Manatee Friend

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Manatee friend.

A chubby, happy, manatee pal to keep you company wherever you go.

Pattern notes.

The number in brackets at the end of each round indicates the total number of stitches.
You can use whatever method you like to start your amigurumi, I prefer to chain 2 and work into the
first stitch but if you like a magic circle you go right ahead.
I used cotton DK yarn and a 4mm hook for this manatee, but I’ve also made them using chunky yarn
for an extra squishy pal. You can use whatever yarn you have to hand, I'd suggest sizing down your
hook 0.5mm - 1.0mm from the recommended size to ensure your stitches are tight. DK yarn and a
3mm hook will result in a smaller item and chunky yarn and a 5mm hook will obviously be larger. But
remember, all manatees are beautiful.
Supplies.

Grey yarn.
2 x safety eyes.
Stuffing.

Abbreviations.
This pattern is written in US crochet terms.

CH: Chain SS: Slip stitch

DEC: SC the next 2 ST together ST: Stitch/es

FO: Fasten off *___*: Repeat instructions from * to * as


many times as stated.
INC: 2SC in the next ST

SC: Single crochet

Pattern.

Body.

CH2, 6SC in second chain from hook.


1. *SC, INC* x 3 (9)
2. *SC* x 9 (9)
3. *2SC, INC* x 3 (12)
4. 3SC, *INC* x 6, 3SC (18)
5. 3SC, *INC* x 12, 3SC (30)
6-8. *SC* x 30 (30)
Insert eyes between rounds 3 and 4, approx. 3 stitches apart and centred within the increases.
9. *13SC, DEC* x 2 (28)
10. 6SC, DEC, 12SC, DEC, 6SC (26)
11. *11SC, DEC* x 2 (24)
12. 5SC, DEC, 10SC, DEC, 5SC (22)
13. *9SC, DEC* x 2 (20)
14. 4SC, DEC, 8SC, DEC, 4SC (18)
15-16. *SC* x 18 (18)
17. *7SC, DEC* x 2 (16)
18. *SC* x 16 (16)
Stuff firmly from here onwards.
19. 3SC, DEC, 6SC, DEC, 3SC (14)
20. *SC* x 14 (14)
21. *5SC, DEC* x 2 (12)
22. 12SC + 1 additional stitch to bring you to the edge of your manatee.
Stuff firmly and flatten the tail.
23. SS closed (6) CH1, turn
24. INC, 4SC, INC (8) CH1, turn
25. 8SC (8) CH1, turn
26. INC, 6SC, INC (10) CH1, turn
27-28. 10SC (10) CH1, turn
29. 1SC, DEC, 4SC, DEC, 1SC (8) CH1, turn
30. 1SC, DEC, 2SC, DEC, 1SC (6) CH1, turn
31. 1SC, *DEC* x 2, 1SC (4)
32. 4SC
Fasten off and weave in your end.

Fin.
Make two.
CH2, 6SC in second chain from hook.
1. *INC* x 6 (12)
2-5. *SC* x 12 (12)
6. Hold your fin flat and SS closed (6)
Fasten off and sew to the side of your manatee using the photo as a guide.

And you’re done! You have a new little manatee pal to look after you.
Feel free to sell your finished items but please credit me as the designer. Remember to tag me on
social media @manatee_squares because I love to see these little guys pop up!
Please do not recreate this pattern in any way.

©manatee_squares

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