This is a PATTERN for crochet only, designed to help you make your very own Zeke the Land Shark.

All patterns are written in English, in US terms, using Craft Yarn Council abbreviations.

Zeke the Land Shark 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 include 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 Need to Know: Chains (ch), slip stitch (sl st), single crochet (sc), double crochet (dc), back loops only (BLO), front loops only (FLO), Right side (RS), Wrong side (WS), increases (inc) and decreases (dec), mattress stitch sewing, and changing colors. Be eager to learn and ready to have fun!

You Will Practice Advanced Techniques:
How to use pins to perfectly place and attach amigurumi parts
How to curve 3D crochet using short rounds
How to sculpt amigurumi by sewing through layers
How to fold work to create double-thick fabric
How to attach open and closed parts

Supplies
Big Twist Value yarn, 100% acrylic, worsted weight, 380 yds/6 oz/170 g, Cosmetic Pink (PNK), < 1 ball; Ivory (IVO), < 1 ball; Red (RED), < 1 ball; White (WHT), < 1 ball; Denim Blue (DEN), 1 ball; Black (BLK), scraps.
G (4.00 mm) hook
Two 24mm solid black or colored round-pupil safety eyes
Polyfil stuffing
Tapestry needle
Straight pins
Stitch markers (optional)

Measurements
12” long x 8” tall

Gauge
8 sts x 8 rows in sc = 2” x 2”

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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.

A selection of free patterns, tutorials, and fun crochet articles can also be found at www.hookedbykati.com