GAUGE:

Exact gauge is not essential to this project.

STITCH EXPLANATION:

sc2tog (sc decrease) Insert hook into st and draw up a loop. Insert hook into next st and draw up a loop. Yarn over, draw through all 3 loops on hook.

NOTES:

Work in continuous rnds; do not join or turn unless otherwise instructed.

 

TIGER 
HEAD AND BODY 
Beg at head, ch 2. 
Rnd 1: Work 6 sc in first ch. Place marker in first st for beg of rnd; move marker up as each rnd is completed. 
Rnd 2: Work 2 sc in each sc around – 12 sts. 
Rnd 3: Sc in each st around. 
Rnd 4: Work 2 sc in each of next 6 sts (for top of head), sc in each of next 6 sts. – 18 sts. 
Rnd 5: *2 sc in next st, sc in next st, rep from * for a total of 6 times, sc in each of next 6 sts – 24 sts. 
Rnds 6-9: Sc in each st around. Following package directions, attach eyes. 
Rnd 10: *Sc2tog, sc in next st, rep from * for a total of 6 times, sc in each of next 6 sts – 18 sts. 
Rnd 11: *Sc2tog, rep from * for a total of 6 times, sc in each of next 6 sts – 12 sts. 
Rnd 12: *2 sc in next st, rep from * for a total of 6 times (shape head), sc in each of next 6 sts –18 sts. 
Rnd 13: *2 sc in next st, sc in next st, rep from * for a total of 6 times, sc in each of next 6 sts – 24 sts. Beg stuffing body, continue stuffing as work progresses. 
Rnds 14-22: Sc in each st around. 
Rnd 23: *Sc2tog, sc in next st, rep from * around – 16 sts. 
Rnd 24: *Sc2tog, rep from * around – 8 sts. 
Fasten off.

LEGS (make 4) 
Ch 2. 
Rnd 1: Work 4 sc in first ch. Place marker in first st for beg of rnd; move marker up as each rnd is completed. 
Rnd 2: Work 2 sc in each st around – 8 sts. 
Rnds 3-5: Sc in each st around. 
Fasten off.

EARS (make 2) 
Ch 2. 
Rnd 1: Work 4 sc in first ch. Place marker in first st for beg of rnd; move marker up as each rnd is completed. 
Rnd 2: *Sc in next sc, 2 sc in next sc, rep from * once – 6 sts. 
Rnd 3: Sc in each st around. 
Fasten off.

TAIL 
Ch 2. 
Rnd 1: Work 5 sc in first ch. Place marker in first st for beg of rnd; move marker up as each rnd is completed. 
Rnd 2: Sc in each st around. 
Rep Rnd 2 until piece measures about 2 in. (5 cm). Fasten off.

FINISHING 
Lightly stuff Legs and Tail and sew to Body. Lightly stuff Ears and sew to head. With black yarn embroider straight st whiskers and nose. Weave in ends.

 

Abbreviations
beg = begin(s)(ning)
ch(s) = chain(s)
rep = repeat(s)(ing)
rnd(s) = round(s)
sc = single crochet
st(s) = stitch(es)

Серия сообщений "Тигри":
Часть 1 - Тигр Роарі
Часть 2 - Тигр Томмі (англ.)