Squishy And Cute Crochet Axolotl Amigurumi Pattern

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Make the most cuddliest and fluffiest crochet amigurumi toy with this crochet pattern! With Fluffy Crochet Axolotl Pattern you can create adorable plush axolotls, complete with cute gills and a charming, squishy shape that’s irresistible. Using Hobie’s Baby Snuggle yarn, you can craft this no-sew baby axolotl quickly, and with contrasting colors, each creation is unique. The crochet toy pattern is simple, requiring just a 5 mm hook, safety eyes, and polyfill stuffing. It’s beginner-friendly and perfect for anyone looking to bring these adorable creatures to life!

Crochet Axolotl

Why Love This Pattern?

There are several reasons to love this crochet axolotl pattern :

  1. Adorable Design: The mini axolotls are super popular and incredibly cute with their baby bodies, little gills, and a variety of color combinations. They make perfect little plushie friends.
  2. Ease of Creation: This pattern is quite beginner-friendly. Jenna guides you through each step, making it easy for anyone to follow along. Plus, it’s a “no-sew” pattern which simplifies the process.
  3. Quick to Make: These axolotls work up pretty quickly, making them a great project for when you need a fast and satisfying craft.
  4. Customization Options: There are many different color combinations you can use, allowing you to customize your axolotl to your liking.

Step by step Crochet Axolotl Pattern

Materials Needed:

  1. Yarn: Hobie’s Baby Snuggle in:
    • Main Color (Color 06)
    • Secondary Color (Color 18)
  2. Hook: Size 5 mm (H)
  3. Safety Eyes: Two 12 mm
  4. Stitch Marker
  5. Tapestry/Sewing Needle
  6. Scissors
  7. Polyfill

Steps:

Round 1:

  1. Start with the Main Color yarn.
  2. Make six single crochets (sc) into a Magic Ring.
  3. Place a stitch marker in the last stitch of the round.

Round 2:

  1. Make six increases (inc) (two sc in each stitch).
    • Total: 12 stitches.

Round 3:

  1. One sc, followed by an inc. Repeat this six times.
    • Total: 18 stitches.

Round 4:

  1. Two sc, followed by an inc. Repeat this six times.
    • Total: 24 stitches.

Round 5:

  1. 24 sc around.

Round 6:

  1. Beginning gills: Using the Secondary Color, make the first Gill.
    • 5 sc with the Main Color, and start the 6th stitch but do not finish it.
    • Pick up the Secondary Color, finish the 6th stitch with it.
    • Chain 5, single crochet down the chain in the 2nd chain from the hook: 4 sc, but switch back to the Main Color on the 4th sc.
    • Do one sc, and prepare for the next Gill with a color change.
    • Repeat two more times for the remaining gills.
  2. Continue body: After the last Gill, do 9 sc with the Main Color.
    • Place three more Gills on this side, symmetrical to the first set.
  3. Finish this round with four more sc.
    • Trim and secure the Secondary Color.

Round 7:

  1. 24 sc.
    • Be careful to crochet around the gills without tucking them in.

Round 8:

  1. Two sc, followed by a decrease (dec). Repeat six times.
    • Total: 18 stitches.

Round 9:

  1. One sc, followed by a dec. Repeat six times.
    • Total: 12 stitches.

Round 10:

  1. One sc, followed by an inc. Repeat six times.
    • Total: 18 stitches.

Round 11:

  1. Make the front legs:
    • Seven sc, bobble stitch in the next (yarn over, pull through first two loops five times).
    • Four sc.
    • Another bobble stitch.
    • Finish with five sc.

Insert Eyes & Stuff Head:

  1. Place the eyes between rounds 4 and 5, between the first two gills.
  2. Stuff the head with polyfill.

Rounds 12-14:

  1. Simply do 18 sc around.

Round 15:

  1. Make the second set of legs:
    • Eight sc, bobble stitch.
    • Four sc.
    • Bobble stitch.
    • Four sc.

Round 16:

  1. 18 sc around.

Round 17:

  1. One sc, followed by a dec. Repeat six times.
    • Total: 12 stitches.

Round 18:

  1. 12 sc around.

Round 19:

  1. One sc, followed by a dec. Repeat four times.
    • Total: 8 stitches.

Round 20:

  1. Eight sc around.

Round 21:

  1. One sc, followed by a dec. Repeat two times.
    • Finish with two sc.
    • Total: 6 stitches.
  2. Last chance to stuff the body.

Round 22:

  1. Six sc around.

Finishing:

  1. Cut the yarn, leaving a long tail.
  2. Thread the tapestry needle, weave it through the front loops of the last round, pull tight to close the hole.
  3. Weave in the tail end securely.

Optional – Tail Frill:

  1. Using the Secondary Color, start between rounds 19 and 20.
  2. Slip stitch to attach, then make half-double crochets (hdc) down the tail.
    • Continue around to form the frill, then stop and weave the tail end in securely.

Conclusion:

Your Axolotl is complete! Adjust the gills, stuff as necessary, and enjoy your cute plushie.

@crochetbygenna

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