Jingle All the Way! Crochet Your Own Adorable Christmas Axolotl Amigurumi Pattern

Dive into the festive spirit with our adorable Christmas Axolotl Amigurumi! This unique crochet pattern combines the beloved charm of the axolotl with a touch of holiday magic, featuring a cute Santa hat and a cozy striped scarf. Perfect for decorating your home or gifting to a fellow animal lover, this amigurumi is sure to bring smiles and holiday cheer to everyone.

Why This Festive Axolotl Will Melt Your Heart

More than just a decoration, this handmade Christmas axolotl is a testament to your creativity and a source of heartwarming joy. Its quirky design and festive accessories make it an instant conversation starter and a cherished keepsake. Imagine it nestled amongst your other holiday decor or bringing a unique touch to a child’s toy collection. It’s a truly special project.

Crochet Pattern: Jingle All the Way! Crochet Your Own Adorable Christmas Axolotl Amigurumi Pattern

Materials

Light Pink Yarn (worsted weight)
Dark Rose Pink Yarn (worsted weight)
White Yarn (worsted weight)
Red Yarn (worsted weight)
3.0mm Crochet Hook (or size suitable for yarn)
6mm Safety Eyes
Black Embroidery Floss
Polyester Fiberfill Stuffing
Tapestry Needle
Stitch Markers
Scissors

Abbreviations

MR: Magic Ring
ch: Chain
sl st: Slip Stitch
sc: Single Crochet
inc: Increase (2 sc in one stitch)
dec: Decrease (sc 2 stitches together)
FO: Finish Off
BLO: Back Loop Only
( ): Repeat instructions in parentheses
[ ]: Total number of stitches in the round/row

Instructions

Important Note on Color Changes: When changing colors within a round, drop the unused color to the wrong side of your work and pick it up again when needed. This creates a neat finish on the right side.

Body (Light Pink & White)

Start with Light Pink yarn.

Rnd 1: MR, 6 sc. [6]
Rnd 2: (inc) x 6. [12]
Rnd 3: (sc, inc) x 6. [18]
Rnd 4: (2 sc, inc) x 6. [24]
Rnd 5: (3 sc, inc) x 6. [30]
Rnd 6-10: sc around. [30]
Insert safety eyes between Rnd 7 and 8, about 5 stitches apart.
Rnd 11: (3 sc, dec) x 6. [24]
Rnd 12: sc around. [24]
Start stuffing firmly and continue to stuff as you go.
Rnd 13: 8 sc (Light Pink), 4 sc (White), 12 sc (Light Pink). [24]
Rnd 14: 7 sc (Light Pink), 6 sc (White), 11 sc (Light Pink). [24]
Rnd 15: 6 sc (Light Pink), 8 sc (White), 10 sc (Light Pink). [24]
Rnd 16: (sc, dec) x 2 (Light Pink), 4 sc (White), (sc, dec) x 2 (Light Pink). [18]
Rnd 17: (dec) x 1 (Light Pink), 6 sc (White), (dec) x 1 (Light Pink). [14]
Rnd 18: (dec) x 1 (Light Pink), 4 sc (White), (dec) x 1 (Light Pink). [10]
Rnd 19: (dec) x 1 (Light Pink), 2 sc (White), (dec) x 1 (Light Pink). [6]
FO. Weave in ends and shape the tail.

Gills (Dark Rose Pink)

Make 6 pieces with Dark Rose Pink yarn.

Each Gill: MR, ch 1, 4 sc in MR. Sl st to first sc. [4]
FO, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Legs (Light Pink)

Make 4 pieces with Light Pink yarn.

Rnd 1: MR, 5 sc. [5]
Rnd 2: sc around. [5]
FO, leaving a long tail for sewing.

Santa Hat (Red & White)

Start with Red yarn.

Rnd 1: MR, 6 sc. [6]
Rnd 2: (sc, inc) x 3. [9]
Rnd 3: sc around. [9]
Rnd 4: (2 sc, inc) x 3. [12]
Rnd 5: sc around. [12]
Rnd 6: (3 sc, inc) x 3. [15]
Rnd 7-8: sc around. [15]
Rnd 9: (4 sc, inc) x 3. [18]
Rnd 10-11: sc around. [18]
Change to White yarn.
Rnd 12: In BLO, (sc, inc) x 9. [27]
Rnd 13: sc around. [27]
Sl st to join, FO. Weave in ends.
Pompom: Make a small white pompom and securely attach it to the tip of the hat.

Christmas Scarf (Red & White)

Start with Red yarn.

Ch 35.
Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. [34] Ch 1, turn.
Row 2: Sc across. [34] Ch 1, turn. (Red)
Row 3-4: Change to White yarn. Sc across. [34] Ch 1, turn.
Row 5-6: Change to Red yarn. Sc across. [34] Ch 1, turn.
Row 7-8: Change to White yarn. Sc across. [34] Ch 1, turn.
Row 9-10: Change to Red yarn. Sc across. [34] Ch 1, turn.
FO. Weave in all ends.

Assembly

Using black embroidery floss, embroider a small ‘V’ or ‘U’ shape for the mouth centered below the safety eyes.
Sew the 6 Dark Rose Pink gills to the sides of the head, 3 on each side, just behind the eyes. Position them to create the iconic axolotl frills.
Sew the 4 Light Pink legs to the bottom of the body, two on each side, evenly spaced along the wider part of the body.
Place the Santa hat on the axolotl’s head and secure it with a few stitches if desired.
Wrap the striped scarf around the axolotl’s neck, crossing the ends over the chest, and secure with a few stitches.