Product Description
With this very easy pattern, you can make a realistic but playful red or grey squirrel doll.
Size: 6 inch/ 15 cm sitting when made with Istex Lett Lopi and hook E / 3,5 mm.
The instructions are written in US crochet terms. The pattern contains a list of materials, tools and accessories needed. Brand and colour numbers of the needed yarn. A clear and colour coded description of how to crochet and assemble the animal. Pictures and illustrations to help getting everything right.
Materials For this squirrel you’ll need worsted weight yarn and an E US / 3.5 mm crochet hook. You’ll need three colours of yarn, rust (2/3 of a 100 yard skein), white (1/4) and some barley / camel colour. These quantities are estimates. For the eyes I’ve used 9 mm animal eyes. You will also need fibrefill and pellets for a bit of extra weight in the body (I use Hama beads). Lopi colour numbers: 9427, 0051 and 1419 or 1400.
Floro the Red Squirrel Crochet Pattern
What is Being Made
Floro is a charming amigurumi-style crochet squirrel toy designed by Sonja van der Wijk from Son's Popkes. This adorable red squirrel is a finished crocheted stuffed animal that measures approximately 6 inches (15 cm) in height when sitting, making it a perfect small decorative toy or handmade gift. The pattern creates a three-dimensional toy character with distinctive squirrel features.
Craft and Techniques Used
This project uses crochet as the primary construction method. The squirrel is worked in the round using spiral techniques, which is a common approach in amigurumi (the Japanese art of crocheting small stuffed toys). The pattern employs color changes to create the red squirrel's natural coloring, with color-coded instructions provided to guide you through where to change colors. The pattern is written in standard American crochet terms, making it accessible to English-speaking crocheters.
A stitch marker is recommended to help track the beginning of each round as you work in spirals. The color changes are integrated into the pattern with specific stitch numbers indicated, allowing you to verify you're changing colors at the correct points in your work.
Stitches Used
While the complete stitch list is not fully detailed in the provided content, the pattern utilizes fundamental crochet stitches typical of amigurumi construction. The pattern instructions reference standard American crochet terminology and round-by-round stitch counts to guide shaping and structure.
Materials
Yarn: The pattern calls for worsted weight yarn. The designer specifically recommends using fuzzy yarn for optimal results, as this enhances the squirrel's texture and appearance. The yarn used in the original design is Istex Lètt lopi, which is 100% wool.
Tools: You will need a crochet hook appropriate for worsted weight yarn, and a stitch marker is strongly recommended for tracking rounds.
Difficulty Level
This pattern is rated as beginner-friendly, making it an excellent choice for those new to crochet or amigurumi. The straightforward round-by-round construction and color-coded instructions help guide crafters through the process.
Important Notes
- The finished size depends on your yarn weight choice and crochet tension, so experimenting with eye size is recommended despite the pattern's suggestions
- Fuzzy yarn is strongly recommended for the best appearance
- Color changes should be made in the last loop of a stitch for clean transitions
- This is a downloadable PDF pattern format
Specifications
| Brand: | Independent Designer |
| Yarn Weight: | Worsted |
| Pages: | 8 |
| Designer: | Son's Popkes |
| Craft: | Crochet |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English |
| Number of Patterns: | 1 |
| Skill Level: | Beginner |
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