Step-by-Step Tutorial on How to Crochet an Axolotl : Amigurumi Axolotl Beginner Friendly Tutorial

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Step-by-Step Tutorial on How to Crochet an Axolotl : Amigurumi Axolotl Beginner Friendly Tutorial

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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!
You can purchase the written pattern here: themaryjay.pat...
Or join my Patreon to get included access to this pattern and also all my other paid patterns: patreon.com/Th...
Please note that safety eyes can be choking hazards and are NOT recommended for crochet plushies made for young children, pets etc
Please do NOT duplicate, distribute, or sell the crochet pattern in this video without permission. However, you may gift, donate, or sell your finished pieces given that you give "The Mary Jay" credit for the pattern. Please link back to this video if you're selling online! :)
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 (*Safety eyes can be CHOKING HAZARDS. They are NOT recommended for plushies made for young children 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
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.
Disclaimer: The above 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 have used!
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.
My links:
Browse my Crochet Blog (includes free written patterns): themaryjay.com
Join my Patreon (Access to all Premium Patterns + More): patreon.com/Th...
Find my Crochet Patterns: themaryjay.pat...
Find my full shop: themaryjay.pat...
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Пікірлер: 221

@themaryjay 9 ай бұрын

EDITS: At 11:30 I say "21 stitches total", but it should be 28 stitches total. I'm so sorry for the mistake!

@victoriamawere1273 8 ай бұрын

It's ok I'm happy I'm reading this now 😊

@user-mo9fm2fj7e 8 ай бұрын

It’s ok! People make mistakes😊

@skibidinct 3 ай бұрын

omg thanks so much because i was counting and was like how did i get 28?

@user-xg9qi1dt1h Ай бұрын

its ok

@dilyanachohadzhieva2887 8 ай бұрын

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!

@dilyanachohadzhieva2887 6 ай бұрын

*you're welcome

@Navy_2738 4 ай бұрын

@@dilyanachohadzhieva2887 Really

@Navy_2738 4 ай бұрын

Thank you

@smiley57890 7 ай бұрын

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 :)

@AnthropomorphicCat Ай бұрын

Ty❤

@findingteresa8524 8 ай бұрын

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 KZfaq.

@themaryjay 6 ай бұрын

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!

@dollwonyy 10 ай бұрын

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

@OliviaRodrigo13fan 9 ай бұрын

Guys don’t forget to go buy her axlotl pattern so you can support her!!! She totally deserves it!💕💕💕

@OliviaRodrigo13fan 9 ай бұрын

Also I have found that buying the pdf pattern then coming to the videos when your confused is really helpful!☺️☺️☺️

@themaryjay 9 ай бұрын

Aww you're the sweetest!

@elawinjala1635 9 ай бұрын

I’m done! Their name is Macaroon, the legless, armless purple black and pink axolotl

@jollibee... 10 ай бұрын

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!! 🥰🥰🥰🥰

@themaryjay 10 ай бұрын

Aww I'm excited for you to make your own :)I hope it turns out great

@adriandelreal7415 9 ай бұрын

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!!!

@yananlu3937 2 ай бұрын

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!🤩🤩🤩❤❤❤

@BB-fi2xg 9 ай бұрын

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

@lyaeraasunaya2683 2 күн бұрын

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!

@jennifermatera9946 6 ай бұрын

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

@themaryjay 6 ай бұрын

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 :)

@Move_Itz 4 ай бұрын

This was super helpful!! I couldn’t find a good crochet axolotl pattern that I liked but this.. just wow!!

@elawinjala1635 10 ай бұрын

ITS HERE ITS HERE ITS FINALLY HERE!!! EL IS GETTING YARN TONIGHT!!!

@TaylorSwiftforEva824 8 күн бұрын

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

@_c.a.t__ 5 ай бұрын

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

@lindafutral 7 ай бұрын

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.

