[Finished product] FF14 Hexagonal Axolotl Crochet Yarn DIY Keychain, Customizable as a Hairpin, Brooch, or Decor

$19.60

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how to crochet a Hexagonal Axolotl – crochet guides, tutorial and patterns

Crocheting a hexagonal axolotl amigurumi is a unique and fun project! Here’s a step-by-step guide to help you make a cute pink axolotl with a hexagonal shape.

Materials:

  • Yarn: Pink (for the body), white or light pink (for the belly), and darker pink or red for details like the frills.
  • Crochet hook: 2.5mm – 4mm (depending on your yarn weight)
  • Polyester fiberfill: For stuffing
  • Safety eyes: 6mm or black embroidery thread
  • Yarn needle
  • Scissors
  • Stitch markers (optional)

Crochet Stitches Used:

  • ch: Chain
  • sc: Single crochet
  • inc: Increase (2 sc in the same stitch)
  • dec: Decrease (single crochet 2 stitches together)
  • sl st: Slip stitch
  • MR: Magic ring
  • BLO: Back loop only

Step-by-Step Guide

1. Hexagonal Body (Pink Yarn)

  1. Round 1: Magic ring, 6 sc into the ring (6).
  2. Round 2: 2 sc in each stitch around (12).
  3. Round 3: 1 sc, inc around (18).
  4. Round 4: 2 sc, inc around (24).
  5. Round 5: 3 sc, inc around (30).
  6. Round 6: 4 sc, inc around (36).

This should create a hexagonal shape for the base of the axolotl’s body. You can adjust the number of sides by modifying the increase pattern if needed for your design.

  1. Rounds 7-12: Sc around (36) in BLO to maintain the flat bottom and build up the sides.

2. Belly (White or Light Pink Yarn)

  1. Round 1: Magic ring, 6 sc into the ring (6).
  2. Round 2: 2 sc in each stitch around (12).
  3. Round 3: 1 sc, inc around (18).
  4. Round 4: 2 sc, inc around (24).
  5. Round 5: 3 sc, inc around (30).
  6. Round 6: 4 sc, inc around (36), fasten off.

Sew the belly onto the flat bottom of the hexagonal body. This will give the axolotl a round, flat belly.

3. Head (Pink Yarn)

  1. Round 1: Magic ring, 6 sc into the ring (6).
  2. Round 2: 2 sc in each stitch around (12).
  3. Round 3: 1 sc, inc around (18).
  4. Round 4-8: Sc around (18).
  5. Round 9: 1 sc, dec around (12).
  6. Round 10: Dec around (6), fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Stuff the head and sew it to one side of the hexagonal body.

4. Axolotl Gills/Frills (Make 3, Dark Pink or Red Yarn)

  1. Row 1: Ch 5, sc in the second chain from the hook, sc in each of the next 3 chains (4 sc).
  2. Row 2: Ch 1, turn, sc in each stitch (4 sc).
  3. Row 3: Ch 1, turn, 2 sc in the first stitch, sc in each stitch across, 2 sc in the last stitch (6 sc).
  4. Row 4: Ch 1, turn, sc in each stitch (6 sc).
  5. Row 5: Ch 1, turn, 2 sc in the first stitch, sc in each stitch across, 2 sc in the last stitch (8 sc).
  6. Row 6: Ch 1, turn, sc in each stitch (8 sc), fasten off.

Attach the frills evenly to both sides of the axolotl’s head by sewing them in place. These will act as the gills.

5. Legs (Make 4, Pink Yarn)

  1. Round 1: Magic ring, 6 sc into the ring (6).
  2. Round 2-4: Sc around (6).
  3. Round 5: Dec once (4 sc), fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Stuff lightly and sew two legs to the front of the body, and two legs to the back of the body.

6. Tail (Pink Yarn)

  1. Round 1: Magic ring, 6 sc into the ring (6).
  2. Rounds 2-6: Sc around (6), fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Sew the tail to the back of the body. You can adjust the length if you want a longer or shorter tail for the axolotl.

7. Eyes and Face (Safety Eyes or Black Yarn)

  1. Attach safety eyes between rounds 4 and 5 of the head.
  2. If you prefer to embroider the eyes, use black yarn or embroidery thread to create two small ovals or dots for the eyes on the front of the head.

You can also embroider a small smile or mouth with black or pink thread below the eyes.

Final Assembly:

  1. Attach the Head to the Body: Sew the head securely to one side of the hexagonal body.
  2. Attach the Legs and Tail: Position and sew the legs and tail as described.
  3. Sew the Gills/Frills: Attach the frills to both sides of the head.
  4. Embroider or Attach Eyes: Add the safety eyes or embroider eyes onto the head.

Final Touch:

  • Keychain Attachment: Use a yarn needle to attach a keychain ring to the top of the axolotl’s body.

Your cute hexagonal axolotl keychain is now complete! It’s a fun and unique design that can be customized with different colors and embellishments. Enjoy your crocheting!

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