Bring the quirky charm of a Platypus to life with this Amigurumi Platypus Adult crochet pattern! 🦆✨ With its distinctive bill, webbed feet, and cuddly shape, this design captures the essence of one of nature’s most unique creatures in yarn form. Whether you’re crafting for a wildlife-inspired décor piece, a playful gift, or simply love animal-themed amigurumi, this FREE pattern is a fantastic addition to your collection.
Designed for intermediate crocheters, this pattern allows for customization in body textures, facial details, and even tiny accessories like a miniature hat or a cozy perch to enhance its personality. Choose classic browns and creams for a realistic look or experiment with whimsical hues for a unique twist! Whether displayed as part of a nature-themed setup or gifted to a fellow crochet enthusiast, this amigurumi platypus is sure to impress. Grab your hook, select your favorite yarn, and let’s bring this delightful creature to life—one stitch at a time! 🧶✨
🦆 Amigurumi Platypus Adult Crochet Pattern
Meet your new squishy friend from Down Under—an adorable Amigurumi Adult Platypus! With its signature duck bill, wide flat tail, and webbed feet, this handmade plushie captures the charm of this curious Aussie animal. Perfect for snuggles, nature lovers, or themed nursery decor, this platypus is as cuddly as it is quirky! 🌿🧶
✨ Skill Level
Intermediate – Involves color changes, shaping, and sewing multiple parts.
📏 Finished Size
Approximately 10–12 inches (25–30 cm) tall using velvet or chenille yarn and a 4 mm hook.
🧶 Materials
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Velvet or plush yarn (Worsted/Chunky):
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Dark Purple or Gray (Main body, arms, tail)
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Beige or Cream (Belly and face center)
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Reddish Brown (Bill, hands, feet)
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4 mm crochet hook
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12–14 mm safety eyes
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Polyfill stuffing
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Yarn needle
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Stitch marker
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Scissors
🧵 Abbreviations (US Terms)
MR – Magic Ring
sc – Single Crochet
inc – Increase
dec – Decrease
sl st – Slip Stitch
ch – Chain
FO – Fasten Off
BLO – Back Loops Only
🟤 Body (Worked from bottom up)
With beige yarn:
MR, 6 sc (6)
inc x6 (12)
(1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
(2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
(3 sc, inc) x6 (30)
(4 sc, inc) x6 (36)
(5 sc, inc) x6 (42)
Rounds 8–16: sc around (42)
Change to purple yarn
Rounds 17–34: sc around (42)
Round 35: (5 sc, dec) x6 (36)
Round 36: (4 sc, dec) x6 (30)
Round 37: (3 sc, dec) x6 (24)
Round 38: (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)
Stuff firmly
Round 39: (1 sc, dec) x6 (12)
Round 40: dec x6 (6)
FO, close the hole and weave in tail.
🐣 Bill (Reddish Brown)
MR, 6 sc (6)
inc x6 (12)
(1 sc, inc) x6 (18)
Rounds 4–7: sc around (18)
Flatten into oval and FO, leave long tail.
Sew to lower front of head (centered just below the eyes).
👁️ Eyes
Insert 12–14 mm safety eyes between Rounds 33–34 of the body, spaced approx. 8–10 stitches apart.
💪 Arms (Make 2 – Purple with Reddish Brown tips)
Start with reddish brown:
MR, 6 sc
Round 2: (1 sc, inc) x3 (9)
Change to purple
Rounds 3–8: sc around (9)
Stuff lightly
FO and sew to each side of the body just below the neck.
🦶 Feet (Make 2 – Reddish Brown)
Make 3 toes per foot:
MR, 5 sc in each (do not join), make 3
Then join all 3 pieces by sc around all (15 sts)
Next 3 rounds: sc around (15)
FO and stuff
Sew to bottom front of body.
🟫 Belly Patch (Beige)
Ch 10
Row 1: sc in 2nd ch and across (9)
Rows 2–18: ch 1, turn, sc across (9)
FO, shape into oval and sew onto front of body centered vertically.
🦺 Tail (Purple – Worked flat, then attached)
Ch 9
Row 1: sc in 2nd ch from hook and across (8)
Rows 2–10: ch 1, turn, sc across (8)
FO, leave a long tail
Sew tail to lower back of the body horizontally
🧩 Assembly
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Sew bill securely to front of face
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Sew arms at shoulder height
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Attach feet to lower front for balance
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Position and attach tail
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Stitch on belly patch carefully
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Weave in all ends
Your soft and charming platypus is ready for display or cuddles! Whether you’re crafting for a wildlife-loving friend or building a plushy zoo, this plush platypus adds a playful splash of Aussie cuteness to your collection. 🦆💛
