Imagine holding a tiny, adorable axolotl every time you pick up your favorite book. That's exactly what this crochet axolotl bookmark brings to your reading time! Made with soft yarns and a touch of love, this little creature is not just cute but also marks your page with its quirky charm.
Crochet Axolotl Bookmark
From its smiling face down to its delightful tail, this bookmark turns every reading session into a heartwarming experience. Perfect for both avid readers and crochet enthusiasts, it's a fun, quick project that adds a sprinkle of joy to your books. So, why not give it a try and add a little amphibian friend to your collection?
Materials Needed:
- White yarn for the eyes
- Light pink yarn for the main body and features
- Bright pink or darker pink yarn (optional for different color variations)
- 2.5 mm hook
- Scissors
- 6 mm safety eyes
- Toy stuffing
Axolotl Bookmark Pattern:
Head:
Start with light pink yarn. Make a magic ring.
- Round 1: 6 single crochet (sc) into the magic ring.
- Round 2: Increase (2 sc) in each stitch around (12 sc).
- Round 3: 1 sc, increase repeat around (18 sc).
- Round 4: 2 sc, increase repeat around (24 sc).
- Rounds 5-10: Sc in each stitch around (24 sc for 6 rounds).
- Round 11: 2 sc, decrease repeat around (18 sc).
- Round 12: 1 sc, decrease repeat around (12 sc). Stuff the head with toy stuffing.
- Close the hole by squeezing it shut and sc across both layers, making 6 stitches in total. This completes the head.
Body:
Continue with light pink yarn. Chain 1 and turn to start the body.
- Rounds 13-40: Sc in each stitch across (6 sc). Repeat this step for 25 rounds or until the body reaches your desired length.
Tail:
Start decreasing for the tail, making a tail fin.
- Round 41: 2 sc, decrease repeat twice (4 sc).
- Rounds 42-44: Sc in each stitch around (4 sc).
- Round 45: 1 sc, decrease and end with 1 sc (3 sc).
- Rounds 46-48: 3 sc in each round.
- Round 49: 1 sc, then decrease (2 sc).
- Round 50: 2 sc.
- Rounds 51-52: Repeat step 18.
- Round 54: Decrease to 1 stitch left and finish the tail.
Fins:
Using bright or dark pink yarn, start from one side of the tail. Make slip stitches, single crochet, and half double crochet to create fin-like structures. Repeat this along the edge of the tail fins. Ensure to repeat on both sides of the tail.
Legs (Make 4):
Start with a magic ring using light pink yarn.
- Round 1: 6 sc into magic ring.
- Round 2: 1 sc, increase repeat three times (9 sc).
- Rounds 3-5: Sc in each stitch around (9 sc).
- Round 6: 1 sc, decrease repeat three times (6 sc). Close by sewing the opening.
- Chain 20 for each leg frill, then attach them to the body at desired positions.
Eyes:
Using white yarn, make a magic ring.
- Round 1: 6 sc into the magic ring.
- Round 2: 1 sc, increase three times (9 sc).
- Rounds 3-4: 1 sc in each stitch around (9 sc). Finish off. Attach 6 mm safety eyes in the center before fitting them onto the head.
Adding Gills:
- With bright or dark pink yarn, chain and attach along each side of the head for gills.
Assembly:
- Attach all parts as described. Place the eyes on the head and use the darker yarn to stitch the mouth details.
- Optionally, use PVA glue to stiffen the gills for a permanent shape.
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