A funny fluffy meerkat with big round eyes, little round ears, a long slender body, thin wire arms, legs and tail and a red bow tie. The wire frame lets him stand tall like a real meerkat on guard, sit in a basket or fold his paws – a charming character for a shelf or a windowsill and a great gift.
A crochet pattern by Svetlana Pertseva with step-by-step instructions and photos. The meerkat is crocheted in moderately fluffy yarn in any colour you like; the whites of the eyes can be crocheted or made from polymer clay, and the mouth can be felted or embroidered (instructions are given).
This listing is for an INSTANT DOWNLOAD PDF PATTERN, not a finished project.
LANGUAGE:
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The pattern is in English.
SKILL LEVEL:
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Intermediate
FINISHED SIZE:
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Approx. 30 cm (11.8 inches) tall with the materials stated in the pattern.
SKILLS REQUIRED:
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Crochet in rounds
Single crochet
Increasing
Decreasing
Slip stitch
Wire frame
Sewing (assembly)
Polymer clay eyes (optional, explained in the pattern)
MATERIALS AND TOOLS:
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• Moderately fluffy yarn in any colour, used double (e.g. Alize Kid Royal, 62% mohair, 250 m / 25 g).
• Crochet hook 1.75 mm (approx. US steel 6, UK 3½).
• A little white polymer clay for the whites of the eyes (or crochet them); two small black beads (1 mm) or safety eyes.
• Single core copper or steel wire 1 mm, about 100 cm (40 inches), for the arms, legs and tail.
• Stuffing, tapestry needle, strong thread for tightening, transparent glue, Velcro or a brush for brushing up.
• A felting needle and a little dark brown wool for felting for the mouth (or embroider it); any material for tinting (optional – I used oil pastel).
ABOUT THIS PATTERN:
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The pattern is written using US terminology (UK differences are explained).
13 pages of step-by-step instructions with tips and photos illustrating the process.
