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Easy Amigurumi Crocodile Crochet Pattern - Beginner Friendly (PDF Download)

Easy Amigurumi Crocodile Crochet Pattern - Beginner Friendly (PDF Download)

Regular price $7.99 USD
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Over 10,000 Willis patterns are already in makers’ hands.

This easy amigurumi crocodile crochet pattern is designed for beginners who want a fun, recognizable finished piece without complicated construction. The pattern is clearly written, logically structured, and paced to keep the project smooth and frustration-free from start to finish.

The finished crocodile features a rounded snout, soft belly contrast, and simple back spike detailing that adds texture without increasing difficulty. It’s a high-appeal design that performs especially well for kids’ gifts, playful décor, and animal-themed bundles.

What This Pattern Includes

Digital crochet pattern in PDF format

Clear, step-by-step written instructions

Helpful progress photos for key construction stages

Instant download after purchase

Finished Size

Approximately 8–9 inches tall
(when made with worsted weight yarn and a 3.5 mm crochet hook)

Skill Level

Beginner

Built entirely on foundational stitches with simple shaping and beginner-friendly texture details.

Stitches & Techniques Used

Single crochet

Increases and decreases

Working in the round

Simple texture stitches for back spikes

Basic sewing and assembly

Materials Needed

Worsted weight yarn
(Green, Cream, Yellow)

3.5 mm crochet hook

9 mm safety eyes

Polyester fiberfill stuffing

Yarn needle

Scissors

Pattern Format & Delivery

Digital PDF file

Instant download after checkout

No physical item will be shipped

Need Help?

If questions come up while working the pattern, support is available. Reach out anytime—I’m happy to help you finish strong.

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  • 5 stars: 33 (83%)
  • 4 stars: 5 (13%)
  • 3 stars: 2 (5%)
  • 2 stars: 0 (0%)
  • 1 star: 0 (0%)
P
Peggy L.
Easy and cute

Perfect from start to finish. Made it in one lazy Sunday with worsted acrylic from my stash. The pattern tells you exactly how far apart to put the safety eyes, which is the step I always ruin.

K
Keisha S.
Adorable and easy

Perfect from start to finish. Perfect weekend project when you don't want to think too hard. Highly recommend.

K
Kristen T.
Cute but fiddly

Okay pattern. Gave it to my wife. I've been asked for four more. Finished in a flight to Denver. The ridged back is my favorite part. The stitch count on one round of the long snout didn't match for me (could be my error).

J
Jenna Jackson
Fun weekend make

I rarely leave reviews but this earned one. I sell at craft fairs and this was perfect for me. I liked that the color changes for the teeth are spelled out instead of just 'switch colors here'. Second pattern I've bought from Willis and both were great.

J
J. Novak
Very cute, one small thing

Happy overall. I crochet on my breaks, and this one still taught me something. Very satisfying little project. I swapped the colors to match my team and it still worked perfectly. The first round of the ridged back was a bit confusing until I reread it.

S
Sandra
Great gift

Bought this on a whim and I'm so glad I did. Gave it to my daughter. I've been asked for four more.

Y
Yuki E.
Happy with it

Good value, a few notes. Made it in one lazy Sunday with a 3.5mm hook. I added a little scarf and it looks even cuter. Way better written than the free version I tried first. I now own six of their patterns. Zero duds. My one gripe is the long snout took a few tries to get symmetrical. Four solid stars.

B
Brandon W.
Easy and cute

Love love love this pattern. Great TV-watching project. My Crocodile came out small enough for a keychain using leftover scraps. I appreciated the note about stuffing the long snout firmly before closing. Made a difference. Went up to bulky yarn and now it's a full-on pillow.

L
Louise A.
Clear and easy

Yes. Just yes. I make these for my Etsy shop and this was perfect for me. Perfect weekend project when you don't want to think too hard. I appreciated the note about stuffing the long snout firmly before closing. Made a difference. The PDF arrived in my inbox before I'd even closed the tab. This is the kind of pattern I can make on repeat for markets. My new go-to gift.

L
Leila C.
Fun weekend make

Worth every penny. It actually looks like the photo, which is rare for me. Did the ridged back in a contrasting color, highly recommend. Already eyeing the other animals.

