Squirrels are one of my favorite memories of the woodland creatures that I saw growing up while among the trees, the lake, the campfires, the hikes, and the general outdoor feeling of attending summer camps in my youth.

And in actuality, they continue to delight my outdoor, creature-loving heart. So it is with these fond memories and excitement that I share the opportunity for you to make your own Crochet Squirrel, whether you too want to reminisce on the outdoors or create an adorable squirrel for imaginative play, as a gift, or fun woodland decoration!

The Crochet Squirrel is an intermediate-level design featuring several techniques that are commonly used when making amigurumi like the magic ring, working in a continuous round, and simple color changes. There are also a few techniques that may provide opportunities to learn and increase your skills such as forming a heel for the foot, joining the legs together, and creating the bend in the tail.

The Squirrel design features creating feet that are then joined followed by the creation of the body as one whole piece. The head arms, ears, tummy panel, and tail, are created separately and attached using a tapestry needle. Hand embroidering the nose finishes off this adorable piece.

While the pattern may be more advanced in some aspects I always encourage ambitious beginners to give it a go! The pattern will walk you through the tricky portions and I’m a firm believer that practice is the best way to learn even if it takes us a few times to get something right.
I think that you’re going to absolutely love your Crochet Squirrel, I know I do!

The Crochet Squirrel is great for gifts, imaginative play, woodland decor, and decoration.

PATTERN INFORMATION

• Your PDF purchase includes written instructions and helpful photographs to aid in construction.
• The pattern is written in English using US crochet terminology.
• The pattern is formatted to have one featured image at the beginning of the pattern for reference, important images for construction within the pattern, and all other full-sized images at the end for easy, optional printing.

SKILLS NEEDED

• The skill level needed is advanced intermediate (but ambitious beginners are always encouraged to try!).
• The techniques you will need to know include: chain, single crochet, slip stitch, increase, invisible decrease, joining, working in the back bar of the ch, simple color change, decreasing both regularly and invisibly, and the adjustable (magic) ring.

MATERIALS NEEDED
+ To complete the Squirrel you will need: yarn in your choice of colors (about 179 yds/164 m of worsted/aran), a size E/4 (3.5 mm) crochet hook, stitch markers, tapestry needle, stuffing, pins, scissors, chopstick to help stuff, and 9 mm safety eyes.

FINISHED MEASUREMENTS
+ Using hook size E/4 (3.5 mm) the Squirrel measures approximately 8.25 inches (21 cm) from the base of the foot to the tip of the ear.

THANK YOU
Thank you for supporting my small business. It means the world! Wishing you a blessed day as you spread kindness and creativity! Happy Crocheting!

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This pattern along with many other designs can be found here on Ravelry and the blog at www.jenhayescreations.com.

COPYRIGHT
This pattern and its photos are copyright of Jennifer Hayes (Jen Hayes Creations) and are for personal, non-commercial use only. You may not copy, sell, republish, distribute, or translate this pattern and its images in part or whole. You are welcome to sell any finished items produced from this pattern. Please credit Jen Hayes Creations as the designer and include a link to the pattern listing if selling the finished piece online. Thank you.

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