This alligator plush was inspired by the character Methuselah from the series “Life at the Pond”. That name is a mouthful though, so I decided to change this one to “The Matty Gator” for Ravelry. ;)

When you’re finished working on this project, this gator will be about 8.5” tall.

This crochet pattern may not be sold, copied, or redistributed in any way, shape, or form.

However, you may sell the finished product. Just be sure to give the designer credit by stating that this pattern was created by Shimmeree Creations, and provide a link to the following website:

Ravelry: http://www.ravelry.com/designers/jenn-mulherin

Skill Level: Experienced

Required Skills:

• Changing yarn colors

• Create a magic circle (or magic ring)

• Crocheting in a round

• Crocheting in rows

• Crocheting in front loops and back loops

• Decrease stitches (invisible decreasing is used for this project)

• Embroidering

• Increase stitches

• Sewing pieces together to form the doll

• Single crochet

Materials Needed for this Project:

• Size G/7 or 4.25mm Crochet Hook

• Size E/5 or 3.50mm Crochet Hook (for eyes, eyebrows, fingers, and toes)

• Yarn Needle

• Stitch Marker

• Scissors

• Polyester Fiberfill

• Stuffing Tool

• Red Heart Super Saver Solids yarn—1 skein for each color
o Paddy Green for head/body, muzzle, arms, fingers, legs, toes, eyebrows, and tail
o Pale Yellow for belly/tail and toes
o White for eyes and teeth
o Black for eyes, nostrils, and mouth

If you have any questions or concerns, please send me a message through Ravelry. I’ll try to get back to you as soon as I can. :)