@themaryjay 6 ай бұрын

This makes me so happy to hear! I'm so glad it turned out great and thank you so much for following along

@KrxwC0reOfficial 9 ай бұрын

I love the way you explained the sewing, it was very secure and neat, love this pattern

@jamessong3393 9 ай бұрын

Thank u! i purchased the pattern but i still dont regret it, its nice having 2 resources to use.

@Kyoko122 10 ай бұрын

Omg thank you so much 💗 am so excited to make an another axolotl ❤

@themaryjay 10 ай бұрын

Yayy!!! I hope you make tons of axolotls

@Tiger-Lily_Crochet 9 ай бұрын

I just made one and it turned out so cute! Thank you for this amazing tutorial ❤

@Iwontdoitagainimsorry 10 ай бұрын

First! AND OH MAH GAWD GURL IT SO CUTEEE❤

@dollwonyy 10 ай бұрын

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!

@themaryjay 10 ай бұрын

That's such an adorable name!!! Thank you for sharing it with me and for following my tutorial!

@rockthebellz8236 9 ай бұрын

@@themaryjaycan you do a cow

@BlackMagic-do7zr 10 ай бұрын

Oh my God thank you so much. I’ve wanted to make this axolotl for so long 🎉🎉🎉🎉

@archeresoliven1001 5 ай бұрын

My first amigurumi! Thanks for this video ❤️ My daughter is happy. ☺️ So easy to follow. Will try your other videos.

@yourlocalnugget._. 5 ай бұрын

congrats on making your first amigurumi!

@LilaInquisitiveDiary 2 ай бұрын

I love this pattern 🤩

@cherylfisher6166 9 ай бұрын

i love this tutorial! she needs more credit!

@Raccoon_toes 10 ай бұрын

WHY IS IT SO CUTEEEE AHHH

@brittanymerrier1766 10 ай бұрын

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. ❤

@themaryjay 10 ай бұрын

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 :)

@Your_local_Livie 9 ай бұрын

I just got the yarn to make this yesterday can’t wait for the eyes to come so I can make it ❤

@Swimmer_girl625 10 ай бұрын

Omg thank you so much I’ve always wanted to make an axolotl

@cookiessss177 10 ай бұрын

OMG I HAVE BEEN WAITING FOR THIS THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!!

@LauraE.9897 10 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for teaching this tutorial, it's so helpful. 💜

@themaryjay 10 ай бұрын

I'm so glad you found it helpful! Thank you for following my tutorial!

@Livdish 7 ай бұрын

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 KZfaq 😊

@elizabethgompert8955 10 ай бұрын

How many yards of the light pink did you use?

@itzz_.alexandra 2 ай бұрын

@user-mp9kc8dj6e 9 ай бұрын

Can i sell in person with a sign saying where i got the pattern love your work

@themaryjay 9 ай бұрын

You can definitely sell in person if you'd like! I just ask to receive pattern credit when relevant :)

@user-mp9kc8dj6e 9 ай бұрын

Thank you so much you made my day! @@themaryjay

@elawinjala1635 9 ай бұрын

Aight, I got my yarn but it’s definitely not enough! Time to play some classic yarn chicken!!

@elawinjala1635 9 ай бұрын

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 😭

@elawinjala1635 9 ай бұрын

It’s looking like El will have a ball, and a axolotl at a much later date 😹

@elawinjala1635 9 ай бұрын

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

@elawinjala1635 9 ай бұрын

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-

@elawinjala1635 9 ай бұрын

THERES MORE WAY THIS IS JUST THE HEAD ITS MASSIVE! GAH DAHM

@ellymyths 2 ай бұрын

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

@LonelyLizard13 8 ай бұрын

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

@Its_Savvy25 10 ай бұрын

Omg I've been waiting for you to make a video like this

@Lyn_iscool 9 ай бұрын

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)

@al3xa1135 10 ай бұрын

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.

@themaryjay 10 ай бұрын

I'm sorry about the wait!! I hope your axolotl turns out great :)

@al3xa1135 10 ай бұрын

@@themaryjay ty!

@shaineychisholm228 9 ай бұрын

thank you for this tutorial - very easy to follow and turned out perfectly...😍

@gallantmentalhealth7942 10 ай бұрын

Im soooo excited you released it on youtube

@vlogsbyme.6 9 ай бұрын

Love it!!! Can you make a dinosaur tutorial?

@NanaJ-gu9mw 3 ай бұрын

purchase your pattern I can't wait to start making them my grandchildren will love them

@Taylor_swift_girl 9 ай бұрын

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

@mishrawal8571 10 ай бұрын

FINALLY ITS HERE!!! CANT WAIT TO MAKE IT

@brittneymurrphy5268 2 ай бұрын

You are the only one I can watch and follow along with! Thank you so much! Can you do a Snorlax pokemon please!!!

@dolphintouchmichellepsychi6217 6 ай бұрын

Ok, I bought the pattern!!! Have to wait for the blanket yarn to come yet...

@yourinstrumentalmusic6348 9 ай бұрын

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 ?

@IslaAnderson312 9 ай бұрын

Yes as long as you give credit to her it’s okay

@lenaszmit8153 10 ай бұрын

I scream when i saw your video with axolot tutorial i really wait for that tutorial😄😘🤗

@marleighroberts2879 9 ай бұрын

Thank you soooo much for making this pattern, I was literally just about to buy the pattern on Etsy. 😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊

@Awesome_otter 10 ай бұрын

Yay! I’m so glad you made this!

@Catsarecool123 8 ай бұрын

I love the axolotl,But can you do a dinosaur tutorial I’m doing Christmas presents and can’t figure it out ❤

@briannalopez37 9 ай бұрын

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

@user-mp9kc8dj6e 9 ай бұрын

I love all your work and u inspired me to crochet

@variedaddecontenido. 9 ай бұрын

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 🙏😇

@shannoncoller1778 9 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for this! I cant wait to make an axolotl for my friends! 😁

@lylageller273 10 ай бұрын

YAY! ANOTHER TUTORIAL!!!!

@anarchygoose0222 10 ай бұрын

Omg thank you!!! I cant wait to make this!! thank god i was running out of good ideas for my friends bdays 😭

@duck3742 10 ай бұрын

tysm - can u do a tut on how to crochet a plushie horse? (idk the proper name I think its like amigurumi?)

@senaavcu2532 10 ай бұрын

Thank youuu❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ I really waited for this tutorial🥹🥹🥹🥹🥹

@user-vm4kg4qi8j 4 ай бұрын

Can I sell them on Etsy with credit?

@AnthropomorphicCat Ай бұрын

She said you can but you have to give her credit and link back to this video. Information is in the description.

@user-vm4kg4qi8j Ай бұрын

@@AnthropomorphicCat Sweet, Thanks a lot!

@CatfishWingsOfFire 10 ай бұрын

Kinda makes me sad that I bought the pattern and now there's a video on it 💀🙃

@themaryjay 10 ай бұрын

Aww I'm sorry! I originally was very resistant to releasing this tutorial because of this very reason. But was convinced to after talking to other people and seeing other crochet pattern writers do both. I really wanted it to be accessible to more people and some view a no-ad quick-to-read written crochet pattern as different than a slower video tutorial with ads, although they do make the same plushie. I'm sorry that you would have preferred the video tutorial and that it wasn't made available to you sooner, but I hope having the written pattern still benefits you and makes making the plushie easier for you in some way!

@TheAugustHasFallen 10 ай бұрын

I’m totally fine that I got my pattern first because I got to support her amazing shop ❤

@CatfishWingsOfFire 10 ай бұрын

@themaryjay nah its alright! I appreciate your apology hehe

@NotNomin 9 ай бұрын

Here is a pat on the back 🥲I’m sorry do you like frogs ? 🐸

@OliviaRodrigo13fan 9 ай бұрын

Same, but I love supporting her small business

@TheYarnOverStore 10 ай бұрын

Omg thank you for doing thing I wanted to make one of your axolotl forever

@mack1241 10 ай бұрын

YES ITS OUT! Thank you so much you are amazing!!

@CruffleCraft 4 ай бұрын

34:29 My lil mark ❤

@CruffleCraft 4 ай бұрын

35:20

@CruffleCraft 4 ай бұрын

37:21

@missesreyes09 9 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for making this video!! I love this❤

@peixeess 10 ай бұрын

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!

@jessefriendsgaming155 10 ай бұрын

TYSSSSSSSSM I’m so excited to make one after getting the yarn :)

@yourinstrumentalmusic6348 9 ай бұрын

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!

@hitheshhc5197 8 ай бұрын

OMG mine turned out soo good thank you so much

@lunatheshinyeeveemusicands7948 9 ай бұрын

How much yarn would I need for this project

@Akshainie-jm2xl 10 ай бұрын

Thank you so much saw you made so many and now I can make my own!!

@lenaszmit8153 9 ай бұрын

This is a one of my favourite tutorials now maybe giraffe tutorial??

@through_our_weeks 9 ай бұрын

How much yarn of each colour do you need to complete this, tysm x

@laneygundersen7202 9 ай бұрын

Can you do a highland cow?

@gabyguerrero32 6 ай бұрын

Can you do a tutorial on how to make a cute seal please?

@dolphintouchmichellepsychi6217 6 ай бұрын

I used to breed Axolotls ❤❤❤

@jennifercoons9534 9 ай бұрын

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!

@jaycee8614 5 ай бұрын

Thank you for this. Very helpful. I can't understand the book pattern. Newbie here.

@chrissieemery5374 10 ай бұрын

Yay!!! I've been waiting for this!!!!!!!

@ItzStrawberr_Yt917 10 ай бұрын

TYSM FOR DOING THIS! IVE BEEN WAITING FOR A LONG TIME #CROCHINGQUEEN!

@RemauldMakes 10 ай бұрын

I'm going to make this next month eeek

@stephanierandell9450 4 ай бұрын

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

@themaryjay 4 ай бұрын

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!

@chrissieemery5374 5 ай бұрын

I love your videos!!!

@Maria_kluvya685 7 ай бұрын

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?

@TimeToTossTheDiceOfTime 3 ай бұрын

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.

@Blackcatsso 7 ай бұрын

How many skeins of yarn do you need to make this project

@AlexaTheNymph 4 ай бұрын

You should only need 1 for each color, but it depends on yours tension and hook size. At most, I’d say 2 skeins for each color ❤

@Maliyahthedrawinggirl. 9 ай бұрын

I wanna get a axolotl for my birthday

@mr.ratlover7301 6 ай бұрын

1:11:31 unicorn axolotl

@themaryjay 6 ай бұрын

I found this way too funny 😂

@inspiredby4090 9 ай бұрын

Please please please please do a unicorn tutorial, there are like no good ones especially with chunk yarn!

@IoverofGod 6 ай бұрын

hi im selling this at my schools craftfair I'll make sure to give you credits for the pattern!

@themaryjay 6 ай бұрын

That’s amazing!! I hope you have a great time at the craft fair!! 💕

@IoverofGod 6 ай бұрын

quick question, in what way should I credit you?@@themaryjay

@Oki871 5 ай бұрын

30:34 This is for me to hold my place lol

@jaylinreyes1234 7 ай бұрын

Hey if I’m using an 8mm hook do I need to change anything to it??

@lizzygonsalves7320 7 ай бұрын

Octopus please ❤❤❤❤ love your videos 😊

@PandoraAura_ 7 ай бұрын

Just so I remember where I stopped when I come back. 33:50

@Glossy_Vibe_1 7 ай бұрын

37:07

@SandraJane-bd8im 8 ай бұрын

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?