What you'll need
| One size only: | 16 cm |
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YarnArt Jeans - orange
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1 |
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YarnArt Jeans - green
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1 |
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Product Description
This pattern is available in: English (US crochet terms)
SKILL LEVEL: Easy Size 16 cm (6 in), if using sport weight yarn (Sport (12 wpi), 2 : Fine).
Addition. The toy can be crochet with a tail or without (like a rattle).
THAT‘S WHAT YOU NEED: • yarn • 2 mm (US 0) or 2,5 mm (US 1 ½) crochet hook • soft stuffing • scissors • 2 black 6 mm glass eyes • needle for sewing • brown yarn for the nose
By purchasing this pattern, you agree to the terms of use: 1. This pattern is for personal use only. 2. It is prohibited to: reproduce, copy, publish or distribute this pattern, its parts or photos in any way or form, including translations into foreign languages. 3. It is allowed to: publish photos of the finished items; sell the finished items indicating the pattern’s author:
Tatiana Kucherovskaya “TANATIcrochet”
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Mini Squirrel Crochet Toy by Tatiana Kucherovska
What is Being Made
This downloadable crochet pattern creates a Mini Squirrel toy measuring 16 cm (6 inches) in height. Designed by independent designer Tatiana Kucherovska, this is a finished stuffed amigurumi-style toy suitable for display, play, or gift-giving. The squirrel features distinct color blocking with white, orange, mint, and pistachio tones to create a charming, stylized rodent character.
Craft and Technique
This project uses crochet as the primary construction method. The pattern is classified as intermediate difficulty, indicating it requires foundational crochet knowledge and familiarity with shaping techniques. The toy is constructed using the amigurumi technique, which involves crocheting in continuous rounds to create three-dimensional stuffed forms. Pieces are worked separately and then assembled together using a sewing needle, with soft fiberfill stuffing added to create dimension and structure.
Stitches Used
The pattern utilizes fundamental crochet stitches including:
- Single crochet (sc) – the primary stitch for building dense, tight fabric suitable for stuffed toys
- Double crochet (dc) – used for varied texture and structure
- Chain stitch (ch) – for foundation rows and connecting elements
- Slip stitch (sl st) – for joining rounds and securing yarn
- Increases (inc) – for shaping and expanding pieces
- Skip stitch (sk st) – for decreasing and shaping
Materials and Tools
The pattern calls for sport weight yarn (also classified as Fine, 12 wpi), which creates a compact, detailed finished toy. Recommended yarn brands include YarnArt Jeans and ALIZE Cotton Gold, both cotton-acrylic blend yarns (55% cotton/45% acrylic composition) that provide durability and softness appropriate for toys.
Yarn colors specified:
- YarnArt Jeans in white, orange, and mint
- ALIZE Cotton Gold in pistachio and powder shades
- Brown yarn for the nose detail
- White yarn for eyebrows
Tools and notions required:
- 2 mm (US 0) or 2.5 mm (US 1½) crochet hook – sized appropriately for sport weight yarn to achieve tight, even stitches
- Sewing needle for assembly and finishing
- Soft fiberfill stuffing for padding
- Two 6 mm black glass eyes for realistic facial features
- Scissors for yarn trimming
This pattern is provided as a downloadable PDF for personal use only, designed by TANATIcrochet and copyrighted in 2017.
```Specifications
| Brand: | Independent Designer |
| Yarn Weight: | Sport |
| Pages: | 8 |
| Designer: | Tatiana Kucherovska |
| Craft: | Crochet |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English |
| Number of Patterns: | 1 |
| Skill Level: | Intermediate |
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