Marmot - Free Pattern


I based my marmot off the Vancouver Island marmot, but you can use this pattern to make any kind of marmot you'd like! The Vancouver Island marmot is a super cute animal that is unfortunately critically endangered, so I'm hoping that this pattern will help spread the word about them, at least a little bit. Look them up when you take a break from crocheting, they're interesting little guys!


Marmot

Materials

  • Yarn (I used Loops & Threads Soft Classic Solid yarn)
  • Crochet hook (I used a 4.5mm 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

5 inches long, including the tail. May be different for everyone based on yarn thickness, hook size, and tension.

 

Pattern Instructions 

Body:

Starting with white
1. 6mc (6)
2. (Inc)x6 (12) switch to dark brown
3. Sc around (12)
4. (Sc, inc)x6 (18)
5-8. Sc around (18) x4
9. (Sc, dec)x6 (12)
10. Sc around (12)
11-14. (Sc 2, inc)x4 (16)
15-16. Sc around (16) x2
17. (Sc 2, inc)x5, sc (21)
18-22. Sc around (21) x5
23. (Sc, dec)x7 (14)
24. (Dec)x7 (7)
Fasten off and close the hole

Ears (make 2):

In dark brown
6 mc
Fasten off, leaving a tail for sewing.


Front paws (make 2):

In dark brown
1. 6 mc (6)
2-3. Sc around (6) x2
Fasten off, leaving a tail for sewing.


Back paws (make 2):

In dark brown
1. 6 mc (6)
2. Sc around (6)
Fasten off, leaving a tail for sewing,


Tail:

In dark brown
1. 6 mc (6)
2. Sc around (6)
3. (Sc, inc)x3 (9)
4-6. Sc around (9) x3
7. (Sc, dec)x3 (6)
8. Sc around (6)
Fasten off, leaving a tail for sewing.



Attaching Parts

Attach the ears to the top of the head.

Sew the four feet to the body.
Attach the tail to the bum.


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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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