Pocket Axolotl

2 SIZES!

Amigurumi Crochet Pattern

Design by Sweet Softies

INTRO MATERIALS
The Pocket Axolotl is a no-sew amigurumi ● Super bulky weight 6 yarn in two colors (I
pattern that features this adorable used Hobbii Honey Bunny in pink & dark pink)
underwater creature! There are two sizes ● 5mm crochet hook
● 12mm-14mm plastic safety eyes for adult
available for you to make a big mommy
● 9mm plastic safety eyes (x2) for baby
or adult axolotl, and a small baby axolotl.
● Stuffing
Both patterns are worked in one piece ● Scissors
and are quick and easy to crochet. This
design can also be crocheted with LEVEL
different yarn weights and fibers to ★★☆☆☆ Familiar Beginner. Requires
create different looks, such as super familiarity with stitches used (below),
bulky blanket or chenille yarn for a plush, changing colors, and attaching yarn.
velvety look or medium weight yarn in
cotton or acrylic for a smaller keychain STITCHES & TECHNIQUES USED
size. This axolotl doll is the perfect (US TERMINOLOGY)
birthday gift or Christmas holiday gift for FO = fasten off
animal lovers. It’s also suitable as a YO = yarn over
portable “pocket pal” toy for kids to carry ch = chain
along with them as a therapy aid or sl st = slip stitch
sc = single crochet
fidget.
hdc = half double crochet
The PDF pattern includes in-line inc = increase (insert 2 sc in same st)
progress photos as part of a detailed dec = decrease (sc 2 sts together)
photo tutorial to help guide you through FLO = back loops only
the doll-making process.
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 BIG AXOLOTL
Notes: (Read Before Beginning!)
In order to successfully crochet this no-sew pattern from top-down, you must follow the
instructions in the order presented. For instance, the arms and legs must be completed prior to
starting the head/body/tail, so that they can be attached while the body is being made.

Color Guide
C1: main color (light pink)
C2: secondary color (dark pink)

ARMS (x2)
Use C1 yarn.

R1: Ch 2. Insert 6 sc in the 2nd ch from hook. (6)

R2: (Sc 2, inc) x 2. (8)

R3-R4: Sc around. (8)

R5: Dec around. (4)

FO with a tail for weaving in later. No need to stuff.

LEGS (x2)
Use C1 yarn.

R1: Ch 2. Insert 6 sc in the 2nd ch from hook. (6)

R2: (Sc 2, inc) x 2. (8)

R3: Sc around. (8)

R4: Dec around. (4)

FO with a tail for weaving in later. No need to stuff.

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HEAD
Use C1 yarn.

R1: Ch 2. Insert 8 sc in the 2nd ch from hook. (8)

R2: Inc around. (16)

R3: (Sc, inc) x 8. (24)

R4: (Sc 2, inc) x 8. (32)

R5-R10: Sc around. (32)

R11: (Sc 2, dec) x 8. (24)

Insert plastic safety eyes (I used 14mm colored eyes) between R7-R8, 6 sts apart. Stuff
the head, and continue stuffing as you work along.

R12: (Sc, dec) x 8. (16)

R13: Dec around. (8)

Without FO, continue with the Body instructions below.

BODY
R14: Inc around in FLO. (16)

R15 [attaching the arms]: In this round, you will sc around while joining the two arms
with 2 sc each, by inserting your hook into both the arms and the body at the same time.
Depending on where your eyes are located on the amigurumi, you’ll want to join the
arms so that they are to the sides of the doll’s body. Follow the instructions below for
placement:

6 sc in the back half of the doll, 2 sc for one arm, 6 sc for the front-center of the
doll, and 2 sc for the other arm. (16 sc total) [Photo 1]

R16: (Sc 3, inc) x 4. (20)

R17: (Sc 4, inc) x 4. (24)

R18-R19: Sc around. (24)

R20 [attaching the legs]: In this round, you will sc around while joining the two legs with
2 sc each, by inserting your hook into both the legs and the body at the same time.
Follow the instructions below for placement:

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 4 sc for the front-center of the doll, 2 sc for one leg, 16 sc for the back of the doll,
and 2 sc for the other leg. (24 sc total)

R21: Add or remove (pull out) sc until you are at the center-back of the doll. This will be
the new start of your round. Sc 3, dec 9, sc 3. (15) [Photo 2]

Stuff the body well, and continue stuffing as you work along.

R22: Sc 5, dec 3, sc 4. (12)

Without FO, continue with the Tail instructions below.

[Photo 1] [Photo 2]

TAIL
R23: Sc around in FLO. (12)

R24: (Sc 2, dec) x 3. (9)

R25-R26: Sc around. (9)

R27: (Sc, dec) x 3. (6)

R28: Sc around. (6)

FO with a tail for sewing the hole closed.

(Video tutorial for neatly sewing the hole closed: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/f7PhEK41gRk)

TAIL FRILLS
Insert hook to the a st on the side of the tail’s base (R23). [Photo 3] Attach C2 yarn.

1. (Insert 2 hdc, sl st) [Photo 4] over each st around the sides of the tail [Photo 5],
repeating it until you reach the other side of the tail.
2. FO with a tail and weave in the ends.

