Snowy the snow leopard plushie

Create your own cuddly Snowy the Snow Leopard with this beginner-friendly amigurumi crochet pattern! Designed with plush chenille yarn, this soft and huggable crochet toy features iconic snow leopard spots and a sweet personality — perfect for gifts, nursery décor, or anyone who loves cute handmade animals. This pattern is worked mostly in continuous rounds with simple stitches and minimal sewing, making it relaxing to crochet while still creating a polished, professional-looking plushie. PATTERN DETAILS: • Skill level: Confident Beginner / Intermediate • Written in US crochet terms • Amigurumi plush construction • Mostly worked in rounds • Low-sew design (limbs crocheted onto body) MATERIALS NEEDED: • White chenille yarn (approx. 100 g) • Black chenille yarn for spots • Pink chenille yarn for paws • White and black cotton yarn scraps • 4.5 mm crochet hook • Stitch markers • Tapestry needle & scissors • Fiberfill stuffing • 10–12 mm safety eyes • Safety nose SKILLS USED: • Single crochet • Increasing & decreasing • Working in the round • Basic amigurumi assembly WHY YOU’LL LOVE THIS PATTERN: • Super soft plush texture • Minimal sewing construction • Customizable spots and facial details • Beginner-friendly shaping with a cute finished look