Materials Needed
– Yarn in 2 colors (I used Skinny Chenille)
– Matching crochet hook (I used 3mm)
– Safety eyes or black yarn for embroidery
– Sewing needle
– Scissors
– Stuffing
– Stitch marker (optional)

Abbreviations
sc – single crochet
ch – chain
slst – slip stitch
ch2/mr – chain 2 method/magic ring
inc – increase (2sc in 1st)
dec – decrease (2sc together)
st – stitch
R/s – round/s
FO – fasten off
FLO – front loop only

Amigurumi Crochet Axolotl Keychain Free Pattern:

Head & GillsR1: in c1, ch2/mr, sc6-6
R2: inc 6 times -12
R3: sc in each st -12
DO NOT FO with c1. Secure with a st marker if needed.

*In c2, create the gills. In FLO, slst in next st, ch2, slst in second ch, slst in next st, ch2, slst in second ch, slst in same st, ch2, slst in second ch, slst in next st, fasten off, leaving a short end.

Skip 3 stitches and follow from * to create the second set of gills.

R4: continuing where you left off with c1, (in BLO, sc3, in both loops, sc3)x2 -12

Note: I like to tie the ends of the gills on the inside of the head for a cleaner look.

Add safety eyes now if using. Place them between rounds 2&3, centered with the gills.

R5: dec 6 times -6
R6: inc 6 times -6
Adjust bobble placement for rounds 7&9 as needed so the legs are centered.

R7: sc3, bobble, sc2, bobble, sc5 -12
R8: sc in each st -12
R9: sc3, bobble, sc2, bobble, sc5 -12
R10: (dec, sc2) repeat 3 times -9
R11: sc in each st -9
Stuff the body now.
R12: (dec, sc) repeat 3 times -6
R13: sc in each st -6
Slst and FO. Sew the bottom hole shut.

Note: I use 5 incomplete double crochets for my bobbles.

Tail
Crochet the tail directly onto the axolotl, starting with a slst on the bottom side (about 3 sts from the tip of the tail).

If you have not added the eyes yet, do so now.
Embroider them between rounds 2&3, centered with the gills.

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