Adventures Await: Free Crochet Explorer Aardvark Amigurumi Pattern

Meet Arthur, the adventurous crochet explorer aardvark who is always ready for a grand safari! With his detailed explorer hat, cozy striped scarf, tiny camera, and a fully loaded hiking backpack, this charming amigurumi is the perfect companion for wanderers of all ages. Get your hooks ready to stitch this adorable little traveler today!

Bring Adventure to Your Crochet Collection

Crafting your own explorer aardvark allows you to explore advanced amigurumi techniques like seamless color changes, detailed shaping, and miniature accessory making. This pattern is an excellent gift for travel enthusiasts, outdoor lovers, or children with active imaginations, offering a beautiful keepsake that inspires curiosity and endless storytelling adventures.

Crochet Pattern: Adventures Await: Free Crochet Explorer Aardvark Amigurumi Pattern

Materials

DK weight yarn in Camel, Dark Brown, Sand, Orange, White, and Olive Green
2.5 mm crochet hook
8mm safety eyes
Polyester fiberfill
Felt sheets (black, brown, grey) for camera accessory
Yarn needle and scissors

Abbreviations

MR: Magic Ring
ch: Chain
sc: Single crochet
inc: Increase
dec: Decrease
FLO: Front loop only
st: Stitch

Instructions

Head and Snout: Start with Camel yarn. Row 1: MR, 6 sc (6). Row 2: *sc, inc* (9). Row 3-8: sc around (9). Row 9: *2 sc, inc* (12). Row 10: *sc, inc* (18). Row 11-15: sc around (18). Row 16: *2 sc, inc* (24). Row 17: *3 sc, inc* (30). Row 18: *4 sc, inc* (36). Row 19: *5 sc, inc* (42). Row 20-25: sc around (42). Insert 8mm safety eyes between rows 18 and 19. Row 26: *5 sc, dec* (36). Row 27: *4 sc, dec* (30). Stuff head firmly. Row 28: *3 sc, dec* (24). Row 29: *2 sc, dec* (18). Row 30: *sc, dec* (12). Row 31: dec around (6). Fasten off and weave in ends.

Ears (Make 2): Make 2 in Pink (inner ear) and 2 in Camel (outer ear). Row 1: Ch 8, sc in second ch from hook, 5 sc, 3 sc in last ch, turn to work opposite side of chain, 5 sc (14). Row 2: Ch 1, inc, 5 sc, 3 inc, 5 sc (18). Place one Pink piece and one Camel piece together, crochet through both layers with Camel yarn: sc around. Sew to the head on rows 23-25.

Body: Using Camel yarn. Row 1: MR, 6 sc (6). Row 2: inc around (12). Row 3: *sc, inc* (18). Row 4: *2 sc, inc* (24). Row 5: *3 sc, inc* (30). Row 6: *4 sc, inc* (36). Row 7: *5 sc, inc* (42). Row 8: *6 sc, inc* (48). Row 9-18: sc around (48). Row 19: *6 sc, dec* (42). Row 20-22: sc around (42). Row 23: *5 sc, dec* (36). Row 24: sc around (36). Row 25: *4 sc, dec* (30). Row 26: *3 sc, dec* (24). Stuff firmly. Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing to the head.

Arms (Make 2): Start with Dark Brown yarn. Row 1: MR, 6 sc (6). Row 2: inc around (12). Row 3-5: sc around (12). Change to Camel yarn. Row 6-15: sc around (12). Stuff lower arm lightly. Fold flat and sc across both sides to close. Sew to the sides of the body.

Legs (Make 2): Start with Dark Brown yarn. Row 1: MR, 6 sc (6). Row 2: inc around (12). Row 3: *sc, inc* (18). Row 4-8: sc around (18). Change to Camel yarn. Row 9-14: sc around (18). Row 15: *sc, dec* (12). Stuff firmly. Row 16: dec around (6). Sew to the lower bottom of the body in a seated position.

Explorer Hat: Using Sand/Beige yarn. Row 1: MR, 6 sc (6). Row 2: inc around (12). Row 3: *sc, inc* (18). Row 4: *2 sc, inc* (24). Row 5: *3 sc, inc* (30). Row 6: *4 sc, inc* (36). Row 7: *5 sc, inc* (42). Row 8: *6 sc, inc* (48). Row 9-13: sc around (48). Row 14 (Brim): Work in FLO: *7 sc, inc* (54). Row 15: *8 sc, inc* (60). Row 16: sc around (60). Fasten off. Add a simple dark brown chain or yarn stripe around the base of the hat dome.

Scarf: Using Orange and White yarn. Row 1: With Orange, Ch 61. Row 2: Sc in second ch from hook and each across (60). Turn. Row 3: Change to White, ch 1, sc across (60). Turn. Repeat alternating colors to desired width. Fasten off and fringe ends.

Adventures Await: Free Crochet Explorer Aardvark Amigurumi Pattern

Bring Adventure to Your Crochet Collection

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