Platypus: Free crochet pattern

Hi crochet friends! 

Get ready for a dose of cuteness! 😃 If you’re a crochet enthusiast with a penchant for weird and wonderful creatures of the world, you’re in for a real treat. Today I’m sharing a pattern for a crocheted, cuddly platypus. So grab your hook and yarn, because adventure awaits in the form of this adorable and completely free platypus pattern!

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 mascot may be different. You can use completely different colours of yarn, it's up to you. 😊

Finished size approximately - 21 cm (with tail).

Yarn colours (less than 1 skein each):

• colour A - YarnArt Dolce NR 799 - Apple green
• colour B - YarnArt Dolce NR 855 - Dark nude

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DO NOT publish or sell this pattern in any form.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
• pc - popcorn stitch:
• pc (6 dc) - pc made from 6 dc,
• pc (8 dc) - pc made from 8 dc.

3. Materials

• Hook - 5 mm
• Tapestry needle
• Scissors
• Stitch markers
• 2 safety eyes - 12 mm or any you want
• Stuffing fibre
• Yarn

4. Instruction

Tail:

1. B: 8 sc in MR (8)

2. 8 inc (16)

3. (sc, inc) x8 (24)

4-5. 24 sc (24) (2 rounds)

6. (sc, dec) x8 (16)

7. (2 sc, dec) x4 (12)

8. (sc, dec) x4 (8)

9. 8 sc (8)

Don't stuff the tail. 

Fold in half and close with 3 sc. 

Beak:

1. B: 5 ch (5)

2. 3 sc, inc, rotate, 3 sc, inc (10)

3-4. 10 sc (10) (2 rounds)

5. (4 sc, inc) x2 (12)

Don't stuff the beak.

Don't cut the yarn. Change colour.

Head:

6. A: 12 inc (24)

7. (3 sc, inc) x6 (30)

8-11. 30 sc (30) (4 rounds) 

Place safety eyes between rounds 7 and 8, 6 stitches apart.

12. (3 sc, dec) x6 (24)

13. 24 sc (24)

14. (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)

Body:

15. (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)

16. 15 sc, 3 inc, 3 sc, 3 inc (30)

17. 19 sc, B: pc (6 dc), A: 5 sc, B: pc (6 dc), A: 4 sc (30)

18-19. 30 sc (30) (2 rounds) 

20. 15 sc, 3 dec, 3 sc, 3 dec (24)

21. 24 sc (24)

22. (3 sc, inc) x6 (30)

23. 21 sc, B: pc (8 dc), A: 5 sc, B: pc (8 dc), A: 2 sc (30)

24. 30 sc (30)

25. (3 sc, dec) x6 (24)

26. (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)

27. (sc, dec) x6 (12)

28. 3 sc, TAIL + 3 sc, 6 sc (12)

29. 6 dec (6)

Stuff the body.

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 Platypus!

I hope you enjoyed this pattern. 😀