC1).
Red Heart Hygge bulky yarn, 70% acrylic, 30% nylon, 132 yds / 5 oz / 141 g, 1 ball #E869 Latte (AC2).
G (4.25 mm) crochet hook
Two 15 mm brown safety eyes
Polyfil stuffing
Tapestry needle
Straight pins
Stitch markers (if desired)

Measurements
7” tall x 4.5” wide x 4.5” deep when made with worsted weight yarn

Gauge
Gauge is not important for amigurumi. Be sure to use the same hook throughout to ensure proportional size.

For more help with part attachment, see www.hookedbykati.com, “5 Tips for Perfect Amigurumi Part Attachment.”