ENGLISH Crochet Pattern in PDF format for this cute otter with heart.

This otter is incredibly soft and plush - amazing to snuggle up and love on!

Amigurumi pattern written in US crochet terms.

MEASUREMENTS APPROX.:
9 inches (23 cm) with tail
CROCHET LEVEL: Easy
TIME: 2-3 hours

THAT’S WHAT YOU NEED:

• Yarn. I used super bulky plush yarn Himalaya Dophin Baby 120m/100g (131yds/100g): brown color 80337, white milk color 80308, red color for heart 80318;
• Also you’ll need some fine Iris cotton yarn for muzzle (or Yarnart Begonia black color 0999); – 4.5 mm (H-7 US) crochet hook; – 2 black safety amigurumi eyes 12 mm (0.5 inch); – Stuffing; – Big and small yarn needle, scissors.

Stitches/Terms Used
(US Terminology):

St = stitch
Sl St = Slip stitch
Ch = chain
Sc = single crochet
MR = magic ring
Inc = increase (crochet 2 stitches in 1 stitch)
Dec = decrease (crochet 2 stitches together)
() = number of stitches you should have in the and of row
()xN = repeat whatever is between the brackets of N times stated

NOTE:
You can use this pattern to make larger or smaller otter by using finer or bulkier yarn. Don’t forget to choose the right hook size (you can pick crochet hook a size smaller than suggested on your yarn label, so you’ll get more tightly fabric).