Free crochet pattern: Opossum

Hi crochet friends! 

Today I would like to share with you my crocheted Opossum pattern. The pattern is adorable and completely no-sew. An easy-to-make, adorable plush toy, a cool room decoration or another animal to add to your crocheted toy collection.

In this project I use YarnArt Dolce (100g/120m) yarn. You can use any super bulky or bulky yarn in your work. Just remember that when using a different yarn, the size of the plushie may be different. You can use completely different colours of yarn, it's up to you. 😊

Finished size approximately - 18 cm (with tail).

Yarn colours (less than 1 skein each):

• colour A - YarnArt Dolce NR 745 - Light cream
• colour B - YarnArt Dolce NR 782 - Blue grey
• colour C - YarnArt Dolce NR 742 - Black
• colour D - YarnArt Dolce NR 750 - Pink

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DO NOT publish or sell this pattern in any form. This pattern is copyrighted and any unauthorized distribution is strictly prohibited.

1. Before you start

• In the project I use US terminology.
• We work in a spiral, adding the filling while crocheting.
• You can use any plush yarn in your project.
• If you have trouble pulling the yarn through, use a smaller hook to help.
• If you have any problems with this project, feel free to write to me. I will be happy to help.

2. Abbreviation

• MR - magic ring
• inc - increase
• dec - decrease
• sc - single crochet
• dc - double crochet
• bl st - bobble stitch:
• bl st (3 dc) - bobble stitch made from 3 dc
• bl st (5 dc) - bobble stitch made from 5 dc

3. Materials

• Hook - 5 mm
• Tapestry needle
• Scissors
• Stitch markers
• 2 safety eyes - 10 mm or any you want
• Stuffing fibre
• Yarn

4. Instruction

Head:

1. D: 6 sc in MR (6)

2. A: (sc, inc) x3 (9)

3. 9 sc (9)

4. (2 sc, inc) x3 (12)

5. 12 inc (24)

6-8. 24 sc (24) (3 rounds)

Place safety eyes between rounds 5 and 6, 5 stitches apart.

9. B: 10 sc, C: bl st (3 dc), B: 3 sc, C: bl st (3 dc), B: 9 sc (24)

10. B: (2 sc, dec) x5, sc, C: bl st (5 dc), B: dec  (18)

Stuff the head. 

Body:

11. inc, sc, C: bl st (5 dc), (inc, 2 sc) x5 (24)

12. (3 sc, inc) x6 (30)

13-16. 30 sc (30) (4 rounds)

17. (3 sc, dec) x5, 2 sc, dec, C: bl st (5 dc) (24)

18. B: 4 sc, C: bl st (5 dc), B: 19 sc (24)

19. 24 sc (24)

20. (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)

21. (sc, dec) x6 (12)

22. 6 dec (6)

Stuff the body. 

Tail:

23-26. D: 6 sc (6) (4 rounds)

27. (sc, dec) x2 (4)

Don't stuff the tail.

Fasten off and close the hole by pulling your tail through the front loops of stitches and pull. 

Assembly:

• If you want, embroider pink cheeks.
• If you want, you can add white eye details.

Congratulations you just finished Opossum!

I hope you enjoyed this pattern. 😀