Pink Axolotl Amigurumi Crochet Kit by Wizardi F07N8-M275

A pink axolotl with frilly magenta gills, little paws and a long tail, worked in soft single-strand cotton yarn. It is a complete amigurumi crochet kit for beginners: you crochet the pieces, stuff them and stitch them together into a little keepsake you made yourself.

The axolotl is a Mexican salamander that keeps its frilly gills for life and can regrow lost limbs, and its permanent smile has made it an internet favorite. Amigurumi took off in Japan and spread around the world through craft blogs and video tutorials, and today it is one of the most popular ways to learn to crochet.

Why this kit: a beginner-friendly pattern built from basic stitches worked in the round; practice yarn to warm up on before you start the real piece; and video tutorials plus an illustrated brochure, so you can follow along step by step.

Kit includes: yarn in the colors of the design, practice yarn, a crochet hook, a yarn needle, stitch markers, fiberfill, safety eyes, a basic manual and step-by-step crocheting instructions. Video tutorials are available to follow along. Not included: scissors.

Start with the video tutorials and practice the basic stitches on the practice yarn, then follow the pattern one piece at a time: crochet each part in rounds, mark the start of every round with a stitch marker, stuff it with fiberfill and sew the parts together with the yarn needle. The finished pieces are decorations for adults and teens, not toys for young children, as safety eyes and small parts can be a choking hazard.

Finished size: about 7.7 x 4.5 in (19.5 x 11.5 cm). It is a natural fit for a desk, a teen's room or a gaming setup, and makes a thoughtful gift for a teen, a student or an axolotl fan.