This is an easy pattern for beginning crocheters. The pattern does use the magic circle starting technique.

I like to use Red Heart’s mixed colors, especially the more toned down ones, for these guys. One skein will definitely be enough to make one of them. The Aran, acrylic yarns are the best, because they hold the shape of the manatees very well.

The pattern contains a list of materials and crocheting terms.