Join us in celebrating the RELEASE of our 3rd Red Ted Art book and our very first Crochet Book… The Big Book of Beginner Amigurumi! This project is a partnership between my daughter and me; she was raised alongside Red Ted Art (we launched this website while I was still expecting her… now it’s your turn to say awwwww).. anyway.. to mark the excitement of publication day, we’re sharing this Free Amigurumi Axolotl Crochet Pattern with you! Axolotls have long been a favourite around here, so naturally we had to add a fast and simple axolotl design to the book!
We created this pattern to be completed in one sitting (or during a single afternoon) – making it an enjoyable project when your schedule is limited. You can also use almost any yarn you already have, so there’s no need to hurry out and purchase costly materials. While pink and purple axolotls are especially popular, you can absolutely crochet yours in whatever shade you like!!
The Big Book of Beginner Amigurumi
So… if this is the first time you’re hearing about it.. we have a brand-new crochet book available for you to explore – The Big Book of Beginner Amigurumi! It features 60 incredibly cute and fairly speedy projects to create.. you can enlarge or reduce them for tiny amigurumis (adorable desk companions, purse decorations or keychains) or make them bigger to produce charming plushies for Market Stalls, friends and family… all in one book. Endless possibilities… (find out more here – or hop over and order your copy today!!!)
We adore this tiny amigurumi axolotl so much that, naturally, it had to appear in our BRAND NEW crochet book.. not only because it is a sweet and straightforward axolotl crochet pattern.. but also because it has the feel of a “crochet classic” that so many new crocheters enjoy creating. I especially love it as a keychain, although it also makes a delightful axolotl plushie!
Shown here is our axolotl alongside a few of its pink and purple companions from the book. Our aim is to keep these patterns simple and approachable for everyone. They use uncomplicated shapes while providing plenty of chances to practise those essential sewing techniques – skills many beginners tend to avoid – although we strongly encourage you to give them a try!
SO, if crochet makes you happy, you’re a fan of Red Ted Art and you’d like to help support us, please visit us and pick up a copy of our wonderful amigurumi crochet book. I hope you enjoy this book as much as we do. THANK YOU * THANK YOU * THANK YOU for supporting us.
Now that we’ve covered that… let’s discover how to crochet an amigurumi axolotl today!
How to crochet an Amigurum Axolotl
by Craft Alotl
Let’s create a universally loved creature: an Axolotl. This Axolotl works beautifully in any shade and with any type of yarn! There are countless lovely colour combinations to try—wouldn’t one in purple or blue be adorable?
Main Amigurumi Body
Begin at the crown of the head.
In light pink,
Rnd 1: 6sc into mc [6]
Rnd 2: 6inc [12]
Rnd 3: (1sc, inc) x6 [18]
Rnd 4: (2sc, inc) x6 [24]
Rnd 5–Rnd 8: 24sc [24]
Rnd 9: (2sc, dec) x6 [18]
Rnd 10: (1sc, dec) x6 [12]
Insert the eyes between rnds 6 and 7, approximately 5 to 6 stitches apart. Stitch a mouth between the eyes with brown or black yarn (refer to page xx for guidance).
Start adding stuffing.
Rnd 11: In FLO, (1sc, inc) x6 [18]
Rnd 12–Rnd 14: 18sc [18]
Rnd 15: (1sc, dec) x6 [12]
Remember to keep stuffing as you work.
Rnd 16: 6dec [6]
We will now shape the tail.
Rnd 17–Rnd 19: 6sc [6]
Fasten off and close the opening (the book includes a reference page explaining how to close a hole).
Axolotl Tail Fins x2
In dark pink
Rnd 1: Ch 5 [5]
Rnd 2: Skip 2 stitches, 1hdc, 1slst, 1hdc [3]
Fasten off, leaving a lengthy strand for stitching. Attach one end of a tail fin between rnds 17 and 18 on the body. Stitch the opposite end of the fin to the middle of the closing circle created when you fastened off the body (rnd 19). Sew along the remaining section of the fin to hold it firmly in place. Make the second fin in the same way, positioning each fin on an opposite side of the body.
Axolotl Gills x2
In dark pink
Rnd 1: Ch 8 [8]
Rnd 2: Skip 2 stitches, 1dc, slst, (ch 2, 1dc, slst) x2 [6]
Fasten off and keep a long tail for sewing. Stitch one side of a gill between rnds 2 and 3 of the body, then attach the other side between rnds 7 and 8. Sew the remaining portion of the gill down securely.
Repeat the process for the second gill. Position one gill on each side of the head. Each gill should sit approximately 3 stitches from the closest eye.
Feet x2
In light pink
Rnd 1: 6sc into mc [6]
Rnd 2: (1sc, inc) x3 [9]
Rnd 3: 9sc [9]
Fasten off and leave a long tail for sewing. Sew the bottom of
a foot between rnds 15 and 16 of the body. Stitch the upper part of the foot between rnds 13 and 14 of the body. Continue sewing the remaining portion of the foot securely into position. Align the foot with one of the eyes. Repeat the same steps for the second foot.
Arms x2
In pale pink
Rnd 1: 6sc into mc [6]
Rnd 2–Rnd 4: 6sc [6]
Finish off, leaving a lengthy strand for stitching. Attach one end of an arm between rnds 10 and 11 of the body, then sew the opposite side at a gentle angle between rnds 12 and 13.
Bring the arm toward the front to give the impression that it is lying on its tummy. Stitch the arm firmly in position. Do the same with the second arm.
Tadaaaaa… your adorable axolotl is complete! Below are some examples of our crochet friends trying this charming little pattern with a variety of yarns:
As noted earlier, this axolotl crochet pattern appears in our book The Big Book of Beginner Amigurumi. Here, you can view it alongside friends from other parts of the book – the “into the wild” creatures.
Did you adore this sweet Axolotl? Are you hooked already… I’m also fond of its giraffe and monkey companions! Why not order your own copy of the book today?
Find more wonderful free crochet patterns here, or if you have plenty of white yarn remaining and want ideas for white-yarn crochet projects, explore this second collection!:
