How to Crochet an Axolotl : Step-by-Step Amigurumi Axolotl Beginner Friendly Tutorial
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 8 ก.พ. 2025
- You asked for it and here it is! How to crochet my axolotl! This is by FAR my most requested tutorial and most popular plushie. It's the star of my most viral videos (hitting millions of views multiple times on multiple platforms), and is one of my bestsellers for both the plushie and the pattern. I cannot thank you enough for helping me reach 100,000+ subscribers, so here's the tutorial that y'all voted on and requested!
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Pease do NOT duplicate to distribute or sell the crochet pattern in this video without permission. If you'd like to share this pattern with someone else, please refer them to my actual video! I'm always super grateful when you do! However, please feel free to gift, donate, or sell any finished plushies that you make from any of my patterns given that you give "The Mary Jay" credit for the pattern.
This Tutorial Covers:
-Recommended Materials
*fabric scissors
*yarn needle
*stitch markers
*polyester fiber fill
*6.5 mm hook
*#6 super bulky blanket yarn (in two shades of pink OR the color of your choice)
*24 mm safety eyes (Please note that safety eyes can be choking hazards and are NOT recommended for crochet plushies made for young children, pets etc)
-How to Crochet the Base (Head, Body, Tail)
-How to Crochet the Arms
-How to Crochet the Legs
-How to Crochet the Tail Fins
-How to Crochet the Gills
-Assembly (sewing on pieces)
Where to Find the Materials
Disclaimer: The following links to the materials are affiliate links, which means I'll earn a small commission at no extra cost to you if you use it to make a purchase. This is one way that helps support me and lets me continue to make free content for you :) The materials listed are actual materials that I've used!
You can find most of these items in a craft store or on my Amazon Storefront: www.amazon.com...
The light pink yarn that I used is an older version of "baby pink" that is now a lighter shade. You can find the new version of the shade here:
prf.hn/l/ZZBYRnX
The brighter pink that I used for the gills, blush, and tail fins is "pixie pink" that I got off of Amazon and can be found on my Amazon Storefront.
While this tutorial is made for beginners, it's helpful to already be familiar with the following skills:
-Magic Ring/Magic Circle
-Single Crochet
-Increase
-Decrease
-Fasten Off
-Crocheting in Front Loop Only
If you need more help with any of the above, here are some helpful tutorials:
Slow Magic Circle Tutorial: • Slow & Super Detailed ...
-5 must-know beginner skills (covers all the skills above except crocheting in front loop only): • 5 Must-Know Beginner A...
To keep the video from running too long, I tried to work at a decent pace, but please don't hesitate to pause or slow down the video under settings if needed.
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EDITS: At 11:30 I say "21 stitches total", but it should be 28 stitches total. I'm so sorry for the mistake!
It's ok I'm happy I'm reading this now 😊
It’s ok! People make mistakes😊
omg thanks so much because i was counting and was like how did i get 28?
its ok
don't worry because i knew you meant to say 28 :)
Head+body+tail: 1:30
Arms: 44:04
Legs: 47:30
Bottom tail fins: 49:52
Side pieces: 52:17
Gills: 54:23
Your welcome!
*you're welcome
@@R4da.cant_art Really
Thank you
Heyy ik im like really late so you probably won’t see this but your videos, ESPECIALLY the pride axolotls, are actually one of the things that got me into crochet originally about a year ago! I tried to learn with kits and many tutorials but I never could start a crochet piece on my own. The other day, I finally made a magic circle on my own and made a mini jellyfish. Yesterday, i bought some heavier plush yarn and immediately started looking for this tutorial so i can finally make it. I’m not very far in yet but so far it’s looking pretty good. I’ve been wanting to make this for over a year now, so thank you for being one of my first and biggest crochet inspirations!!
I just bought this pattern even though I’ve watched the video. I bought 2 of your patterns. I followed along and made the turtle with you. You are the first person I’ve found that I can easily follow. I want the printed patterns just in case I can’t access TH-cam.
Aww thank you so much for supporting me and buying my patterns! It really means alot and I'm so glad you find my tutorials easy to follow :) Thanks for following along!
I ordered a custom axolotl a few months ago and have wanted to make one after making almost every plushie on your yt. Thank you so much! ㅋㅋ
This was super helpful!! I couldn’t find a good crochet axolotl pattern that I liked but this.. just wow!!
I love you’re crochet tutorials and I’ve benn making them every time they came out I am 13 and I’ve been crocheting since I was 7 keep up the good work!!!
i've been seeing your axolotyl crochet orders all over my youtube shorts and they're always so cute!! can't wait to make my own!! 🥰🥰🥰🥰
Aww I'm excited for you to make your own :)I hope it turns out great
This was the 3rd video I watched on crocheting an axolotl and the only one that made sense and I was actually able to finish it crocheting one!
00:44 Materials
1:32 Magic ring
2:50 Head
31:12 Blush
32:15 Stuffing
32:36 Body
38:50 Body Stuffing
38:57 Tail
42:04 Tail Stuffing
42:20 Fasten Off
44:04 Arms
47:30 Legs
49:53 Bottom Tail Fin
52:16 Side Tail Fins
54:21 Gills
1:01:50 Assembly
1:14:04 Done :)
Ty❤
Thank you for such a great pattern. I spent all day today with you doing this one after two failed attempts from different designers last night and this guy came out great.
This makes me so happy to hear! I'm so glad it turned out great and thank you so much for following along
ITS HERE ITS HERE ITS FINALLY HERE!!!
EL IS GETTING YARN TONIGHT!!!
Y’all, I just saw this today from her 7 plushie order short, but now that I’ve seen that this tutorial is out, IM SO EXCITEDDDDDDDDDDD
your axolotls are what got me into crocheting. i love this video, thank you so much for a tutorial on this amazing pattern of yours. im going to go make an axolotl of my own
This video was amazing although I have been crocheting for almost 3years it is always nice to have someone remind me on wear to sew something or what stitch I should do
Aw I'm really glad you find the reminders helpful! I always worry it gets to be too much. Thank you for following along with my tutorial :)
My first amigurumi! Thanks for this video ❤️ My daughter is happy. ☺️ So easy to follow. Will try your other videos.
congrats on making your first amigurumi!
I love the way you explained the sewing, it was very secure and neat, love this pattern
Thank u! i purchased the pattern but i still dont regret it, its nice having 2 resources to use.
I’m done! Their name is Macaroon, the legless, armless purple black and pink axolotl
The results were OMG soooo good and this is definitely the easiest tutorial to follow by far I tried a few other but they didn’t seem to work but this video was like magic.Thank you so much!🤩🤩🤩❤❤❤
This took me an entire day to do but HES DONEEEEE
thank you so much for this video! Following along with the PDF was wonderful!
First! AND OH MAH GAWD GURL IT SO CUTEEE❤
I just made one and it turned out so cute! Thank you for this amazing tutorial ❤
TYSM
I have followed so many tuts and it hasn’t worked this is the only one that has helped me thank you so Much
i absolutely looooove how while i am making axolotls from this tut theres perfect left amount of yarn, anyone else?🤣
OH MY GOSH TYSM!! I am so very excited to make this. Your axolotl is my favorite pattern so im very excited to have both a written pattern and youtube video tutorial. ❤
Yayyy!!!! I'm so honored that my axolotl is your favorite pattern and thank you so much for supporting me with both the written pattern and the tutorial! I hope they're both helpful to you on crafting your axolotl :)
Oh my God thank you so much. I’ve wanted to make this axolotl for so long 🎉🎉🎉🎉
Omg thank you so much 💗 am so excited to make an another axolotl ❤
Yayy!!! I hope you make tons of axolotls
I made it! It took me 4 hours but I did it! It’s so cute and I named it moon! Thank you so much!
That's such an adorable name!!! Thank you for sharing it with me and for following my tutorial!
@@themaryjaycan you do a cow
I made this two times and I love watching your videos the tetorial is so good I made the three days ago thank you for posting the video on TH-cam 😊
i love this tutorial! she needs more credit!
Omg I've been waiting for you to make a video like this
Im soooo excited you released it on youtube
Dziękuje za ten przypiękny tutorial właśnie jestem w trakcie robienia i wychodzi mi super
I just got the yarn to make this yesterday can’t wait for the eyes to come so I can make it ❤
WHY IS IT SO CUTEEEE AHHH
your magic loop method is soo easy compared to the other ones I've seen thank you so much! :D
also guess evreyone in my family is getting an axolotl for Christmas this year lol
Thank you so much I love it I just finished! But one thing I hope to change is it took me 5 hours but it was great and I loved it!(the I hope to change is something I need to work on not you or your pattern)
Omg thank you so much I’ve always wanted to make an axolotl
Thank you so much for teaching this tutorial, it's so helpful. 💜
I'm so glad you found it helpful! Thank you for following my tutorial!
FINALLY ITS HERE!!! CANT WAIT TO MAKE IT
Ok, I bought the pattern!!! Have to wait for the blanket yarn to come yet...
I love this pattern 🤩
thank you for this tutorial - very easy to follow and turned out perfectly...😍
Yay! I’m so glad you made this!
Thank you soooo much for making this pattern, I was literally just about to buy the pattern on Etsy. 😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊
I scream when i saw your video with axolot tutorial i really wait for that tutorial😄😘🤗
Thank you so much! I can’t wait to make it! One question, may I sell this at my market? If so do I need to give credit ?
Yes as long as you give credit to her it’s okay
YES ITS OUT! Thank you so much you are amazing!!
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My lil mark ❤
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37:21
Omg!!! Tysm girlyyy!! I’ve been waiting on this forever
Anyways, I love how it turned out and the next time I get fluffy yarn, this is going to be my first project.
I'm sorry about the wait!! I hope your axolotl turns out great :)
@@themaryjay ty!
Omg thank you!!! I cant wait to make this!! thank god i was running out of good ideas for my friends bdays 😭
Aight, I got my yarn but it’s definitely not enough! Time to play some classic yarn chicken!!
Naw but when you said 13 rows total-
Bestie I don’t think I’ll even have enough for the head, and I don’t know where the heck I bought this yarn 😭
It’s looking like El will have a ball, and a axolotl at a much later date 😹
I’d also like to add, it’s past midnight at this point, but I don’t want to go to bed without the head done. I be on row 8
I looked at what the shape of it was looking like for the first time… it’s a freaking cone.. I messed up on step one and it’s row 9 now and I’m tired. Send help-
THERES MORE WAY THIS IS JUST THE HEAD ITS MASSIVE!
GAH DAHM
Thank you so much, for your Kindness. I hope I can make it soon.
Al your projects are awesome its the first time I see your Chanel abd already a subscriber.
I hace seen a few videos . And I should be sleeping.
I have to get up in 2 hours. And here I am continúe watching .
Thank you ones again.
You are Blessed with your talent and hands. 🤩 Blessings continue 🙏😇
I hope you make the bat crochet pattern a. Idea tutorial! I own the pattern and I’ve made him but it would be nice to watch him be made by the maker
Love it!!! Can you make a dinosaur tutorial?
OMG mine turned out soo good thank you so much
Omg thank you for doing thing I wanted to make one of your axolotl forever
Thank you so much for making this video!! I love this❤
How many yards of the light pink did you use?
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@@itzz_.alexandra that’s not possible 😂
TYSSSSSSSSM I’m so excited to make one after getting the yarn :)
Same! My little cousin is napping I’m my room and I just got the urge to crochet this so now I have to wait 3 hours lol!
Can i sell in person with a sign saying where i got the pattern love your work
You can definitely sell in person if you'd like! I just ask to receive pattern credit when relevant :)
Thank you so much you made my day!
@@themaryjay
If the Mary may respond I will be SO happy,
Dear Mary jay,
You are an awsome crochet inspiration you inspired me to make stuffed animals! And after watching your what you need to know before making stuffed animals video I was ready to go your patterns are so well written and videos are so detailed YOU ARE AMAZING
Came into this looking for a good time and learned I’ve been doing Half Double Crochet Stitches wrong for the past year/ the entire time I’ve been crocheting
YAY! ANOTHER TUTORIAL!!!!
I love the axolotl,But can you do a dinosaur tutorial I’m doing Christmas presents and can’t figure it out ❤
Thank youuu❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ I really waited for this tutorial🥹🥹🥹🥹🥹
Thank you so much saw you made so many and now I can make my own!!
Yay!!! I've been waiting for this!!!!!!!
I love all your work and u inspired me to crochet
You are the only one I can watch and follow along with! Thank you so much! Can you do a Snorlax pokemon please!!!
One cent crochet also works.
Here are some similar crochet TH-camrs like The Mary Jay.
1. One cent crochet
2. Sweet softies
3.chubbiesbyash
purchase your pattern I can't wait to start making them my grandchildren will love them
tysm - can u do a tut on how to crochet a plushie horse? (idk the proper name I think its like amigurumi?)
Would you do a tutorial for a hippo and a pig? I'm trying to find a video that I can follow and your are the best!
TYSM FOR DOING THIS! IVE BEEN WAITING FOR A LONG TIME #CROCHINGQUEEN!
Thank you for this. Very helpful. I can't understand the book pattern. Newbie here.
This is a one of my favourite tutorials now maybe giraffe tutorial??
How much yarn of each colour do you need to complete this, tysm x
My vote vent to the bat pattern as I prefer more realistic axolotls and have seen less bat turorials but how could anyone ever resist this? I need to make one someday, thanks!
If i were to write this down and use it in my crocheting endevors (i wont give it out or sell it, of course,) would that be alright? I occasionally sell plushes to friends and family, and i would love to use this pattern.
Do you have any tips on how to see the stitches??
I dont want to have to use sitchmarkers after every stitch 😭😭😭
Omggg yayyya you made a tuturial! Ty i will for sure crochet this once i get yarn hah. Btw what yarn do you use??? Anyone got yarn recomendations?
Do you think for the light pink body one skein of yarn would be enough?
Hey, is this patter leftie freindly by chance?
Also im very excited! Your patterns are adorable!
Hey if I’m using an 8mm hook do I need to change anything to it??
I'm going to make this next month eeek
I love your videos!!!
I love a seal tutorial pleaseeee clic here
👇for yes
Can you do a highland cow?
How much yarn would I need for this project
If any of you can’t to a magic circle, d0 a slip knot and ch 4 and put in your hook in the first ch and use it like the magic ring
can u pleaseeeee make a video on the dinosaur pattern 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
I've completed it in plush yarn with a 6mm hook and although the gills are thick and hold their shape when sewn on they're flopping backwards and can't seem to get them to stand straight like yours, what am I doing wrong?
hi can u do one with looped yarn i have been looking for a tt for a plushie but with looped yarn ty
Can I sell them on Etsy with credit?
She said you can but you have to give her credit and link back to this video. Information is in the description.
@@AnthropomorphicCat Sweet, Thanks a lot!
How many yards of yarn do you estimate that the body nugget takes? Thanks a ton
hi im selling this at my schools craftfair I'll make sure to give you credits for the pattern!
That’s amazing!! I hope you have a great time at the craft fair!! 💕
quick question, in what way should I credit you?@@themaryjay
18:24 when you said to make sure it isn’t inside out and have the string on the inside…do we have to flip it and continue if it’s on the outside? I’m a little confused
I've encountered a problem after round 31 you say to do a (SC, Dec) until you have 4 stitches left, while I have 14 stitches left from round 31 that method won't work as it leaves me one stitch short for the last decrease
Hi! In this part of the pattern, the rounds aren’t used anymore. So it would essentially just be repeating (sc, dec) ten times and then fasten off! I hope this helps!
THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!