Amigurumi Amigurumi: Wildlife Wildlife Adventure Adventure

Amigurumi
Wildlife
Adventure
meet 12
extremely cute
endangered animals
by airali design and irene strange

Amigurumi
Wildlife Adventure
12 extremely cute
endangered animals
Original crochet patterns, texts and photos by

Ilaria Caliri and Irene Strange ©2020
Illustrations by Clara Battello ©2020
Yarn sponsored by Rico Design and
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First Published August 2020.
For more information contact:
amigurumiadvent@gmail.com
Welcome to the Amigurumi
Wildlife Adventure
We are constantly inspired by the adorable, the amusing
and even the odd animals that share our world. Their
funny faces and fascinating habits are both intriguing
and familiar.
In this collection, we will encounter 12 such animals,

each from a different part of the world, each a different
shape and size, living in a variety of habitats. But there
is something that these 12 creatures have in common:
whether through habitat loss, or difficulty in adapting
to the changing climate, or through illegal poaching, all
of these delightful creatures are currently on the list of
endangered and vulnerable animal species.
Together let’s discover some of the things that make

each of them special, and get to know them a little
better through the art of amigurumi crochet.
So let’s take a peek into the leafy jungles, murky

freshwater lakes, open oceans and sparse windy plains
as we set out together on our Wildlife Adventure...
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Contents
WELCOME... page 3
DESIGNERS... page 4
patterns overview... page 6

yarn... page 20
yarn and materials lists... page 24
Stitch guide... page 25
Red panda... page 32

Three toed Sloth... page 36
Axolotl... page 40
Coquerel’s Sifaka Lemur... page 44
Green sea turtle... page 48
Orangutan... page 52
Dugong... page 56
Pangolin... page 60
Saiga Antelope... page 66
Speckle-chested Piculet... page 70
Black-footed Ferret... page 74
Whale shark... page 78
thank you... page 84
Amigurumi Wildlife Adventure by Airali design and Irene Strange 5

Pygmy
three-toed sloth
They are the smallest of the three-
toed sloths. To avoid predators the
sloths stay up in the tree canopy.
The green algae growing in their
fur helps them blend in with the
leaves. They are also surprisingly
good swimmers!

Speckle-chested
piculet
These tiny woodpeckers live only
in a small area of the Andes in
northern Peru. They climb along
tree branches looking for insects
and use their short bills to dig out
nest holes in soft wood.

Orangutan
The orangutans spend their whole
life up in the tree canopy, their orange
coats blend in with the shimmering
leaves, hiding them from predators.
These clever apes can make umbrellas
from leaves, toothpicks and other tools
to help get out tasty morsels of fruit -
they learn through mimicking and have
amazing memory.

Coquerel’s Sifaka
lemur
The Sifaka lemurs live in family groups
with a female in charge, and are active
during the day. When not searching for
food, they enjoy sunbathing, stretched
out on the branches. Unlike other lemurs
they stay upright when moving around,
their powerful hind legs can make leaps
up to 10 m (32.8 ft) from one tree
to the next.

Green sea
turtle
The green turtle is one of the largest
sea turtles. They spend most of their
lives in the ocean, diving down for about
5 minutes at a time between each quick
breath. They can even sleep underwater,
wedging themselves under rocks or coral
ledges to hide from predators, some have
a favourite sleeping spot they come back
to every night.

Axolotl
They are known as the Mexican
walking fish, but are actually
amphibians. Unlike their relatives
the salamanders, Axolotls remain
in juvenile stage, the crown around
their heads is their external gills for
breathing underwater. In a way they
are salamander tadpoles!

Dugong
Although they seem nothing alike,
dugongs are related to elephants!
This marine mammal spends its days
grazing on seagrass, and is often
called a sea cow. Unlike their cousin,
the manatee, dugongs can’t
tolerate fresh water.

Whale Shark
Whale shark is the largest fish in the ocean, some are as long as a bus! These
gentle giants migrate around warm tropical seas feeding on tiny plankton.

Black-footed
ferret
Black footed ferret is one of the rarest
mammals in North America. In fact they
were thought to be extinct in the wild as
recent as 1979! These very curious agile
animals live on the shortgrass prairie.
The natural predator of the prairie dogs,
they even re-use prairie dog burrows to
raise their young. Currently there are
approximately 370 black footed ferrets
in the wild, with conservation efforts to
help them re-establish their numbers.

Saiga antelope
Herds of these small antelopes once
roamed across almost the whole
of Asia and Europe. They are well-
adapted to life in the steppe, with
the unusually long nose working to
filter out dust in the summer heat
and warm up the cold winter air
when the temperatures drop.

Pangolin
These fascinating mammals are
covered head to toe in pinecone-like
scales! When threatened, the pangolin
rolls up into a ball, using the sharper
scales on the tail to scare away the
attacker. Sometimes referred to as
the scaly anteaters, these shy animals
are related to bears and cats.

Red Panda
Despite their name, the red pandas
are actually related to otters and
raccoons! The red colour of the fur
is a type of camouflage, it helps
them blend in with the red moss in
their natural habitat. Red pandas are
solitary animals, they spend most of
their time up in the tree canopy.

We passionately believe
endangered animals and their
habitats must be protected

and we will be donating 10% of the profits raised
through this project to World Wildlife Fund
to help support their vital
conservation work.

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our yarn palet te
Every project starts with an idea and
choosing the right materials to bring
the idea to life. For the wildlife
adventure, we wanted to work
with a palette inspired by nature.
There are subtle greys, neutrals

and earthy browns...
earthy

Warm reds and oranges
and a little splash of pinks...
spicy

Bright greens, blues and teals.
fresh

And, to bring more texture to
the amigurumi, the fluffy
cloud-like mohair...
fluffy
like a cloud
MATERIALS
All of the projects in this collection are made in Ricorumi Cotton DK from Rico Design.
The full list of the colourways and yarn amounts needed to complete all 12 designs
are presented on the next page. Two of the designs are worked with yarns held togeth-
er with mohair, this is optional but gives a lovely fuzzy texture to the finished project.
notes on yarn substitution

We recommend working the patterns in DK weight yarn and a matching crochet hook.
Similar 100% cotton yarn from other brands are: Paintbox Cotton DK, DMC Happy
Cotton DK, Hobium La Mia Cottony.
Using a smaller crochet hook and thinner yarn the amigurumi will be smaller in size
while preserving the same proportions. We suggest: Anchor Baby Pure Cotton, Hobbii
Rainbow 8/4, DMC Natura Just Cotton.
Some of the animal’s shapes could lose a bit of the definition if made in acrylic or
wool yarns.

yarn
Ricorumi DK (100% cotton, 25g/58m) in
colours: materials
002 Cream (3 balls)
2.5 to 3 mm crochet hook
003 Light Grey (2 balls)
6 pairs of 6 mm safety eyes
038 Patina (2 balls)
5 pair of 8 mm safety eyes
058 Silver Grey
1 pair of 15 mm safety eyes
059 Mouse Grey
black embroidery thread
079 Grey (2 balls)
toy stuffing
076 Marsh Green
tapestry needle
040 Teal
pins
035 Midnight Blue
stitchmarkers
077 Pea
scissors
047 Pistachio
chenille stems (optional)
063 Saffron
070 Apricot
068 Papaya
025 Fox (2 balls)
tension
057 Chocolate (3 balls)
056 Nougat
052 Light Brown (2 balls)
007 Pastel Pink
008 Rose
019 Mauve approx 5cm/2in over rounds 1-5
Ricorumi Print DK (100% cotton, 25g/58m) in: Rnd 1: start 6sc in a magic ring [6]
005 Mix Green Rnd 2: inc 6 times [12]
Rnd 3: (inc, 1sc) repeat 6 times [18]
Ricorumi Spray DK (100% cotton, 25g/58m) in: Rnd 4: (inc, 2sc) repeat 6 times [24]
009 Brown Rnd 5: (inc, 3sc) repeat 6 times [30]
006 Blue
Matching gauge isn’t essential, but will
Rico Essentials Super Kid Mohair impact on the final size of your amigurumi!
(70% mohair,30% silk, 25g/200m) in colours:
004 Coral
008 Silver

stitch guide
The following stitches and terms are used throughout
the patterns, written in US crochet terms.
The patterns are worked in the “amigurumi Chain Stitch (ch)

method”, in a continuous spiral without closing the
rounds or starting chains. Use a stitch marker to Single Crochet (sc)
mark the rounds, moving it up as you work.
Increase (inc)
Repeating sections are shown in (round) brackets.
Invisible Decrease (inv dec / sc2tog)
Stitch totals are shown in [square] brackets at the
end of each row or round. Magic Ring
Images are referred in {curly} brackets within the Half Double Crochet (hdc)
pattern text.
Double Crochet (dc)
Round (rnd) - worked in a continuous spiral, unless
otherwise instructed. Treble Crochet (tr)
Row - worked flat, turning the work at the end of Slip Stitch (sl st)
each completed row.
Front Loop Only (FLO)
Back Loop Only (BLO)

Chain stitch
1. Start with a loose knot, 2. Tighten the yarn 3. Holding the starting 4. Repeat the number of
put the hook through the around the hook. knot, wrap the yarn times needed to set up
knot. around the hook (yarn the starting chain.
over) and pull one loop
through the loop on hook
- 1 chain is made.
Single Crochet (sc)
1. Put the hook under 2. Yarn over and pull 3. Yarn over again 4. Single crochet is made.
both top loops of the through to the front of and pull yarn through
stitch. work (two loops on hook) both loops on hook to
complete the st.
Single Crochet increase (inc) Single Crochet decrease (dec)
1. The increase st is two 2. Then work a second sc 1. A decrease st combines 2. Now yarn over again
single crochet sts worked into the same st space - two sts into one. Put the and pull a loop through all
into one. Start by working the increase will look a bit hook through the first st, loops on hook - this is the
a single crochet into the like the letter W! yarn over and pull a loop decrease stitch.
st. through, then put the
hook through the second
st, yarn over and pull a
loop through - you will
have 3 loops on hook.

single Crochet invisible decrease (inv dec)
1. Put the hook through 2. Yarn over and pull a 3. Yarn over again, pull 4. This decrease blends
the front loops of the two loop through the two yarn through all loops on in better with the overall
sts. front loops. hook. look of amigurumi when
the piece is stuffed.
magic ring
There are several different ways to make the magic ring, this is one of our favourites for a neat beginning but
feel free to use your preferred method!
1. Take your yarn tail and 2. Put the hook under 3. Yarn over. 4. Pull yarn under both
wrap it twice around a both strands of yarn. strands, yarn over again.
finger.
5. Pull yarn through the 6. Repeat steps 2 - 5 the 7. Pull on the two strands 8. Magic ring is
loop already on hook - needed number of times, and the yarn tail to completed, carry on work
this is a set up st similar e.g. “Start 6sc in a magic tighten the ring. in the first true stitch of
to a ch1 and doesn’t count ring”, then take the ring the ring in a continuous
in stitch total, all stitches off the finger. spiral.
after this will be true sc
stitches.

