Murray the Squirrel Crochet Amigurumi Pattern
What You Get+-
Real squirrels can be trouble… eating your peanuts, getting into the bird feeder and causing general mayhem. But not Murray! He’s sweet and adorable!
This is a digital pattern delivered instantly by email. (If you're not sure what a PDF pattern is, you'll find more info here.)
Size
Murray measures 8 inches tall when made with worsted weight yarn.
Want a bigger or smaller cutie? It can be crocheted with any weight yarn!
Tools & Supplies
To complete this pattern, you will need:
- worsted weight yarn in 3 colors less than a skein of the main color (grey in the sample) plus a tiny bit of black and white
- Size H crochet hook (or size appropriate for yarn chosen)
- Polyester stuffing
- 2 12 mm black eyes
- Tapestry needle
- Locking stitch markers
Difficulty
This is a skill stretcher, best for folks who have made a few amigurumi already.
Skills required:
- single crochet
- increasing
- decreasing
- attaching parts
- loop stitch for that fluffy tail (tutorial included)
The pattern is a pdf that contains step-by-step photographs, and you'll find videos at Shiny Happy World teaching all the skills you'll need. You’ll never feel lost or wonder if you're doing it right. :-)