Orangutan baby (amigurumi) by Chrissie Smart

Orangutan baby (amigurumi)

Crochet
September 2016
DK (11 wpi) ?
10 stitches = 2 inches
3.5 mm (E)
109 - 219 yards (100 - 200 m)
UK
English
This pattern is available from etsy.com for AU$8.00.

Materials for this project:

100g ball dark orange 8-ply yarn
25g ball very light orange 8-ply yarn
3.5mm crochet hook
2 x 9mm black plastic safety eyes
Small amount of black embroidery thread
Polyester stuffing/fibre fill
Wool needle –for assembling
Stitch marker

The yarns I most commonly use for my animals are: Panda Magnum 8-ply acrylic or Carnival Yarn 8-ply acrylic.

Completed Orangutan baby measurements are: 24cm tall, if using the suggested hook & yarn sizes.

Pattern contains some illustrative photos where necessary.

Skill level for this pattern: Intermediate.

Pattern also includes additional step-by-step instructions with photos for making the amigurumi adjustable loop (for a left-handed crocheter).