Felt Axolotl Craft
Do you or your kids love axolotls? Then you’re going to adore this adorable DIY axolotl felt craft!
This cute and cuddly axolotl plushie is the perfect project for anyone who’s obsessed with these quirky, smiley little creatures. Whether you’re crafting with kids, teens, or even looking for a fun and relaxing project as an adult, this axolotl felt craft is sure to bring joy. It’s simple enough for beginners and fun for experienced crafters too! Once you’re done, you’ll have a charming little axolotl to keep or gift—use it as a Christmas tree ornament, add a magnet to pop it on the fridge or locker, or attach a loop to hang it from a backpack, keychain, or even your bedroom window with a suction cup.
Axolotls are everywhere right now! These cute amphibians with their frilly heads and permanent smiles have taken over plush toy aisles, video games, stickers, and even T-shirts. Do you know what an axolotl is? If not, you’re in for a treat—they’re a real animal, and yes, they’re just as cute in real life! If you’ve seen these lovable critters popping up all over your social media feed or in your kids’ favorite games (looking at you, Minecraft!), you’ll totally get the hype.
There are so many fun ways to use your finished axolotl felt ornament! Keep it for yourself as a cheerful desk or backpack buddy. Give it as a handmade gift to a fellow axolotl fan. Use it as a Christmas ornament on your tree, or tie it onto a birthday or holiday present as a special handmade tag. These little guys also make fantastic party favors or party crafts for birthdays, sleepovers, or craft nights.
Fun Axolotl Variation Ideas:
- Make your axolotl any color you like—try blue, purple, green, or even rainbow!
- Add glitter, sequins, or fabric paint to make your axolotl sparkle.
- Instead of felt, try using another type of fabric for a different look.
- Turn it into a keychain, magnet, hanging ornament, or even a tiny plushie pillow.
This axolotl felt craft is fun, easy, and totally irresistible! Whether you’re making one or a whole squad of axolotls, it’s a perfect project to spark creativity and bring smiles. Don’t forget to grab the free printable template to get started—and let your imagination swim wild!
How to Make a Plush Axoltol
Supplies:
- Felt fabrics
- Scissors
- Pencil
- Needle
- Matching thread
- Cotton
- Printed template
Instructions:
Download and print out the axolotl plush template. Cut out the pattern pieces.
Print and cut out the template patterns for the axolotl plush.
Trace the patterns on the selected felt fabrics and cut them out nicely using scissors.
Take the gill pattern cutouts and place the inner gills on the outer gills.
Use threads matching the inner parts to stitch the inner and outer layers of the gills.
Take all of the eye cutouts and place them on the head. Use white thread to stitch a small dot on the black part of the eyes to stitch all 3 layers together.
Stitch around the outside of the eyes.
Use black thread to stitch the mouth line.
Use a pink marker to draw cheek dots on the face. Or, use pink thread to stitch cheeks onto the face.
Place the base cutout on a flat surface. Place the front legs and the tail on the base, near the sides.
Place the lower body cutout on the lower body part of the base.
Use matching thread to stitch the lower part of the plush around the sides.
Place the head cutout on the head part of the base.
Stitch along the bottom side of the head to connect it to the body. Only stitch through the top body layer.
Lift the head of the axolotl and place the gills on either side of the base between the two layers.
Place the front layer of the head back into its position.
Stitch around the edges of the head. Leave a small opening to fill the axolotl with cotton batting.
Once the stuffing is done, stitch the opening neatly to secure the stuffing. Tie two knots tightly and cut off the extra thread to complete the craft.
