Phyllis the Platypus is a small amigurumi scientist and comes with her very own scientist accessories: a white lab coat, flask, and magnifying glass.

My favourite part is that her arms and legs can swivel back and forth! This is done during assembly and no special materials (like wire) is required for this technique, it’s all done using yarn and a tapestry needle only.

Phyllis can also stand up on her own thanks to her larger sized feet and her big tail.

The crochet pattern is available for free on my website, or if you’d like more detailed instructions along with more tutorial photos, the PDF pattern is available for purchase in my Ravelry store or you can get it for free by signing up to my mailing list.

I hope you like Phyllis, and thank you so much for checking out her pattern - it means so much to me!

Pattern information

• Language: English (US Terms)
• Skill level: Intermediate
• Stitches used: magic circle, single crochet, slip stitch, chain, increases, and decreases.
• Techniques: The majority of this crochet pattern is made by crocheting in the round. Some parts (like the coat and part of the bill) do require crocheting back and forth in rows.

Materials needed

• DK Yarn (see yarn below)
• Crochet hook size 2.5 mm (US C/2)
• Stuffing
• Tapestry Needle
• Scissors
• Pins
• 3 Stitch markers
• Safety eyes 6 mm (Option 1)
• Black embroidery thread (Option 2 - If you prefer to embroider the eyes)

Yarn: Yardage & Colours
I used Rico Design Ricorumi DK 100% Cotton in the following colours:

• Berry (41 grams = 94.5 m/ 103 yds)
• Grey (16 grams = 37 m/ 40.5 yds)
• White (13 gram = 30 m/ 33 yds)
• Dark Aqua (3 grams = 7 m/ 7.6 yds)
• Light Aqua (2 grams = 5 m / 5.5 yds)
• Yellow (2 grams = 5 m / 5.5 yds)

Amigurumi Size
I used the yarn listed above with a 2.5 mm (US C/2) hook and the amigurumi turned out to be 13 cm / 5.11 “ high and 5cm / 1.96 “ wide across the largest part of the platypus’ body. Please note: I do tend to crochet quite tightly, so your Phyllis the Platypus may turn out slightly larger.

Gauge
While gauge isn’t required for this pattern, the lab coat does require a slightly looser tension than the amigurumi itself. This is to ensure a good/comfortable fit. My gauge is below for reference only.

Platypus amigurumi pieces:

• 14 sc stitches on 5 cm / 1.96 “
• 14 rows on 5 cm / 1.96 “

Platypus coat:

• 12 sc stitches on 5 cm / 1.96 “
• 12 rows on 5 cm / 1.96 “

Additional Information and Top Tips

• Yarn: The yarn choice is completely up to you, and you can change the yarn weight, material, and colours based on your own personal preference. Just be aware that the weight of your yarn may impact the hook size you need to use and also the size of your final make.
• Hook size: I recommend using a smaller hook size than recommended on the yarn label. This will stop the stuffing appearing through your stitches.
• Eyes: In this pattern you have the choice of using safety eyes or embroidered eyes. Instructions are included for both within the PDF Crochet Pattern. Please note that safety eyes are a choking hazard and are not suitable for children under 3 years of age.
• Working in rounds: All parts within this pattern are worked in continuous rounds unless otherwise stated.
• Stitch marker: Use a stitch marker at the beginning of each round/row to keep track of the number of stitches.
• Decreases: I recommend using invisible decreases for all amigurumi pieces throughout. For pieces that are worked back in forth in rows, use a standard decrease.
• Changing colour: To ensure straight lines, add the new colour in the last yarn over of the sc before the new colour is needed.

Sharing your makes
If you do decide to make Phyllis, I’d absolutely love to see your makes! You can share them with me by tagging this pattern to your uploaded project on Ravelry, or by sharing on social media using the hashtag #CrochetPhyllisThePlatypus and by tagging me @cillacrochets.

Selling your creations
This pattern has been created for personal use only, however you are more than welcome to sell your crocheted creations on a small scale once finished. For more information, just take a look at the copyright notice below.

I hope you enjoy Phyllis’ crochet pattern, and please don’t hesitate to reach out if you have any questions at all.

Happy crocheting,

Cilla x

Copyright
© 2022 Cilla Crochets. Cilla Richards - All rights reserved. This pattern is for personal use only.

The pattern (or parts of it) may not be reproduced, distributed or resold, translated, published, altered, shared, or posted (for sale or for free) over the internet or offline.

You can sell items made from this pattern if they are handmade by yourself in a limited number and you give credit to the designer. Please add the following text to your item description for any item designed by Cilla Crochets/Cilla Richards that you are selling:

“This product is handmade by your name from a design and pattern by Cilla Richards at Cilla Crochets. See www.cillacrochets.com for more information.”