Knitting Tutorial: Tigger in Woodland Overalls with Honey Bee Accessories – Free Knitting Pattern.

This friendly knitted tiger is inspired by the woodland-style plush shown in the image, with an orange striped body, cream face panels, a rounded pink muzzle, olive green overalls, rolled cuffs, tiny flower shoes, a mushroom pocket, a matching ribbed beanie with an acorn charm, a curled striped tail, and two small honey bee accessories.

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Finished Size

The finished toy measures about 12 inches tall from the bottom of the shoes to the top of the head, not including the removable hat. The size may change slightly depending on your yarn, stuffing tension, and knitting style.

• Main toy height: about 12 in / 30 cm
• Hat width: about 4.5 in / 11.5 cm across when laid flat
• Tail length: about 7 in / 18 cm before curling
• Bee size: about 1.5 in / 4 cm each
• Skill level: confident beginner to intermediate

Materials

• DK weight yarn in orange for the tiger body, arms, legs, ears, and tail
• DK weight yarn in cream for the face panels, muzzle base, inner ears, chin, and belly neck detail
• DK weight yarn in black for stripes, ear tips, tail stripes, and embroidery
• DK weight yarn in dusty pink for the large rounded nose
• DK weight yarn in olive green for the overalls, straps, hat, shoe straps, and side pocket
• Small amounts of white, red, yellow, and brown yarn for flowers, mushroom, bees, and acorn charm
• US 3 / 3.25 mm double-pointed needles or circular needles for magic loop
• US 2 / 2.75 mm needles for ribbed cuffs and small accessories
• Polyester fiberfill stuffing
• Two 8 mm black safety eyes or embroidered eyes
• Two tiny wooden buttons for the overall straps
• Tapestry needle
• Stitch markers
• Removable stitch holders or scrap yarn
• Black embroidery thread for smile, brows, whiskers, and fine face lines

Gauge

For a firm stuffed toy, work at a tight gauge so the stuffing does not show. The toy in the image has small, even stockinette stitches with visible shaping but no gaps.

• Gauge: 24 sts and 34 rnds = 4 in / 10 cm in stockinette worked in the round
• Important: exact gauge is less important than firm fabric. If the stitches look loose, use smaller needles.

Abbreviations

• BO: bind off
• CO: cast on
• DPNs: double-pointed needles
• k: knit
• k2tog: knit 2 stitches together
• kfb: knit into the front and back of the same stitch
• p: purl
• pm: place marker
• rnd: round
• ssk: slip, slip, knit the slipped stitches together
• st / sts: stitch / stitches
• st st: stockinette stitch
• WS: wrong side
• RS: right side

Construction Notes

The tiger is knitted mostly in the round using small circular needles, magic loop, or DPNs. The body and legs are worked as a soft amigurumi-style knitted plush, then the overalls are knitted separately and dressed onto the body.

The image shows a large rounded head, a shorter soft body, long rounded arms, small oval feet, a curled tail, and a slightly oversized outfit. Keep the stuffing firm in the head and body, but softer in the arms and tail so they sit naturally.

• The head is larger than the torso and slightly oval.
• The muzzle is a large pink oval sewn over a cream lower face.
• The overalls sit high on the chest with ribbed straps and two button details.
• The sweater sleeves are the tiger’s orange arms with black stripes showing.
• The hat is separate and slouchy, with a ribbed brim and acorn charm.
• The bees are knitted as small yellow-and-black striped ovals with white wings.

Color Placement Guide

To match the image closely, keep the front face mostly cream, with orange around the sides and top of the head. Add black tiger stripes after knitting using duplicate stitch or embroidery. This gives better control over the exact placement.

• Orange: head sides, upper head, arms, legs, feet, tail, and outer ears
• Cream: face panels, inner ears, chin, and small chest patch
• Black: forehead stripes, side face stripes, arm stripes, tail stripes, ear tips
• Pink: large oval nose at center of face
• Olive green: overalls, hat, cuffs, straps, shoes, and mushroom pocket

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Head

Work the head in orange first, then sew on cream face panels and the pink muzzle. This method is beginner-friendly and gives a clean rounded plush shape.

