Ringtail Possum with joey by Chrissie Smart

Ringtail Possum with joey

Crochet
December 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 needed:
100g ball main colour (brown or grey)8-ply yarn
Small amount of light pink 8-ply yarn
Small amount of cream or off-white 8-ply yarn
3.5mm crochet hook
2 x 12mm brown plastic safety eyes, 2 x 7.5mm for baby
Light brown felt and matching thread
Light pink felt and matching thread
Florist’s wire (optional)
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 Possum & baby toy measurements are: Adult: 38cm long, 9cm high, Baby: 18cm long, 5cm 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).