{"product_id":"crochet-mochi-the-axolotl-kitty-pattern","title":"Crochet Mochi the Axolotl Kitty Pattern","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCrochet Mochi the Axolotl Kitty Pattern\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShe has the ears of a cat, the frills of an axolotl, and the kind of face that makes people stop mid-scroll and say wait, what is that. Mochi is a snuggler, long-bodied and squishy, designed to drape over your arm or curl up on a shelf like she owns the place. Pick your color combination and she becomes something entirely your own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0673\/3624\/1200\/files\/Mochi-the-Axolotl-Kitty-2-size.png?v=1786536391\" alt=\"\" width=\"462\" height=\"462\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat's Included:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWritten pattern, delivered as an English PDF download in US crochet terms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStep-by-step written PDF pattern in US crochet terms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull instructions for the head (with face shaping technique), shaped ears with accent trim, long body with integrated tail join, paws, feet, four axolotl frills, and a spine that runs from neck to tail\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDetailed face shaping guide with step-by-step photos showing exactly how to pull the cheeks inward for that signature squishy look\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePaw embroidery tutorial with photos showing how to create the bean toe detail\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNotes on adjusting for faux fur accents on the ears and tail for a fluffy finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWorked in continuous rounds throughout, with clear stitch counts every round\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA clean, detailed finish that reads boutique, not homemade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat You'll Need:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYarn of your choice in up to 3 colors: a main body color, an accent color for the frills, spine, and ear trim, and optional faux fur for accents. The designer used a chunky velvet-style yarn\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCrochet hook, 4mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e15mm safety eyes (2)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePolyester toy stuffing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDarning needle, scissors, stitch marker\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEmbroidery thread or thin acrylic yarn for the nose\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOptional: faux fur yarn for ear and tail accents\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStitches used: magic ring (mr), single crochet (sc), half double crochet (hdc), double crochet (dc), increase (inc), invisible decrease (dec), sc2tog decrease, hdc increase (hdc-inc), hdc invisible decrease (hdc-dec), chain (ch), slip stitch (slst), bobble stitch (bbl), fasten off (fo), color change (cc)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSkill Level:\u003c\/b\u003e Advanced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis pattern uses face shaping, color changes, a bobble stitch for the paw pads, and multiple small pieces with detailed assembly. If you have solid amigurumi experience and enjoy a project that rewards close attention, Mochi is exactly the kind of challenge that produces a result worth showing off.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy Crocheters Will Love It:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe face shaping technique pulls the cheeks inward using a threaded needle, giving Mochi those impossibly cute squished cheeks without any extra pieces to sew on\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA long snuggler body means she drapes and poses in ways a round amigurumi never can, making her feel genuinely toy-like and photogenic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUp to three yarn colors lets you create radically different versions, from pastel pink with white accents to bold dark colorways, all from the same pattern\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe bobble stitch paw pads add a 3D bean-toe texture that elevates the finished piece from cute to collector-worthy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe folded spine runs from the nape of the neck all the way to the tail tip, giving her a silhouette that is instantly recognizable as axolotl\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOptional faux fur on the ears and tail lets you dial up the fluffiness as much or as little as you like\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDetailed photo guides at every tricky step mean you always have a visual target, so nothing feels like a guess\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePerfect For:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExperienced amigurumi makers, collectors who want a statement piece, makers who love a design that stops people mid-scroll, and anyone looking for a truly ambitious project to level up their skills.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePart cat, part axolotl, entirely unforgettable. Pick your colors, follow the face shaping guide, and meet Mochi!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Crochet Library","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47321107857596,"sku":null,"price":6.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0755\/0392\/7484\/files\/Mochi-the-Axolotl-Kitty-1-hero.png?v=1787674340","url":"https:\/\/crochetskein.com\/products\/crochet-mochi-the-axolotl-kitty-pattern","provider":" Crochet Skein","version":"1.0","type":"link"}