1. With orange yarn and US 3 needles, CO 8 sts. Join in the round, being careful not to twist.
2. Rnd 1: k all sts. 8 sts.
3. Rnd 2: kfb in every st around. 16 sts.
4. Rnd 3: k all sts.
5. Rnd 4: *k1, kfb; repeat from * around. 24 sts.
6. Rnd 5: k all sts.
7. Rnd 6: *k2, kfb; repeat from * around. 32 sts.
8. Rnd 7: k all sts.
9. Rnd 8: *k3, kfb; repeat from * around. 40 sts.
10. Rnd 9: k all sts.
11. Rnd 10: *k4, kfb; repeat from * around. 48 sts.
12. Rnd 11: k all sts.
13. Rnd 12: *k5, kfb; repeat from * around. 56 sts.
14. Rnds 13-26: k all sts for 14 rnds.
15. Rnd 27: *k5, k2tog; repeat from * around. 48 sts.
16. Rnd 28: k all sts.
17. Rnd 29: *k4, k2tog; repeat from * around. 40 sts.
18. Rnd 30: k all sts.
19. Rnd 31: *k3, k2tog; repeat from * around. 32 sts.
20. Begin stuffing the head firmly. Shape the cheeks wide and the top slightly rounded.
21. Rnd 32: *k2, k2tog; repeat from * around. 24 sts.
22. Rnd 33: *k1, k2tog; repeat from * around. 16 sts.
23. Rnd 34: k2tog around. 8 sts.
24. Cut yarn, thread through remaining sts, pull closed, and secure.

Cream Face Panels

The image shows two large cream cheek panels rising beside the nose, with orange framing the sides. Knit two matching flat ovals and sew them to the lower front of the head.

1. Make 2. With cream yarn, CO 6 sts.
2. Row 1: p all sts.
3. Row 2: kfb, k4, kfb. 8 sts.
4. Row 3: p all sts.
5. Row 4: kfb, k6, kfb. 10 sts.
6. Row 5: p all sts.
7. Row 6: kfb, k8, kfb. 12 sts.
8. Rows 7-15: work in st st, beginning with a purl row.
9. Row 16: ssk, k8, k2tog. 10 sts.
10. Row 17: p all sts.
11. Row 18: ssk, k6, k2tog. 8 sts.
12. Row 19: p all sts.
13. Row 20: ssk, k4, k2tog. 6 sts.
14. BO all sts, leaving a long sewing tail.

Sew the two cream panels onto the lower front of the head. Place them so they touch lightly at the center under the pink nose and curve upward toward the eyes.

Pink Rounded Nose

1. With pink yarn, CO 8 sts.
2. Row 1: p all sts.
3. Row 2: kfb, k6, kfb. 10 sts.
4. Row 3: p all sts.
5. Row 4: kfb, k8, kfb. 12 sts.
6. Rows 5-11: work in st st.
7. Row 12: ssk, k8, k2tog. 10 sts.
8. Row 13: p all sts.
9. Row 14: ssk, k6, k2tog. 8 sts.
10. BO all sts, leaving a long tail.

Gather lightly around the edge of the pink piece, add a small amount of stuffing, and sew it to the center of the face. The nose should sit wide and rounded, covering the join between the two cream face panels.

Body

The body is short and rounded, with the overalls covering most of it. Use orange for the upper body, because the neck and sleeve areas show orange above the overalls.

1. With orange yarn, CO 8 sts. Join in the round.
2. Rnd 1: k all sts.
3. Rnd 2: kfb in every st around. 16 sts.
4. Rnd 3: k all sts.
5. Rnd 4: *k1, kfb; repeat from * around. 24 sts.
6. Rnd 5: k all sts.
7. Rnd 6: *k2, kfb; repeat from * around. 32 sts.
8. Rnd 7: k all sts.
9. Rnd 8: *k3, kfb; repeat from * around. 40 sts.
10. Rnds 9-22: k all sts for 14 rnds.
11. Rnd 23: *k3, k2tog; repeat from * around. 32 sts.
12. Rnd 24: k all sts.
13. Rnd 25: *k2, k2tog; repeat from * around. 24 sts.
14. Stuff the body firmly, keeping the bottom rounded and the top narrower.
15. Rnd 26: *k1, k2tog; repeat from * around. 16 sts.
16. Rnd 27: k2tog around. 8 sts.
17. Cut yarn, pull through remaining sts, and close.

