Alvin Axolotl Crochet Pattern

Alvin Axolotl

Pattern by: CrochEmma

Lately I’ve been seeing lots of axolotl pictures and I’ve become completely obsessed with them. They’re so cute! I just had to make one.

(Just in case you don’t know what an axolotl is, it’s a type of small salamander. They look very sweet and innocent because they are a type of amphibian that reaches maturity without going through a metamorphosis.)

Anyways, I hope you enjoy making this little guy as much as I did.

It's cool to see how different crocheters put different spins on the pattern and I would love to see how your axolotl comes out. Feel free to tag me in pictures @croch.emma on Instagram.

Skills you will need:

• Basic knowledge of amigurumi and intermediate crochet.

• Basic sewing skills.

Materials you will need:

• Crochet hook- M/N 9 MM

• Super bulky, weight 6 yarn (Bernat Blanket Yarn)

• Yarn needle

• Black Felt

• Polyfill stuffing

• Embroidery thread

Finished product measurements:

• Approximately 12 inches tall

Abbreviations:

• Pattern is worked in US crochet terms.

• Mc- magic Circle (can be replaced by chain 2)

• Sc- single crochet

• Sts- stitches

• Dec- sc decrease st

• Inc- sc increase st

• Sl st- slip stitch

• Ch- chain

• ( ) stitch count of each row

Note: Pattern is crochet in continuous rows. Stitch markers can be used to mark starting spot. You will NOT be joining at the end of each row.

Note 2: Crochet tightly so the body keeps its shape. Over stuffing with loose stitches will cause stuffing to show through.

This pattern is for personal use only. PLEASE DO NOT COPY, SHARE, TRANSLATE OR DISTRIBUTE PATTERN.

Of course you can sell your final product. Just please give credit to Emma Rubinstein from CrochEmma.

Head, Body, and Tail:

Row 1: Mr 6sc (6 sts)

Row 2: Inc around (12 sts)

Row 3: (1sc, inc) x6 (18 sts)

Row 4: (2sc, inc) x6 (24 sts)

Row 5: (3 sc, inc) x6 (30 sts)

Row 6-9: Sc around (30 sts)

Row 10: (3 sc, dec) x6 (24 sts)

Row 11: (2 sc, dec) x6 (18 sts)

Row 12: (1 sc, dec) x6 (12 sts)

Row 13: (1 sc, inc) x6 (18 sts)

Row 14: (2 sc, inc) x6 (24 sts)

Row 15-21: Sc around (24 sts)

Row 22: (2 sc, dec) x6 (18 sts)

Row 23: (1 sc, dec) x6 (12 sts)

Row 24: Sc around (12 sts)

Row 25: (1 sc, dec) x6 (8 sts)

Row 26-27: Sc around (8 sts)

Row 28: Dec around (4 sts)

Finish off.

Arms and Legs (x4):

Row 1: Mr 6sc (6 sts)

Row 2: Sc around (6 sts)

Sl st in first stitch. Finish off and leave a long tail to sew to the body.

Tail:

Row 1: ch 15 (15 sts)

Finish off and leave a long tail to sew onto tail.

Short Ears (x4):

Row 1: Mr 6sc (6 sts)

Row 2: Sc around (6 sts)

Sl st in first stitch. Finish off and leave a long tail to sew onto head.

Long Ears (x2):

Row 1: Mr 6sc (Row 6 sts)

Row 2-4: Sc around (6 sts)

Sl st in first stitch. Finish off and leave a long tail to sew onto head.

Assembly:

• Sew chain onto tail.

• Sew legs above tail and arms two rows from neck.

• Place eyes on row 7, 6 sts apart.

• Place mouth in between eyes in between rows 8+9.

• Sew long ears in line with eyes on either side of the head.

• Sew short ears on either side of the long ears.