Oh, the memories this brings! I recall a time, decades ago, when I first laid eyes on an axolotl. Cute, unique, almost mythical. And when I stumbled upon this Adorable Axolotl Amigurumi pattern, let me tell you – it was like a blast from the past, but with a twist of modern creativity.
Diving into this project felt like I was submerged in an underwater adventure. The softness of the yarn mimicking the delicate nature of our little amphibian friend. Every loop and stitch felt like weaving together pieces of nature, crafting a miniature watery wonderland for my home. My heart did a little dance – or should I say, a swim?
If your hooks are itching for a splash of whimsy and a dash of nostalgia, this pattern is your treasure. Embark on a crochet voyage, and let this endearing Axolotl be your guide. Dive deep, craft passionately, and let the waves of creativity wash over you.
Pattern Designer: Zan Crochet
Materials
- 5 ply milk cotton yarn in light and dark pink
- 3 mm crochet hook
- 8 mm safety eyes
- Polyester fiberfill
- Black embroidery thread
- Tapestry needle
- Pink felt
Abbreviations
Sc – single crochet
Hdc – half double crochet
Dc – double crochet
Ch – chain
St – stitch
Inc – increase
Dec – decrease
Sl st– slip stitch
Rnd – round/row
Rep – repeat
Hdc-inc – 2 hdc in a st
Notes
- This amigurumi is worked in continuous rounds
- Gauge is not important in this project
- Use magic ring as an alternative of ch 2
- Approximately 11,5 cn tall
- Level skill: beginner
Head
Use light pink.
Rnd 1: ch 6, starting from the second chain from the hook, 4 sc, 3 sc in the last st, continue your work st around the other side of chain, 3 sc, inc (12)
Rnd 2: inc, 3 sc, (inc= 3x), 3 sc, (inc = 2x) (18)
Rnd 3: sc, inc, 4 sc, inc, (sc, inc, = 2x), 4 sc, inc, sc, inc (24)
Rnd 4: 2 sc, inc, 5 sc, inc, (2 sc, inc = 2x), 5 sx, inc, 2 sc, inc (30)
Rnd 5: 4 sc, inc, rep 6x (36)
Rnd 6-7: sc around
Rnd 8: 5 sc, inc, rep 6x (42)
Rnd 9-12: sc around
Attach eyes between R10-11, give 6 sts space between them. R13: 5 sc, dec, rep 6x (36)
Rnd 14: 2 sc, dec, [4 sc, dec = rep 5x], 2 sc (30)
Rnd 15: 2 sc, dec, 5 sc, dec, (2 sc, dec, = 2x), 5 sc, dec, 2 sc, dec (24) R16: sc, dec, 4 sc, dec, (sc, dec = 2x), 4 sc, dec, sc, dec (18)
Stuff.
Rnd 17: sc, dec, rep 6x (12)
Rnd 18: dec, rep 6x
Fasten off.
Legs x2
Use light pink.
Rnd 1: ch 2, starting from the second chain from hook, 6 sc (6)
Rnd 2: sc around
Rnd 3: sc, inc, rep 3x (9)
Rnd 4: 2 sc, inc, rep 4x (12)
Stuff. Fasten off.
Don’t cut the second legs yarn, we will join both legs together to make in the next round.
Body
Ch 1 to the second legs, this chain will count as a stitch
Rnd 5: (take the 1st legs) sc in each 1st leg st, sc in chain st, sc in each 2nd leg st, sc in chain st (26)
Rnd 6-7: sc around
Rnd 8: 5 sc, dec, 11 sc, dec, 6 sc (24)
Rnd 9: sc around
Rnd 10: 10 sc, dec, rep 2x (22)
Rnd 11: sc around
Rnd 12: 9 sc, dec, rep 2x (20) R13: 8 sc, dec, rep 2x (18)
Stuff.
Fasten off leaving a long tail for sewing.
Arms x2
Use light pink.
Rnd 1: ch 2, starting from the second chain fromhook. 5 sc (5)
Rnd 2-6: sc around
Fasten off leaving a long tail for sewing.
Tail
Use light pink.
Rnd 1: ch 2, starting from the second chain from hook, 4 sc, (4)
Rnd 2: sc, inc, rep 2x (6)
Rnd 3: sc , inc, rep 3x (9)
Rnd 4-5: sc around
Rnd 6: 2 sc, inc, rep 3x (12)
Rnd 7-8: sc around
Stuff.
Fasten off leaving a long tail for sewing.
Fin
Use dark pink.
Ch 14, starting from the second chain from hook, sc, 4 hdc, hdc-inc, 3 dc in a st, hdc-inc, 4 hdc, sc
Fasten off leaving a long tail for sewing. Sew the fin to the tail.
Gills
Side Parts (make 4):
Use light pink.
Rnd 1: ch 6, starting from the second chain from hook, sc in each st (5)
Rnd 2: change color to dark pink, ch 1, turn, 5 sc, picot, continue working on the other side of the st, 5 sc
Fasten off. leaving a long tail for sewing.
Middle parts (make 2):
Use light pink.
Rnd 1: ch 9, starting from the second chain from hook, sc in each st (8)
Rnd 2: change color to dark pink, ch 1, turn, 8 sc, picot, continue working on the other side of the st, 8 sc
Fasten off. Leaving a long tail for sewing.
Assembly
- Sew the body to the head
- Sew the gills to the head
- Sew the arms to the body
- Sew the tail on the back of the body
- Embroider the mouth by using black embroider thread
- Cut two pink round-shaped pieces of felt and glue them on the cheek as the blushes.
In conclusion, creating this axolotl amigurumi has been a journey of discovery and creativity. As I immersed myself in the process of crocheting, I found myself connecting with the unique qualities of this creature – its resilience, adaptability, and ability to regenerate.
These are qualities that we can all learn from as we navigate our own lives. Just like the axolotl, we too have the power to adapt to changing circumstances and bounce back from setbacks.