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Cream Chest Patch

The small cream patch visible at the neckline is knitted separately and sewn at the upper front of the body before the overalls are added.

1. With cream yarn, CO 10 sts.
2. Rows 1-2: work in st st.
3. Row 3: ssk, k6, k2tog. 8 sts.
4. Row 4: p all sts.
5. Row 5: ssk, k4, k2tog. 6 sts.
6. BO all sts.

Sew the patch to the upper front of the body so it peeks above the overall bib.

Legs and Feet

The toy has short rounded legs with orange feet showing below green rolled overall cuffs. Knit two orange legs first, then add green cuff bands and shoe straps later.

1. Make 2. With orange yarn, CO 10 sts. Join in the round.
2. Rnd 1: k all sts.
3. Rnd 2: kfb in every st around. 20 sts.
4. Rnds 3-8: k all sts.
5. Rnd 9: k6, k2tog 4 times, k6. 16 sts.
6. Rnds 10-18: k all sts.
7. Stuff the foot and leg firmly, shaping the foot slightly oval.
8. Rnd 19: *k2, k2tog; repeat from * around. 12 sts.
9. Rnd 20: k2tog around. 6 sts.
10. Cut yarn, pull through remaining sts, and close.

Green Rolled Leg Cuffs

1. Make 2. With olive yarn and US 2 needles, CO 24 sts.
2. Rows 1-5: *k2, p2; repeat from * across.
3. Rows 6-8: knit on RS, purl on WS.
4. BO loosely.

Wrap each cuff around the upper ankle area, seam at the back, and sew in place. Let the lower edge roll slightly to match the soft rolled cuffs in the image.

Shoe Soles and Flower Straps

1. For each sole, with cream yarn, CO 8 sts.
2. Row 1: p all sts.
3. Row 2: kfb, k6, kfb. 10 sts.
4. Rows 3-9: work in st st.
5. Row 10: ssk, k6, k2tog. 8 sts.
6. BO all sts.
7. Sew one cream sole under each orange foot.
8. For each green shoe strap, CO 4 sts and knit 18 rows in garter stitch. BO.
9. Sew one strap across each foot, leaving the orange toe visible.
10. For each tiny flower, use pink yarn to make five small lazy-daisy embroidery petals on the strap, then add a yellow center stitch.

Arms

The arms are long, rounded, and orange with black tiger stripes. The shoulders tuck partly under the overall straps, while the lower paws hang beside the body.

1. Make 2. With orange yarn, CO 8 sts. Join in the round.
2. Rnd 1: k all sts.
3. Rnd 2: kfb in every st around. 16 sts.
4. Rnds 3-7: k all sts.
5. Rnd 8: k2tog twice, k12. 14 sts.
6. Rnds 9-22: k all sts.
7. Stuff lightly, keeping the arm flexible.
8. Rnd 23: *k1, k2tog; repeat from * to last 2 sts, k2. 10 sts.
9. Rnd 24: k2tog around. 5 sts.
10. Cut yarn, pull closed, and secure.

Arm Stripes

Using black yarn or embroidery thread, add three uneven curved stripes to each arm. Place one near the upper arm, one at the middle, and one near the wrist. The stripes should not fully circle the arm; they should look like soft tiger markings.

• Left arm: add stripes slanting slightly downward from outside to inside.
• Right arm: add stripes slanting in the opposite direction for a mirrored look.
• Use duplicate stitch for a knitted look or straight embroidery stitches for sharper markings.

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Ears

The ears are round and slightly protruding, with black outer tips and cream inner centers. Make two outer ears and two smaller inner ears.

Outer Ears

1. Make 2. With black yarn, CO 6 sts.
2. Row 1: p all sts.
3. Row 2: kfb in every st. 12 sts.
4. Change to orange.
5. Rows 3-8: work in st st.
6. Row 9: *k2tog; repeat from * across. 6 sts.
7. Cut yarn, thread through sts, pull tight, and shape into a small cup.

