Realistic Squirrel

With this squirrel crochet pattern, you can create an adorable bushy-tailed plushie that looks ready to scurry off into the wild! This 51 page pattern includes dozens of helpful photographs and detailed diagrams that will help beginners and more experienced crocheters alike, including a text-only version — perfect if you'd like to save ink when printing. When following this version, be sure to refer to the photos if you need a visual aid to help support the written pattern. A PDF file will be available to download upon completion of payment; you can start crocheting right away! Use your favorite color yarn in any size. This squirrel will look cute in chunky or medium gauge yarn! In 4G yarn, your finished squirrel will be about the average size of a real squirrel — 7 inches tall, with an extra poofy tail that’s poseable with the addition of wire. Gauge is not crucial in this pattern, so long as the stitches are uniform and do not allow stuffing to be visible through the holes. ️ SKILL LEVEL: Intermediate - This pattern includes a few more advanced amigurumi techniques, including crocheting arms/legs together as you go and skipping very specific stitches - but don’t be intimidated! The detailed and clearly labeled diagrams will help tremendously with these rows. ️ LANGUAGE: English (US terminology) ️ SUPPLIES: Yarn: In any size and in any gauge. The featured squirrel in the images is made with medium #4 yarn, though a few of my testers made adorable crochet squirrels in chunky #5 yarn. Hook: Size the hook according to the yarn. I used a 4mm / G hook. Tapestry needle. Safety eyes: Medium-large. Choose a size according to your preference! I used 12mm safety eyes. Stuffing: polyfil, or other stuffing of your choice. Scissors Wire (Optional): 16-24g craft wire, a piece of electrical wire, or even a cut-up wire clothes hanger wire will all work perfectly. If using, you’ll need two 10 inch wires. ️ ADDITIONAL NOTES: This pattern has been tested, but if you notice a mistake, please reach out to me and I will correct it ASAP! For more information about this pattern, including links to supplies see here: https://lautercreek.com/squirrel-crochet-pattern/ Please note that this is a listing for a PDF printable pattern, not a finished product. No AI was used in the writing of this pattern; it was written and photographed entirely by me. Happy Crafting! I hope you enjoy crocheting this squirrel as much as I enjoyed creating it!