Let’s crochet this platypus with a rounded body, flat tail, and small bill. The body and arms are crocheted all in one piece, with the feet, bill, hat, and tail crocheted and sewn on separately.

This pattern is designed for crocheters of all skill levels. You can use different yarn types with a suitable hook to make different sizes of the toy.

Stitches used in the pattern are single crochet stitches, double crochet stitches, half double crochet stitches, and bobble stitches, and some crochet techniques like increase and decrease, working in the front loop only.

You can add it as a decorative detail to gift boxes or packaging, incorporate it into nature-inspired or animal-themed displays, or use it as a keychain.

Materials

• Himalaya Dolphin Baby yarn
• 4.5 mm crochet hook
• Embroidery needle
• 14 mm safety eyes
• Stuffing
• Stitch markers
• Scissors
• Keychain (optional)

Abbreviations

Mr – magic ring
sc – single crochet
inc – increase
dec – decrease
dc – double crochet
hdc – half double crochet
FLO – front loop only
BO – bobble stitch

Body

Work with green and orange yarn, color change will be indicated with font color.

Start with green yarn.

Rnd 1: 6 sc in Mr (6)
Rnd 2: inc around (12)
Rnd 3: (1 sc, inc) x 6 (18)
Rnd 4: (2 sc, inc) x 6 (24)
Rnd 5-7: sc around (24) (3 rounds)
Rnd 8: 6 sc, BO, 10 sc, BO, 6 sc
Rnd 9-11: sc around (24) (3 rounds)
Rnd 12: (2 sc, dec) x 6 (18)

Insert eyes between rounds 6-7, 4-5 stitches apart. Start stuffing.

Rnd 13: (1 sc, dec) x 6 (12)
Rnd 14: dec around (6)

Fasten off, finish stuffing, close, don’t leave a tail.

Bill

Work with orange yarn.

Rnd 1: 6 sc in Mr (6)

Do not close the magic ring with a slip stitch!

Sew between R7-8, between the eyes. Use orange yarn to sew a line above the bill.

Feet

Work with orange yarn and in chains.

Rnd 1: ch 4
Rnd 2: starting from 2nd ch from your hook: sc, hdc, dc

Fasten off, leave a tail for sewing, the top of the foot is where your dc is.

Sew on R11-13 of the body, 2-3 st apart.

Tail

Work with orange yarn.

Rnd 1: 6 sc in Mr (6)
Rnd 2-5: sc around (6) (4 rounds)

Fasten off, leave a tail for sewing, do not stuff.

Sew on the bottom of the body, closer to the back.

Hat

Work with brown yarn.

Rnd 1: 8 sc in a Mr (8)
Rnd 2: inc around (16)
Rnd 3-4: sc around (16)
Rnd 5: FLO: hdc around (16)

Fasten off, leave a tail for sewing, fold the 5th round, stuff.

Sew the hat to the top of the head, using back loops left after R5 of the hat, optionally, add a keychain.

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A tiny crochet cat shaped like a cozy loaf, featuring a simple, rounded form and soft, minimal details for a cozy and adorable finish.

Stitches used in the pattern are very simple and basic, like single crochet stitches, half double crochet stitches, and some crochet techniques like increase and decrease.

This tutorial worked in one piece in a continuous spiral; the ears and tail are crocheted at the end and attached to the body.

You can place them on desks or shelves, give them to cat lovers or fans of cozy handmade items, or add them to a collection of small amigurumi pieces.

Materials

• Yarn for body color
• Yarn in different color for the face details
• 3.50 / 4.00 mm crochet hook
• Scissors
• 6 mm / 8 mm safety eyes
• Stuffing
• Tapestry needle

Abbreviations

Mr – magic ring
sc – single crochet
inc – increase
dec – decrease
ch – chain
sl st – slip stitch
hdc – half double crochet

Body

Rnd 1: 6 sc in Mr (6)
Rnd 2: 6 inc (12)
Rnd 3: (1 sc, 1 inc) x 6 (18)
Rnd 4: (2 sc, 1 inc) x 6 (24)
Rnd 5: (3 sc, 1 inc) x 6 (30)
Rnd 6-12: 30 sc (30)

Insert eyes between R3 and R4, 6 to 7 stitches apart.