Half double Crochet (hdc)
The half double crochet is a little taller than a single crochet.
1. To start, yarn over. 2. Put the hook through 3. Pull yarn through to 4. Pull yarn through all
the st and yarn over again. the front - you will have 3 loops on hook to finish
loops on hook, yarn over the st.
again.
double Crochet (dc)

The double crochet is a little taller than a half double crochet.
1. Repeat steps 1 and 2 of 2. Pull yarn through - 3. Yarn over again and The three stitches side
the half double crochet. three loops on hook. Yarn pull through all loops on by side - dc, hdc, sc.
over and pull through the hook.
first 2 loops.
treble Crochet (tr)

The treble crochet is a little taller than a double crochet.
1. To start yarn over 2. Put the hook through 3. Yarn over and pull 4. Complete the stitch as
twice. the stitch and yarn over yarn through the first two regular double crochet.
again. loops - now you have 3
loops on hook.

slip stitch (sl st)
1. Insert hook into the 2. Pull a loop through all

next st, yarn over and pull sts on hook to complete.
yarn through.
practice
front / back loop stitches (BLO / FLO)
makes
Working in FRONT LOOP: Working in BACK LOOP:
perfect
insert your hook under insert your hook through
the front loop of the next the centre of the stitch
stitch (the loop closest and under the back
when holding the work), loop to the back, then
complete the needed complete the needed
stitch in this loop, leaving stitch, leaving the front
the back loop free. loop free.
CHANGING COLOURS
For a neat colour change within a round we will
use the next colour to complete the last stitch of the
previous colour like so. This way the “correct” colour
loop will sit on top of the next stitch.
1. Pause just before 2. Use the next colour to 2. Carry on crocheting

completing the last st close the last stitch. with the new colour for
before the colour change. the needed number of sts.

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Crochet pat terns

Red Panda
Ailurus fulgens
eastern Himalayas and

Habitat:
south-western China
Main diet:bamboo, but also mushrooms,
roots, acorns, eggs and fish
Size: about the size of a domestic cat
Biggest Threats: poaching for meat or

pet trade
Conservation status: Endangered

materials and notes
YARN Size
Ricorumi DK (100% cotton, 25g/58m) in colours: 24cm/9.5in long if made using the suggested yarn
red (025 Fox)
white (002 Cream) Construction
brown (057 Chocolate) Worked in one piece starting from the head to the
light brown (056 Nougat) back of the body. Paws are joined while working
Rico Essentials Super Kid Mohair (70% mohair, the body. Ears and tail are sewn.
30% silk, 25g/200m) in colour:
red (004 Coral)
materials
a pair of 6mm safety eyes
instructions
craft pipe cleaner
Front paws 1 2 3
Make in brown.
Rnd 1: start 5sc in a magic ring [5]
Rnd 2: inc in all 5 st [10]
Rnd 3-10: sc in all 10 st - 8 rounds {img 1}
Fasten off, weave in the ends.
Back paws 4 5 6
Make in brown.
7 8 9
Head and Body
Start in white.
Rnd 2: (1sc, 3sc in next st) repeat 3 times [12]
Rnd 3: (2sc, 3sc in next st, 1sc) repeat 3 times [18]
{img 3}
Rnd 4-5: sc in all 18 sts - 2 rounds
Rnd 6: 2sc, inc 3 times, 2sc, { light brown} inc 3
times, 5sc, inc 3 times [27]
11
10
Rnd 7: { white} 2sc, (inc, 1sc) repeat 3 times, 9

8
2sc, { light brown} 17sc, fasten off light brown [30] 7

6
{img 4} 5
If using mohair, add it from next round.

Rnd 8: { white + mohair} sc in all 30 sts. Red (025) + Mohair
Rnd 9: (6sc, inc in next st, 3sc) repeat 3 times [33] increase
single crochet
Light Brown (052)
Cream (02) + Mohair
Rnd 10: 14sc, { red + mohair} 19sc [33] {img Cream (02)
6-7} Carry on in red + mohair, fasten off white.

Front and back paws
are joined in as you go!
10 11
Rnd 11: 17sc, inc, 14sc, inc [35]
Add safety eyes above the light brown stripe,
between rounds 6 and 7 {img 8-9}.
Rnd 15: (1sc, inv dec) repeat 5 times, 20sc [30]
Rnd 16: 12sc, inv dec 3 times, 6sc, inv dec 3 times 12 13 14
[24]
Rnd 17: (1sc, inv dec) 4 times, 12sc [20] {img 10}
Now add in the front paws {img 11-13}.
Rnd 18: 12sc, place the first paw in line with the
15 16 17
round, 10sc along the paw, 6sc along the body,
10sc along the next paw, 2sc [40]
Rnd 19: 11sc, inv dec, 8sc, inv dec, 4sc,
inv dec, 8sc, inv dec, 1sc [36] {img 14}
Rnd 20: (1sc, inc in next st) repeat 4 times,
10sc, dec 2 times, 2sc, dec 2 times, 8sc [36]
Rnd 21-24: sc in all 36 st - 4 rounds 18 19 20
Rnd 25: 18sc, (inv dec, 1sc) repeat 6 times [30]
Rnd 26: sc in all 30 st.
Now add in the back paws {img 15-16}.
Rnd 27: 20sc, 10sc along the first paw, 8sc, 21 22 23

10sc along next paw, 2sc [50]
Rnd 28: 18sc, inv dec 2 times, 6sc, inv dec 2 times,
4sc, inv dec 2 times, 6sc, inv dec 2 times [42]
Rnd 29-32: sc in all 42 st - 4 rounds
Rnd 33: (inv dec, 4sc) repeat 7 times [35] {img 17}
Rnd 34: sc in all 35 st
Add toy stuffing to the head, paws and body, Outer Ears
top up stuffing as you go from now on. Make 2 in red + mohair.
Rnd 35: (inv dec, 3sc) repeat 7 times [28] Rnd 2: (1sc, 3sc in next st) repeat 3 times [12]
Rnd 36: (inv dec, 2sc) repeat 7 times [21] Place the inner ear on top of the outer ear,
Rnd 37: (inv dec, 1sc) repeat 7 times [14] {img 18} wrong sides together.
Rnd 38: inv dec 7 times [7] Work the next round through the outer ear and the
Fasten off, pick up all the front loops with closest loop of the inner ear to join them together.
a tapestry needle and pull tight to close {img 19}. Rnd 3: (2sc, 3sc in next st, 1sc) repeat 3 times [18]
Fasten off, leave a tail for sewing the ears between
Inner Ears rounds 15 and 16 {img 20}.
Make 2 in white.
Rnd 1: start 6sc in a magic ring [6] Use a tail of brown to stitch the nose across
Rnd 2: (1sc, 3sc in next st) repeat 3 times [12] round 2 of the head {img 21-22}, then stitch a mouth
Fasten off. as shown in {img 23}.

Tail 24 25 26
To minimise the jog in stripes when working in
the spiral we will slightly change the start of the
round for each stripe - you can cut the yarn after
each stripe to fasten off the round or carry unused
yarn inside the tail, fastening of the yarn without
cutting with the technique below. 27 28 29
Start in brown.
Rnd 3: sc in all 14 st [14]
Rnd 4: 13sc, slst in next st [14]
30 31 32
Fasten off brown.
To fasten off brown make the loop on hook large

enough for the whole yarn ball to pass through {img
24-25}, take the yarn through the loop and pull tight
to close {img 26-27}. Keep the unused yarn inside
the tail. Fasten off all colours in same away from
now on {img 29}. Rnd 10: 13sc, slst in next st, fasten off red +
mohair [14]
Rnd 5: { red + mohair} attach yarn a few Rnd 11-22: repeat rounds 8-10 four more times
stitches before the end of previous rnd, You will now have 5 thin brown stripes.
sc in all 14 st [14] On the last repeat do not fasten off red + mohair
Rnd 6: sc in all 14 st [14] and work the last slst as a sc.
Rnd 7: 13sc, slst in next st [14] Rnd 23-24: sc in all 14 st - 2 rounds
Fasten off red + mohair. Fasten off, leave a tail for sewing.
Rnd 8: { brown} attach yarn a few stitches Stuff the tail. Cut a piece of craft pipe cleaner
before the end of previous rnd, sc in all 14 st, slst in double the length of tail. Fold it in half, twisting it
1st st to close the round, fasten off brown [14] for strength {img 30}. Place the pipe cleaner into
Rnd 9: { red + mohair} sc in all 14 st [14] the tail and sew to the back of the body {img 31-32}.

Pygmy
three-toed sloth
Bradypus pygmaeus
isla Escudo de Veraguas,

Habitat:
a small island off the coast of
Panama
Main diet: red mangrove leaves
Size:between 48 and 53 cm
(19 and 21 in)
Biggest Threats: habitat destruction
Conservation status:
Critically Endangered

materials and notes
YARN Size
Ricorumi DK (100% cotton, 25g/58m) in colours: approx 13cm/5in tall if made using the suggested
grey (079 Grey, 2 balls) yarn
light grey (003 Light Grey)
brown (057 Chocolate) Construction
Rico Essentials Super Kid Mohair (70% mohair, 30% Make the head and legs and set them aside. Make
silk, 25g/200m) in colour: the belly, then join in the head and legs as you go.
grey (008 Silver) Face patch and toes are sewn to the main pieces.
All the pieces are worked in rounds except the belly,
materials which is worked in rows.
a pair of 8 mm safety eyes
instructions
Head
Make in grey + mohair. 1 2 3
Rnd 2: inc 6 times [12]
Rnd 6-11: sc in all 30 st [30] - 6 rounds 4 5
Fasten off and weave in ends.
Face patch
Make in light grey.
Work in rows, ch13.
Row 1 {top of the face patch}: starting in second ch
from hook, sc in all 12 ch, turn [12]
Change to brown. 4
Row 2: ch1, 5sc, { light grey} 2sc, 3

{ brown} 5sc, turn [12] 2
Row 3: { brown} ch1, 5sc, { light grey} 2dc in 1
next 2 sts, { brown} 5sc, turn [14]
Fasten off brown yarn. Carry on in light grey.
Row 4: ch1, dec, 3sc, dec 2 times, 3sc, dec [10] symbols ch dec
Fasten off, leave a tail for sewing {img 1}. sc 2dc in next st
Use a tail of black embroidery thread to stitch the

nose over the dc stitches of row 3 {img 2-3}, then Add safety eyes between rows 2 and 3 after the
stitch a wide mouth across the middle 6 stitches of second stitch from the sides {img 5}.
the last row {img 3-4}. Do not secure the eyes yet!