Inner Ears

1. Make 2. With cream yarn, CO 5 sts.
2. Row 1: p all sts.
3. Row 2: kfb, k3, kfb. 7 sts.
4. Rows 3-6: work in st st.
5. Row 7: ssk, k3, k2tog. 5 sts.
6. BO all sts.

Sew one cream inner ear onto each orange and black outer ear. Attach the finished ears to the sides of the head, slightly above eye level, with the black tips facing outward.

Tail

The tail is thick, orange and black striped, and curls to the side. Knit it as a long tube, then shape it with stuffing and a hidden running stitch.

1. With orange yarn, CO 14 sts. Join in the round.
2. Rnds 1-6: k all sts in orange.
3. Change to black. Rnds 7-9: k all sts.
4. Change to orange. Rnds 10-16: k all sts.
5. Change to black. Rnds 17-19: k all sts.
6. Change to orange. Rnds 20-26: k all sts.
7. Change to black. Rnds 27-29: k all sts.
8. Change to orange. Rnds 30-36: k all sts.
9. Change to black. Rnds 37-39: k all sts.
10. Change to orange. Rnds 40-46: k all sts.
11. Rnd 47: *k1, k2tog; repeat from * to last 2 sts, k2. 10 sts.
12. Rnd 48: k2tog around. 5 sts.
13. Cut yarn, pull closed, and secure.

Stuff the tail evenly but not too firmly. Sew the base to the back right side of the body. To create the curl, run a strong orange yarn along the inside curve of the tail, pull gently, and secure at the base.

Olive Woodland Overalls

The overalls are the main outfit feature. They are olive green, slightly loose, with short legs, rolled cuffs, a front bib, two straps with buttons, and a decorative cream woodland motif across the chest and belly.

Overall Pants

1. With olive yarn and US 3 needles, CO 44 sts. Join in the round.
2. Rnds 1-4: *k2, p2; repeat from * around.
3. Rnds 5-16: k all sts.
4. Divide for legs: place first 22 sts on one set of needles and remaining 22 sts on hold.
5. First leg, Rnds 1-8: k all sts over 22 sts.
6. Rnds 9-12: *k2, p2; repeat from * to last 2 sts, k2.
7. BO loosely.
8. Return held 22 sts to needles and work second leg the same.

Try the pants onto the body before sewing. The top should sit high on the belly, and the legs should end above the orange feet so the green cuffs and shoes remain visible.

Overall Bib

1. With olive yarn, pick up and knit 18 sts centered at the front top edge of the pants.
2. Row 1: p all sts.
3. Row 2: k all sts.
4. Rows 3-12: work in st st.
5. Row 13: ssk, k14, k2tog. 16 sts.
6. Row 14: p all sts.
7. Row 15: ssk, k12, k2tog. 14 sts.
8. Rows 16-18: work in st st.
9. BO all sts.

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Overall Straps

1. Make 2. With olive yarn and US 2 needles, CO 5 sts.
2. Rows 1-34: knit every row for garter stitch.
3. BO all sts.
4. Sew one end of each strap to the back waist of the overalls.
5. Cross the straps slightly over the shoulders and sew the front ends to the top corners of the bib.
6. Sew one tiny wooden button over each front strap end.

Rolled Overall Cuffs

1. With olive yarn, pick up 24 sts around the bottom of one overall leg.
2. Rnds 1-4: *k2, p2; repeat from * around.
3. BO loosely.
4. Repeat for the second leg.

Fold or roll each cuff upward once. Stitch lightly at the side seams so the cuff stays in place but still looks soft and chunky.

Woodland Motif on the Overalls

The image shows a cream and olive decorative band across the upper overalls, with small red berry-like stitches and a central diamond shape. For the cleanest result, embroider this motif after knitting instead of working complex colorwork in the tiny bib.

1. Using cream yarn, duplicate stitch a horizontal band across the front of the overalls, about 5 rows below the top of the bib.
2. Make the band about 22 sts wide, centered on the front.
3. Add a cream diamond shape in the center: 1 st, then 3 sts, then 5 sts, then 3 sts, then 1 st over 5 rows.
4. Add two small cream leaf shapes on each side of the diamond using duplicate stitch.
5. With red yarn, embroider small berry dots in pairs beside the cream leaves.
6. With olive yarn one shade darker if available, add a few vertical stitches inside the cream band for texture.

