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Hyena
This crochet pattern includes instructions for making an animal toy approximately 20 × 23 cm (7.9 × 9 inches) in size.
The toy is crocheted in separate parts.
Front legs are crocheted directly into the body.
Head and back legs are attached using cotter pins or plastic joints.
Belly, ears, tail, and additional parts are sewn on.
Language: English (US terminology).
Finished size: approx. 20 × 23 cm / 7.9 × 9 in.
Final size may vary depending on yarn choice and crochet tension.
Yarn:
• Himalaya Dolphin Baby (100 g / 120 m)
– 80317 — 1 skein (main color)
– 80311 — 1 skein (additional color)
– 80308 — small amount for belly and inner ears
• Single Lanosso (100 g / 70 m)
– 909 — for tail and fluffy body parts
You may substitute with yarn of similar weight. Adjust hook size according to your tension.
Hook:
• 3.5 mm hook
Additional materials:
• 18 mm safety eyes
• 26 × 21 mm safety nose
• cotter pins or plastic toy joints
– 45 mm for back legs
– 40 mm for head
• toy stuffing
• stitch markers
• wide-eyed needle
• strong thread for sculpting and sewing
• glue
• felt fabric for tongue
Pattern details:
• 31 pages
• over 56 step-by-step photos
• 11 video references included
Skill level:
Intermediate
Pattern author: Olga Tseplyaeva
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- First published: September 2023
- Page created: May 7, 2026
- Last updated: May 7, 2026 …
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