Amigurumi Tasmanian Devil in Costume Pattern No.58

Amigurumi Tasmanian Devil in Devil Costume Pattern

What is Being Made

This is an amigurumi pattern for a crocheted Tasmanian Devil character dressed in a devil costume. The finished toy stands approximately 20cm (7.8 inches) tall, making it a small decorative or collectible stuffed figure. The design by pawpaw combines the recognizable features of a Tasmanian Devil with costume elements, creating a playful, themed amigurumi toy suitable for display or gifting.

Crochet Techniques and Construction

The pattern employs fundamental amigurumi construction techniques to create a three-dimensional stuffed toy. The design is built using the standard amigurumi method of working in continuous rounds to form the body, head, and limbs. All stitches throughout the pattern are worked through the back loops only, which is a specific technique that creates a distinct textured appearance on the finished piece and helps define the structure of the toy.

The pattern allows flexibility in assembly order. Crafters may choose to attach component parts such as the muzzle, arms, and tail either before or after stuffing the head and body, depending on personal preference and construction comfort level.

Stitches Used

This intermediate-level pattern utilizes essential crochet stitches for amigurumi construction:

• Single crochet (sc): The primary stitch used throughout the pattern for building the main fabric of the toy
• 2 single crochet together (2sctog): A decrease stitch used to shape and reduce stitches as needed for forming curves and tapering limbs
• Slip stitch (sl st): Used for joining rounds and finishing off sections
• Chain (ch): Used for foundation chains and stitch construction

Materials and Yarn Specifications

The pattern requires 100% acrylic 8 ply (DK weight) yarn with a total of approximately 100g or 271 meters (3.5oz or 296 yards). The yarn is sourced from Panda's CARNIVAL 8 ply collection in the following colors and quantities:

• Burgundy: 46 meters (50.3 yards) for the primary devil costume color
• Black: 38 meters (41.5 yards) for contrast and detail work
• Silver Blend: 8 meters (8.7 yards) for accent details
• White: 5.5 meters (6 yards) for fine details

A 5mm (H/8) crochet hook is used with this DK weight yarn to achieve the proper gauge and finished size. Additional materials include 6mm plastic safety eyes for the face, a stitch marker for tracking rounds, a tapestry needle or sewing needle for assembly and weaving in ends, and polyester fiberfill stuffing to give the amigurumi its three-dimensional form.

Difficulty Level

This pattern is rated as intermediate difficulty, making it suitable for crocheters who have mastered basic stitches and amigurumi fundamentals. The back-loop-only technique and the multiple color changes required for the costume design add complexity beyond beginner projects, while the straightforward stitch selection keeps it accessible to those with some experience.