Pattern

Emilio the Axolotl

By Jacki Donhou

Find the complete pattern in Inside Crochet Issue #162

Unlike other creatures, Emilio never has to grow up. Luckily, as he lives in a permanently juvenile stage of growth, he can practise his skills at being the best little prankster the pond has ever seen!

EXTRACT: This adorable design is taken from Yarn Cake Amigurumi by Jacki Donhou (GMC Publications, £14.99)

Materials

* Lion Brand Mandala Ombré, 100% acrylic, 150g/315m/344yds
Shade: Pure 208 x 1 cake

* Size 10 crochet thread in black, white and pink

* 2.75mm hook

* Two safety eyes, 12mm/½in

* Polyester fibre filling

* Large and small embroidery needles

* Scissors

* Sewing pins

* Stitch markers

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Jacki Donhou

Designer

After a career as a visual merchandiser, Jacki taught herself to crochet as a hobby to pass the time alongside bringing up her three children, and she has been designing amigurumi and plush patterns ever since.

Other Patterns by Jacki Donhou

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