K
K. Rodriguez
Obsessed

Finished my Crocodile last night! Written for a real beginner. If you can do a magic ring, sc, inc and dec, you can make this. I've bought Crocodile patterns from three other shops and this is the only one I finished.

R
Riley Lopez
Love it

Okay WOW. I'm a grandma of six and this was perfect for me. Took me a long car ride start to finish including sewing on the long snout. Gave it to my twin nephews. I've been asked for four more. Already eyeing the other animals.

J
Janet Sanders
Solid beginner pattern

Good pattern, would recommend with a caveat. I'm 15 and taught myself from YouTube and I had no trouble at all. The tail and the long snout are what make it look like an actual Crocodile instead of a blob. Very satisfying little project. I'd love a yardage estimate per color, not just total. Would still buy again.

I
Ingrid Novak
Cutest Crocodile ever

Perfect from start to finish. I'm 15 and taught myself from YouTube, and this one still taught me something. Made two: one for my best friend and one that is NOT leaving my house. Every round has a stitch count. That alone makes this better than half the patterns I've paid for.

A
Andre Wilson
A keeper

Perfect from start to finish. I had never crocheted an amigurumi before, and this one still taught me something. Did the ridged back in a contrasting color, highly recommend. Big readable font, nothing crammed, and the stitch counts actually add up (I checked every single one). I checked and the shop allows selling finished items, which is why I bought it. Finished in 3 episodes of my show. The ridged back is my favorite part.

C
Carmen G.
Exactly as pictured

I rarely leave reviews but this earned one. This was my very first amigurumi, and this one still taught me something. My best friend squealed. Mission accomplished. The tail is worked in one piece, which means less sewing. Thank you!!

T
Tracy Rodriguez
Great gift

Instant download, clear PDF, cute result. What else do you need? I crochet on my breaks and this was perfect for me. The proportions are spot on. The tail is the perfect size. Compared to the ones on Etsy this was cheaper and clearer.

J
Jada F.
Repeat buyer

So happy with how my Crocodile turned out. Compared to the ones on Etsy this was cheaper and clearer. Great TV-watching project. Clear US terms, abbreviations listed up front, no weird jargon. I made it in Hobby Lobby I Love This Yarn and the ridged back still came out crisp. Adding the bundle to my cart as I type this.

M
Maxine M.
The teeth is perfect

I rarely leave reviews but this earned one. Download link came through instantly after checkout. Highly recommend.

R
Riley S.
Adorable and easy

I rarely leave reviews but this earned one. This is the kind of pattern I can make on repeat for markets.

L
Lucia P.
Cute but fiddly

Cute end result, frustrating middle. I'm getting back into crochet after 20 years so I was nervous, but it went fine. Crocheting this was honestly relaxing. Second pattern I've bought from Willis and both were great. Finished it, it's cute, but assembly was more frustrating than fun.

A
Ana N.
Easy and cute

So happy with how my Crocodile turned out. It was for my mom for Mother's Day and it was the hit of the party. Adding the bundle to my cart as I type this.

I
Isabella M.
Exactly as pictured

Could not be happier with this. There's a picture for every tricky part, including how to attach the long snout.

J
Jordan J.
Great gift

Bought this on a whim and I'm so glad I did. I sell at craft fairs and this was perfect for me. I left out the ridged back by accident and honestly it still looks cute. Customers at my booth keep asking which one is the Crocodile. Adding the bundle to my cart as I type this.

L
Lily O.
Nearly perfect

Nearly five stars. I've been crocheting for 30+ years so I was nervous, but it went fine. The instructions are written round by round with stitch counts at the end of every row, so I always knew if I'd messed up. Customers at my booth keep asking which one is the Crocodile. Only thing: I wish there was a video for attaching the ridged back.

B
Barbara P.
Adorable Crocodile

Ok this is my new favorite pattern. The photos for the assembly step are what sold me. No guessing where the tail goes. Great for beginners, fun for everyone else.

J
Josh N.
Clear and easy

Yes. Just yes. I made it in Lion Brand Pound of Love and the long snout still came out crisp. Emailed a question about the teeth and got a friendly reply the same day. Will be making this again.