Legs 6 7 8
Make 4 in grey + mohair.
Rnd 3-13: sc in all 10 st [10] - 11 rounds
Fasten off and weave in ends. Stuff lightly.
9
Belly
Make in grey + mohair. Ch11.
Row 1: starting in second ch from hook, 9sc, 5sc in
last ch {img 6}, 9sc, {img 7} turn [23]
Row 2: ch1, 10sc, inc 3 times, 10sc, turn [26]
Row 3: ch1, 10sc, (inc, 1sc) 3 times, 10sc, turn [29]
10 11 12
Row 4: ch1, 10sc, (inc, 2sc) 3 times, 10sc [32]
Do not fasten off {img 8}, continue working the body
and joining in head and legs.
Body
Continue from the belly. Bring the head close to
your work, holding the head next to the last st of the 13 14 15
belly carry on work around the head {img 9}.
Rnd 1: {img 10} 22sc around the head (leaving 8

sts of the head unworked), 1sc on the opposite side
of the belly (on the first st of the last round of the
belly) {img 11-12}, place the first leg over the belly 16 17 18
{img 13}, 5sc inserting the hook in both layers of the
leg and the belly {img 14-15}, 2sc along the belly,
place the second leg over the belly {img 16}, 5sc
inserting the hook in both layers of the leg and the
belly, 6sc along the belly {img 17}, place the third
leg over the belly, 5sc inserting the hook in both
19 20
layers of the leg and the belly, 2sc along the belly,
place the fourth leg over the belly, 5sc inserting the
hook in both layers of the leg and the belly, 1sc in
last st of the belly [54] {img 18}
Place a stitch marker in last stitch.
Rnd 2-11: sc in all 54 st [54] - 10 rounds {img 19-20}
21 22 23
Add the face patch to the head in your favorite
position: on one side of the head or just below the
magic ring {eg. img 21}.
The sloth in the photos has the face on one side
between rounds 8 and 11 of the head, starting just
after the belly {img 22}. Secure the safety eyes and
sew all around the patch {img 23}.
Stuff the head and continue stuffing as you go. The face patch is the only part that
requires sewing, which makes this
pattern almost “sewing-free”!

Rnd 12: (inv dec, 7sc) repeat 6 times [48] 24 25 26
Rnd 13: (inv dec, 6sc) repeat 6 times [42]
Rnd 16: (inv dec, 3sc) repeat 6 times [24] {img 24}
Rnd 19: inv dec 6 times [6]
Fasten off, pick up all the front loops with a tapestry
needle and pull tight to close {img 25}.
Top up stuffing from the opening between the head

and the belly, if necessary. Then sew up the gap
30 30
using the main colour {img 26-27}.
Toes
Make 4 in light grey.
Row 1: (ch3, starting in second ch from hook,
2slst) repeat 3 times [3 toes] {img 28-29}
Fasten off, leave a tail for sewing the toes to the top
of each leg {img 30}.

Axolotl
Ambystoma mexicanum
native only to Lake

Habitat:
Xochimilco and Lake Chalco* in the
Valley of Mexico
*Lake Chalco has been drained for flood defences,
further reducing their habitat.
carnivorous, eating worms,

Main diet:
insects, crustaceans and small fish
Size: around 23cm/9in long
water pollution and
Biggest Threats:
shrinking habitat

materials and notes
YARN Size
Ricorumi DK (100% cotton, 25g/58m) in colours: 16.5cm/6.5in long if made using the suggested yarn
pale pink (007 Pastel Pink)
pink (008 Rose) Construction
mauve (019 Mauve) The body and tail is made in one piece starting from
yellow (063 Saffron) or yellow sewing thread the tail. Arms and legs are joined while working the
body. Head and gills worked separately and sewn
materials on.
toy stuffing
tapestry needle
instructions
wire brush
Legs 1 2 3
Make 4 in pale pink.
Rnd 2: inc in next st, 4sc [6]
Rnd 5: 3sc, 3sc in next st, 3sc [9] 4 5 6
Rnd 6: 4sc, inv dec, 3sc [8]
Rnd 7 - 8: sc in all 8 st - 2 rounds
Fasten off, weave in the ends {img 1}.
Tail and Body

Make in pale pink.
Rnd 1: start 5sc in a magic ring [5] Rnd 18: sc in all 24 st [24] {img 2}
Rnd 3: inc in next st, 4sc [6] Now add in the back legs - with the 3sc increase
Rnd 4: inc in next st, 5sc [7] pointing to the outside.
Rnd 5: inc in next st, 6sc [8] Rnd 19: 6sc, place a leg next to the body and work
Rnd 6: sc in all 8 st [8] the next 4 stitches through all 3 layers {img 3}: 4sc,
Rnd 7: inc in next st, 7sc [9] 10sc, place the next leg next to the body and work the
Rnd 8: inc in next st, 8sc [10] next 4 stitches through all 3 layers {img 4}: 4sc [24]
Rnd 9: inc in next st, 9sc [11] Rnd 20-24: sc in all 24 st - 5 rounds
Rnd 10: inc in next st, 10sc [12] Rnd 25: (inv dec, 6sc) 3 times [21]
Rnd 11: inc in next st, 11sc [13] Rnd 26: sc in all 21 st [21]
Rnd 13: inc in next st, 13sc [15] Now add in the front legs - with the 3sc increase
Rnd 14: inc in next st, 14sc [16] pointing to the outside.
Rnd 15: inc in next st, 15sc [17] Rnd 27: 6sc, place a leg next to the body and work
Rnd 16: inc in next st, 16sc [18] next 4 stitches through all 3 layers {img 5}: 4sc, 7sc,
Rnd 17: 3sc, (inc, 1sc) 3 times, 3sc, (1sc, inc) 3 place the next leg next to the body and work the
times [24] next 4 stitches through all 3 layers: 4sc [21]

Rnd 30: 6sc, 15sl st [21] The tail fin is worked
directly onto the body!
Fasten off, leave a long tail for sewing {img 6}.
Tail Fin
Make in pink.
Pinch the back flat to find the centre line.
Attach pink to the centre back after round 18 {img 7 8 9
7}, work along the top edge to the tail tip into the
spaces in-between the rounds {img 8-9}.
Add extra stitches to fill out the fin as needed -

working 2 stitches in one space will make it wavier.
Row 1: 1sc, 1hdc, 6dc, 2dc in next 10 spaces, 5dc 10 11 12
into the tip {img 10}, turn and work along the other
side, 1dc, 2dc in next 5 spaces, 4dc, 3hdc, 1sc [52]
Fasten off and weave in the ends {img 11}.
Add stuffing to the body.
Head 13 14 15
Make in pale pink.
Rnd 2: (1sc, 3sc in next st, 1sc) 2 times [10]
Rnd 3: (1sc, inc 3 times, 1sc) 2 times [16] {img 12}
Rnd 4: (2sc, inc 3 times, 3sc) 2 times [22]
Rnd 5: (4sc, inc 3 times, 4sc) 2 times [28] 16 17 18
Rnd 9: (6sc, inc 2 times, 6sc) 2 times [32]
Rnd 10: (6sc, inc, 2sc, inc, 6sc) 2 times [36]
Add safety eyes placing them under the increases

from round 10. 19 20 21
Rnd 15: (6sc, inv dec 3 times, 6sc) 2 times [30]

Rnd 16: (5sc, inv dec 3 times, 4sc) 2 times [24]
Rnd 17: (inv dec, 2sc) 6 times [18]
Add toy stuffing.
Fasten off, pinch together the opening and sew up Arrange the gills around the back of the head along
{img 14}. rounds 15 and 16 and sew in place {img 16-18}.
Gills Sew the head and body together, angle the head
Make 6 in pink. straight on or looking downwards {img 19-20}.
Rnd 2: sc in all 4 st [4] When sewing the section with the slip stitches
Rnd 3: inc in next st, 3sc [5] place the needle under both loops of each stitch.
Rnd 5: sc in all 6 st [6] Next cut 30 pieces of mauve roughly 5cm/2in
Fasten off, leave a tail for sewing {img 15}. long {img 21}.

Thread these through the sides of the gills to make 22 23 24
the tufty halo, trim to size and brush out with a wire
brush to separate the strands {img 22-25}.
To add more colour, separate a bit of yellow

yarn into single strands {img 26} and add them
between the tufts of mauve with a tapestry needle or 25 26 27
hook. Trim to the same size as the mauve tufts {img
27}.
Toes
Make 4 in pink.
Row 1: ch3, starting in second ch from hook, 2slst,
28 29 30
(ch4, start in second ch from hook, 3slst) 2 times,
ch3, start in second ch from hook, 2slst [4 toes]
Fasten off, leave a tail for sewing {img 28}.
Sew the toes to the tip of each leg {img 29}.
To finish use a bit of mauve yarn to embroider a

smile onto the front of the head {img 30}.

Coquerel’s
Sifaka lemur
Propithecus coquereli
native to northwest
Habitat:
Madagascar
Main diet:Its herbivorous diet varies
by season. In the wet season, it eats
immature leaves, flowers, fruit,
bark, and dead wood. In the dry
season, it eats mature leaves and
buds.
Size: 46cm/18in tall plus 46cm/18in tail
illegal logging and
Biggest Threats:
habitat destruction
Endangered

materials and notes
YARN Size
Ricorumi DK (100% cotton, 25g/58m) in colours: approx 10cm/4in tall if made using the suggested
white (002 Cream) yarn
dark brown (057 Chocolate)
light brown (056 Nougat) Construction
Head and body are worked as one piece. All the
materials other pieces are sewn to the body.
black and yellow embroidery thread
tapestry needle
toy stuffing
craft pipe cleaner
instructions
Face patch 1 2 3
Make in dark brown.
Rnd 5: (3sc in next st, 2sc) repeat 3 times [15]
Rnd 6: (inc 3 times, 2sc) repeat 3 times [24] 4 5 6
Rnd 7: inc 2 times, 10sc, inc 2 times, 2sc, slst,
leave remaining stitches unworked {img 1 - Round 7
is the top of the face patch}
Fasten off leaving a tail for sewing.
Use a tail of black embroidery thread to stitch the

7 8 9
nose, making horizontal stitches across rounds 1
and 2 and a vertical stitch {img 2 - pictured in a light
colour to make it easier to see}.
Then stitch little mouth below the nose {img 3}.
Add the safety eyes between rounds 6 and 7.
Do not secure the eyes yet!
Use yellow thread to add the characteristic yellow Head and body
detail to the eyes: lay the yarn all around the eye to Make in white.
form a ring {img 4}, make 3 little stitches to keep it Rnd 1: start 6sc in a magic ring [6]
in place {img 5}, then wrap the yarn around the ring Rnd 2: inc 6 times [12]
until it’s completely covered {img 6-8}. Rnd 3: (inc, 1sc) repeat 6 times [18]
You can use yellow iris safety eyes instead of Rnd 5: (inc, 3sc) repeat 6 times [30]
embroidering! {img 9} Rnd 6: (inc, 4sc) repeat 6 times [36]

