Amigurumi is the art of crocheting stuffed animals, using single stitches in the round.
For a good tutorial on how to do this:
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I am doing magistream creatures in amigurumi patterns! Once I'm done, I'll put up the patterns for you to use for your own use. (please do not sell them, or the pattern)
Feel free to post your own finished creations, or ask questions!
Lakiran Platypus
The platypus plush pictured is a two toned plush. The pattern is for a simpler single toned platypus.
Pattern:
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Platypus Pattern- solid body
YOU WILL NEED:
Brown yarn
Black yarn
2 9 mm safety eyes (or buttons/beads)
Polyester stuffing
Ending length: Approx 12 inches bill to tail
Ch = Chain
Sc = Single Stitch
Inc = Increase
Dec = Decrease
Body
Using and F hook, and brown yarn-
R1: Ch 2, 6 sc in second ch from hook
R2: Sc 2 in each sc around (12 stitches)
R3: (Sc 1, Inc 1) x 6 times (18 stitches)
R4: (Sc 2, Inc 1) x 6 times (24 stitches)
R5: (Sc 3, Inc 1) x 6 times (30 stitches)
R6: (Sc 4, Inc 1) x 6 times (36 stitches)
R7: (Sc 5, Inc 1) x 6 times (42 stitches)
R8-18 Sc 42 times around
R19- (Sc 5, Dec 1) x 6 times (36 stitches)
R20- (Sc 4, Dec 1) x6 times (30 stitches)
R21- (Sc 3, Dec 1) x 6 times (24 stitches)
(stuff body)
R22- Sc 24 times around
R23- (Sc 3 Inc 1) x 6 times (30 stitches)
R24- (Sc 4 Inc 1) x 6 times (36 stitches)
R25-30 Sc 36 times around
(put in safety eyes now and stuff head)
R31- (Sc 3 Dec 1) x 6 times (24 stitches)
R32- (Sc 2 Dec 1) x 6 times (18 stitches)
R33- (Sc 1 Dec 1) x 6 times (12 stitches)
(loosely finish stuffing head)
R34- (Skip 1 stitch, Sc 1) x 6 times around (6 stitches)
Fasten
Squish head so that The bottom of the face is flattened
Tail:
R1: Ch 2, 6 sc in second ch from hook
R2: Sc 2 in each sc around (12 stitches)
R3: (Sc 1, Inc 1) x 6 times (18 stitches)
R4: (Sc 2, Inc 1) x 6 times (24 stitches)
R5: (Sc 3, Inc 1) x 6 times (30 stitches)
R6: (Sc 4, Inc 1) x 6 times (36 stitches)
R7: (Sc 3, Dec 1) x 6 times (24 stitches)
R8: (Sc 2 Dec 1) x 6 times (18 stitches)
R9-13: Sc 18 times around
Do not stuff- using a LONG end from the fastening off, sew around the edge of the tail so it stays flat.
Then sew to the body.
Bill:
R1: Ch 2, 6 sc in second ch from hook
R2: Sc 2 in each sc around (12 stitches)
R3: (Sc 1, Inc 1) x 6 times (18 stitches)
R4: (Sc 2, Inc 1) x 6 times (24 stitches)
R5: Sc 24 times around
R6: (Sc 2 Dec 1) x 6 times (18 stitches)
Sew around the edge of the bill (do not sew shut!) Stuff the middle of the bill lightly and sew to the head below the eyes- keeping the bill slightly rounded
Feet:
Front feet:
R1: Ch 2, 6 sc in second ch from hook
R2: Sc 2 in each sc around (12 stitches)
R3: (Sc 1, Inc 1) x 6 times (18 stitches)
R4: Sc 18 times around
R5: (Sc 1 Dec 1) x 6 times (12 stitches)
Fasten (do not stuff) and sew to the bottom of the body where you prefer
Back feet:
R1: Ch 2, 6 sc in second ch from hook
R2: Sc 2 in each sc around (12 stitches)
R3: (Sc 1, Inc 1) x 6 times (18 stitches)
R4: (Sc 1 Dec 1) x 6 times (12 stitches)
Fasten (do not stuff) and sew to the bottom of the body where you prefer
YOU WILL NEED:
Brown yarn
Black yarn
2 9 mm safety eyes (or buttons/beads)
Polyester stuffing
Ending length: Approx 12 inches bill to tail
Ch = Chain
Sc = Single Stitch
Inc = Increase
Dec = Decrease
Body
Using and F hook, and brown yarn-
R1: Ch 2, 6 sc in second ch from hook
R2: Sc 2 in each sc around (12 stitches)
R3: (Sc 1, Inc 1) x 6 times (18 stitches)
R4: (Sc 2, Inc 1) x 6 times (24 stitches)
R5: (Sc 3, Inc 1) x 6 times (30 stitches)
R6: (Sc 4, Inc 1) x 6 times (36 stitches)
R7: (Sc 5, Inc 1) x 6 times (42 stitches)
R8-18 Sc 42 times around
R19- (Sc 5, Dec 1) x 6 times (36 stitches)
R20- (Sc 4, Dec 1) x6 times (30 stitches)
R21- (Sc 3, Dec 1) x 6 times (24 stitches)
(stuff body)
R22- Sc 24 times around
R23- (Sc 3 Inc 1) x 6 times (30 stitches)
R24- (Sc 4 Inc 1) x 6 times (36 stitches)
R25-30 Sc 36 times around
(put in safety eyes now and stuff head)
R31- (Sc 3 Dec 1) x 6 times (24 stitches)
R32- (Sc 2 Dec 1) x 6 times (18 stitches)
R33- (Sc 1 Dec 1) x 6 times (12 stitches)
(loosely finish stuffing head)
R34- (Skip 1 stitch, Sc 1) x 6 times around (6 stitches)
Fasten
Squish head so that The bottom of the face is flattened
Tail:
R1: Ch 2, 6 sc in second ch from hook
R2: Sc 2 in each sc around (12 stitches)
R3: (Sc 1, Inc 1) x 6 times (18 stitches)
R4: (Sc 2, Inc 1) x 6 times (24 stitches)
R5: (Sc 3, Inc 1) x 6 times (30 stitches)
R6: (Sc 4, Inc 1) x 6 times (36 stitches)
R7: (Sc 3, Dec 1) x 6 times (24 stitches)
R8: (Sc 2 Dec 1) x 6 times (18 stitches)
R9-13: Sc 18 times around
Do not stuff- using a LONG end from the fastening off, sew around the edge of the tail so it stays flat.
