Notes:
Pattern in US terms
Beginner level
Round count will be in [] at the end of each row
Repeat stitches in ** for x time
Materials:
3.5 hook
Two colors worsted weight yarn
I used a light pink for the body, and more neon pink for gills and frills
Stitch marker
Scissors
Stuffing
Safety eyes
Stitches and abbreviations:
MC- Magic circle
Sc- Single Crochet
Inc- Increase
Dec- Decrease
FO- Finish off
Arm/ Leg Nubs [make 4]:
In main color:
1. MC, Sc 6 [6]
2-3. SC [6]
FO and leave long tail for sewing
Gills and Frills [make 8]:
In secondary color:
1. MC, Sc 6
2-3. Sc [6]
FO and leave long tail for sewing
Body/ head
In main color:
1. MC, Sc 6 [6]
2. *Inc* x6 [12]
3. *Sc, Inc* x6 [18]
4. *Sc 2, Inc* x6 [24]
5. *Sc 3, Inc* x6 [30]
6-9. Sc around [30]
10. *Sc 3, Dec* x6 [24]
11. *Sc 2, Dec* x6 [18]
Add Eyes, Between rows 4 and 5, about 11 stitches apart. Note- this is going to look different then most plush eyes. You are, in a way, adding them to the ‘top’ of the head due to the axolotl’s more… horizontal shape.
This is also where I’d begin stuffing as you go.
12. *Sc 4, Dec* x3 [15]
13. Sc around [15]
14. *Sc 4, Inc* x3 [18]
15. *Sc 2, Inc* x6 [24]
16. Sc around [24]
17. *Sc 3, Inc* x6 [30]
18-19. Sc around [30]
20. *Sc 8, Dec* x3 [27]
21. *Sc 7, Dec* x3 [24]
22. *Sc 6, Dec* x3 [21]
23. *Sc 5, Dec* x3 [18]
24. *Sc 4, Dec* x3 [15]
25. *Sc 3, Dec* x3 [12]
26. *Sc 2, Dec* x3 [9]
27. Sc around [9]
28. *Sc, Dec* x3 [6]
29. Sc around [6]
FO and sew closed
Use following reference images to sew your axolotl friend together!
