Meet Martin the Manatee. This darling sea cow likes the simple things in life: floating lazily in the water, munching on some lettuce, and maybe snuggling up with a friend like you!

He can be made in any yarn and hook combination you want. Just be certain that the fabric is firm enough that stuffing does not show through.

My Martin is made in Vanna’s Choice Solids using 170 yards of the Silver Grey colorway.

Martin is an advanced beginner-level pattern. Skills you will need include single crochet, increases, decreases and some seaming.

The pattern has plenty of progress photos to help you along your way to making your cuddly manatee.