An original realistic crochet amigurumi Axolotl pattern by June Gilbank.

The axolotl is a Mexican salamander that stays in its ‘tadpole’ form for its whole life, retaining its fins and external gills and never leaving the water. Axolotls can regrow their limbs, tail, eyes and even parts of their brain when damaged.

Yarn: worsted weight yarn in pale pink, beige, yellow, brown, or any other colour you like, plus a small quantity of pink, red, orange etc. for the gills

Hook: US E / 3.5mm

Additional info: You’ll also need 2 pipe cleaners to make the legs poseable. The ends of the pipe cleaners are protected, but please be sensible and don’t use this as a baby toy unless you skip the pipe cleaners (tips for how to omit them are given in the pattern)

Size: approx 9” (23cm) long

Eyes: 8mm

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