Crochet Merlion Amigurumi

I got some inspo to make a Merlion right after I saw mrmerlion_official's IG.

Patterns kept popping in my head even as I was working on another project, I had to pause and start on this.

Supplies & Tools

Yarn	Hobbii Cotton Rainbow 8/4 - 23g
Hook	2.5mm
Hardware	5mm Safety Eyes × 2
Size	8 × 11 cm

Reference

In comparison to the pattern I followed in 2019, this definitely has more features. But honestly, when it's all white, the details are not too obvious. 😅

I also made it in a very weird sequence...
first the arms..
then the tail to the bottom..
and then work up the body from where I left the tail..
 attaching the arms before moving on to the head... (did I mention this is a no-sew?)
crocheted the ears right from the head..
make a mane.. and then some hair... both glued on.. and ta-da~

I do not have confidence to provide a written pattern that is comprehensible. 😂 I might have to support it with videos, which sounds like too much work... 🤔

let me sleep on it... 😴

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After sleeping on it for a few nights, I actually decided to go ahead on making a video for it.

Supplies & Tools

Yarn	5-ply Combed Cotton Yarn - 41g
Hook	3.25mm
Hardware	9mm Safety Eyes × 2
Size	10.5 × 14 cm

Pattern

Pattern

Crochet Merlion Amigurumi by Made by PurpJe

The stitches & techniques used are not difficult but I think it contains too many elements in a single project it feels intimidating…

 So I used a heavier yarn and different colours to differentiate each component in the video.

Do not be alarmed by:

• the unconventional ways I approach some stitches
• some weird tricks or habits of mine (like using 2 hooks)

I'd appreciate anybody actually watching the whole thing and hopefully make a Merlion amigurumi of their own. 🤞🏻

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