Sim Salabim is a huge, laid-back tiger dude – about 115 cm long – with a big squashy muzzle, sleepy eyes, white gloves, chunky boots and extra-long striped arms and legs that flop into any pose. Made in soft velour yarn in grey, orange, pink or blue, he is a hilarious, huggable friend for the sofa, the bed or a window seat.

A crochet pattern by Svetlana Pertseva with step-by-step instructions and photos (67 pages). The head is shaped with needle sculpting. The small version of this tiger is pattern 311.

This listing is for an INSTANT DOWNLOAD PDF PATTERN, not a finished project.

LANGUAGE:

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The pattern is in English.

SKILL LEVEL:

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Experienced

FINISHED SIZE:

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Approx. 115 cm (45.3 inches) long with the stated yarn.

SKILLS REQUIRED:

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Crochet in rounds

Single crochet

Increasing

Decreasing

Slip stitch

Working with fluffy (velour) yarn

Needle sculpting

MATERIALS AND TOOLS:

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•    Himalaya Dolphin Baby (100% polyester, 120 m / 100 g): main colour (grey, orange, pink or blue) 260 g; white (eyes, gloves) 60 g; black or chocolate (nose, stripes) 70 g; grey pearl or white (belly, part of the head) 110 g; Amur-tiger colour or chocolate (feet / boots) 150 g.

•    Crochet hook 4.5 mm or any other size that suits your yarn.

•    Two 10 mm safety eyes.

•    A long tapestry needle and strong thread for sewing and sculpting the head (transparent dental floss works).

•    About 600 g (1.3 pounds) of stuffing.

ABOUT THIS PATTERN:

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The pattern is written using US terminology (UK differences are explained).

67 pages of step-by-step instructions with tips and photos illustrating the process.