Let the baby axolotl amigurumi pattern be your favorite crochet pastime, offering simple steps to create something delightful and full of personality.
Baby axolotls, the adorable underwater creatures, have captured the hearts of many with their cute, smiling faces and feathery gills. This crochet pattern brings the charm of these little amphibians to life through the art of amigurumi. The baby axolotl project not only provides a fun and relaxing activity but also results in a delightful handmade toy or decor piece. These soft, squishy creations make wonderful gifts for children, thoughtful keepsakes for friends, or even unique accents for themed spaces.
Crochet Baby Axolotl Amigurumi
The pattern includes detailed instructions to ensure easy and enjoyable crocheting, helping you craft a charming axolotl in your favorite colors. Beyond offering a creative outlet, this project promotes mindfulness and a sense of accomplishment as each stitch leads to the formation of something extraordinary. Warm, personal touches like this mean the world, making this crochet pattern a valuable addition to any list of handmade treasures.
How To Crochet Axolotl Amigurumi
Learn how to crochet a cute axolotl amigurumi with this beginner-friendly pattern! This charming creation is perfect for keychains and only requires sewing the tail. Despite its simplicity, it delivers adorable results. Follow the precise steps outlined here to craft your very own crochet axolotl.
Materials Needed
- Yarn: Light and dark versions of the same color (4-ply yarn recommended)
- Black yarn for embroidering the mouth
- Safety Eyes: 4 mm
- Keychain: A blank keyring (optional)
- Stuffing: Polyester fiberfill or similar
- Tools:
- 3 mm crochet hook
- Yarn needle
- Stitch marker or alternative (e.g., paper clip)
- Scissors
Abbreviations
- sc: Single crochet
- inc: Increase (2 single crochets in the same stitch)
- dec: Decrease
- magic ring: Magic circle
- sl st: Slip stitch
- ch: Chain
- pico: A decorative stitch made by chaining 3 and sl st into the first chain
Pattern Instructions
Part 1: Body
Round 1:
- Make a magic circle.
- Ch 1 (does not count as a stitch).
- 6 sc into the magic circle.
- Pull the tail to cinch the circle closed. (6 stitches total)
Round 2:
- Inc in every stitch. (Place 2 sc into each stitch).
- Total: 12 stitches.
Round 3:
- Alternate: 1 sc, inc into each successive stitch.
- Sequence: [1 sc, inc] six times.
- Total: 18 stitches.
Round 4:
- Place 1 sc into each stitch around.
- Total: 18 stitches.
Round 5:
- Alternate: 5 sc, inc into each successive stitch.
- Sequence: [5 sc, inc] three times.
- Total: 21 stitches.
Round 6:
- Place 1 sc into each stitch around.
- Total: 21 stitches.
Round 7:
- Alternate: 6 sc, inc into each successive stitch.
- Sequence: [6 sc, inc] three times.
- Total: 24 stitches.
Part 2: Arms
Round 8:
- 8 sc, then make a bubble stitch:
- Bubble Stitch:
- Yarn over, insert hook into stitch, pull up a loop, yarn over, pull through 2 loops. Repeat this 3 more times. You will have 4 loops on your hook. Yarn over and pull through all 4 loops.
- Push the bubble stitch forward.
- Bubble Stitch:
- Continue: 1 sc, 5 sc, bubble stitch, 9 sc.
- Total: 24 stitches.
Round 9:
- Place 1 sc into each stitch around.
- Total: 24 stitches.
Part 3: Legs
Round 10:
- 9 sc, bubble stitch, 4 sc, bubble stitch, 9 sc.
- Total: 24 stitches.
Part 4: Face
Place safety eyes between rounds 5 and 6, aligning with the inside edges of the arms:
- First eye: Count 5 stitches inside the arm.
- Second eye: Place 3 stitches away from the first eye.
Add safety eye backings.
Part 5: Decrease Rounds
Round 11:
- Alternate: 2 sc, dec into successive stitches.
- Sequence: [2 sc, dec] six times.
- Total: 18 stitches.
Round 12:
- Alternate: 1 sc, dec into successive stitches.
- Sequence: [1 sc, dec] six times.
- Total: 12 stitches.
Round 13:
- Dec in every stitch around.
- Total: 6 stitches.
Closing:
- Cut yarn, leaving a long tail.
- Weave the tail into the front loops of the last round's stitches. Pull tightly to close the hole.
- Thread the tail through the hole's center and out through the top of the head. Use this tail to attach the keychain later.
Part 6: Tail
Round 1:
- Make a magic circle.
- Ch 1 (does not count as a stitch).
- 4 sc into the magic circle.
- Pull the tail to close the circle. (4 stitches total)
Round 2:
- Alternate: 1 sc, inc into each successive stitch.
- Sequence: [1 sc, inc].
- Total: 6 stitches.
Round 3:
- Place 1 sc into each stitch around.
- Total: 6 stitches.
Round 4:
- 2 sc, then inc into the next 2 stitches. 2 sc.
- Total: 8 stitches.
Round 5:
- Place 1 sc into each stitch around.
- Total: 8 stitches.
- Stuff lightly and sew the tail to the center back of the body. Curve the tail upward for added charm.
Part 7: Gills
- Use dark yarn and attach it one stitch away from the eye between rounds 6 and 7.
- Make pico stitches in the following positions:
- Round 5-6, Round 4-5, Round 3-4.
- Repeat for both sides of the head.
Part 8: Smiling Face
- With black yarn (use one ply), embroider a smile between rounds 5 and 6:
- Insert the needle in between rounds 5 and 6, leaving a yarn tail at the back.
- Make a straight stitch across 2 stitches.
- Then, insert the needle in between rounds 6 and 7, curving the straight stitch.
- Secure with a knot at the back and hide the tail inside the body.
Part 9: Keychain Attachment
- Use the yarn tail at the top of the head to attach the keychain.
- Thread the yarn through the jump ring of the keychain and secure it tightly.
- Knot the tails, hide them in the body, and you're done!
Conclusion
Your adorable axolotl keychain amigurumi is complete! Perfect for beginners, this project is fun, quick, and produces a delightful result. Use it for gifts, accessories, or simply display your cute crochet creation. Happy crocheting, and enjoy your handmade axolotl!
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