Rnd 16: (inc, 2sc) repeat 3 times, 9sc [21]
Rnd 17: (inc, 3sc) repeat 3 times, 9sc [24] 13 14 15
Take a break from the head to add the face patch

and safety eyes, on the opposite side of the
increases of the body. Add a bit toy stuffing to the
16 17 18
nose. Insert the stem of the safety eyes between
rounds 9 and 10 of the head, approx 7 stitches
apart. Add the washers from the inside of the head
to secure the eyes {img 10} then sew around the
face patch. Add toy stuffing to the head. Continue
making the body.
19 20 21
Add toy stuffing to the body.
Rnd 31: (inv dec, 1sc) repeat 6 times [12] Legs are shaped through
Rnd 32: inv dec 6 times [6] crochet stitches, without any
wires or pipecleaners!
needle and pull tight to close.
Ears
Make 2 in dark brown. Rnd 8: sc in all 9 st [9]
Rnd 1: working into a magic ring, ch2, 5 hdc in a Rnd 9: inv dec, 7sc [8]
magic ring [5] Rnd 10: sc in all 8 st [8]
Do not close the round, it creates a half circle Rnd 11: inv dec, 6sc [7]
shaped ear {img 11}. Rnd 12: sc in all 7 st [7]
Fasten off, use the tail to sew the ears between Fasten off, pick up all the front loops with a
rounds 7 and 9 of the head, approx 4 stitches away tapestry needle and pull tight to close {img 15}.
from the eyes {img 12-13}. Stuff the leg from the top opening {img 16}.
Join white yarn to the first skipped stitch of
Leg round 5 {img 17}.
Make 2 in white. Rnd 5: 9sc, 1sc on the free loop of the ch
Rnd 1: start 6sc in a magic ring [6] {img 18} [10]
Rnd 2: inc 6 times [12] Rnd 6: (inc, 4sc) repeat 2 times [12]
Rnd 3: (inc, 1sc) repeat 6 times [18] Rnd 7: (inc, 5sc) repeat 2 times [14]
Rnd 4: sc in all 18 st [18] Stuff the leg, do not stuff the last 4 rounds.
Rnd 5: ch1, skip 9 st, 9sc, 1sc on the first ch [10] Rnd 8-10: sc in all 14 st - 3 rounds {img 19}
{img 14} Rnd 11: inv dec 7 times [7]
Rnd 6: sc in all 10 st [10] Fasten off, pick up all the front loops with a
Rnd 7: inv dec, 8sc [9] tapestry needle and pull tight to close {img 20}.

Arm 22 23 24
Make 2 starting in light brown.
Rnd 6: inc, 6sc [8]
Rnd 8: inc, 7sc [9] 25 26 27
Rnd 10: inc, 8sc [10]
Fasten off light brown. Join white yarn.
Do not stuff. Flatten the arm.
28 29 30
Fasten off leaving a tail for sewing {img 21}.
Hand and foot

Make 4 in dark brown. Ch5.
Row 1: starting in second ch from hook, 2slst, 2sc,
turn [4]
Row 2: ch1, 2sc, turn leaving remaining stitches 31 32 33
unworked [2]
Row 3: (ch2, starting in second ch from hook,
1slst, slst in first sc of the row) repeat 2 times,
(ch2, starting in second ch from hook, 1slst, slst in
second sc of the row) repeat 2 times [4 fingers]
Fasten off leaving a tail for sewing {img 22}.
Tail
Make in white.
Fasten off leaving a tail for sewing. Insert a craft
pipe cleaner into the tail instead of toy stuffing.
Finishing up
Position the arm and legs with sewing pins before
sewing them in place. Place the arms slightly
angled between rounds 18 and 19, with 5 stitches
space on the front of the body {img 23}.
Place the legs just behind the arms, with 8 stitches
space on the back of the body {img 24}.
Both arms and leg should touch the ground,
so the lemur is sitting up {img 25-31}.
Sew the tail to the back of the body, between
the legs {img 32}.
Then sew hands and feet to the limbs, with
the thumb always facing the belly {img 33}.

Green
sea turtle
Chelonia mydas
Habitat:tropical and subtropical

seas around the world
Adult diet is seagrass
Main diet:
and algae, juveniles are
omnivorous and can eat jellyfish,
worms, fish eggs and crustaceans.
Size: adult grow to 1.5m (5 ft) long
Biggest Threats:egg poaching and
plastic pollution

materials and notes
YARN Size
Ricorumi DK (100% cotton, 25g/58m) in colours: approx 16cm/6in long if made using the suggested
marsh green (076 Marsh Green) yarn
pea (077 Pea)
teal (040 Teal) Construction
Ricorumi Print DK (100% cotton, 25g/58m) in: All the pieces are worked separately and joined as
variegated yarn (005 Mix Green) you go. No sewing required!
materials Construction
a pair of 15 mm safety eyes Spike stitch: make a regular sc inserting the
toy stuffing crochet hook 1 round below
tapestry needle
instructions
Eye patch 1 2 3
Make 2 in marsh green.
Rnd 1: start 10sc in a magic ring, leave a small gap
when tightening the ring, we will insert the eyes into
the gap [10]
Fasten off marsh green, leaving a tail of yarn {img 1}.
With the back of the work facing you, join pea. 4 5 6
Rnd 3: 8slst, leave remaining stitches unworked

Fasten off and weave in ends {img 2}. Insert the
safety eyes {img 3} Do not secure the eyes yet!
Mouth
Make in marsh green. Ch4. 7 8 9
Row 1: starting in second ch from hook, 2sc, 3sc in
last st, continue on the other side of the chain, 2sc,
turn [7]
Row 2: ch1, 2sc, 3inc, 2sc [10] {img 4}
Ch1, 4sc in row-ends {img 5}.
Head Rnd 9: 2sc, ch1, skip 1 st, 15sc, ch1, skip 1 st, 11sc [30]
Make in marsh green. Rnd 10: 2sc, 1sc in ch-space, 15sc, 1sc in ch-
Rnd 1: start 6sc in a magic ring [6] space, 11sc [30] {img 6}
Rnd 2: inc 6 times [12] Rnd 11: sc in all 30 st [30]
Rnd 3: (inc, 1sc) repeat 6 times [18] Rnd 12: 2sc, (3sc, inv dec) repeat 4 times, 8sc [26]
Rnd 4: (inc, 2sc) repeat 6 times [24] Rnd 13: 21sc, place the mouth over the head
Rnd 5: (inc, 3sc) repeat 6 times [30] {img 7}, 4sc inserting the hook in both layers of the
mouth and the belly, 1sc {img 8-9}

Take a break from the head to add the safety eyes. 10 11 12
Insert the stem of the safety eyes in the ch-space of
round 8 {img 10}. Add the washers from the inside of
the head to secure the eyes {img 11}.
Continue making the head.
Rnd 14: 2sc, (2sc, inv dec) repeat 4 times, 8sc [22]
Rnd 15: sc in all 22 st 13 14 15
Rnd 16: 2sc, (1sc, inv dec) repeat 4 times, 8sc [18]
Add toy stuffing to the head.
Rnd 17: 1sc, inv dec 6 times, 5sc [12]
Flatten the last round with 6 stitches on each side,
sc each pair of stitches together. 16 17 18
Rnd 19: 6sc inserting the hook in both layers [6]
{img 12-13}
Use the yarn tail from the eye patches to pull in the
eyes towards the centre. Pass the needle back and
19 20 21
forth between the eyes to fix the shape {img 14}.
Front flipper
Make 2 in marsh green. Ch7.
Rnd 1: starting in second ch from hook, 5sc, 5sc in
last st, continue on the other side of the chain, 4sc,
4sc in last st [18]
Rnd 2: (6sc, 3inc) repeat 2 times [24] Row 5: 12sc inserting the hook in both layers
Rnd 3: 6sc, (1sc, inc) repeat 3 time, 6sc, (1sc, inc) Fasten off and weave in ends {img 21}.
repeat 3 times [30]
Rnd 4: 6sc, (inc, 2sc) repeat 3 time, 6sc, (inc, 2sc) Tail
repeat 3 times [36] Make in marsh green.
Rnd 5: 6sc, (3sc, inc) repeat 3 time, 6sc, (3sc, inc) Rnd 1: start 5sc in a magic ring [5]
repeat 3 times [42] Rnd 2: inc, 4sc [6]
Fasten off and weave in ends {img 16}. Rnd 3: inc, 5sc [7]
Fold the piece in half, with the starting chain in the Rnd 4: inc, 6sc [8]
middle {img 17}, aligning 21 sts side by side. Rnd 5: sc in all 8 st [8]
Do not stuff. Join marsh green on one side of the Flatten the last round, aligning 4 sts side by side.
flipper {img 18}. Do not stuff.
Row 6: ch1, 21sc inserting the hook in both layers Row 6: 4sc inserting the hook in both layers [4]
{img 19} Fasten off and weave in ends.
Fasten off and weave in ends {img 20}.
shell
Rear flipper Make in variegated yarn. Ch7.
Make 2 in marsh green. Rnd 1: starting in second ch from hook, 5sc, 5sc in
Rnd 1: start 6sc in a magic ring [6] last st, continue on the other side of the chain, 4sc,
Rnd 2: inc 6 times [12] 4sc in last st [18]
Rnd 3: (inc, 1sc) repeat 6 times [18] Rnd 2: (6sc, 3inc) repeat 2 times [24]
Rnd 4: (inc, 2sc) repeat 6 times [24] Rnd 3: 6sc, (1sc, inc) repeat 3 time, 6sc,
Flatten the last round with 12 stitches on each side. (1sc, inc) repeat 3 time [30]
Do not stuff. Rnd 4: 6sc, (inc, 2sc) repeat 3 time, 6sc,
(inc, 2sc) repeat 3 time [36]

Rnd 5: sc in all 30 st [30] 22 23 24
Rnd 6: 6sc, (3sc, inc) repeat 3 time, 6sc,
(3sc, inc) repeat 3 time [42]
Rnd 9: working in front loops only, 6sc, (4sc, inc)
repeat 3 time, 6sc, (4sc, inc) repeat 3 time [48]
Rnd 10: sc spike stitch 1 round below in all 42 st 25 26 27
{img 22-23} Take not to catch the remaining
back loop from round 9 {img 24}
Fasten off and weave in ends {img 25}.
Belly
Join pea in first free loop of round 9 {img 26}.
28 29 30
Rnd 1: sc in all 42 st [42] {img 27}
We will join in all of the smaller pieces when

making round 2!
Rnd 2: 7sc,
{first front flipper} bring the front flipper close to the 31 32 33
work with the last row on the right {img 29}, insert
the hook in third-last st of the flipper and next stitch
of the belly to make 3sc {img 30}, 2sc along the
belly,
{head} place the head with the mouth upward over
the belly, 6sc inserting the hook in both layers of the 34 35 36
head and the belly {img 31}, 2sc along the belly,
{second front flipper} place the front flipper close to
the work with the last row on the left {img 32}, 3sc
inserting the hook in both layers of the flipper and
the belly, 7sc along the belly,
{first rear flipper} place the rear flipper close to the
37 38 39
work with the last row on the left, 3sc inserting the
hook in both layers of the flipper and the belly {img
33}, 1sc along the belly,
{tail} place the tail over the belly, 4sc inserting the
hook in both layers of the tail and the belly {img 34},
1sc along the belly,
{second rear flipper} place the rear flipper close to
the work with the last row on the right, insert the needle and pull tight to close {img 38}.
hook in third last st of the flipper and next stitch of
the belly to make 3sc {img 35} [42] Embroidered details
Use a tail of pea and teal yarn to stitch french
Rnd 3: (inv dec, 5sc) repeat 6 times [36] knots on the head and make simple stitches to
Rnd 4: (inv dec, 4sc) repeat 6 times [30] embellish the flippers {img 39}.
Add toy stuffing to the body {img 36-37}.

