Axolotl Amigurumi: Free PDF Crochet Pattern

Who can resist the cuteness of an axolotl? With this axolotl amigurumi free pattern, you can crochet your very own squishy little pink friend.

It’s a fun and simple project perfect for gifting or keeping for yourself.

Download the printable PDF version of this free Axolotl Crochet Pattern at the bottom of the post. Let’s dive in!

Table of Contents

Video
Supplies
Abbreviations
Crochet Pattern
Free Printable PDF

Video

Check out what this axolotl looks like in video form below:

View this post on Instagram

A post shared by Craft Share Play (@craftshareplay)

Supplies

Light and Dark Pink yarn
Safety eyes (10mm)
Crochet hook (3.5mm)
Polyester/fiber stuffing
Crochet needle
Stitch marker
black yarn or embroidery thread

Abbreviations

MR: Magic Ring
R: Row
ST: Stitch
SC: Single Crochet
INC: Increase (2 SC in one stitch)
DEC: Decrease (SC in 2 stitches together)
(): Total number of stitches in a row
X: Number of times to work a stitch
HDC: Half Double Crochet
CH: Chain

Crochet Pattern

AXOLOTL BODY

The eyes have been added to the axolotl amigurumi.

R1: with light pink yarn, 6 SC into MR (6)
R2: (6 INC) x6 (12)
R3: (1 SC, 1 INC) x6 (18)
R4: (2 SC, 1 INC) x6 (24)
R5: (3 SC, 1 INC) x6 (30)
R6: (4 SC, 1 INC) x6 (36)
R7: (5 SC, 1 INC) x6 (42)
R8: (6 SC, 1 INC) x6 (48)
R9-R18: 48 SC in each row (48)

This forms the axolotl's main body. Attach the safety eyes and stitch the black mouth at this point.

Now we will begin decreasing to shape the axolotl’s body. Stuff the body as you go to keep the axolotl's shape nice and plump!

The crochet axolotl body being stuffed with stuffing.

R19: (6 SC, 1 DEC) x6 (42)
R20: 42 SC (42)
R21: (5 SC, 1 DEC) x6 (36)
R22: 36 SC (36)
R23: (4 SC, 1 DEC) x6 (30)
R24: 30 SC (30)
R25: (3 SC, 1 DEC) x6 (24)
R26: 24 SC (24)
R27: (2 SC, 1 DEC) x6 (18)
R28: 18 SC (18)
R29: (1 SC, 1 DEC) x6 (12)
R30: 12 SC (12)
R31: (DEC) x6 (6)
R32: 6 SC (6)

Fasten off the yarn at the end of the body, leaving a tail for sewing.

Tail

Using dark pink yarn, CH 4. Starting in the second chain from the hook, work 1 HDC into each of the next 3 chains. SLST to the base where you started the chain.

Repeat this two more times. Fasten off and leave a tail for sewing.

Fins (Make 6)

R1: Using dark pink yarn, 8 SC into MR (8)
R2-R7: 8 SC in each row (8)

Fasten off and leave a tail for sewing.

Front Feet (Make 2)

The axolotl crochet feet and finished body.

R1: Using Light pink yarn, 6 SC into MR (6)
R2-R3: 6 SC in each row (6)

SLST into the first stitch of the round to close the hole. Flatten the foot and leave a long tail for sewing.

Back Feet (Make 2)

R1: Using Light pink yarn, 6 SC into MR (6)
R2-R4: 6 SC in each row (6)

SLST into the first stitch of the round to close the hole. Flatten the foot and leave a long tail for sewing

Sew the fins to each side of the Axolotl near the face and attach the tail to the back. Flatten the feet slightly and sew them to the base of the body so the Axolotl rests flat and stable.