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 [Photo 3] [Photo 4] [Photo 5]

RIGHT GILLS
Note: The gills take up 3 sts of space on both sides of the head. [Photo 6,7]

Part 1 - Attach C1 yarn to a st on the side of the face on R6.

1. Ch 5. Sc in 2nd ch from hook. Sc 3. Sl st into the adjacent st in R7.

2. Ch 5. Sc in 2nd ch from hook. Sc 3. Sl st into the adjacent st in R8.
3. Ch 5, sc in 2nd ch from hook. Sc 3. FO and weave in the ends. [Photo 8]

[Photo 6] [Photo 7] [Photo 8]

Part 2 - Frills

1. Attach C2 yarn to the outside loop of the first ch made in Part 1. [Photo 9]
2. (Insert 2 hdc, sl st) in each outside loop on all three tendrils, repeating it around.
Note: It’s okay to just sl st in the loops at the crevices of the gill, because it’s hard to fit
the hdc there.
3. FO with a tail and weave in the ends. [Photo 10]

[Photo 9] [Photo 10]

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LEFT GILLS
Repeat the same instructions for the “Right Gills”, except start Part 1 from R8 instead of
R6. Work your way up, putting the three tendrils over R8, then R7, and last R6.

[Photo 11] [Photo 12]

[Photo 13] Finished Left & Right Gills

FINISHING
If desired, embroider a smile using thin pink yarn on your doll’s face. Congratulations on
finishing your Axolotl!

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 BAB AXOLOTL
Note: A full step-by-step video tutorial is available at https://youtu.be/il6KHblnEnk.

Color Guide
C1: main color (light pink)
C2: secondary color (dark pink)

HEAD
Use C1 yarn.

R1: Ch 2. Insert 8 sc in the 2nd ch from hook. (8)

R2: Inc around. (16)

R3: (Sc, inc) x 8. (24)

R4-R7: Sc around. (24)

R8: (Sc, dec) x 8. (16)

Attach 9mm eyes between R5-R6, 5 sts apart. Stuff the head and continue stuffing as you
work along.

R9: Dec around. (8)

Without FO, continue with the ‘Body’ instructions below.

BODY
R10: In FLO, (sc, inc) x 4. (12)

R11: (Sc 2, inc) x 4. (16)

R12: (Sc 3, inc) x 4. (20)

R13-R15: Sc around.

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R16: (Sc 3, dec) x 4. (16)

Stuff the body and continue stuffing as you work along.

R17: Dec around. (8)

Without FO, continue with the ‘Tail’ instructions below.

TAIL
R18: Sc around in FLO. (8)

R19: (Sc 2, dec) x 2. (6)

R20: Sc around. (6)

R21: (Sc, dec) x 2. (4)

R22: Sc around. (4) [Photo 1]

FO with a long tail for sewing the hole shut.

LIMBS (x4)
Use C1 yarn.

Puff stitch: Insert hook into stitch and pull yarn through. Ch. (YO, insert hook into st, YO,
pull yarn through) x 3. Pull through all 7 loops on the hook. Ch to secure the puff. FO
with a long yarn tail. Pull both the starting and ending yarn tails into the body, weaving
it in.

● ARMS: Insert hook underneath 2 sts from R11-R12. [Photo 2,7] Make a puff. [Photo
3,4,5,6]
● LEGS: Insert hook underneath 2 sts from R15-R16. [Photo 8] Make a puff. [Photo 9]

[Photo 1] [Photo 2] [Photo 3]

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 [Photo 4] [Photo 5] [Photo 6]

[Photo 7] [Photo 8] [Photo 9]

GILLS
Right Gills - Attach C2 yarn to a st on the side of the face on R4. [Photo 10]

1. Ch 4. [Photo 11] Sl st in 2nd ch from hook. Sl st 2. Sl st into the adjacent st in R5.

[Photo 12,13]
2. Ch 4. [Photo 14] Sl st in 2nd ch from hook. Sl st 2. Sl st into the adjacent st in R6.
[Photo 15]
3. Ch 4, Sl st in 2nd ch from hook. Sl st 2. FO and weave in the ends.

Left Gills - Attach C2 yarn to a st on the side of the face on R6. [Photo 16]

1. Ch 4. Sl st in 2nd ch from hook. Sl st 2. Sl st into the adjacent st in R5.

2. Ch 4. Sl st in 2nd ch from hook. Sl st 2. [Photo 17] Sl st into the adjacent st in R4.
3. Ch 4, Sl st in 2nd ch from hook. Sl st 2. FO and weave in the ends. [Photo 18]

[Photo 10] [Photo 11] [Photo 12]

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 [Photo 13] [Photo 14] [Photo 15]

[Photo 16] [Photo 17] [Photo 18]

TAIL FRILLS
Attach C2 yarn to the a st on the side of the tail’s base (R18). [Photo 19]

1. Ch and sc over each st around the sides of the tail, making one ch at the tip of the
tail (so the tension isn’t too tight) before continuing on the other side.
2. FO with a tail and weave in the ends. [Photo 20,21]

[Photo 19] [Photo 20] [Photo 21]

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 FINISHED DOLLS

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