Orangutan
Pongo pygmaeus
rainforests of Borneo and

Habitat:
Sumatra in Indonesia
primarily fruit-eaters,
Main diet:
they also snack on leaves, ants, eggs
and honey
Size: up to 137 cm (4 ft 6 in) tall
Biggest Threat: deforestation for palm
oil production

materials and notes
YARN Size
Ricorumi DK (100% cotton, 25g/58m) in colours: 20cm/8in tall if made using the suggested yarn
orange (068 Papaya)
light orange (070 Apricot) Construction
brown (057 Chocolate) Worked in one piece starting from the head. Arms
green (047 Pistachio) and legs are joined while working the body. Face
Rico Essentials Super Kid Mohair (70% mohair, 30% patch and ears are sewn.
silk, 25g/200m) in colour:
orange (004 Coral) Special stitches
tr: treble crochet
materials
instructions
toy stuffing
craft pipe cleaner (optional)
Face patch 1 2 3
Make in light orange.
Fasten off, leave a tail for sewing. 4 5 6
Place the safety eyes between rounds 4 and 5.

Do not add the washers yet! {img 1}
Arms
Make 2 starting in brown.
Rnd 2: sc in all 6 st [6] Rnd 18: (inv dec, 3sc) repeat 2 times [8]
Rnd 3: 1tr, 5sc [6] {img 2-3} Rnd 19-20: sc in all 8 st - 2 rounds
Rnd 4: sc in all 6 st [6] Fasten off and weave in the ends {img 4}.
If using mohair, add it from next round. Lightly stuff the arm and insert a pipe cleaner (this
Join orange + mohair. Fasten off brown yarn. is optional).
Rnd 6: inc, 5sc [7] Legs
Rnd 7: sc in all 7 st [7] Make 2 starting in brown.
Rnd 8: inc, 6sc [8] Rnd 1: start 8sc in a magic ring [8]
Rnd 9: sc in all 8 st [8] Rnd 2-3: sc in all 8 st - 2 rounds
Rnd 10: inc, 7sc [9] Only for left leg Rnd 4 : 1tr, 7sc [8]
Rnd 11: sc in all 9 st [9] Only for right leg Rnd 4: 4sc, 1tr, 3sc [8]
Rnd 12: inc, 8sc [10] Rnd 5: sc in all 8 st [8]
Rnd 13-17: sc in all 10 st - 5 rounds If using mohair, add it from next round.

Join orange + mohair. Fasten off brown yarn. 7 8 9
Rnd 8: inc, 7sc [9]
Rnd 13: inv dec 3 times, 1sc, inc 2 times [8]
Fasten off and weave in ends {img 5-6}. 10 11 12
Lightly stuff the arm and insert a pipe cleaner (this
is optional).
Head and body

Make in orange + mohair.
13 14 15
Now add in the arms {img 7-9}.
Rnd 20: place the arm over the body with the layers of the leg and the body, 9sc along the body,
thumb on the left, 4sc inserting the hook in both place the leg over the body with the thumb on the
layers of the arm and the body, continue along the right, 4sc inserting the hook in both layers of the leg
body, 1sc, inc 3 times, 1sc, place the arm over the and the body, 3sc along the body [20]
body with the thumb on the right, 4sc inserting Add toy stuffing.
the hook in both layers of the arm and the body, Rnd 34: (inv dec, 2sc) repeat 5 times [15]
continue along the body, 8sc [24] Rnd 35: (inv dec, 1sc) repeat 5 times [10]
Fasten off, pick up all the front loops with a
Position the face patch between rounds 8 and tapestry needle and pull tight to close {img 17}.
15, the middle of the patch should be in line with
the increases on round 20. Insert the safety eyes Muzzle
between rounds 11 and 12 and secure the washers Make in light orange.
from the inside {img 10}. Add toy stuffing. Rnd 1: start 6sc in a magic ring [6]
Rnd 21: 5sc, (inc, 1sc) 3 times, 13sc [27] Rnd 3: (inc, 1sc) repeat 6 times [18]
Rnd 22: 5sc, (2sc, 1inc) 3 times, 13sc [30] Rnd 4: 7sc, 1tr, 1sc, 1tr, 8sc [18]
Rnd 23-30: sc in all 30 st - 8 rounds {img 11-12} Rnd 5: sc in all 18 st [18]
Rnd 31: 6sc, (inv dec, 1sc) repeat 5 times, 9sc [25] Fasten off, leave a tail for sewing.
Rnd 32: (inv dec, 3sc) repeat 5 times [20] {img 13} Use some black yarn or embroidery thread to stitch
on a little mouth {img 18}.
Now add in the legs {img 14-16}. Stitch down the face patch, then sew on the muzzle
from the middle of the face until 1 round below on
Rnd 33: place the leg over the body with the the neck. Use sewing pins to keep it in place. Add
thumb on the left, 4sc inserting the hook in both stuffing while sewing.

Ears 19 20 21
Make 2 in light orange.
Row 1: start 4sc in a magic ring, do not join in
rounds, turn [4]
Row 2: ch1, inc 4 times [8]
Sew the ears between rounds 10 and 12 or the
head, approx 5 stitches away from the face {img
20-21}.
Liana
Make in green.
Start a chain as long as you want your liana.
Row 1: start in second ch from hook, slst in all st
adding leaves randomly along the liana
To make a leaf attached to your liana, after any of
the slst: ch5, start in second ch from hook, 1sc,
1hdc, 1sc, 1slst, then continue along the main chain.
You can make groups of leaves working only 1 slst
on the main chain between them.

Dugong
Dugong dugon
warm coastal waters from

Habitat:
the western Pacific Ocean to the
eastern coast of Africa
Main diet: sea-grass
Size: 2.4 to 3 m (8 to 10 ft)
Biggest Threat: habitat destruction
Conservation status: Vulnerable

materials and notes
YARN Size
Ricorumi DK (100% cotton, 25g/58m) in colour: 14cm/7in tall if made using the suggested yarn
grey (038 Patina) 2 balls
cream (002 Cream) or embroidery thread Construction
Worked in one piece starting from the top of the
materials head to the tail. The flippers are sewn on separately.
black embroidery thread Special stitches
toy stuffing 3dc-bobble: make 3 incomplete hdc into the same
tapestry needle st, yarn over and pull through all the loops to close
the bobble
instructions
body
Make in grey. 1 2 3
4 5 6
Rnd 8-10: sc in all 42 st [42] - 3 rounds {img 1}
Next, separate into the front of the head and body.
Rnd 11: 12sc, ch6, skip 18sts, 12sc [30] {img 2}

Rnd 12: 12sc, 6sc along the ch, 12 sc [30]
Rnd 13: (inc, 9sc) repeat 3 times [33] Rnd 34: (8sc, inv dec) repeat 3 times [27]
Rnd 14: (inc, 10sc) repeat 3 times [36] Rnd 35: sc in all 27 st [27]
Rnd 15: (inc, 11sc) repeat 3 times [39] Rnd 36: (7sc, inv dec) repeat 3 times [24]
Rnd 16: (inc, 12sc) repeat 3 times [42] Rnd 37: sc in all 24 st [24]
Rnd 17: (inc, 13sc) repeat 3 times [45] {img 3} Rnd 38: (6sc, inv dec) repeat 3 times [21]
Rnd 18-23: sc in all 45 st [45] - 6 rounds Rnd 39: sc in all 21 st [21]
Rnd 24: (13sc, inv dec) repeat 3 times [42] Rnd 40: (5sc, inv dec) repeat 3 times [18]
Rnd 25: sc in all 42 st [42] Rnd 41: sc in all 18 st [18]
Rnd 26: (12sc, inv dec) repeat 3 times [39] Rnd 42: (4sc, inv dec) repeat 3 times [15]
Rnd 27: sc in all 39 st [39] Rnd 43: sc in all 15 st [15] {img 4}
Rnd 28: (11sc, inv dec) repeat 3 times [36] Rnd 44: 3sc, 3sc in next st, 7sc, 3sc in next st,
Rnd 29: sc in all 36 st [36] 3sc [19] {img 5}
Rnd 31: sc in all 33 st [33] 4sc [23]
Rnd 33: sc in all 30 st [30] 5sc [27]

Rnd 47: 6sc, 3sc in next st, 13sc, 3sc in next st, Dugong is worked in one
piece from the head to the fin!
6sc [31]
Rnd 48: 7sc, 3sc in next st, 15sc, 3sc in next st,
7sc [35]
Rnd 51: 27sc End the round here {img 6} 7 8 9
Rnd 52: 3dc-bobble in next st {img 7}, ch1, fold the
tail flat along the increase lines, working through
the two layers, 7sc, 2slst, 7sc, now there should
be 2 unused stitches left, working in the top layer,
3dc-bobble in next st, ch1, turn over and slst in last
free stitch on the back [19 not including chains]
{img 8-9} 10 11 12
Fasten off, weave in the end.
Add toy stuffing to the body, leaving the tail lightly

stuffed.
Face 13 14 15
Join in grey to the middle of the chain from round
11 {img 10}.
Rnd 1: 3sc along the chain, 18sc, 3sc along the
chain, [24]
Rnd 3: sc in all 30 st [30] 17 18
16
Rnd 4: (inc, 4sc) repeat 6 times [36] {img 11}
Rnd 5-7: sc in all 36 st [36] - 3 rounds {img 12}
Add safety eyes above round 1, on the sides of the

head {img 13-14}.
Rnd 8: (4sc, inv dec) repeat 6 times [30] 19 20
Rnd 9: (3sc, inv dec) repeat 6 times [24]

