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Meghan Douglass
Oct 13 min read

Easy No Sew Crochet Axolotl Pattern


Crochet axolotls in a basket

Welcome back to Crochet Critters! If you're as fascinated by the cute and quirky axolotl as I am, you're in for a treat. Today, I'm excited to share something close to my heart—a crochet pattern I’ve designed myself to bring these adorable little creatures to life in yarn form. Whether you're a crochet enthusiast looking for a fun project or someone who loves axolotls as much as I do, this pattern is perfect for you. It's quick and easy and best of all, completely no sew making it perfect for market prep or even party favours. Grab your hooks and yarn, and let’s dive into making your very own axolotl companion!



I have a video tutorial available for this one already so if you would like to follow along please check it out or if you would like to purchase an ad free version it is available in PDF from my Etsy store, the support would be very much appreciated too, heres the links to both: https://crochetcritterau.etsy.com/au/listing/1594889879/axolotl-crochet-amigurumi-pattern





Yarn

You can use any yarn you have lying around for this pattern. I love making it with chunky and plush yarns, but it can also be made with thinner yarns to create adorable little key chains. The yarn used in the pictures is a combination of Hobbii's Honey Bunny and Baby Snuggle yarn, both of which are super soft and create adorable results.



Other Materials

  • Crochet hook, size appropriate to chosen yarn (I would recommend one or two sizes smaller than the recommended size on yarn label)

  • Yarn needle

  • Polyfill

  • Stitch markers

  • Safety eyes (select a size that suits your yarn and project)

    *Please note that safety eyes are NOT recommended for children under the age of 3 years.



Abbreviations and Stitches


Pattern

R1: 6sc in a MR

R2: 6inc (12)

R3: (3sc, 3inc) x 2 (18)

R4: 3sc, (sc, inc) x 3, 3sc, (sc, inc) x 3 (24)

R5-7: 24sc x (3 rows)

R8: 3sc, (sc, dec) x 3, 3sc, (sc, dec) x 3 (18)

R9: (sc, dec) x 6 (12)


Insert safety eyes between rounds 4 and 5, 6 stitches apart. Place the eyes on the top side of the head so the stitch marker is on the underside. Watch the video for more detail.




R10: (sc, inc) x 6 (18)

R11: (2sc, inc) x 6 (24)

R12: bbl, 3sc, bbl, 19sc (24)


Check that the legs are in the right position compared to the eyes, adjust by a sc in either direction if required maintaining 3 sc between the legs.


R13-17: 24sc (5 rows) Stuff the head well.

R18: sc, bbl, 3sc, bbl, dec, (6sc, dec) x 2 (21)

R19: (5sc, dec) x 3 (18)

R20: 18sc

R21: (4sc, dec) x 3 (15)

R22: 15scStuff the body.

R23: (3sc, dec) x 3 (12)

R24: 12sc

R25: (2sc, dec) x 3 (9)

R26: 9sc


Stuff the tail.


R27: (sc, dec) x 3 (6)

R28: 6scR29: 3dec


Fasten off and sew the hole closed.



Head fins

Slip knot and do a standing sc, 3 rows behind the eye and 4 stitches down from the eye (watch the video for more details).


Chain 4, starting the second chain from the hook, sc back down the chain, 3sc in total.

Insert the hook into where you came out and then up into the next stitch. Do another sc and repeat (ch4, 3sc)


Do this a third time, (sc onto the body, ch4, 3sc) fasten off. Bring through the yarn tail to the beginning and tie it to the starting tail to secure it, then draw the knot into the body to hide and secure it.


Repeat all this on the opposite side of the head.


Watch the video for assistance with placement:





Tail Fins

Standing sc into the centre of the back, 2 rows back from the hind feet. (2dc, slip stitch) x 3.

Work around to the underside of the tail.

(2dc, slip stitch) x 3


Bring through the yarn tail to the beginning and tie it to the starting tail to secure it, then draw the knot into the body to hide and secure it.



Thank you so much for joining me, I hope you enjoy this little guy as much as I do!




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