Meet Martin the Manatee. Though just a fraction of the size of his real life cousins, he is still just as cute and cuddly.

He can be made in any yarn and hook combination you want. Just be certain that the fabric is firm enough that stuffing does not show through.

My Martin is made in Vanna’s Choice Solids using just one color-- and you only need a little bit, so he is perfect for scrap-busting!

• Silver Blue (40 yards)

Martin is an advanced beginner-level pattern. Skills you will need include single crochet, increases, decreases and some seaming.

The pattern has plenty of progress photos to help you along your way to making your Mini Manatee.