Add plenty of stuffing to the top of the body, then
lightly stuff the face.
Rnd 12: inv dec 6 times [6] {img 15}
The face is added working

Fasten off, leave a long tail for shaping.
Pick up all the front loops with a tapestry needle
and pull tight to close.
With yarn still on the needle bring the needle
around skipped stitches
out from the last round to the centre of the face for a seamless shape!
between rounds 4 and 5 {img 16}. Pull the yarn
through. Flatten down the face to make an oval
shape, then take the yarn over to the back, dividing
the face into two halves {img 17-18}.
Pull the needle from the back of the face back to
the front and tighten to shape the face.
Repeat one more time to strengthen the shaping.
Then add 2 small stitches either side of the line to
make the nose {img 19-20}

Front flippers 21 22
Make 2 in grey.
Rnd 2: 2sc, 3sc in next st, 2sc [7]
Rnd 5: 5sc, 3sc in next st, 5sc [13] 23 24 25
Rnd 9: 4sc, inv dec, 1dc, inv dec, 4sc [11]
Rnd 11: 3sc, inv dec, 1dc, inv dec, 4sc [9]
Do not stuff. Sew the flippers to the body in your
preferred position, approximately around rounds 20
and 22 of the body {img 22}.
Using the cream embroidery thread embroider

some french knots onto the cheeks {img 23-24}, add
as many as you like - an odd number works well.
Highlight the nose with 2 stitches of cream thread
to finish {img 25}.

Pangolin
Manis pentadactyla
Habitat:Southeast Asia and

southern China
insects, particularly
Main diet:
termites and ants
Size: 40 to 58 cm (16 to 23 in) long
Biggest Threat: illegal wildlife trade

materials and notes
YARN Size
Ricorumi DK (100% cotton, 25g/58m) in colours: 20cm/8in long with the tail straight if made using
beige (003 Light Grey) the suggested yarn
brown (052 Light Brown)
Construction
materials Worked in one piece starting from the head to the
a pair of 8 mm safety eyes tip of tail. Arms and legs are joined while working
black embroidery thread the body. Ears and part of the scales are worked
toy stuffing separately and then sewn to the body. Tail scales
tapestry needle are worked directly onto the tail.
Special stitches
BLO: back loop only
instructions
Legs 1
2
3
Make 4 in beige.
Rnd 4: inv dec 4 times, 4sc [8]
4 5 6
Fasten off and weave in the ends. Lightly stuff.
{img 1}
Head and body

Start in beige.
Rnd 2: (inc, 2sc) repeat 2 times [8] 7 8 9
Rnd 9-10: sc in all 24 st - 2 rounds with the inside of the leg, 4sc inserting the hook in
Rnd 11: (inc, 7sc) repeat 3 times [27] both layers {img 2-3}, continue along the body, 8sc,
Rnd 12-13: sc in all 27 st - 2 rounds inc, 2sc, inc, 8sc, bring the second leg close to the
Rnd 14: (inc, 8sc) repeat 3 times [30] work with the tip down {img 4}, align the next 4 st of
Rnd 15-16: sc in all 30 st - 2 rounds the body with the inside of the leg, 4sc inserting the
hook in both layers [32] {img 5-6}
Now add in the front legs. Rnd 18: 2sc, 4sc working on the outer stitches of
Rnd 17: 2sc, bring the first leg close to the work the first leg {img 7}, 22sc, 4sc working on the outer
with the tip down, align the next 4 st of the body stitches of the second leg {img 8} [32] {img 9}

Add safety eyes between rounds 9 and 10, approx 4
stitches above the legs {img 10-11}.
Add toy stuffing to the head and continue stuffing
Front and back legs
as you go. are joined to the body as you go!
Rnd 19: 15sc, inc, 2sc, inc, 13sc [34]
Rnd 21: 16sc, inc, 2sc, inc, 14sc [36] 10 11 12
Rnd 26: 16sc, inv dec, 2sc, inv dec, 14sc [34]
2sc, this should bring your next st visually in-line 13 14 15
with the inside of the front leg, add less or more

stitches if it doesn’t look lined up {img 12}. If you are
using a stitch marker move it to mark the next st as
new end of rnd and carry on work.
Now add in the rear legs. 16 17 18

Rnd 31: 2sc, bring the first leg close to the work
with the tip down {img 13}, align the next 4 st of
the body with the inside of the leg, 4sc inserting
the hook in both layers {img 14}, continue along
the body, 20sc, align the next 4 st of the body with
the inside of the leg, 4sc inserting the hook in both
19 20 21
layers [30] {img 15-16}
Rnd 32: 2sc, 4sc working on the outer stitches of
the first leg {img 17}, 20sc, 4sc working on the outer
stitches of the second leg [30] {img 18}
Join brown. Fasten off the previous colour. 22 23

Continue working all the stitches in BLO until

the end of the work.
Rnd 35: (7sc, dec) repeat 3 times [24]

Rnd 36: (6sc, dec) repeat 3 times [21] Rnd 50: (1sc, dec) repeat 3 times [6]
Rnd 37: (5sc, dec) repeat 3 times [18] {img 19} Fasten off, pick up all the front loops with a
Rnd 38-40: sc in all 18 st - 3 rounds tapestry needle and pull tight to close {img 21}.
Rnd 41: (4sc, dec) repeat 3 times [15]
Rnd 42-43: sc in all 15 st - 2 rounds Scales part 1 - Tail
Rnd 44: (3sc, dec) repeat 3 times [12] Join brown to the tip of the tail, work into the
Rnd 45-46: sc in all 12 st - 2 rounds front loops to make the scales.
Rnd 47: (2sc, dec) repeat 3 times [9] Work in a continuous round: (ch1, dc in next st, ch1,
Rnd 48-48: sc in all 9 st - 2 rounds slst in next st) repeat all around the tail {img 22-23}
Add a craft pipe cleaner to the tail to make it Skip a loop every 5 to 8 scales, to get a less dense
bendable. {img 20}. texture.

Scales part 2 - Back 24 25 26
In brown. Ch 24.
Row 1: starting in second ch from hook, sc in all 23
st, turn [23]
Row 2 - scales: (ch4 {img 24}, starting in third
ch from hook, 2dc, skip 1 st {img 25}, slst in BLO in
next st {img 26}) repeat 11 times, turn [11 scales] 27 28 29
{img 27}
Row 3: working in remaining loops from the
previous row, slst in first st {img 28}, ch1, sc in all 23
st (including the first st where there is the slst), turn
[23] {img 29-30}
Row 4 - scales: ch1, slst in BLO in second st,
30 31
(ch4, starting in third ch from hook, 2dc, skip 1 st,
slst in BLO in next st) repeat 10 times, slst in last
st, turn [10 scales] {img 31}
previous row, slst in first st, ch1, sc in all 23 st
(including the first st where there is the slst), turn
[23] 32 33
Row 6 - scales: (ch4, starting in third ch from
hook, 2dc, skip 1 st, slst in BLO in next st) repeat 11
times, turn [11 scales]
Repeat rows 2 and 6 until it covers from round 15

- just before the front legs - to the beginning of the 34 35 36
tail. Stretch the piece a little bit and end with a sc
row! The piece pictured has 13 rows of scales {img
32-33}. Fasten off leaving a tail for sewing.
Scales part 3 - Forehead

In brown. Ch 4.
37 38
Row 1: starting in second ch from hook, sc in all 3
st, turn [3]
Row 2 - scales: (ch5, slst in BLO in next st)
repeat 3 times, turn [3 scales]
previous row, slst in first st, ch1, sc in all 3 st
(including the first st where there is the slst), turn [3]
Row 4 - scales: (ch5, slst in BLO in next st) Row 10 - scales: (ch5, slst in BLO in next st)
repeat 3 times, turn [3 scales] repeat 6 times, turn [6 scales]
Row 5: working in remaining loops from the Row 11: working in remaining loops from the
previous row, slst in first st, ch1, inc (in the first st previous row, slst in first st, ch1, 6sc [6]
where there is the slst), 2sc, turn [4] Fasten off leaving a tail for sewing {img 34-35}.
Row 6 - scales: (ch5, slst in BLO in next st)
repeat 4 times, turn [4 scales] Use sewing pins to check the position of the scales
Row 7: working in remaining loops from the before sewing the in place {img 36-38}.
previous row, slst in first st, ch1, 3sc, inc, turn [5] Place row 1 on round 15 of the head and stretch the
Row 8 - scales: (ch5, slst in BLO in next st) piece until the end of the beige body.
repeat 5 times, turn [5 scales] The scales are positioned with the wrong side up,
Row 9: working in remaining loops from the with their tip towards the tail.
previous row, slst in first st, ch1, inc (in the first st With a tapestry needle make little stitches all
where there is the slst), 4sc, turn [6] around the pieces.

Ears 39 40 41
Make 2 in beige.
Row 1: working into a magic ring, ch2, 6hdc [6]
Do not close the round, it creates a half circle
shaped ear {img 39}.
Fasten off, use the tail to sew the ears in the corner
between the front and back scales {img 40}. 42 43 44
Embroider the nose across round 1 with some black

embroidery thread {img 41}.
Add a bit of make up (blush or eye shadow) for the
pink cheeks {img 43-44}.

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Saiga antelope
Saiga tatarica
Kazakhstan, Mongolia,
Habitat:
Russian Federation, Uzbekistan
Main diet: plants
61-81 cm (24-32 in) tall at the
Size:
shoulder
Biggest Threats:hunting and
disruption of their habitat
Critically endangered

materials and notes
YARN Size
Ricorumi DK (100% cotton, 25g/58m) in colour: 15cm/6in tall if made using the suggested yarn
grey (058 Silver Grey)
dark grey (059 Mouse Grey) Construction
light grey (003 Light Grey) Head and body is made in one piece with shaping,
smaller details in contrast colour are sewn on.
materials
a pair of 8 mm safety eyes Special stitches
toy stuffing BLO: back loop only
tapestry needle
craft pipe cleaner
instructions
head
Make in grey. 1 2 3
Rnd 3: (inc, 1sc) 6 times [18]
Rnd 6: (inc, 4sc) 6 times [36] 4 5 6
The next round divides the body into two parts.

