Learn how to make your own awesome Venus Fly Trap themed cryptid creature plushie with this digital crochet pattern. This is a LOW sew pattern, which means there is some sewing, but not much. The eyes, eye lids, tongue and crest are all you'll sew onto this entire elaborate plush.
Pattern comes with a VIDEO TUTORIAL for the tooth section ONLY. You will receive a private link to the video inside the pattern that takes you to YouTube for an eight-ish minute guide on how to construct the teeth and gums.
The Venus Fly Trap Plush Pattern comes with a 41-page PDF document in full color with detailed instructions and tons of large, clear photos -- including helpful graphics. You’ll also find a handy list of all the materials needed to make the plush in the photos. The Venus Fly Trap Plush Pattern is written in English using standard US crochet terminology.
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This pattern has safety eye AND crocheted eye instructions included in the pattern.
To make this Venus Fly Trap Plush Pattern, you’ll need the following materials:
• Size 5 bulky/chunky weight chenille yarn (amounts and colors available in the pattern)
• Crochet Hooks: 4.50mm crochet hook or whatever is needed to achieve the correct gauge for the main body, and 4.00mm or whatever is needed to achieve the correct gauge for the eyes and crest details
• 4” square of white craft felt (for the highlights of the eyes) OR some other way to create a highlight such as white acrylic paint, embroidery or needle felting.
• 14-gauge wire for shaping the tail. Approx. 2 ft (aka 1/2 yard). And thinner, 20-gauge wire for shaping the legs. Approx. 10 ft (aka 3 yards)
• Wire cutters
• Polyester Stuffing (approx. 5 oz)
• Stitch markers
• Tapestry needle
• OPTIONAL: two 50mm round black safety eyes
Pattern Skill Level: Intermediate. Beginners are not recommended for this project due to the complexity needed to create the mouth.
Sizing: With size 5 yarn and 4.50 hook, creature is 12” long (with tail curled into place) and 22” circumference around the widest part of the mouth.
