Amigurumi Platypus Crochet Pattern

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Needed Techniques

• Slip Knot
• Magic Ring
• Chain Stitch
• Single Crochet (sc)
• Increase
• Decrease
• Crochet into Front and Back Loop
• Close Openings
• Sewing

Needed Materials and Tools

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• Colors: brown, dark brown
• This pattern was crocheted using the “Schachenmayr Catania” yarn (100% Cotton, Meterage: 125 m, Yarn Ball Weight: 50 g, Yarn Weight: Sport – 5ply / Fine (2)) in the following colors:
• Chestnut (Marone (157)), Coffee (Kaffee (162))
• 2.5 mm Crochet Hook
• 6 mm Safety Eyes
• Polyfill
• Scissors
• Tapestry Needle
• Stitch Marker

Crochet the Head and Body

The head and body is crocheted in one piece in Chestnut in spiral rounds with single crochet stitches.

Use the check boxes to mark your finished rounds, rows and steps.

• Crochet the head and body in spiral rounds in Chestnut.
•  Round 1: 6 sc into the Magic Ring (6 stitches).
•  Round 2: [1 increase] repeat till end of the round (12 stitches).
•  Round 3: [1 sc, 1 increase] repeat till end of the round (18 stitches).
•  Round 4: 1 sc, 1 increase, [2 sc, 1 increase] repeat 5 times, 1 sc (24 stitches).
•  Round 5: [3 sc, 1 increase] repeat till end of the round (30 stitches).
•       Round 6-11: 6 rounds, each round 30 sc (30 stitches). Attach the eyes and then continue crocheting the next round.
•  Round 12: [3 sc, 1 decrease] repeat till end of the round (24 stitches).
•  Round 13: 1 sc, 1 decrease, [2 sc, 1 decrease] repeat 5 times, 1 sc (18 stitches).
•  Round 14: [1 sc, 1 decrease] repeat till end of the round (12 stitches).
•  Round 15: Crochet the complete round into the front loop only. [1 sc, 1 increase] repeat till end of the round (18 stitches).
•  Round 16: Fill the head with polyfill. 1 sc, 1 increase, [2 sc, 1 increase] repeat 5 times, 1 sc (24 stitches).
•  Round 17: [7 sc, 1 increase] repeat till end of the round (27 stitches).
•   Round 18-19: 2 rounds, each round 27 sc (27 stitches).
•  Round 20: [7 sc, 1 decrease] repeat till end of the round (24 stitches).
•  Round 21: Crochet the complete round into the back loop only. 1 sc, 1 decrease, [2 sc, 1 decrease] repeat 5 times, 1 sc (18 stitches).
•  Round 22: [1 sc, 1 decrease] repeat till end of the round (12 stitches).
•  Round 23: Fill the body only with some polyfill, do not stuff the body too full. [1 decrease] repeat till end of the round (6 stitches).
• Finish: Cut the yarn generously, close the opening, weave in and hide the leftover yarn.

Crochet the Feet (2x)

The feet are crocheted in Coffee in spiral rounds with chain stitches and single crochet stitches. Crochet a total of 2 feet. The finished feet do not need to be filled with polyfill.

• Crochet the feet in spiral rounds in Coffee.
•  Round 1: 5 chain stitches, 1 sc into the 2nd stitch from the hook, 2 sc, 3 sc into the next stitch.

• Now continue crocheting on the other side of the chain. 2 sc, 1 increase (10 stitches).

•   Round 2-3: 2 rounds, each round 10 sc (10 stitches).
•  Round 4: [3 sc, 1 decrease] repeat till end of the round (8 stitches).
•  Round 5: [2 sc, 1 decrease] repeat till end of the round (6 stitches).
• Finish: Cut the yarn generously and leave a long tail for sewing.

Crochet the Arms (2x)

The arms are crocheted in Coffee in spiral rounds with chain stitches and single crochet stitches. Crochet a total of 2 arms. The finished arms do not need to be filled with polyfill.

• Crochet the arms in spiral rounds in Coffee.
•  Round 1: 4 chain stitches, 1 sc into the 2nd stitch from the hook, 1 sc, 3 sc into the next stitch.

• Now continue crocheting on the other side of the chain. 1 sc, 1 increase (8 stitches).

•   Round 2-3: 2 rounds, each round 8 sc (8 stitches).
•  Round 4: [2 sc, 1 decrease] repeat till end of the round (6 stitches).
• Finish: Cut the yarn generously and leave a long tail for sewing.

Crochet the Bill