First, we will work on the nose section.
Rnd 17: 18sc, ch6, skip 18st [24] {img 1}

7 8 9
Rnd 18: 18sc, 6sc along the chain [24] {img 2}
Rnd 21: inv dec, 14sc, inv dec, 6sc [22]
Rnd 22: inv dec, 12sc ,inv dec, 6sc [20]
Rnd 23: sc in all 20 st [20] {img 3}
Rnd 24: working in back loops only, dec 2 times,
4sc, dec 3 times, 4sc, dec [14] {img 4}
The head is divided in 2 parts:

Rnd 25: working in front loops from round 23, sc
in all 20 st [20] {img 5}
Fasten off, leave a long tail for sewing and shaping.
body and nose.
Keeping the nose section in an oval shape carefully First we make the nose, then
carry on work on the body!!
sew together the front loops from round 24 {img
6-7}.
Bring the yarn tail to the middle of the oval and
divide round 25 into two equal halves {img 8}.
Then sew together the few rounds above to form a
centre line, pull the yarn tight to help the shaping
{img 9}. Tuck away the leftover tail into the nose.

Body 10 11 12
Make in grey.
With the nose pointing down and towards you, join
in the yarn in the centre of the 6ch from round 17 of
head {img 10}.
Rnd 1: 3sc along the chain, 18sc along the skipped
stitches from round 17, 3sc along the other side of 13 14 15
the chain [24]
Rnd 2: 3sc, (inc, 5sc) 3 times, 3sc [27]
Rnd 3: 3sc, (6sc, inc) 3 times, 3sc [30]
Add safety eyes between rounds 16 and 17, about 2
stitches away from the divide {img 11}.
16 17 18
Rnd 7: (10sc, inc) 3 times [36]
Rnd 9: 30sc, in blo 3sc [36]
Rnd 10: 3sc, in blo 3 sc, in both loops 27sc, in blo
3sc [36] 19 20 21
Rnd 11: 2sc, in blo 3sc, in both loops 30sc [36] {img 12}
4sc [40]
5sc [44] {img 13}
Rnd 15: 9sc, skip 5st, ch1, 21sc, skip 5 st, ch1, 4sc
Back Feet
[36] {img 14}
Make in dark grey {img 20}.
Rnd 16: 9sc, 1sc in each skipped st, skip ch, 21sc,
1sc in each skipped st, skip ch, 4sc [44]
Rnd 17: sc in all 44 st [44] {img 15-16}
Rnd 3: inc, 4sc [6]
Rnd 18: 8sc, inv dec 3 times, 21sc, inv dec 3 times,
Rnd 4: inc, 5sc [7]
3sc [38] {img 17}
Fasten off, leave a tail for sewing. Do not stuff.
Rnd 19: 8sc, inv dec, 10sc, inv dec, 10sc, inv dec,
4sc [35]
Ears
Make 2 in dark grey {img 21}.
Rnd 21: (inv dec, 2sc) 7 times [21] {img 18}
Add stuffing to the head, nose and top of the body.
Top up stuffing as you go from now on.
Fasten off, pick up all the front loops and pull tight
to close.
Tail
Front Feet
Make in grey {img 22}.
Make in dark grey {img 19}.
Rnd 5: inc, 4sc [6]
Rnd 5: 4sc, sc3tog, 4sc [9]
Rnd 7: inc, 5sc [7]
Rnd 9: 4sc, slst in next st [5]

Start by sewing the front feet to the free front loops 22 23 24
from rounds 9 to 11 of the body {img 23-24}.
Then sew the back feet to the base of the body, in
front of the curved sections that stick out {img 25}.
Sew the tail to the back, the increases positioned
towards the base {img 26}.
Sew the ears between rounds 11 and 12, folding 25 26 27
them in to form the shape {img 27}.
Horns
Make 2 in light grey {img 28}.
28 29 30
Working in back loops only from now on.
Rnd 2-3: sc in all 5 st [5]

Rnd 4: 4sc, inc [6]
Rnd 5: 3slst, 3sc [6]
Rnd 7: 5sc, inc [7]
Rnd 8: 3slst, 4sc [7] Sew the horns to the top of the head between
Rnd 9: slst in all 7 st [7] rounds 5 and 7, angling them so they curve towards
Fasten off, leave a tail for sewing. the back. If you are using a bit of wire curve the tips
Add a bit of craft pipe cleaner instead of stuffing. forward to add more shape {img 29-30}.

Speckle-chested
cccPiculet
Piculet
Picumnus steindachneri
Peru, restricted to the

Habitat:
Huallaga Valley and parts of the
Utcubamba Valley
Main diet: insects
Size: 8.5 to 10 cm (3.3 to 3.9 in) long
Endangered

materials and notes
YARN Size
Ricorumi DK (100% cotton, 25g/58m) in colour: 12cm/4.5in long if made using the suggested yarn
brown (057 Chocolate)
red (025 Fox) Construction
Ricorumi Spray DK (100% cotton, 25g/58m) in: All parts made separately and sewn together at the
brown spray (009 Spray) end.
materials
toy stuffing
tapestry needle
instructions
craft pipe cleaner
Body
Make in brown spray. 1
Rnd 6: (inc, 4sc) 6 times [36] 2 3 4
Rnd 17: (inv dec, 4sc) 3 times, 18sc [33]
Add safety eyes between rounds 11 and 12, either Rnd 34: (inv dec, 1sc) 3 times [6]
side of the decreases {img 2}. Fasten off, pick up all the front loops and pull tight
to close {img 3}.
Rnd 23: (inv dec, 1sc) 3 times, 18sc [24] Wings
Rnd 24: sc in all 24 st [24] Make 2 in brown.
Rnd 25: (inv dec, 6sc) 3 times [21] Rnd 1: start 6sc in a magic ring [6]
Rnd 26: sc in all 21 st [21] Rnd 2: (inc, 2sc) 2 times [8]
Add toy stuffing, top up stuffing as you go from now Rnd 4: (inc, 4sc) 2 times [12]
on. Rnd 5: (inc, 5sc) 2 times [14]
Rnd 27: (inv dec, 5sc) 3 times [18] Rnd 7: (inc, 7sc) 2 times [18]
Rnd 28: sc in all 18 st [18] Rnd 8-13: sc in all 18 st - 6 rounds
Rnd 29: (inv dec, 4sc) 3 times [15] Rnd 14: inv dec 3 times, 6sc, inv dec 3 times [12]
Rnd 30: sc in all 15 st [15] Rnd 15: 5sc, slst in next st, skip the remaining
Rnd 31: (inv dec, 3sc) 3 times [12] stitches [6]
Rnd 32: sc in all 12 st [12] Fasten off, leave a tail for sewing {img 4}.

Beak 5 6 7
Make 1 in brown.
Rnd 3: inc, 4sc [6]
Rnd 5: inc, 5sc [7] 8 9 10
Rnd 7: inc, 6sc [8]
Fasten off, leave a tail for sewing {img 5}. Add a
little stuffing or pipe cleaner into the beak.
11 12 13
Top of the Head
Start in red.
Rnd 5: (inc, 3sc) 6 times [30] 14 15 16
Rnd 6: 15sc, change to brown, 15sc, fasten off
red leaving a tail for sewing, turn work [30] {img 6}
Work in rows from now on {img 7}.
Row 7: ch1, skip 1st st, 12sc, dec, turn [13] 17 18 19

Row 8: ch1, skip 1st st, 10sc, dec, turn [11]
Row 13: ch1, skip 1st st, 2sc, [2] {img 8}
20 21 22
Fasten off brown.
Rejoin brown at the start of the colour change in
round 6 {img 9}.
Row 14: work 22sc evenly around the outer edge
of the brown section [22] - add extra stitches if
needed to make a smooth edge.
Fasten off, leave a tail for sewing.
Fasten off, add a bit of pipe cleaner into the legs
Feet (optional) {img 14} and sew up the end {img 15}.
Make 2 in brown.
Place the top over the body and stitch in place with
To get a firmer foot swap for a smaller hook. brown and red yarn {img 16-18}.
Sew the beak between the eyes {img 19}.
Rnd 1: start 5sc in a magic ring [5] Sew the wings to either side of the body, angling
Rnd 2-5: sc in all 5 st - 4 rounds them so that the curved edge is facing forward and
Rnd 6: 2sc, 3sc in next st, 2sc [7] {img 10} the straight edge is aligned to the eyes {img 20-21}.
Rnd 7: 3sc, inv dec, 2sc [6]
Rnd 8-11: sc in all 6 st - 4 rounds {img 11} Sew the feet about 9 rounds below the beak, with
Rnd 12: (ch7, 6slst, 1sc in next st) 2 times, 1sc, the longer toes pointing upwards {img 22}.
(ch5, 4slst, 1sc in next st) 2 times, 1slst [6 + 4 toes]
{img 12-13}

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Black-footed ferret
Mustela nigripes
Habitat: central north America

up to 91% of its diet is
Main diet:
composed of prairie dogs
Size: 38 to 50 cm (15 to 20 in)
Biggest Threats: habitat and food loss

materials and notes
YARN Size
Ricorumi DK (100% cotton, 25g/58m) in colours: approx 13cm/5 in tall if made using the suggested
cream (002 Cream) yarn
light brown (052 Light Brown)
dark brown (057 Chocolate) Construction
Head is worked from the muzzle to the back with
materials colourwork for the brown patches. The ears are
a pair of 6 mm safety eyes joined is as you work. The body is worked from
toy stuffing the bottom to the neck, with the arms joined while
tapestry needle working. Legs and tail are sewn to the body.
instructions
Ears 1 2 3
Make 2 in cream.
Fasten off,weave in the ends {img 1}.
Head
Start in cream. 4 5 6

Rnd 3: (2sc, 3sc in next st, 1sc) repeat 3 times [18]
{img 2}
Continue alternating cream, light brown and 10
dark brown to make the face patches.

9
8
7
6
Leave the unused colour on the wrong side of

5
the work and grab it when you need it - leaving the Dark Brown (057)
floating threads loose. increase

single crochet
Light Brown (052)
Cream (02)
Rnd 6: { cream} 6sc, { light brown} (1sc, inc)

repeat 3 times, { cream} 6sc [21] Rnd 9: { cream} (inc, 4sc) repeat 2 times,
Rnd 7: { cream} 5sc, { dark brown} inc 3 times, { dark brown} inc in next st, 3sc, { cream} 1sc,
{ light brown} 5sc, { dark brown} inc 3 times, { inc in next st, 1sc, { dark brown} 3sc, inc in next st,
cream} 5sc [27] { cream} 4sc, inc in next st, 4sc [36]
Rnd 8: { cream} inc in next st, 4sc, Fasten off light brown and dark brown yarn {img 3-4}.
{ dark brown} inc in next st, 6sc,
{ light brown} 3sc, { dark brown} 6sc, Add safety eyes between rounds 6 and 7, at the
inc in next st, { cream} 5sc [30] either ends of the light brown stripe {img 5-6}.