Then sew to the body.
Bill:
R1: Ch 2, 6 sc in second ch from hook
R2: Sc 2 in each sc around (12 stitches)
R3: (Sc 1, Inc 1) x 6 times (18 stitches)
R4: (Sc 2, Inc 1) x 6 times (24 stitches)
R5: Sc 24 times around
R6: (Sc 2 Dec 1) x 6 times (18 stitches)
Sew around the edge of the bill (do not sew shut!) Stuff the middle of the bill lightly and sew to the head below the eyes- keeping the bill slightly rounded
Feet:
Front feet:
R1: Ch 2, 6 sc in second ch from hook
R2: Sc 2 in each sc around (12 stitches)
R3: (Sc 1, Inc 1) x 6 times (18 stitches)
R4: Sc 18 times around
R5: (Sc 1 Dec 1) x 6 times (12 stitches)
Fasten (do not stuff) and sew to the bottom of the body where you prefer
Back feet:
R1: Ch 2, 6 sc in second ch from hook
R2: Sc 2 in each sc around (12 stitches)
R3: (Sc 1, Inc 1) x 6 times (18 stitches)
R4: (Sc 1 Dec 1) x 6 times (12 stitches)
Fasten (do not stuff) and sew to the bottom of the body where you prefer
Axolotl
You will need:
baby pink yarn
Magenta yarn
white yarn
9mm safety eyes (or buttons/beads)
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Head
Using and F hook, and pink yarn-
R1: Ch 2, 6 sc in second ch from hook
R2: Sc 2 in each sc around (12 stitches)
R3: (Sc 1, Inc 1) x 6 times (18 stitches)
R4: 18 stitches around
R5: (Sc 2, Inc 1) x 6 times (24 stitches)
R6: 24 stitches around
R7: (Sc 3, Inc 1) x 6 times (30 stitches)
R8: 30 stitches around
R9: (Sc 4, Inc 1) x 6 times (36 stitches)
R10: 36 stitches around
R11: (Sc 5, Inc 1) x 6 times (42 stitches)
R12-14: 42 stitches around
R15- (Sc 5, Dec 1) x 6 times (36 stitches)
R16- (Sc 4, Dec 1) x6 times (30 stitches)
(stuff head loosely, add safety eyes/buttons)
R17- (Sc 3, Dec 1) x 6 times (24 stitches)
R18- (Sc 1 Dec 1) x 6 times (12 stitches)
(loosely finish stuffing head)
R34- (Skip 1 stitch, Sc 1) x 6 times around (6 stitches)
Fasten off
Body:
Using and F hook, and pink yarn-
R1: Ch 2, 6 sc in second ch from hook
R2: Sc 2 in each sc around (12 stitches)
R3: (Sc 1, Inc 1) x 6 times (18 stitches)
R4: (Sc 2, Inc 1) x 6 times (24 stitches)
R5: (Sc 3, Inc 1) x 6 times (30 stitches)
R6: (Sc 4, Inc 1) x 6 times (36 stitches)
R7: (Sc 5, Inc 1) x 6 times (42 stitches)
R8: 42 stitches around
R9: (Sc 5, Dec 1) x 6 times (36 stitches)
R10-11: 36 stitches around
R12: (Sc 4, Dec 1) x6 times (30 stitches)
R13: 30 stitches around
R14: (Sc 3, Dec 1) x 6 times (24 stitches)
R15-16: 24 stitches around
Stuff and sew to the head- making sure the head is centered and slightly high on the neck.
