Praying Mantis by Kylie Slee

Praying Mantis

Crochet
June 2020
3.25 mm (D)
US
English
This pattern is available from etsy.com for AU$5.95.

PATTERN DETAILS:
o In English using American crochet terminology
o PDF document of 10 pages with detailed instructions and images
o Level: Advanced, with some alternate suggestions that can make it a little easier.
o Knowledge of stitches required: single crochet, back post single crochet, increase, decrease, slip stitch, chain
o Finished mantis, when made with a 3.25mm hook using 8-ply yarn measures ~25cm from nose to end.

MATERIALS REQUIRED:
o Crochet hook appropriate for your chosen yarn (3.25mm used in the photographed examples)
o Sewing/darning needle
o Sewing pins
o Scissors
o Polyester stuffing
o 21mm safety eyes