Othello of the Otter Folk

**PDF Crochet Pattern Only, not the Finished Product** Introducing Othello of the Otter Folk, a charming amigurumi pattern right out of my childhood, inspired by the tales that shaped it like Redwall (Taggerung, anyone?), and Lord of the Rings. This pattern isn't just about creating a crochet piece; it's about capturing a slice of childhood adventures and the timeless joy of storytelling. He's been crafted with playability in mind, with options for semi-poseable arms and legs, and the ability to stand on his own. Depending on your gauge, he'll stand around 21cm/8.2inches. Outfitted with his hat and pack, Othello is always happy to meet other travellers on the road, and share a tale or two. **This pattern includes:** * Detailed step-by-step instructions in English using US crochet terms * 30+ colour photos to help you get your otter looking just right * A full colour PDF (B/W printer friendly available upon request with proof of purchase) * Detailed instructions for crafting a semi-poseable figure, as well as instructions for his hat and pack Whether displayed on a shelf or accompanying a child in play, Othello is sure to spark the imagination and be a lovely addition to any Amigurumi collection. Materials * Yarn - The pattern is made for DK weight yarn, but being amigurumi, gauge isn’t super important and you can easily switch it out for a different weight. Just make sure all the yarn used is the same weight and it should still work. * Colour A: Main body colour * Colour B: Eye/nose/accent colour * Colour C: Backpack main colour * Colour D: Backpack pocket colour * Colour E: Lillypad hat colour * 2.75mm crochet hook to keep the stitches nice and tight. Depending on your yarn you may need to go up or down sizes to match. * Stuffing * Sewing pins to keep things in place as you stitch them together (not necessary, but can help keep things from sliding around) * Marker to keep track of rounds (I use an extra little piece of yarn) * Yarn needle (or smaller if you prefer to attach pieces with thread), scissors, general etc * Two buttons for the backpack. Mine are 1.1cm across, but the size is flexible.