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Squishy axolotl free crochet pattern
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This squishy axolotl free crochet pattern is great for beginners. The cute axolotl amigurumi pattern works up quickly using super bulky blanket yarn and he even had a little pocket for kids to keep their bits and bobs safe. The easy axolotl can be used as a squishy plush or even a little pillow. The unisex design makes this amigurumi toy suitable for little boys or girls. You can find more free toy crochet patterns here.

How to crochet a squishy axolotl amigurumi

This amigurumi axolotl is beginner skill level and is made entirely from single crochet stitches. The super bulky yarn is used with an 8mm crochet hook and it works up quickly. You will need some basic sewing skills to complete this crochet axolotl as the gills and pocket are made separately.


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Supplies

  • Super Bulky / Super Chunky yarn
  • 8mm crochet hook
  • Scissors
  • Sewing needle
  • 16mm Safety eyes
  • Toy stuffing

Yarn

Sizes & Gauge

  • 4” x 4” gauge swatch = 8 rows of 8 sc
  • Finished size – Width 9″ x Height 10″ Diameter 18.5″

Abbreviations

USA Terminology (UK Translation)

  • ch – Chain
  • MR – Magic ring
  • R – Round/Row
  • sc – Single crochet
  • 2sc – 2 sc in 1 space (increase)
  • sc2tog – sc 2 together (decrease)
  • sl st – Slip stitch
  • st/sts – Stitch/Stitches

Pattern notes

  • Chains & finishing slip stitches are not included in stitch count.
  • Stitches separated with a comma are to be made in separate spaces. EG. “sc, 2sc” would mean “sc in first space, 2sc in next space”.
  • Use tapestry eyes only for babies or young children.
  • You can work ‘in the round’ by excluding finishing slip stitches and chains.

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Squishy axolotl – free crochet pattern

Let’s begin the squishy axolotl free crochet pattern! Don’t forget you can purchase a premium version of this pattern if you’d like to see more progress photos and less ads.

Squishy Axolotl Body


Round 1

  • Use pink (A) yarn
  • ch x 7 then start in second ch from hook
  • 4sc, sc x 4, 4sc
  • sc x 4 in chains on opposite side
  • sl st to first st & ch x 1

16 sts

Round 2

  • 2sc x 4, sc x 4, 2sc x 4, sc x 4
  • sl st to first st & ch x 1

24 sts

Round 3

  • (2sc, sc) 4 times
  • sc x 4
  • (2sc, sc) 4 times
  • sc x 4
  • sl st to first st & ch x 1

32 sts

Round 4

  • (2sc, sc x 2) 4 times
  • sc x 4
  • (2sc, sc x 2) 4 times
  • sc x 4
  • sl st to first st & ch x 1

40 sts

Round 5 – 12

  • sc x 40
  • sl st to first st & ch x 1

8 rounds

Round 13

  • (sc2tog, sc x 8) 4 times
  • sl st to first st & ch x 1

36 sts

Round 14

  • sc x 36
  • sl st to first st & ch x 1

36 sts

Round 15

  • (sc2tog, sc x 7) 4 times
  • sl st to first st & ch x 1

32 sts

Round 16

  • sc x 32
  • sl st to first st & ch x 1
  • Insert safety eyes on R16, 3 st gap between them

32 sts

Round 17

  • (sc2tog, sc x 6) 4 times
  • sl st to first st & ch x 1

28 sts

Round 18

  • sc x 28
  • sl st to first st & ch x 1

28 sts

Round 19

  • (sc2tog, sc x 5) 4 times
  • sl st to first st & ch x 1

24 sts

Round 20

  • (sc2tog, sc) 8 times
  • sl st to first st & ch x 1
  • Fill with toy stuffing (Do not over fill or it will not be ‘squishy’)

16 sts

Round 21

  • sc2tog x 8
  • sl st to first st & ch x 1

8 sts

Round 22

  • sc2tog x 4
  • sl st to first st & fasten off
  • Weave in ends

4 sts

Axolotl Gills


Crochet 6 gills for the axolotl amigurumi squishy

Round 1

  • Use fuchsia (B) yarn
  • sc x 5 into a magic ring
  • sl st to first st & ch x 1

5 sts

Round 2

  • 2sc, sc x 4
  • sl st to first st & ch x 1

6 sts

Round 3

  • sc x 6
  • sl st to first st & ch x 1

6 sts

Round 4

  • sc x 6
  • sl st to first st, fasten off & leave tail for sewing

6 sts

Assembly

  • Sew gills to both sides of the head
  • 1st set over R19 & R20
  • 2nd set over R17 & R18
  • 3rd set over R15 & R16

Pocket


Round 1

  • Use fuchsia (B) yarn
  • ch x 5 then start in second ch from hook
  • 4sc, sc x 2, 4sc
  • sc x 2 in chains on opposite side
  • sl st to first st & ch x 1

12 sts

Round 2

  • 2sc x 4, sc x 2, 2sc x 4, sc x 2
  • sl st to first st & ch x 1

20 sts

Round 3

  • (2sc, sc) 4 times
  • sc x 2
  • (2sc, sc) 4 times
  • sc x 2
  • sl st to first st & fasten off leaving tail for sewing

28 sts

Assembly

  • Position the pocket over R5 – R10
  • Sew the sides and bottom, leave the top open

Axolotl Mouth


  • Use fuchsia (B) yarn
  • Sew mouth over R14, 7 sts wide