Bring a touch of wild energy to your crochet collection with this Amigurumi Tasmanian Devil pattern! Inspired by the feisty and fascinating marsupial from Australia, this adorable design captures the Tasmanian devil’s distinctive features, playful stance, and bold personality in every stitch. With its expressive face, tiny paws, and signature dark fur, this crochet creation is perfect for adding a fun and lively accent to your handmade projects. Whether you’re crafting for wildlife lovers, creating an Aussie-themed display, or simply enjoy making animal-inspired amigurumi designs, this pattern lets you stitch up a tiny Tasmanian devil bursting with character! 🦡✨
Designed for customization, this pattern allows you to experiment with different shades of black and brown, embroidered details, or even tiny accessories like a miniature eucalyptus leaf or a cheeky grin for extra charm. Craft a classic Tasmanian devil with its natural tones, create a whimsical version with bold colors, or even stitch up a full set of Aussie-inspired amigurumi for a vibrant display! Whether gifted as a cherished keepsake, displayed as a playful accent, or made simply for the joy of crafting, this Amigurumi Tasmanian Devil is a fun and creative project—perfect for bringing a touch of handmade wildlife magic to every stitch! 🧶💖
🌀 Amigurumi Tasmanian Devil (Taz) Crochet Pattern
This high-energy Tasmanian Devil captures the iconic wild pose with raised clawed hands, bent legs, massive open mouth, chunky feet, spiky hair, and expressive cartoon face. Built with sculpted shaping and optional wire armature, this version stands securely in a roaring action stance.
✨ Skill Level
Advanced — sculpted shaping, open mouth construction, fingered hands, large feet, pose wiring, and expressive facial features.
📏 Finished Size
Approx. 28–30 cm (11–12 inches) tall
Using DK or worsted yarn with a 2.75–3.5 mm hook.
🧶 Materials
Yarn (DK or Worsted):
- Dark Brown – body, arms, legs, ears, tail
- Light Beige – belly, muzzle, mouth frame
- Black – nose, eyebrows
- White – eyes, teeth
- Pink – tongue
Other:
- 12–14 mm safety eyes or crocheted eyes
- Polyester stuffing
- Tapestry needle
- Stitch marker
- Scissors
Optional Pose Wiring
- Aluminum or craft wire (2–3 mm thick)
- Wire cutters
- Floral tape or masking tape
🧵 Abbreviations (US Terms)
MR – Magic Ring
sc – Single Crochet
inc – Increase
dec – Decrease
sl st – Slip Stitch
ch – Chain
FO – Fasten Off
🧍 Body (Head + Torso in One Piece)
Start with Light Beige for belly and mouth base.
R1: MR 6
R2: inc x6 (12)
R3: (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
R4: (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
R5: (3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
R6–R9: sc around (30)
Switch to Dark Brown
R10–R18: sc around (30)
R19: (3 sc, dec) x6 (24)
R20: (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
Stuff firmly
R21: (1 sc, dec) x6 (12)
R22: dec x6 (6)
FO and close
👄 Mouth Frame (Large Oval Jaw)
Light Beige
R1: MR 6
R2: inc x6 (12)
R3: (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
R4: (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
R5–R7: sc around (24)
Flatten slightly into an oval.
Lightly stuff and sew to front of body leaving opening.
😛 Inner Mouth
Dark Red or Burgundy
R1: MR 6
R2: inc x6 (12)
R3: (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
R4–R5: sc around (18)
Sew inside mouth cavity.
👅 Tongue
Pink
Ch 7
Row 1: sc in 2nd ch, sc across (6)
Row 2–4: sc across
FO, curve slightly and sew inside mouth.
🦷 Teeth (Make 4 top, 2 bottom)
White
Each tooth:
Ch 3, sc back down, FO
Sew evenly inside mouth.
🐽 Muzzle
Light Beige
R1: MR 6
R2: inc x6 (12)
R3: (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
R4: (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
R5–R6: sc around (24)
Stuff lightly and sew above mouth.
👃 Nose
Black
R1: MR 6
R2: inc x6 (12)
R3: sc around
FO and sew centered on muzzle.
👀 Eyes
White (Make 2)
R1: MR 6
R2: inc x6 (12)
R3: sc around
FO
Attach safety eyes or embroider pupils.
Sew high and wide for exaggerated expression.
😠 Eyebrows
Black (Make 2)
Ch 6
sl st across
FO
Sew angled downward for angry look.
👂 Ears (Make 2)
Dark Brown
R1: MR 6
R2: (1 sc, inc) x3 (9)
R3–R5: sc around (9)
Flatten slightly and sew to sides of head.
💪 Arms (Make 2)
Dark Brown
R1: MR 6
R2: inc x6 (12)
R3–R10: sc around (12)
Insert wire from shoulder to palm.
Stuff lightly. Leave open for hands.
✋ Hands (Make 2)
Dark Brown
Palm:
R1: MR 6
R2: inc x6 (12)
R3: sc around (12)
Fingers (Make 3 per hand):
MR 5
R2–R3: sc around
FO
Sew fingers to palm.
Insert wire into fingers for pose.
Attach hand to arm.
🦵 Legs (Make 2)
Dark Brown
R1: MR 6
R2: inc x6 (12)
R3–R10: sc around (12)
Insert wire down leg.
Stuff lightly.
🦶 Feet (Make 2)
Dark Brown
R1: MR 6
R2: inc x6 (12)
R3: (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
R4–R6: sc around (18)
Toes (Make 3 per foot):
MR 5
R2–R3: sc around
FO
Attach toes.
Insert wire into toes.
Attach foot to leg.
🌀 Tail
Dark Brown
R1: MR 6
R2: inc x6 (12)
R3–R8: sc around (12)
R9: (1 sc, dec) x4 (8)
R10–R12: sc around (8)
Insert wire and curve into hook shape.
Stuff lightly and sew to back.
💇 Hair Tuft
Cut 10–12 strands of brown yarn.
Fold in half and latch-hook through scalp.
Trim into spiky messy shape.
🧷 Assembly & Pose
- Attach mouth frame and inner mouth
- Insert tongue and teeth
- Attach muzzle and nose
- Sew eyes and eyebrows
- Attach ears and hair tuft
- Attach arms raised upward
- Attach legs in crouched stance
- Shape tail into curve
- Spread fingers wide
🔧 Wiring Guide (Optional but Recommended)
Wire pieces:
- 2 arms (shoulder → fingers)
- 2 legs (hip → toes)
- Tail
Wrap wire in tape before inserting.
This allows full pose control for roaring stance.
🧶 Final Result
Your Taz now stands with:
- Massive screaming mouth
- Big fangs and tongue
- Raised clawed hands
- Crouched bent legs
- Oversized feet
- Curved tail
- Spiky hair
- Expressive angry brows
This wild and expressive Taz will bring energy to your amigurumi collection. He’s fun, dramatic, and absolutely full of cartoon charm. Perfect for any Looney Tunes fan! 🌀🧶🦴
