Pattern design by Projectarian

ABOUT DIPPER
Dipper longed to live in the Milky Way and swim the River of Stars. One day she wished upon a shooting star and was magically transformed into a pear, hanging ripe on a pear tree in an orchard. At harvest time, this magical platypus-pear was picked, along with all the regular pears, and swept across the galaxy on the Royal Jelly Bean Express for delivery at Orion Spur, which, as everybody knows, is in the Milky Way. Dipper, who had turned back into a platypus by then, took a flying leap off the train gondola and landed in the River of Stars with a plop, where she lived happily ever after.

ABOUT THE PATTERN
This pattern is part of the Projectarian’s Year of Fur event, where all Projectarian patterns are fur themed for 2022. It features the use of fur yarn for crocheting a platypus that can turn inside out to become a pear, as part of my Smuggle-Tuck Pets collection of fruits which contain a secret pet inside. The option is included for both models to be made separately and stuffed. The platypus and pear’s loose features are crocheted separately and assembled by sewing. Crocheting with and sewing fur might be more challenging than regular yarn, but fur also hides mistakes very well! To give yourself an easier time, be sure to watch my video on how to crochet with fur.

More about Projectarian’s Year of Fur and other furry projects here.

Pattern Info
• Platypus size: 43 cm long
• Pear size: 29 cm long
• Skill Level: Intermediate
• Hook Sizes: 7mm, 6mm, 2.5mm
• Yarn Weight: DK (8ply), fur and chenille
• Yardage DK: 276m
• Yardage fur: 108m
• Yardage chenille: 56m
• Gauge: (2.5mm hook, DK yarn) 10 stitches and 11 rows =
5 cm. 10SC X 11 rows
• Terminology: US with metric sizes
• Photo Tutorial
• Written Pattern
• Price: $4.00
• 26 pages, ~ 130 pictures
• Includes detailed supplies list of yarn quantities, tools, skills, and any other supplies for crocheting and needle felting
• Free bonus Booklet: Projectarian’s Pro Tips for Amigurumi
• Dedicated support from the team at Hooked on Sunshine.

Although it is rated as intermediate, I’ve written this pattern with lower skill levels in mind. The pattern has been thoroughly tested to ensure it’s accurate and easy to follow. If you get stuck, ask for help from the Hooked on Sunshine support team (link in pattern).