This is a PATTERN for crochet only, designed to help you make your very own Oh, The Hue Manatee.

All patterns are written in English, in US terms, using Craft Yarn Council abbreviations, published in a printable .PDF format.

This is an updated and upgraded version of the old Hue the Manatee pattern, with better shaping for his chubby wrinkles and more structure in his snout.

The Hue Manatee Premium Pattern 2.0 is designed to be easy to read. Whether you are a confident beginner or an expert plushy artist, this pattern comes equipped with everything you need to succeed. When you are finished with your project you will have learned new and useful skills for your art form and created a beautiful piece to cherish.

Updated Premium Patterns now includea checkboxes to keep you on track and organized, color coding when needed, and helpful tutorial photos right where you need them (and none where you don’t).

Confident you can do it without helpful photos or checkboxes? This pattern is also available for free in a text-only format (not downloadable) at www.hookedbykati.com.
You Will Practice Easy Techniques:

How to use pins to perfectly place and attach amigurumi parts
Work into front and back loops only
How to shape using increases and decreases

Supplies

Caron Chunky Cakes yarn, 100% acrylic, 9.8oz/280 g/297 yds/271m, Size 6 Super Bulky; Rainbow Jellys (RAIN), 1 ball.
H (5.00 mm) hook
2- 25 mm colored round pupil or solid black safety eyes
Poly-fil stuffing
Tapestry Needle
Stitch marker

Measurements

18” long x 7” wide and tall (not including fins on either side)

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You may sell products made by this pattern, but please link back to hookedbykati.com or credit Hooked By Kati on the craft fair tag. Do not copy this pattern for distribution or sale; that’s not nice and slightly illegal.

All my patterns come with unlimited help from me. If you run into a snag, drop me a line! I respond quickly and will help any way I can to clarify any confusion or challenging stitches.