Finished Size: 49cm (19 inches) excluding tail!

This smiley-faced salamander has become incredibly popular with kids, but I’d never heard of one until the requests started pouring in for a pattern. (“Aristotle” rhymes with “axolotl” – if you’re having trouble pronouncing it!). Aristotle looks great in all colors, just like a real axolotl, but he’s generously sized to fit under your arm for lots of hugs. He is a quick easy pattern too!

RECOMMENDED FABRICS:

Aristotle can be made from most fabrics. You can use non-stretch fabrics eg. cotton drill, cottons, corduroy and quilting fabrics, as well as fleece, Cuddle©, minky and similar stretchy fabric.

SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS:

• Main Fabric – 46 x 110 cm wide / 18x 43 inch wide.
• Contrast Fabric – 20 x 55 cm wide / 8 x 21½ inch wide.
• 15mm (⅝inch) craft eyes (or felt).
• Embroidery thread for mouth – 50cm / 20inches.