Arms: (make 4)
Using and F hook, and pink yarn-
R1: Ch 2, 4 sc in second ch from hook
R2: Sc 2 in each sc around (8 stitches)
R3-7: 8 stitches around
R8: Dec 4 times (4 stitches)
Fasten
Sew to the tummy of the body- the back legs toward the sides, and the front legs more in center just behind the head.
Tail:
Using and F hook, and pink yarn-
R1: Ch 2, 6 sc in second ch from hook
R2: Sc 2 in each sc around (12 stitches)
R3: 12 stitches around
R4: (Sc 1, Inc 1) x 6 times (18 stitches)
R5-6: 18 stitches around
R7: (Sc 2, Inc 1) x 6 times (24 stitches)
R8-9: 24 stitches around
Stuff and sew to back of the body- slightly upwards to add cuteness, or lowered to look scared.
Gills: (make 2 of each)
Small (lower)
R1: Ch 2, 4 sc in second ch from hook
R2-3: 4 stitches around
Sew to head, toward the bottom of the neck
Medium (middle)
R1: Ch 2, 6 sc in second ch from hook
R2-6: 6 stitches around
Large (top)
R1: Ch 2, 4 sc in second ch from hook
R2: Sc 2 in each sc around (8 stitches)
R3-7: 8 stitches around
To make the frills on the gills, make 2 inch long strings of magenta yarn, and tie them along the gills- 2 rows of 5 for the top, 1 row of 3 and 1 row of 2 for the middle, and 1 row of three for the lowest.
Using and F hook, and pink yarn-
R1: Ch 2, 6 sc in second ch from hook
R2: Sc 2 in each sc around (12 stitches)
R3: (Sc 1, Inc 1) x 6 times (18 stitches)
R4: 18 stitches around
R5: (Sc 2, Inc 1) x 6 times (24 stitches)
R6: 24 stitches around
R7: (Sc 3, Inc 1) x 6 times (30 stitches)
R8: 30 stitches around
R9: (Sc 4, Inc 1) x 6 times (36 stitches)
R10: 36 stitches around
R11: (Sc 5, Inc 1) x 6 times (42 stitches)
R12-14: 42 stitches around
R15- (Sc 5, Dec 1) x 6 times (36 stitches)
R16- (Sc 4, Dec 1) x6 times (30 stitches)
(stuff head loosely, add safety eyes/buttons)
R17- (Sc 3, Dec 1) x 6 times (24 stitches)
R18- (Sc 1 Dec 1) x 6 times (12 stitches)
(loosely finish stuffing head)
R34- (Skip 1 stitch, Sc 1) x 6 times around (6 stitches)
Fasten off
Body:
Using and F hook, and pink yarn-
R1: Ch 2, 6 sc in second ch from hook
R2: Sc 2 in each sc around (12 stitches)
R3: (Sc 1, Inc 1) x 6 times (18 stitches)
R4: (Sc 2, Inc 1) x 6 times (24 stitches)
R5: (Sc 3, Inc 1) x 6 times (30 stitches)
R6: (Sc 4, Inc 1) x 6 times (36 stitches)
R7: (Sc 5, Inc 1) x 6 times (42 stitches)
R8: 42 stitches around
R9: (Sc 5, Dec 1) x 6 times (36 stitches)
R10-11: 36 stitches around
R12: (Sc 4, Dec 1) x6 times (30 stitches)
R13: 30 stitches around
R14: (Sc 3, Dec 1) x 6 times (24 stitches)
R15-16: 24 stitches around
Stuff and sew to the head- making sure the head is centered and slightly high on the neck.
Arms: (make 4)
Using and F hook, and pink yarn-
R1: Ch 2, 4 sc in second ch from hook
R2: Sc 2 in each sc around (8 stitches)
R3-7: 8 stitches around
R8: Dec 4 times (4 stitches)
Fasten
Sew to the tummy of the body- the back legs toward the sides, and the front legs more in center just behind the head.
Tail:
Using and F hook, and pink yarn-
R1: Ch 2, 6 sc in second ch from hook
R2: Sc 2 in each sc around (12 stitches)
R3: 12 stitches around
R4: (Sc 1, Inc 1) x 6 times (18 stitches)
R5-6: 18 stitches around
R7: (Sc 2, Inc 1) x 6 times (24 stitches)
R8-9: 24 stitches around
Stuff and sew to back of the body- slightly upwards to add cuteness, or lowered to look scared.
Gills: (make 2 of each)
Small (lower)
R1: Ch 2, 4 sc in second ch from hook
R2-3: 4 stitches around
Sew to head, toward the bottom of the neck
Medium (middle)
R1: Ch 2, 6 sc in second ch from hook
R2-6: 6 stitches around
Large (top)
R1: Ch 2, 4 sc in second ch from hook
R2: Sc 2 in each sc around (8 stitches)
R3-7: 8 stitches around
To make the frills on the gills, make 2 inch long strings of magenta yarn, and tie them along the gills- 2 rows of 5 for the top, 1 row of 3 and 1 row of 2 for the middle, and 1 row of three for the lowest.
*eyes hurting bank account and reminds self to have restraint*
That's actually the first platypus I've ever crocheted. I messed up a bit on the tail, but modified the pattern so it's fixed.
Enjoy!