What animal has the bill of a duck, webbed feet, and the body of beaver? It’s the platypus! Native to Australia, the platypus not only lays eggs, but produces milk for it’s young, making it a mammal. Male platypuses (also called platypi or platypodes) have a venom-filled spur on their back legs. So not only are the just about the coolest animal ever, they are also adorable!

This is an Easy/Intermediate level pattern. Some previous amigurumi experience is recommended.

Things you need to know: how to crochet in the round, change color, single crochet, increase, and decrease,

You will need:
• Size G crochet hook
• Worsted weight yarn in brown and gray (any brand)
• 15 mm plastic safety eyes
• Fiber-fil polyester stuffing
• Needle with a large eye

The pattern includes 8 pages of detailed instruction in English and over 9 color photos including work-in-progress photos to guide you along. Finished product measures about 13” long and 5” tall, depending on the yarn used.

Please don’t sell or redistribute ANY copies of this pattern VIA EMAIL OR PRINTED or in any other form. Please do NOT sell the finished products of you make with this pattern online, but you may sell them locally.