This pattern uses US crochet terms (UK terms are included in abbrevations).
Written crochet instructions including pictures and a link to a video with tips at www.youtube.com/watch

Total yarn needed to make the squirrel the same
as I have (specific material breakdowns are below):
Brown, weight 4, 275m/302yd
Fluffy Brown, weight 4, 115m/126 yd
Dark Brown, weight 4, 20m/22yd
Pink, weight 4, 375m/411yd
Purple, weight 4, 175m/192yd
Yellow, weight 4, 6m/7yd
Green, weight 4, 2.1m/2.3y

Other Supplies:
3.5 mm hook
Darning needle
Tapestry needle (optional – for creating indents
around eyes and making legs moveable)
Thread (optional – for creating indents around
eyes)
Scissors
Stitch markers (optional but very useful)
Thread and needle to sew ribbon onto hat (if using)