Rnd 13: (3 sc, 1 dec) x 6 (24)
Rnd 14: (2 sc, 1 dec) x 6 (18)

Start stuffing.

Rnd 15: (1 sc, 1 dec) x 6 (12)

Finish stuffing.

Rnd 16: 6 dec (6)

Ears x2

Choose a stitch more less 45 degreees diagonal to the eye, between R5 and R6. Insert the hook horizontally, pull the yarn through and ch 3.

In the 2nd ch from the hook sc, then hdc in the last ch. Sp st horizontally back onto the body. Fasten off.

Then just bring both tails to a stitch behind, tie a knot and hide it inside the plush.

Then, for the other ear, just repeat the same but start in a stitch more less the same distance to the center as the stitch you ended the first ear.

Face

Sew on the X nos and the whiskers.

Tail

If chenille yarn:

Rnd 1: 6 sc in Mr (6)
Rnd 2-6: 6 sc (6)

If cotton/mix yarn:

Rnd 1: 8 sc in Mr (8)
Rnd 2-6: 8 sc (8)

Stuff a little and sew on top of R13 and R14. Usually stab a needle to mark the center and where the top of the tail will be sewed.

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Materials needed to make this tutorial are #6 bulky yarn of your choice, a 4 mm crochet hook, 12 mm safety eyes, 11 mm safety nose, a small amount of black worsted-weight yarn, keychain hardware, and stuffing.

This tutorial is a no-sew pattern, it works in one piece and takes no time to finish, and it also includes how to switch between the accent color and main color.

It’s perfect for backpack charms, small gifts, party favors, and market sellers.

Designer: Melz Crochet

Materials

• #6 Bulky yarn of your choice (Parfait Chunly) – main color and accent color
• 4 mm crochet hook
• 10 mm and 12 mm safety eyes
• 11 mm safety nose
• Small amount of black worsted-weight yarn for face details
• Keychain hardware
• Stuffing
• Yarn needle. scissors, stitch marker

Abbreviations

Mr – magic ring
ch – chains
sc – single crochet
inc – increase
dec – decrease
sl st – slip stitch
st – stitch
BO – bobble stitch (5 loops on hook)
rept – repeat
FLO – front loops only

Notes

• Accent color will be in Bold and the main color will be written normal
• In this pattern you will be making color changes. You will do this by ending the last stitch with the next color, note that the bobble stitches are also in accent color.

Body

Start with accent color.

Rnd 1: 8 sc in Mr (8)
Rnd 2: inc, inc x 2, (1 sc, 1 sc) in the next st, (1 sc, 1 sc) in the next st, inc x2, inc (16 sc)

Rnd 3: 3 sc, inc, 3 sc, inc, 1 sc, 2 sc, inc, 2 sc, 1 sc, inc (20)
Rnd 4: 3 sc, 4 sc, EAR (FLO sc, ch 2, FLO sc) in the same st, 5 sc, rept EAR, 6 sc (20)

Place stitch markers in the back loops of rnd 4 so the are easier to find for the next rnd.

Rnd 5: 7 sc, (push ear firward)
BLO 1 sc, 5 sc, (push ear forward)
BLO 1 sc, 4 sc, BO, 1 sc (20)
Rnd 6: 2 sc, BO, 17 sc (20)

Secure eyes between rnd 2 and rnd 3 in line with the ears. Use black worsted weight yarn to do the nose (or secure an 11 mm safety nose in the center if the Mr) and embroider the whiskers details.

Rnd 7-8: 20 sc around (20)
Rnd 9: 19 sc, BO (20)
Rnd 10: 3 sc, BO, 8 sc, TAIL (ch 5, 4 sl st, sl st in the base of the sc st, does not count as a stitch), 8 sc (cut accent color now) (20)
Rnd 11: (3 sc, dec) x 4 (16)

Stuff the body.

Rnd 12: dec x 8 (8)

Fasten off, leave yarn to close.

Add more stuffing if needed and close, hide the tail inside of the body.

Add keychain hardware (suggested to insert between rnd 6 and rnd 7).

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