L
Lily W.
Cute with a tricky long snout

Nearly five stars. Made two: one for my boyfriend and one that is NOT leaving my house. Download link came through instantly after checkout. I'd forgotten how fun amigurumi is. I swapped the colors to match my team and it still worked perfectly. Took me longer than I expected, but that's probably on me. Would still buy again.

R
Riley Ricci
Highly recommend

Five stars, no notes. I crochet a few evenings a week, and this one still taught me something. Added a keychain loop to the top, now it lives on my bag. My mom for Mother's Day squealed. Mission accomplished. Compared to the ones on Etsy this was cheaper and clearer. Very satisfying little project. Chef's kiss.

E
Emily Price
Exactly as pictured

Okay WOW. I'm getting back into crochet after 20 years and I had no trouble at all. Did the ridged back in a contrasting color, highly recommend. This one's for my mom for Mother's Day. Already planning the next one. Thanks for a great pattern!

  • 5 stars: 33 (83%)
  • 4 stars: 5 (13%)
  • 3 stars: 2 (5%)
  • 2 stars: 0 (0%)
  • 1 star: 0 (0%)
P
Peggy L.
Easy and cute

Perfect from start to finish. Made it in one lazy Sunday with worsted acrylic from my stash. The pattern tells you exactly how far apart to put the safety eyes, which is the step I always ruin.

K
Keisha S.
Adorable and easy

Perfect from start to finish. Perfect weekend project when you don't want to think too hard. Highly recommend.

K
Kristen T.
Cute but fiddly

Okay pattern. Gave it to my wife. I've been asked for four more. Finished in a flight to Denver. The ridged back is my favorite part. The stitch count on one round of the long snout didn't match for me (could be my error).

J
Jenna Jackson
Fun weekend make

I rarely leave reviews but this earned one. I sell at craft fairs and this was perfect for me. I liked that the color changes for the teeth are spelled out instead of just 'switch colors here'. Second pattern I've bought from Willis and both were great.

J
J. Novak
Very cute, one small thing

Happy overall. I crochet on my breaks, and this one still taught me something. Very satisfying little project. I swapped the colors to match my team and it still worked perfectly. The first round of the ridged back was a bit confusing until I reread it.

S
Sandra
Great gift

Bought this on a whim and I'm so glad I did. Gave it to my daughter. I've been asked for four more.

Y
Yuki E.
Happy with it

Good value, a few notes. Made it in one lazy Sunday with a 3.5mm hook. I added a little scarf and it looks even cuter. Way better written than the free version I tried first. I now own six of their patterns. Zero duds. My one gripe is the long snout took a few tries to get symmetrical. Four solid stars.

B
Brandon W.
Easy and cute

Love love love this pattern. Great TV-watching project. My Crocodile came out small enough for a keychain using leftover scraps. I appreciated the note about stuffing the long snout firmly before closing. Made a difference. Went up to bulky yarn and now it's a full-on pillow.

L
Louise A.
Clear and easy

Yes. Just yes. I make these for my Etsy shop and this was perfect for me. Perfect weekend project when you don't want to think too hard. I appreciated the note about stuffing the long snout firmly before closing. Made a difference. The PDF arrived in my inbox before I'd even closed the tab. This is the kind of pattern I can make on repeat for markets. My new go-to gift.

L
Leila C.
Fun weekend make

Worth every penny. It actually looks like the photo, which is rare for me. Did the ridged back in a contrasting color, highly recommend. Already eyeing the other animals.

K
K. Rodriguez
Obsessed

Finished my Crocodile last night! Written for a real beginner. If you can do a magic ring, sc, inc and dec, you can make this. I've bought Crocodile patterns from three other shops and this is the only one I finished.

R
Riley Lopez
Love it

Okay WOW. I'm a grandma of six and this was perfect for me. Took me a long car ride start to finish including sewing on the long snout. Gave it to my twin nephews. I've been asked for four more. Already eyeing the other animals.

J
Janet Sanders
Solid beginner pattern

Good pattern, would recommend with a caveat. I'm 15 and taught myself from YouTube and I had no trouble at all. The tail and the long snout are what make it look like an actual Crocodile instead of a blob. Very satisfying little project. I'd love a yardage estimate per color, not just total. Would still buy again.

