Create your own adorable little otter with this beginner-friendly amigurumi crochet pattern! 🦦🧶

This digital pattern guides you step by step through making a cute chenille otter approximately 12 cm tall. The design includes a soft two-tone body, embroidered nose, small ears, a rounded tail, and a tiny fish accessory to complete the look.

The pattern is designed especially with beginners in mind, combining clear written instructions with images, helpful notes, and a few short video references for specific steps that may be easier to understand visually.

For my version, I used YarnArt Dolce chenille yarn with a 5.5 mm crochet hook.

What’s Included in the Pattern

Step-by-step written crochet instructions
Guide images to help you follow the different parts of the project
QR codes linking to short support clips for specific techniques or steps, such as certain stitches or joining pieces
Helpful notes throughout the pattern
Tips and recommendations for better results
Crochet abbreviation reference table
Instructions for assembling and finishing your otter
Instructions for the body, tail, mouth, ears, nose, and fish accessory

The QR videos are not full-length tutorials. They are short, helpful clips published on my profile and included as extra visual support for selected parts of the pattern.

Pattern Details

Skill level: Beginner
Finished size: Approximately 12 cm tall
Crochet terminology: US terms
Main yarn: Chenille yarn
Recommended hook: 5.5 mm
Safety eyes: 8 mm

The pattern uses beginner-friendly crochet techniques such as single crochet, increases, decreases, bobble stitches, chains, slip stitches, and basic sewing.

Materials Needed

Khaki chenille yarn
Beige chenille yarn
Light blue yarn
Brown yarn for the no