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8 Free Crochet Platypus Patterns

Published: Aug 4, 2022 · Modified: Jun 17, 2023 by Admin · This blog generates income via ads

The Platypus is an incredibly unique creature with water-resistant fur and a unique electroreceptive bill. You can crochet your version of this water-resistant furry friend in this fun pattern, whether you prefer traditional black and white or bright and colorful. Its playful personality makes it an ideal candidate for an amigurumi design. These 8 Free Crochet Platypus Patterns are handcrafted plush toys to replicate the elusive Platypus's appearance. This side-seam design is ideal for beginners and more experienced hobbyists alike, making it an excellent gift choice for kids and adults alike.

Free Crochet Platypus Patterns 1

Crochet Platypus Free Pattern

These amigurumi patterns are for the ever-adorable Platypus. Not only is it fun to crochet, but it’s also incredibly endearing, and you’ll be looking at it with a smile on your face for hours. Skeptical? Don’t be – this is one pattern that will win you over in no time! We promise it will make you forget about bunnies and elephants forever.

These Crochet Platypus Patterns are simple enough for beginners, but advanced crocheters will also find them enjoyable. You can make one for yourself or an entire family with these little guys! Perfect for spring or Easter celebrations and to add fun to everyday life.

Plushie Crochet Platypus Free Pattern:

Plushie Crochet Platypus Free Pattern

The Platypus is a small, cuddly toy that can be used as a pillow or stuffed animal. The Platypus is made of soft acrylic yarn and is filled with cotton stuffing to enhance its plushie feel. Sure to envy all your friends and several stuffed-animal collections, this plush pet platypus is more than a foot long from his bill to his backside (not including his tail) and a grumpy 13 inches tall. You will be happy to make him part of your home for bedtime snuggling or adventure.

Materials

  • Red Heart Super Saver Solids Yarn
  • 4.0 mm (G) crochet hook

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Crochet Platypus Potholder Pattern:

Crochet Platypus Potholder Pattern

Make your kitchen a little more fun by crafting this cute little potholder. The Platypus features ears, feet, and a scalloped edge to help you grip the hot dish. The Platypus Potholder is crocheted in single crochet and has white limbs that look like they are wrapped around the black body of the Platypus. The ears are made with a simple adjustable ring technique so that you can customize them to your liking. When made with Cotton Time yarn and a 4 mm hook, it can be used as an oven mitt or hot plate guard. I like to use these in my camper - they're big enough to fit over your hand and protect against scalding temperatures.

Materials

  • Schachenmayr Cotton Time yarn
  • 50 grams of Color A, about 15 grams of Color B, and small amounts of black and white. 
  • 4 mm crochet hook 
  • needle for sewing

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Platypus Amigurumi Crochet Pattern:

Platypus Amigurumi Crochet Pattern

The Platypus Amigurumi Crochet Pattern is a great project for any crocheter looking to try something new. It will be perfect for kids of all ages, with its bright colors and fun design. If you do not mind making the pattern by hand, this could easily become your new favorite crochet creation. This lovable stuffed friend will surely add fun and adventure to any setting. With Red Heart Super Saver Solids yarn, he's quick and easy to stitch up!

Material

  • Yarn: Red Heart Super Saver Solids
  • Hook: 5.0 mm (H)
  • Yardage: 50 - 100 yards (46 - 91 m)

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Platypus Softie To Crocheting:

Platypus Softie To Crocheting

Create fun and furry friend with this easy pattern. Perfect for beginners in the art of amigurumi, you’ll find it simple to crochet and fun to play with. One skein of yarn will suffice for this project, as well as some stuffing and safety eyes. You will also learn how to work in rounds, Chain, Fasten off, Slip Stitch, Increase, Decrease (or invisible Decrease), and how form a Magic Ring.

Materials

  • Medium Yarn 100% acrylic in 2 colors depending
  • 3.75mm hook
  • Stuffing
  • A tapestry needle
  • 10mm safety eyes
  • Scissors

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Paul The Platypus Free Pattern:

Paul The Platypus Free Pattern

Make a cuddly critter of your own with the Paul the Platypus Free Pattern! This pattern shows you how to make a baby platypus who can go anywhere. This pattern requires minimal sewing with crocheting, and all pieces are made in a single piece, making it rather fast to sew up. You will only need one yard of each main fabric and a small bit of velcro if you want to add that feature. His belly, arms, and legs are worked continuously in a round without turning, while his head and tail are worked in rows. The result is a seamless look that’s both fun and fast to make!

