Crochet a Cute Possum

Table of Contents

1. Introduction
2. Materials Needed
3. Crocheting the Feet
   • Making a Magic Ring
   • Round 1: Crocheting 6 Single Crochet
   • Rounds 2-3: Single Crochet all the way around
4. Crocheting the Ears
   • Making a Magic Ring
   • Round 1: Crocheting 5 Single Crochet
   • Rounds 2-3: Single Crochet all the way around
5. Crocheting the Body
   • Starting with the Nose and Head
   • Rounds 2-9: Increasing Single Crochet
   • Rounds 10-12: Single Crochet all the way around
   • Rounds 13-20: Single Crochet all the way around
   • Rounds 21-22: Single Crochet and Decrease
   • Rounds 23-32: Single Crochet all the way around
6. Stuffing and Shaping the Body
7. Crocheting the Tail
   • Round 24: Decrease all the way around
   • Rounds 25-32: Single Crochet all the way around
8. Attaching the Feet and Ears
9. Finishing Touches
10. Conclusion

Introduction

Hello everyone! In this tutorial, I will guide you through the process of crocheting an adorable opossum. This project is perfect for beginners or those looking for a quick and easy crochet project. I have designed this tutorial to be easily understandable for beginners by providing detailed step-by-step instructions. So, let's get started!

Materials Needed

Before we begin, let's gather all the materials you'll need for this project:

1. Blinky yarn in the colors black, gray, pink, and white
2. Brunette blanket yarn (optional)
3. Stitch marker
4. 5mm crochet hook or size H
5. Yarn scissors
6. Darning needle or yarn needle
7. 16mm safety eyes and backings (you can use any safety eyes of your preference)
8. Polyfill stuffing

You can find links to all the materials mentioned above in the description below.

3. Crocheting the Feet

Making a Magic Ring

To start crocheting the feet, we will create a magic ring. Wrap the black yarn around your two fingers, creating a crisscross at the bottom. Insert your hook through the ring and grab the last loop. Pull through and twist your hook. Yarn over and pull through the loop on your hook. Place the loop from your fingers onto the hook and pull it tight to create the magic ring.

Round 1: Crocheting 6 Single Crochet

Yarn over and crochet 6 single crochet stitches into the magic ring. Once you finish, pull the magic ring tight and add a stitch marker to mark the beginning of the round.

Rounds 2-3: Single Crochet all the way around

For rounds 2 and 3, continue crocheting single crochet stitches into each stitch around. Remove the stitch marker, cut the yarn, and leave a long tail for sewing the feet onto the body later on.

Repeat the above steps to make a total of four feet.

4. Crocheting the Ears

Making a Magic Ring

To start crocheting the ears, create a magic ring using the pink yarn. Crochet 5 single crochet stitches into the magic ring. Pull tight and add a stitch marker.

Rounds 2-3: Single Crochet all the way around

Continue crocheting single crochet stitches into each stitch around for rounds 2 and 3. Remove the stitch marker, cut the yarn, and leave a long tail for sewing the ears onto the body later on.

Repeat the above steps to make a total of two ears.

5. Crocheting the Body

Starting with the Nose and Head

Using the pink yarn, create a magic ring and crochet 4 single crochet stitches into the magic ring. Pull tight and add a stitch marker. Note: The following rounds involve color changes. Take your hook out of the loop and pull the first loop out. Pick up the new yarn and make a slip knot. Place the slip knot on your hook and tighten.

Rounds 2-9: Increasing Single Crochet

For rounds 2-9, increase the number of stitches by crocheting an extra single crochet stitch at regular intervals. The number of stitches should increase progressively for each round.

Rounds 10-12: Single Crochet all the way around

Crochet single crochet stitches into each stitch around for rounds 10-12.

Rounds 13-20: Single Crochet all the way around

Continuing with the grey yarn, crochet single crochet stitches into each stitch around for rounds 13-20.

Rounds 21-22: Single Crochet and Decrease

Crochet 3 single crochet stitches and then decrease by crocheting 2 single crochet stitches together. Repeat this pattern all the way around. This will leave you with 36 stitches.

Rounds 23-32: Single Crochet all the way around

Crochet single crochet stitches into each stitch around for rounds 23-32.

6. Stuffing and Shaping the Body

To stuff the body, separate the stuffing into small portions and distribute it evenly. Avoid large clumps of stuffing to prevent your creation from looking lumpy. Stuff the body until firm and shape it accordingly.

7. Crocheting the Tail

Using the pink yarn, create a slip knot and attach it to the body. Decrease all the way around for round 24, leaving you with 5 stitches. For rounds 25-32, continue crocheting single crochet stitches into each stitch around.

8. Attaching the Feet and Ears

Attach the feet on rows 11 and 12 with 8 stitches apart, and the back feet on row 17 with 8 stitches apart. Attach the ears on row 12 with 3 stitches apart. Leave 5 stitches in between the front and back feet.

9. Finishing Touches

With a darning needle or yarn needle, close any gaps by sewing them closed using the long tails left from each piece. Ensure that the stitches are secure to prevent any unraveling. Trim off any excess yarn.

10. Conclusion

Congratulations on crocheting your adorable opossum! I hope you enjoyed following along with this tutorial and that your creation turned out well. If you have any questions, please feel free to ask in the comments below. Don't forget to check the top pin comment for the written pattern. Thank you for watching and happy crocheting!

Highlights:

• Learn how to crochet an adorable opossum
• Perfect for beginners and those looking for a quick and easy project
• Detailed step-by-step instructions
• Utilizes commonly available materials
• Includes color changes for added visual appeal
• Provides tips and tricks for stuffing and shaping the body
• Shows how to attach the feet and ears securely
• Tips for closing gaps and finishing touches
• Written pattern available for easy reference
• Enjoy the process of creating your own cute opossum!

FAQs

Q: Is this project suitable for beginners? A: Yes, this project is beginner-friendly and includes detailed instructions for each step.

Q: Can I use different colors for the opossum? A: Absolutely! Feel free to customize the colors to your preference.

Q: How long does it take to complete this project? A: The time it takes to complete this project will vary depending on your crochet speed, but it is designed to be a fast and easy project.

Q: Can I use different safety eyes? A: Yes, you can use safety eyes of your preference. Choose the size and style that you like best.

Q: Can I adjust the size of the opossum? A: Certainly! You can adjust the size by using different yarn weights and corresponding hook sizes.