Beaver

"Enjoy adding a touch of woodland charm to your crochet collection with this adorable Crochet Beaver! Featuring a chunky body and contrasting tummy panel, hands and feet with digits, buck teeth, a button nose, an oversized tail, tiny ears, and delightfully chunky "cankles," this lovable amigurumi is full of personality from head to toe. Every detail has been thoughtfully designed to capture the playful character of one of nature's hardest-working animals while also keeping the project fun and enjoyable to make. Whether you're crocheting a gift for an animal lover, adding to your own handmade woodland collection, or simply looking for a cuddly new friend to create, this beaver is sure to bring smiles. Customize your beaver with your favorite color combinations, add your own creative touches, and enjoy bringing this charming little critter to life, one stitch at a time. PATTERN INFORMATION + The pattern is written in English using US crochet terminology. SKILLS NEEDED + The skill level needed is advanced intermediate (but ambitious beginners are always encouraged to try!). + The techniques you will need to know include chain, single crochet, standing single crochet, slip stitch, single crochet increase and decrease, invisible decrease, working in the back bar of the ch, starting an oval piece with a foundation chain, the adjustable (magic) ring, and hand stitching pieces together. +A small amount of hand embroidery is also used in this project. MATERIALS NEEDED (more specifics are noted within the pattern) + yarn in your choice of colors (about 612 yds/560 m of worsted/aran) + a size E/4 (3.5 mm) crochet hook + stitch markers + tapestry needle + stuffing + pins + scissors + safety eyes + chopstick to help stuff FINISHED MEASUREMENTS Using hook size E/4 (3.5 mm) and worsted yarn, the Beaver measures approx. 11 inches (28 cm) tall in the sitting position to the tip of the ear. Using hook size 1.50 mm and size 10 crochet thread, the Miniature measures approx. 4.75 inches (12 cm) tall in the sitting position to the tip of the ear. "

Crochet HookE/4 or 3.5 mm hook

Yarn Weight(4) Medium Weight/Worsted Weight and Aran (16-20 stitches to 4 inches)

Crochet GaugeGauge is not essential to this project, but a tight, even tension should be maintained.

Finished Sizeapprox. 11 inches (28 cm) tall in the sitting position

Materials List

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