Materials

  • About 90-110 yds of I Love This Cotton! Yarn
  • Size E (3.5mm) crochet hook
  • Fiberfill stuffing
  • 6mm safety eyes (2)
  • Tapestry needle
  • Optional: Stitch marker

Abbreviations

  • st(s) = stitch(es)
  • ch = chain
  • ss = slip stitch
  • sc = single crochet
  • inc = sc increase (work 2 sc in the same st)
  • dec = sc decrease (decrease over 2 sc sts)
  • hdc = half double crochet
  • dc = double crochet

Gauge

  • 2" = 10 sc sts
  • 2" = 10.5 rows of sc

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Mini Platypus Crochet Pattern Free:

Mini Platypus Crochet Pattern Free

Let’s face it; platypuses are strange creatures that most people have never seen before. This little guy has a long flat tail and long nose, making him look like he is always paddling along. Pam is a small stash buster, perfect for using up those tiny amounts of yarn you can’t bear to throw out. Pam would be a great companion to add to your other critters as she brings out their colors!

Skill

  • Intermediate

Materials

  • King Cole Big Value DK yarn
  • 3 mm (US C/2 or D/3) crochet hook
  • Scissors
  • Stitch markers

Abbreviations

  • Ch: Chain

  • Dc: Double Crochet

  • Dc2tog: Double crochet two stitches together

  • Rep: Repeat

  • Rnd: Round 

  • SS: Slip stitch

  • St(s): Stitch(es) 

  • Yo: Yarn over

Gauge

  • 11 sc x 11 rows = 5 x 5 cm ( 2 x 2 in) using 3 mm (US C/2 or D/3) hook or size needed to obtain stated gauge

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Crochet Platypus Amigurumi Pattern:

Crochet Platypus Amigurumi Pattern

This little Platypus is the perfect gift for nature lovers who like to crochet. This can be crocheted relatively quickly and is a great way to use leftover yarn. It would also make an excellent decoration in any home or office, especially since it's so cute and little. It will be a unique gift because it has not been commercially produced and can only be offered as a handmade product! Thanks to its small size (approximately 18 cm), it will easily crochet and carry in a handbag without worrying about damaging it.

Materials 

  • Schachenmayr Catania Solids Yarn
  • 2.5 mm Crochet hook
  •  Tapestry Needle
  • Polyfill
  • Scissors
  • 6 mm Safety Eyes

Techniques 

  • Slip Knot
  • Magic Ring
  • Chain Stitch
  • Single Crochet (sc)
  • Decrease / Increase
  • Crochet into the Front and Back Loop
  • Close Openings
  • Sewing

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Crochet A Amigurumi In Platypus Design:

Crochet A Amigurumi In Platypus Design

If you love science and cute animals (or both!), this crochet scientist amigurumi is for you! Phyllis the Platypus is a great companion and scurries around your house, perfect for kids of all ages. She has many customization options, including a large range of accessories (including her own pink lab coat!) that can make Phyllis look like your favorite scientist or an anthropomorphic platypus. She's very easy to make, but the result has a lot of character and looks great whether you're giving it as a gift or keeping it for yourself!

Materials 

  • Rico Design Ricorumi DK Yarn
  • Crochet hook size 2.5 mm (US C/2)
  • Stuffing
  • Tapestry Needle
  • Scissors
  • Pins
  • 3 Stitch markers
  • Safety eyes 6 mm (Option 1)
  • Black embroidery thread (Option 2 - If you prefer to embroider the eyes)

Abbreviations

  • R# - Row/round number

  • st - Stitch

  • ch - Chain

  • sl st - Slip stitch

  • mc - Magic circle

  • sc - Single crochet

  • inc - Increase

  • dec - Decrease

  • FLO - Front loop only

  • BLO - Back loop only

  • sk - Skip

  • [...] x ... - Repeat the sequence of stitches in brackets x-times

  • (...) - Total number of stitches at the end of each row/round

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