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This pattern is a PDF file (8 pages including 18 photos). The pattern is written in English and US crochet terms.
Difficulty: Intermediate - includes color changes.
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Amigurumi Sea Slug Pattern No.14 by pawpaw
Project Overview
This downloadable crochet pattern creates an amigurumi sea slug toy, specifically designed to resemble a Chromodoris Annae species. The finished project measures approximately 26cm (10 inches) in length, making it a medium-sized stuffed toy suitable for display or play. This intermediate-level crochet project combines colorwork techniques with three-dimensional shaping to bring a realistic sea creature to life.
Craft and Technique
The pattern uses fundamental amigurumi construction methods, which involve crocheting in continuous rounds to create seamless, three-dimensional forms. A key technique employed throughout this design is working through back loops only, which creates a distinct textured appearance and helps define the structure of the sea slug's body. The pattern requires assembly of multiple components, including the body and decorative rhinophores (the sea slug's sensory appendages), which are attached together to complete the finished toy.
Stitches and Construction
This pattern utilizes fundamental crochet stitches to build the amigurumi form:
- Single crochet (sc): The primary stitch used throughout the pattern for building the body and other components
- Chain (ch): Used to establish foundation rows and create structural elements
The designer notes that rhinophores (the sensory tentacles) can be made and attached before stuffing the main body, allowing for flexible construction sequencing based on crafter preference.
Materials and Yarn Specifications
This pattern requires a 5mm (H/8) crochet hook and uses DK weight (8 ply) yarn at 100g per 310 meters (3.5oz per 339 yards). The yarn is 100% acrylic, providing durability and easy care for a finished toy.
The color palette consists of five distinct shades from Panda's CARNIVAL 8 ply yarn line:
- Jac Blue: 65 meters (71 yards) – primary body color
- Navy: 34 meters (37 yards) – secondary body color
- White: 22 meters (24 yards) – accent color
- Butterscotch: 19 meters (20.7 yards) – detail color
- Yellow: 10 meters (11 yards) – accent color
Additional Supplies
Beyond yarn and hook, crafters will need a tapestry needle or sewing needle for weaving in ends and assembling components, a stitch marker to track the beginning of rounds, and polyester stuffing to fill the completed amigurumi form and create its three-dimensional shape.
Pattern Notes
This pattern is designed for personal use only and may not be resold, redistributed, or used to create finished products for commercial sale. The specific construction method of working through back loops only throughout the pattern creates a textured finish characteristic of quality amigurumi design.
```Specifications
| Brand: | Independent Designer |
| Yarn Weight: | DK | Light Worsted |
| Pages: | 8 |
| Designer: | pawpaw |
| Craft: | Crochet |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English |
| Number of Patterns: | 1 |
| Skill Level: | Intermediate |
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