***PLEASE NOTE: THIS PURCHASE IS ONLY FOR A DIGITAL CROCHET PATTERN, NOT THE FINISHED ANIMAL***
Create your own Puddles the baby platypus in just a couple hours with this easy crochet pattern! This pattern includes 1 PDF file loaded with progress pictures, as well as detailed instructions and video tips showing how to assemble the platypus. The pattern also includes instructions for an egg pouch for your platypus that can be turned into a crossbody "bag" for your little one to carry the around with them.
The following stitches are used in this pattern: chain, single crochet, increase stitch, half double crochet, and single crochet decrease stitch (these last 3 stitches are explained in the pattern)
Materials you will need*:
• Crochet hook size: 5mm
• #6 super bulky weight yarn: brown (for the body) and charcoal (for the bill and feet)
• #4 medium worsted weight yarn: 1 strand of black for the eyebrows (optional)
• 1 pair of 18mm safety eyes
• Polyester fiber fill stuffing
• Yarn needle
• Scissors
Materials for the egg (optional):
• Crochet hook size: 5 mm hook for making the egg with #6 super bulky weight yarn OR 6 mm for making the egg with #7 jumbo weight yarn
• #6 super bulky weight yarn OR #7 jumbo weight yarn: cream
• Button and sewing thread (optional)
*Click here for a list of my favorite supplies, including plush yarn links, etc: https://www.theresascrochetshop.com/blogs/tcs-tutorials/all-about-amigurumi-supplies
When made with 5 mm hook and #6 super bulky weight yarn, the finished platypus measures 8.5 inches (or 21.5 cm) long.
******PLEASE NOTE: THIS PURCHASE IS ONLY FOR A DIGITAL CROCHET PATTERN, NOT THE FINISHED ANIMAL******
PATTERN ONLY AVAILABLE IN ENGLISH.
**Please do not copy or redistribute this pattern or claim it as your own. YOU MAY SELL YOUR FINISHED ITEMS IF YOU LIKE, but please credit Theresa's Crochet Shop as the designer. Thanks!**