I
Ingrid Novak
Cutest Crocodile ever

Perfect from start to finish. I'm 15 and taught myself from YouTube, and this one still taught me something. Made two: one for my best friend and one that is NOT leaving my house. Every round has a stitch count. That alone makes this better than half the patterns I've paid for.

A
Andre Wilson
A keeper

Perfect from start to finish. I had never crocheted an amigurumi before, and this one still taught me something. Did the ridged back in a contrasting color, highly recommend. Big readable font, nothing crammed, and the stitch counts actually add up (I checked every single one). I checked and the shop allows selling finished items, which is why I bought it. Finished in 3 episodes of my show. The ridged back is my favorite part.

C
Carmen G.
Exactly as pictured

I rarely leave reviews but this earned one. This was my very first amigurumi, and this one still taught me something. My best friend squealed. Mission accomplished. The tail is worked in one piece, which means less sewing. Thank you!!

T
Tracy Rodriguez
Great gift

Instant download, clear PDF, cute result. What else do you need? I crochet on my breaks and this was perfect for me. The proportions are spot on. The tail is the perfect size. Compared to the ones on Etsy this was cheaper and clearer.

J
Jada F.
Repeat buyer

So happy with how my Crocodile turned out. Compared to the ones on Etsy this was cheaper and clearer. Great TV-watching project. Clear US terms, abbreviations listed up front, no weird jargon. I made it in Hobby Lobby I Love This Yarn and the ridged back still came out crisp. Adding the bundle to my cart as I type this.

M
Maxine M.
The teeth is perfect

I rarely leave reviews but this earned one. Download link came through instantly after checkout. Highly recommend.

R
Riley S.
Adorable and easy

I rarely leave reviews but this earned one. This is the kind of pattern I can make on repeat for markets.

L
Lucia P.
Cute but fiddly

Cute end result, frustrating middle. I'm getting back into crochet after 20 years so I was nervous, but it went fine. Crocheting this was honestly relaxing. Second pattern I've bought from Willis and both were great. Finished it, it's cute, but assembly was more frustrating than fun.

A
Ana N.
Easy and cute

So happy with how my Crocodile turned out. It was for my mom for Mother's Day and it was the hit of the party. Adding the bundle to my cart as I type this.

I
Isabella M.
Exactly as pictured

Could not be happier with this. There's a picture for every tricky part, including how to attach the long snout.

J
Jordan J.
Great gift

Bought this on a whim and I'm so glad I did. I sell at craft fairs and this was perfect for me. I left out the ridged back by accident and honestly it still looks cute. Customers at my booth keep asking which one is the Crocodile. Adding the bundle to my cart as I type this.

L
Lily O.
Nearly perfect

Nearly five stars. I've been crocheting for 30+ years so I was nervous, but it went fine. The instructions are written round by round with stitch counts at the end of every row, so I always knew if I'd messed up. Customers at my booth keep asking which one is the Crocodile. Only thing: I wish there was a video for attaching the ridged back.

B
Barbara P.
Adorable Crocodile

Ok this is my new favorite pattern. The photos for the assembly step are what sold me. No guessing where the tail goes. Great for beginners, fun for everyone else.

J
Josh N.
Clear and easy

Yes. Just yes. I made it in Lion Brand Pound of Love and the long snout still came out crisp. Emailed a question about the teeth and got a friendly reply the same day. Will be making this again.

L
Lily W.
Cute with a tricky long snout

Nearly five stars. Made two: one for my boyfriend and one that is NOT leaving my house. Download link came through instantly after checkout. I'd forgotten how fun amigurumi is. I swapped the colors to match my team and it still worked perfectly. Took me longer than I expected, but that's probably on me. Would still buy again.

R
Riley Ricci
Highly recommend

Five stars, no notes. I crochet a few evenings a week, and this one still taught me something. Added a keychain loop to the top, now it lives on my bag. My mom for Mother's Day squealed. Mission accomplished. Compared to the ones on Etsy this was cheaper and clearer. Very satisfying little project. Chef's kiss.

E
Emily Price
Exactly as pictured

Okay WOW. I'm getting back into crochet after 20 years and I had no trouble at all. Did the ridged back in a contrasting color, highly recommend. This one's for my mom for Mother's Day. Already planning the next one. Thanks for a great pattern!