Keep the motif flat and neat. Do not pull the embroidery too tightly, or the overalls may pucker across the belly.

Side Pocket with Mushroom

The toy in the image has a small olive side pocket on the right hip with a red mushroom cap and cream stem. This is a charming focal detail, so make it small but visible.

Pocket

1. With olive yarn, CO 10 sts.
2. Row 1: p all sts.
3. Row 2: k all sts.
4. Rows 3-8: work in st st.
5. Row 9: ssk, k6, k2tog. 8 sts.
6. Row 10: p all sts.
7. BO all sts.

Sew the pocket to the right side of the overalls, leaving the top edge open if you want a real pocket effect.

Mushroom Applique

1. For the cream stem, CO 4 sts and work 5 rows in st st. BO.
2. For the red cap, CO 6 sts.
3. Row 1: p all sts.
4. Row 2: kfb, k4, kfb. 8 sts.
5. Rows 3-5: work in st st.
6. Row 6: ssk, k4, k2tog. 6 sts.
7. BO all sts.
8. Sew the stem and cap onto the pocket.
9. With white yarn, add three tiny French knot dots to the mushroom cap.

Olive Ribbed Beanie

The hat is olive green with a folded ribbed brim and a softly rounded crown. The image shows a relaxed woodland beanie sitting beside the toy, with an acorn charm hanging from one side.

1. With olive yarn and US 3 needles, CO 56 sts. Join in the round.
2. Rnds 1-10: *k2, p2; repeat from * around.
3. Rnds 11-24: k all sts.
4. Rnd 25: *k5, k2tog; repeat from * around. 48 sts.
5. Rnd 26: k all sts.
6. Rnd 27: *k4, k2tog; repeat from * around. 40 sts.
7. Rnd 28: k all sts.
8. Rnd 29: *k3, k2tog; repeat from * around. 32 sts.
9. Rnd 30: k all sts.
10. Rnd 31: *k2, k2tog; repeat from * around. 24 sts.
11. Rnd 32: *k1, k2tog; repeat from * around. 16 sts.
12. Rnd 33: k2tog around. 8 sts.
13. Cut yarn, pull through remaining sts, close firmly, and weave in ends.

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Fold the ribbed brim upward. For the image-matching look, let the crown stay slightly soft instead of blocking it flat.

Acorn Charm

1. With tan yarn, CO 6 sts and join in the round.
2. Rnd 1: k all sts.
3. Rnd 2: kfb in every st. 12 sts.
4. Rnds 3-5: k all sts.
5. Rnd 6: k2tog around. 6 sts.
6. Stuff very lightly, pull closed, and secure.
7. For the brown cap, CO 10 sts and knit 3 rows in garter stitch. BO.
8. Wrap the cap around the top of the acorn and sew in place.
9. Use brown yarn to make a small loop and attach the acorn to the hat brim.

Honey Bee Accessories

Make two small bees. The bees in the image are yellow and black striped ovals with tiny white wings. They can be sewn to clear thread for display or left as loose accessories.

Bee Body

1. Make 2. With yellow yarn and US 2 needles, CO 8 sts. Join in the round.
2. Rnd 1: k all sts.
3. Rnd 2: kfb in every st around. 16 sts.
4. Rnds 3-4: k all sts in yellow.
5. Change to black. Rnds 5-6: k all sts.
6. Change to yellow. Rnds 7-8: k all sts.
7. Change to black. Rnds 9-10: k all sts.
8. Change to yellow. Rnds 11-12: k all sts.
9. Stuff lightly.
10. Rnd 13: k2tog around. 8 sts.
11. Cut yarn, pull closed, and secure.

Bee Wings

1. Make 4. With white yarn, CO 4 sts.
2. Row 1: p all sts.
3. Row 2: kfb, k2, kfb. 6 sts.
4. Rows 3-4: work in st st.
5. Row 5: ssk, k2, k2tog. 4 sts.
6. BO all sts.

