Easy To Crochet Cute Axolotl Bookmark Pattern For Book Reader
Brighten your reading experience with the Crochet Cute Axolotl Bookmark, a charming accessory that’s perfect for book lovers.
This pattern can add a touch of whimsy to your reading, an adorable project that’s as functional as it is fun. It can bring the lovable axolotl to life with its playful design, perfect for delighting both young readers and adults. Ideal project for crochet enthusiasts eager to create a practical accessory.
Crochet Axolotl Bookmark
Using soft, vibrant yarns, the finished axolotl bookmark is not only a delightful page-keeper but also a conversation starter, making it a fantastic gift for bookworms. Its lightweight and compact form ensures it fits snugly between pages without damaging your book. Stitched with care, this project adds a personal touch to your reading routine.
Tip:
Use a stitch marker to keep track of rounds when working in the round, ensuring your axolotl comes out perfectly shaped.
Materials Needed:
- White yarn for the eyes
- Light pink yarn for the main body and features
- Bright pink or darker pink yarn (optional for different color variations)
- 2.5 mm hook
- Scissors
- 6 mm safety eyes
- Toy stuffing
Axolotl Bookmark Pattern:
Head:
Start with light pink yarn. Make a magic ring.
- Round 1: 6 single crochet (sc) into the magic ring.
- Round 2: Increase (2 sc) in each stitch around (12 sc).
- Round 3: 1 sc, increase repeat around (18 sc).
- Round 4: 2 sc, increase repeat around (24 sc).
- Rounds 5-10: Sc in each stitch around (24 sc for 6 rounds).
- Round 11: 2 sc, decrease repeat around (18 sc).
- Round 12: 1 sc, decrease repeat around (12 sc). Stuff the head with toy stuffing.
- Close the hole by squeezing it shut and sc across both layers, making 6 stitches in total. This completes the head.
Body:
Continue with light pink yarn. Chain 1 and turn to start the body.
- Rounds 13-40: Sc in each stitch across (6 sc). Repeat this step for 25 rounds or until the body reaches your desired length.
Tail:
Start decreasing for the tail, making a tail fin.
- Round 41: 2 sc, decrease repeat twice (4 sc).
- Rounds 42-44: Sc in each stitch around (4 sc).
- Round 45: 1 sc, decrease and end with 1 sc (3 sc).
- Rounds 46-48: 3 sc in each round.
- Round 49: 1 sc, then decrease (2 sc).
- Round 50: 2 sc.
- Rounds 51-52: Repeat step 18.
- Round 54: Decrease to 1 stitch left and finish the tail.
Fins:
Using bright or dark pink yarn, start from one side of the tail. Make slip stitches, single crochet, and half double crochet to create fin-like structures. Repeat this along the edge of the tail fins. Ensure to repeat on both sides of the tail.
Legs (Make 4):
Start with a magic ring using light pink yarn.
- Round 1: 6 sc into magic ring.
- Round 2: 1 sc, increase repeat three times (9 sc).
- Rounds 3-5: Sc in each stitch around (9 sc).
- Round 6: 1 sc, decrease repeat three times (6 sc). Close by sewing the opening.
- Chain 20 for each leg frill, then attach them to the body at desired positions.
Eyes:
Using white yarn, make a magic ring.
- Round 1: 6 sc into the magic ring.
- Round 2: 1 sc, increase three times (9 sc).
- Rounds 3-4: 1 sc in each stitch around (9 sc). Finish off. Attach 6 mm safety eyes in the center before fitting them onto the head.
Adding Gills:
- With bright or dark pink yarn, chain and attach along each side of the head for gills.
Assembly:
- Attach all parts as described. Place the eyes on the head and use the darker yarn to stitch the mouth details.
- Optionally, use PVA glue to stiffen the gills for a permanent shape.
