Free Axolotl Crochet Pattern – Squishy
Looking for a lovable, squishy friend? With its adorable tiny fins and feet, this free axolotl crochet pattern works quickly with blanket yarn—perfect for gifts or your own collection!
Free Axolotl Crochet Pattern Notes
Meet the Squishy Axolotl crochet pattern! This adorable amphibian is the latest addition to my popular “Squishy” series, which also includes the Squishy Chicken and Squishy Giraffe patterns. It’s a reimagined, squishy-sized version of my original Plush Axolotl, making it a perfect companion for fans of the original design. This cutie is just the right size for small hands, cuddly play, or a quick, fun project to add some mystical magic to your amigurumi collection.
With its cute little legs and frilly fins, the Squishy Axolotl is bursting with personality. The body is intentionally under-stuffed for that signature “squishy” feel, giving it a soft, huggable texture that’s as fun to hold as it is to make.
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Whether you’re looking to whip up a quick and unique gift or you’re adding to your squishy animal collection, this squishy axolotl is the perfect project. He’s the perfect mix of cuddly and fun, with the right amount of detail to make him stand out while still being easy to create. Grab your yarn and hooks, and get ready to fall in love with this squishy axolotl crochet pattern!
Ad-free, Printable PDF Squishy
My pattern’s are free on my website, but if your prefer a printable copy, you can find them in my shop!
Squishy Axolotl
$6
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$6
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Materials you’ll need
To get started making this free axolotl crochet pattern, you’ll want to gather all your materials first.
You will need:
- Main color: 90g blanket yarn
- Fin color: 10g blanket yarn
- 12mm safety eyes
- Crochet Hook in Size 4.5mm
- Tapestry Needle
- Polyfil
- stitch marker
Notes:
This axolotl’s tail, body and head is made from the bottom to the head, all in one piece. You will insert a neck strengthener which will help with the shape and stability of the head, while allowing you to stuff the bottom VERY lightly and stuff the head a little more.
The fins, tail fin, arms and feet are attached at the end.
The arms are attached with a long needle. The video for that is here.
You can use safety eyes or try out embroidered eyes so it would be safe for a baby/toddler. I have a collection of embroidery videos here.
Substitute yarns could be Premier Basix Chenille yarn or Big Twist from Joann’s. You may need to change the hook size if you change the yarn.Â
Squishy Axolotl Crochet Pattern
Neck strengthener
*Click here for a video and picture tutorial on how this works*
In a magic circle, SC 7. SC in each around for a total of 7 rows. Fasten off and leave a long tail to sew the hole closed and sew through the neck. You will need this before you stuff the head.
Body/Head
Round 1: In a magic circle, SC 8.
Rounds 2-3: SC in each around. (8) *2 rounds*
Round 4: SC INC in each around. (16)
Rounds 5-6: SC in each around. (16) *2 rounds*
Round 7: SC in the first, SC INC in the next. Repeat around. (24)
Rounds 8-12: SC in each around. (24) *5 rounds*
Round 13: SC in the first, INV DEC in the next. Repeat around. (16)
VERY lightly stuff here.
Round 14: SC in each around. (16)
Round 15: INV DEC in each around. (8)
Round 16: In the front loop only, SC INC in each around. (16)
Round 17: SC in the first, SC INC in the next. Repeat around. (24)
Rounds 18-22: SC in each around. (24) *5 rounds*
Insert safety eyes between rounds 20 and 21, about 4 stitches apart. Insert neck strengthener.
See here for a video about how to help make your head round!
Round 23: SC in the first, INV DEC in the next. Repeat around. (16)
Stuff the head.
Round 24: SC in each around. (16)
Round 25: INV DEC in each around. (8)
Fasten off and sew the remaining hole closed.
Squishy Axolotl Amigurumi Parts
Arms (make 2)
Leave unstuffed
Round 1: SC 7 in a magic circle
Rounds 2-5: SC in each around.
Fasten off and leave a long tail to sew on. Sew on between rounds 14 and 15.
Feet (make 2)
Leave unstuffed
Round 1: In a magic circle, SC 7.
Round 2: SC INC in each around. (14)
Round 3: SC in each around. (14)
Round 4: INV DEC 6 times. SC in the remaining 2. (8)
Round 5: INV DEC 3 times. SC in the remaining 2. (5)
Round 6: SC in each around. (5)
Fasten off and leave a long tail to attach. Sew onto round 9, with about 2 stitches in between each foot.
Fins (make 2)
[Chain 6. Turn and SC in the second chain from the hook. SC in the remaining 4 chains. (total of 5 SC)] (repeat for a total of 3 fins)
Attach three fins on each side of the face. I attached them on rounds 19-22 (or at least close to that, give or take)
Line the first fin about 2-3 stitches from the eye, right on the side of the head. Double check that they look to be about the same distance from the eyes so that both sides seem even. Pin them in place to make sure. Use tails to attach.
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Hi! Could you please send me the link of the book that you have with all the squishy patterns. I’d like to buy it. Is the axolotls included? Thank you so much
Here it is! https://shop.thefriendlyredfox.com/product/squishy-collection-ebook/