Now add in the ears {img 7}.
1
6 2
Rnd 12: 11sc, bring the ear close to the work with 5 4 3
the wrong side up {img 8}, sc in next 6 st inserting

the hook in both layers {img 9}, continue along the
head, 5sc {img 10}, bring the second ear close to 10 11 12
the work with the wrong side up, sc in next 6 st
inserting the hook in both layers {img 11}, 8sc [36]
13 14 15
Add toy stuffing to the head, top up stuffing as you
go.
needle and pull tight to close {img 13}.
16 17 18
Arms
Make 2 starting in dark brown.
Rnd 6: inv dec, 6sc [7]
Rnd 7: sc in all 7 st [7] 19 20 21
Join light brown.
Rnd 8: dec, 5sc [6]
Add a bit of stuffing only at the bottom.
Body
Start in light brown.
Rnd 1: start 8sc in a magic ring [8] Add toy stuffing. Sew the head to the body, aligning
Rnd 2: inc in all 8 st [16] the arms with the face patch {img 18}.
Rnd 3: (inc in next st, 1sc) repeat 8 times [24]
Rnd 4: (inc in next st, 2sc) repeat 8 times [32] Legs
Rnd 5-12: sc in all 32 st - 8 rounds Make 2 in dark brown.
Rnd 13: (inv dec, 14sc) repeat 2 times [30] Rnd 1: start 8sc in a magic ring [8]
Rnd 14-17: sc in all 30 st - 4 rounds Rnd 2-4: sc in all 8 st - 3 rounds
Rnd 18: (inv dec, 2sc) repeat 3 times, 18sc [27] Rnd 5: inc 2 times, 1sc, inv dec 2 times, 1sc [8]
Rnd 19: sc in all 27 st [27] Rnd 6: 2sc, 3sc in next st, 3sc, 3sc in next st, 1sc
Rnd 20: 12sc, place the arm over the body {img [12]
14}, sc in next 3 st inserting the hook in both layers Rnd 7: 3sc, 3sc in next st, 5sc, 3sc in next st, 2sc
of the arm and the body {img 15-16}, continue along [16]
the body, 3sc, place the second arm over the body, Rnd 8-11: sc in all 16 st - 4 rounds
sc in next 3 st inserting the hook in both layers of Rnd 12: (inv dec, 2sc) repeat 4 times [12]
the arm and the body {img 17}, 6sc [36] Rnd 13: inv dec 6 times [6]
Rnd 21: (inv dec, 7sc) repeat 3 times [24] Do not stuff. Fasten off, leave a long tail of yarn.
Join cream, fasten off light brown. Pick up all the front loops with a tapestry needle
Rnd 22-23: sc in all 24 st - 2 rounds and pull tight to close {img 19}. Use the tail of
Rnd 24: (inv dec, 6sc) repeat 3 times [21] yarn to stitch the leg to the body, slightly angled
Rnd 25: sc in all 21 st [21] between rounds 6 and 13 of the body {img 20-22}.

Tail 22 23 24
Start in dark brown.
Rnd 3: inc, 5sc [7]
Join light brown, fasten off dark brown. 25 26 27
Rnd 6: inc, 6sc [8]
Cute a piece of craft pipe cleaner twice the length
of the tail and fold in half. Place the pipe cleaner
into the tail and sew to the back of the body {img
24}.
Use a tail of dark brown to stitch the nose across

rounds 1 and 2 of the head {img 25}. Then use a tail
of light brown to stitch the mouth as shown in
{img 26-27}.

Whale shark
Rhincodon typus
all tropical and warm-

Habitat:
temperate seas
plankton including
Main diet:
copepods, krill, fish eggs and
small nektonic life, such as small
squid or fish
Size: 5.5 to 10 m (18 to 32.8 feet) long
habitat loss,
Biggest Threats:
overfishing and pollution

materials and notes
YARN Size
Ricorumi DK (100% cotton, 25g/58m) in colours: 20cm/8in long if made using the suggested yarn
cream (002 Cream)
navy (035 Midnight Blue) Construction
Ricorumi Spray DK (100% cotton, 25g/58m) in: The body and tail is made in one piece starting from
blue spray (006 Blue) head/mouth. Fins and flippers are sewn to the body.
Variegated white and blue yarn and colourwork
materials technique is used to create the dots on its body.
a pair of 6 mm safety eyes That can be substituted with stitching white dots on
toy stuffing the blue body.
tapestry needle
craft pipe cleaner
instructions
Body 1 2 3
Start in cream.
Ch13, start 2nd ch from hook.
Rnd 1: 12sc, turn and work on the other side of the
ch, 12 sc [24] {img 1}
Rnd 2: inc, 10sc, inc 2 times, 10sc, inc [28]
4 5 6
For rounds 9-50 carry on following the pattern

and at the same time follow the colourwork chart,
using cream, blue spray and navy.
Read the chart from the bottom line up, from right to
left {on page X, img 3-5}.
7 8 9
Rnd 9: (inc 4 times, 10sc) 2 times [36]
10 11 12
Add safety eyes between rounds 12 and 13 along
the colour change line {img 6}.
Fold a pipe cleaner into an oval, matching size to
the first 8 rounds of the body {img 7}. Tuck the first
8 rounds in to shape the open mouth {img 8-9}.
Place the pipe cleaner oval into the fold, secure with
sewing thread or leave loose {img 10-11}.
Rnd 22: sc in all 40 st [40] Rnd 25: 2sc, inv dec, 25sc, inv dec, 7sc [36]
Rnd 23: 2sc, inv dec, 26sc, inv dec, 8sc [38] Rnd 26: sc in all 36 st [36]

Rnd 27: 2sc, inv dec, 11sc, inv dec, 11sc, inv dec, 13 14 15
6sc [33] {img 12}
5sc [30]
16 17 18
Add toy stuffing to the front of the body
Take care to stuff evenly above and below the
inverted mouth {img 14-15}.
4sc [27]
3sc [24]
Top up toy stuffing.
2sc [24] 19 20 21
1sc [18]
Rnd 47: 2sc, inv dec, 5sc, inv dec, 5sc, inv dec [15]
Rnd 48: sc in all 15 st [15] 22
Rnd 49: inv dec 2 times, 9sc, inv dec [12]
Fasten off cream and blue spray, carry on in navy to
make the tail {img 16-18}.
Top up stuffing up to the end.
Tail
Continue in navy. Carry on working the fin from
the body, the first decrease will bring the start of
the round to the centre of the tail section.
Rnd 2: (3sc in next st, 4sc) 2 times [14]
Rnd 6: skip 9 st, carry on making the top half of
the tail, 8sc, 3sc in next st, 8sc [19] {img 19-20}
Rnd 7: inv dec, 7sc, 3sc in next st, 7sc, inv dec [19]
Rnd 8: inv dec 2 times, 5sc, 3sc in next st, 5sc,
inv dec 2 times [17]
Rnd 9: inv dec 3 times, 5sc, inv dec 3 times [11]
Fasten off, leave a long tail for sewing {img 21}.
Flatten the fin, do not stuff. Sew the edges together
to close both gaps, going under the front legs of the
stitches on either side will hide the seam {img 22}.

Top Fin
Make 1 in navy.
To blend the fin with the rest of the body feel

free to swap in some cream or blue spray stitches
in randomised positions, alternatively decorate with
embroidery after.

Smaller Fins
Make 3 altogether, 1 in navy and 2 in blue
spray.
23 24
Flatten the fins, do not stuff.
Pin the fins onto the body in your preferred position

and sew in place {img 25-27}.
Front Flippers
Make 2 in cream and navy. Start the left 25 26 27
flipper in navy and the right flipper in cream.
Follow the separate colour charts for each flipper.

Read the chart from the bottom line up, from right to
left {on next page, img 29-30}.
28 29 30
Rnd 7: inc, 10sc, inc [14]
Rnd 8: inc, 12sc, inc [16]
Rnd 9: sc3tog, 10sc, sc3tog [12]
31 32 33
Fasten off, leave a tail for sewing.
Poke out the corners with the back of the hook to
bring out the shaping. Sew the flippers to the sides
of the body {img 31}.
To finish, use the blue spray yarn to embroider

Curve the mouth into a smile shape or open it up
gill lines behind the flippers {img 32-33}.
for a hungry shark.

sc3tog
Legend: decrease Navy (035)
increase Blue Spray (006)
single crochet Cream (02)
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49
48
47
46
45
44
43
42
41
40
39
38
37
36
35
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32
31
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29
28
27
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25
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Body
10 10
9 9
8 8
7 7
6 6
5 5
4 4
3 3
2 2
1 1
Left Flipper Right Flipper

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Thank you joining us on
this Wildlife Adventure!
Choosing the 12 animals for this collection,
researching them and learning about their
habits and quirks was a very rewarding
and interesting project for us, so we really
hope you have enjoyed meeting and
making them all!
We would love to see your projects,

tag your makes with #amigurumiwildlife
or share your work in our rAVELRY GROUP.
H appy crafting!
Ilaria and Irina
xxx

WANT TO FIND OUT MORE ABOUT THE 12 ANIMALS IN
THIS eBOOK? Below are some of the RESOURCES
we USED WHEN WORKING ON THIS project.
ONLINE
www.worldwildlife.org
www.nationalgeographic.com
www.activewild.com
www.iucnredlist.org
onekindplanet.org
mongolia.wcs.org
animals.net
BOOKS
Love The Orangutan by Stefan Casta published, 2018
The Great Animal Search by Caroline Young, 1994
nature photography
Additional nature and animal images www.pexels.co and www.unsplash.com
(credit to: Silas Baisch, Chris Charles, Mary Hammel, Anton Lecock, Simon Migaj,
Huy Phan, Tim Schramm and Will)

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Amigurumi

by airali design and irene strange

Original crochet patterns, texts and photos by

Yarn sponsored by Rico Design and

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In this collection, we will encounter 12 such animals,

Together let’s discover some of the things that make

So let’s take a peek into the leafy jungles, murky

Ilaria and Irina

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patterns overview... page 6

Red panda... page 32

thank you... page 84

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endangered animals and their

habitats must be protected

through this project to World Wildlife Fund

to help support their vital

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There are subtle greys, neutrals

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notes on yarn substitution

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The patterns are worked in the “amigurumi Chain Stitch (ch)

Back Loop Only (BLO)

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Single Crochet (sc)

Single Crochet increase (inc) Single Crochet decrease (dec)

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double Crochet (dc)

treble Crochet (tr)

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1. Insert hook into the 2. Pull a loop through all

1. Pause just before 2. Use the next colour to 2. Carry on crocheting

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Pattern testing, cove

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eastern Himalayas and

Biggest Threats: poaching for meat or

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Rnd 7: { white} 2sc, (inc, 1sc) repeat 3 times, 9

2sc, { light brown} 17sc, fasten off light brown [30] 7

If using mohair, add it from next round.

6-7} Carry on in red + mohair, fasten off white.

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