Sew two wings onto the top of each bee. Add tiny black eyes with embroidery thread if desired.

Black Tiger Stripes on Head, Body, and Tail

The stripes are essential for matching the image. Use black yarn and duplicate stitch for thicker knitted stripes, then add finer lines with embroidery thread for the cheeks and forehead.

• Forehead: embroider one center curved black stripe and two shorter side stripes above the eyes.
• Side face: add three short black whisker-base stripes on each cream cheek area.
• Arms: add three curved black stripes to each arm.
• Tail: already worked in black and orange bands, but you may add extra black duplicate stitches if you want a bolder look.
• Ears: keep the outside tips black and the inner centers cream.

Facial Features

The face is cheerful, with small shiny eyes, a rounded pink nose, curved brows, long whiskers, and a stitched smile. Take time with this step, because it gives the toy its friendly personality.

1. Place the safety eyes above the pink nose, about 7 sts apart.
2. If using embroidery instead of safety eyes, make two black satin stitch ovals.
3. With black thread, embroider two soft curved eyebrows above the eyes.
4. Embroider a vertical line from the bottom center of the pink nose to the mouth.
5. Embroider a wide curved smile across the lower cream face.
6. Add three whiskers on each side, beginning near the outer cheek and extending outward.
7. Check the face from the front before securing knots inside the head or behind nearby stitches.

Assembly

Before sewing everything permanently, pin all pieces in place. The head should sit slightly forward on the body, the arms should hang beside the overalls, and the tail should curl behind the right side.

1. Sew the head to the top of the body using orange yarn. Go around the neck twice for strength.
2. Sew the legs to the bottom front of the body, spacing them evenly.
3. Dress the body in the overalls and adjust the bib height.
4. Sew the overalls lightly to the body at the sides and back so they do not slip.
5. Sew the arms to the upper sides of the body, just under the head.
6. Attach the tail to the back right side, making sure it curls outward and upward.
7. Sew the ears to the head and angle them slightly outward.
8. Add the hat beside the toy as a removable accessory or place it on the head if preferred.
9. Place the bees near the toy or attach them with fine thread for a floating effect.

Final Assembly and Facial Detailing

After all pieces are attached, gently reshape the toy with your hands. Smooth the stuffing inside the cheeks, round the nose, and make sure the overalls sit evenly. Add any final black stripes, whisker lines, or small stitches needed for balance.

• Check that both eyes are level.
• Make sure the smile curves evenly on both sides.
• Secure the buttons firmly to the straps.
• Hide all yarn tails inside the body or clothing.
• Steam lightly only if needed, keeping the iron away from the toy.

Care Notes

This knitted toy is best used as a decorative handmade plush. If safety eyes, buttons, or small charms are used, it is not suitable for children under three years old.

• Spot clean with cool water and mild soap.
• Do not machine wash if the toy includes wooden buttons or an acorn charm.
• Press gently with a towel to remove moisture.
• Air dry flat and reshape while damp.

Quick Checklist Before You Finish

• The head is larger than the body and rounded at the cheeks.
• The pink nose is centered and softly stuffed.
• The cream face panels are symmetrical.
• The overalls have a front bib, two straps, two buttons, and rolled cuffs.
• The woodland motif is centered across the front.
• The pocket has a red mushroom with white dots.
• The tail is striped and curled to one side.
• The hat has a folded ribbed brim and acorn charm.
• Both bees have black and yellow stripes with white wings.

Detailed Cleaning and Preservation Guidelines

To keep the knitted tiger looking fresh, store it away from direct sunlight and moisture. Dust it gently with a soft brush. If the toy is displayed for a long time, rotate its position occasionally so the stuffing and tail keep their shape.

• Use a lint roller very gently on the overalls and hat.
• Keep the bees and acorn charm in a small fabric bag if stored separately.
• Avoid harsh detergents, bleach, or hot water.
• Refresh the shape by lightly squeezing the body, head, arms, and tail back into position.

Your woodland tiger is now complete, with striped orange details, soft olive overalls, a tiny mushroom pocket, a ribbed beanie, and cheerful honey bee accessories ready for display.