Little Beaver Crochet Pattern
A few months back, I visited New York and Oregon, and discovered that they both have the same state mammal: the beaver. Of course that led to me wanting to make a little beaver to bring along on my trips.
Unfortunately, I wasn’t actually able to finish it before I went on those trips, but I finally did it! Here’s how to crochet this little beaver.
Turn your beaver into a Christmas beaver!
“Can I sell the plushies that I make with this pattern?”
Yes! Absolutely! What you do with the plushies you make is completely up to you! You may gift, donate, or sell any plushies that you make with any of my patterns. I would greatly appreciate if you could give "The Mary Jay" pattern credit and link back to this pattern when possible.
However, please do not sell, copy, or duplicate (to distribute) the crochet pattern itself in any form without permission.
Here’s the written pattern:
Skills and Abbreviations (In U.S. terms)
MR = Magic Ring (Magic Circle)
SC = Single Crochet
SL ST = Slip Stitch
HDC = Half Double Crochet
CH = Chain
INC = Increase (2 SC in the same stitch)
DEC = Decrease
FLO = Front Loop Only
BLO = Back Loop Only
FO = Fasten off
R = Round
Slip Knot
Changing Color
Recommended Materials:
(Based on what I used to make the beaver in the sample photo.)
Super Bulky Weight Yarn (#6) in White and two shades of Brown (or the colors of your choice)
6 mm Crochet Hook (or a similar hook size)
Two 14 mm Safety Eyes
Stuffing
Yarn Needle
Scissors
3 Stitch Markers (Optional)
Pins (Optional)
“Where can I get the materials?”
You can find most of these items in a craft store, sometimes in places like Walmart, or on my Amazon Storefront. My Amazon Storefront contains my own personal favorites to use! It’s an affiliate link, which means I will earn a small commission at no extra cost to you if you use it to make a purchase. This is an additional way that helps support me and lets me continue to make free content for you.
The dark brown yarn is linked on my amazon storefront. But I do also get a lot of my yarn from Joann! The colors that I used from Joann are sand and white (these are also affiliate links that help support me as well!)
“Can I use a different yarn or hook size?”
Yes! The above yarn sizes and hook size are recommendations based on what I used to make the plushie in the sample photo. Feel free to switch up the yarn or hook size based on what you have available or your preference.
If you are using a different yarn or hook size, don’t forget to make sure that the yarn and hook size work well together. For amigurumi, it’s often recommended to use a hook size that is 1-2mm smaller than the recommended hook size on the yarn label for tighter stitches and less holes in your project. However, different crocheters have their own preferences on hook size and you are welcome to follow your own preference.
Please note that the plushie may vary in size with different yarn and hook sizes.
“Can I replace the safety eyes with something else?”
Yes! Just like the yarn and hook size, the safety eyes listed are just what I used to make the plushie in the sample photo. Feel free to use a similar eye size or switch it up with felt, buttons, or even just embroider it with yarn.
Please note that safety eyes can be choking hazards and are not recommended for plushies made for young children or pets.
Base:
In this section, we’ll be making the head, ears, and body as one continuous piece.
Using Light Brown
R1 4 SC in a MR
R2 [SC, INC] x 2 (6)
R3 [INC] x 6 (12)
R4 [SC, INC] x 6 (18)
R5 18 SC (18)
R6 15 SC,
Change color to Dark Brown
Tip: Place a stitch marker in the back loop of the next stitch to mark it for later.
Make the following all in the FLO of the next stitch: SL ST, CH 1, HDC, CH 1, SL ST
Change color to Light Brown
2 SC (22)
R7 2 SC,
Change color to Dark Brown
Tip: Place a stitch marker in the back loop of the next stitch to mark it for later.
Make the following all in the FLO of the next stitch: SL ST, CH 1, HDC, CH 1, SL ST
Change color to Light Brown
15 SC (22) Note: The 13th SC is made in the Back Loop of R5, behind the ear and where we placed the stitch marker.
R8 [SC, DEC] x 6 (12) Note:The first decrease is made by combining the second stitch and the back loop of R6, behind the second ear and where we placed the stitch marker.
R9 12 SC (12)
Place the eyes so that they are 2 rounds in front of the ears and just below the outer corners of each ear.
Add stuffing to the head.
Note: The increases (INC) in R10 should run across the top and bottom of the beaver. For R11, R18, and R19 the increases (INC) and decreases (DEC) should run across the top. Sometimes the alignment can vary for different crocheters depending on tension and the slant of the stitches. If it doesn’t quite align for you, please feel free to adjust the placement of the increases and decreases to align accordingly.
R10 3 INC, 2 SC, 4 INC, 2 SC, INC (20)
R11 5 INC, 15 SC (25)
R12-17 25 SC (25) 6 Rounds
R18 SC, 5 DEC, 14 SC (20)
Add stuffing and continue stuffing as you go.
R19 4 DEC, 12 SC (16)
R20 [DEC] x 8 (8)
FO leaving a long tail for sewing. Finish stuffing.
Use the yarn tail to sew the plushie closed.
Front Legs: (Make 2)
Using Dark Brown
R1 7 SC in a MR
Change color to Light Brown
R2-3 7 SC (7) 2 Rounds
FO leaving a long tail for sewing.
Lightly stuff.
Back Legs: (Make 2)
Using Dark Brown
R1 8 SC in a MR
Change Color to Light Brown
R2-3 8 SC (8) 2 Rounds
FO leaving a long tail for sewing.
Lightly stuff.
Tail:
Using Dark Brown
CH 5
R1 Turn and starting from the second chain from the hook, make 3 SC down.
Make 3 SC in the last stitch.
Work down the other side of the chain and make 2 SC down.
Make 2 SC in the last stitch (10)
Picture Guide for R1 of the tail.
Continue working in a circle for the next rounds.
R2 [4 SC, INC] x 2 (12)
R3-6 12 SC (12) 4 Rounds
R7 [SC, DEC] x 4 (8)
FO leaving a long tail for sewing.
Do not stuff the tail.
The finished beaver tail!
Teeth:
Using White
CH 2
R1 Turn and starting from the second chain from the hook, make a SL ST
FO leaving a long tail for sewing.
The crochet beaver’s teeth!
Assembly:
Front Legs:
Sew the front legs onto rounds 11 through 13 on both sides of the belly.
Back Legs:
Sew the back legs onto rounds 15 through 17 on both sides of the belly.
Tail:
Pinch the opening of the tail together so that it is flat.
Sew the tail onto the back end of the beaver, near the lowest part of the body.
Teeth:
Sew the teeth between rounds 2 and 3 on the underside of the head. To create a ridged-look (or illusion of two teeth instead of one), shape the teeth by bringing the yarn down the middle of the teeth and loop the yarn around, pulling tightly to pull the center inwards.
Nose:
Using Dark Brown, embroider the nose onto the topside of the face between rounds 1 and 2.
You did it! Congratulations on making your new plushie!
Thank you so much for following along with this pattern! I hope you enjoyed making this little beaver. If you’d like to turn it into a Christmas beaver, the free written pattern for the Christmas tree and mini hat can be found here.
