Salamander or Newt - Free Pattern

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This little pattern can be altered to create any kind of salamander, newt, or lizard you'd like! I chose to make a rough skinned newt, as they're my favourite native one! The difference between a salamander and a newt is that salamanders live on land except for breeding, and newts live in the water most of their lives!


Salamander or Newt

Materials

  • Yarn (I used Loops & Threads Soft Classic Solid yarn)
  • Crochet hook (I used a 3.5mm hook)
  • Safety eyes
  • Tapestry needle
  • Stuffing
  • Stitch marker
  • Scissors

 

Abbreviations (US terms)

  • ch - chain
  • sc - single crochet
  • inc - increase
  • dec - decrease
  • hdc - half double crochet
  • dc - double crochet
  • tc - triple crochet
  • ss - slip stitch
  • FLO - front loops only
  • BLO - back loops only
  • mc - magic circle
  • (...) - repeat the part in parenthesis specified number of time
  • (#) - number of stitches after finishing the round

 

Finished Size

Approximately 4 inches long. May be different for everyone based on yarn thickness, hook size, and tension.

 


Pattern Instructions 

Body:

1. 6 mc (6)
2. (Sc, inc)x3 (9)
3. (Sc 2, Inc)x3 (12)
4. (Sc 3, Inc)x3 (15)
5-7. Sc around (15) (do 3 times)
8. (Sc, dec)x5 (10)
9. (Sc 5, Inc)x2 (12)
10. (Sc 3, Inc)x3 (15)
11. (Sc 4, Inc)x3 (18)
12. (Sc 5, Inc)x3 (21)
13-17. Sc around (21) (do 5 times)
18. (Sc 5, dec)x3 (18)
19. (Sc 4, dec)x3 (15)
20. (Sc 3, dec)x3 (12)
21. Sc around (12)
22. (Sc 4, dec)x2 (10)
23-24. Sc around (10) (do 2 times)
25. (Sc 3, dec)x2 (8)
Sc around (8) (do 2 times)
26-27. (Sc 2, dec)x2 (6)
Fasten off and close the hole.


Arms and legs (make 4):

Ch 6, 1 ss, (ch 2, 1 ss then ss in chain for first finger) x 2, 4 ss up original chain


Belly spot:

From head to tail, adjust if necessary to fit yours.
1. Chain 3, skip the first chain then sc 2. (2) Chain and turn after each round.
2. Inc 2 (4)
3. Inc, sc 2, Inc (6)
4. Sc 6 (6)
5. Dec, sc 2, dec (4)
6. Sc 4 (4)
7. Sc 4 (4)
8. Inc, sc 2, Inc (6)
9. sc 6 (6) (Do 4 times)
10. Dec, sc 2, dec (4)
11. Dec, dec (2)
Now chain one, and sc around the outer edge of the whole piece to give it a nice, smooth edge. Fasten off and leave a very long tail for sewing,



Attaching Parts

Sew the belly spot on to the bottom side of your newt. It's helpful to use some pins to make sure you have it right where you want it.
 
Now sew the arms and legs just above the belly spot.


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Do not copy or redistribute this pattern without credit to Bippy Buddies. You may sell finished products as long as credit is given.

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