Plato the Platypus by Ieva Lampickiene

Plato the Platypus

Crochet
April 2020
DK (11 wpi) ?
2.0 mm
2.5 mm
US
English
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This is a digital crochet pattern file (PDF) containing detailed round by round instructions with process pictures on how to make this cute little toy - Plato the Platypus. The pattern is written in English, using US terms. If you have any questions you are always welcome to contact me and I’ll gladly help you.

SKILLS

To make this toy you need to have intermediate (or a confident beginner :) ) crochet skills and be familiar with how to do basic stitches (magic ring, single crochet, chain, increase, invisible decrease, front loops only and back loops only). Some of the techniques such as front/back loops only, color change and invisible decrease are explained in the pattern.

This toy should turn out to be around 5in/13cm tall. Please note that the final result of your toy may look a little different from the one in the pictures since it depends on your skill level and materials.

MATERIALS

2 mm crochet hook
2.5 mm crochet hook
A pair of 6mm safety eyes
Sewing needles
Pins
Fiberfill
Scissors
Stitch marker
Yarn (50g – 125m/1.75 oz – 136 yds/DK/Light worsted) in following colors:
Dark brown (2 different shades of dark brown)
Light brown
Green
Orange
Light grey
Black

ABBREVIATIONS

sc – single crochet
inc – increase
dec – invisible decrease
ch – chain
flo – front loops only
blo – back loops only
dc – double crochet
sl – slip stitch
– total number of stitches in a row
(…) x – repeat the fragment indicated number of times

COPYRIGHT AND SAFETY

This pattern is created by Ieva Lampickienė - AmiSpells and is protected by international copyright laws. It is intended for personal use only. You may not sell this pattern or share it with others. Finished toys may be sold, however you should refer and credit AmiSpells. In case you are going to sell this toy or give it to a small child, make sure you meet the safety requirements and regulations in your country.

Best of luck with your new amigurumi project!