Bippy Buddies

  Axolotls are so cute, so it only makes sense that they're popular right now. Since they're endangered and difficult to keep, it's illegal or impractical to keep them in a lot of places, so we'll have to make do with a crochet plushie version! There's lots of different morphs out there for inspiration, or you can go nuts with whatever colour you want! Also try out my  free capybara version  of this cute, round toy! An axolotl is also included in my salamander, newt, and lizard pattern pack on Etsy. Axolotl Free Amigurumi Pattern Materials Yarn (I used Loops & Threads Soft Classic Solid yarn) Crochet hook (I used a 4.5mm hook) Safety eyes Tapestry needle Stuffing Stitch marker Scissors   Abbreviations (US terms) ch - chain sc - single crochet inc - increase dec - decrease hdc - half double crochet dc - double crochet tc - triple crochet ss - slip stitch FLO - front loops only BLO - back loops only mc - magic circle (...) - repeat the part in parenthesis specifi...

This little pattern can be altered to create any kind of salamander, newt, or lizard you'd like! I chose to make a rough skinned newt stuffed toy, as they're my favourite native one! The difference between a salamander and a newt is that salamanders live on land except for breeding, and newts live in the water most of their lives! If it's an axolotl you're looking for, try my axolotl pattern here ! For an updated version of this pattern, see my fire bellied newt pattern here! Salamander or Newt Free Amigurumi Pattern Materials Yarn (I used Loops & Threads Soft Classic Solid yarn) Crochet hook (I used a 3.5mm hook) Safety eyes Tapestry needle Stuffing Stitch marker Scissors   Abbreviations (US terms) ch - chain sc - single crochet inc - increase dec - decrease hdc - half double crochet dc - double crochet tc - triple crochet ss - slip stitch FLO - front loops only BLO - back loops only mc - magic circle (...) - repeat the part in parenthesis specified number of time...