Evi Meerkat, crochet pattern for left-handers

A nosey little meerkat, 17 cm /6.8“ high.
You start with the arms, legs, tail and muzzle. While crocheting body and head in one piece you join the other parts. So, only the ears need to be sewn to the head.

This pattern is for left-handers and uses US-terms!
Skills needed: Crocheting in spiral rounds, ch, sc, sl-st, dc, tr, increase and decrease, magic ring, change colors within a round.

The pattern contains 33 pages with many photos. There is also a printerfriendly version with only 17 pages and no photos.

Level is advanced

When using the yarn and hook size mentioned in the pattern, your meerkat will be around 17 cm/6.8 inches standing.

SØSTRENE GRENE Anna und Clara’s 100% Cotton 8/4 (100% Cotton, 160 m /50 g): 50 g Sand (16- 1210), 5 g Camel (13-1009) und left overs in Black (19-4305) and Cool Grey (17-5102)
Crochet hook 2,0 mm
Filling material
1 pair safety eyes, Ø12mm
Embroidery yarn black
5 chenille wires, each 50 cm / 20 inches long
Stitch marker, small safety pin or waste yarn to mark beginning of round.
Tapestry needle
Scissors, tweezers, tongue
16 stitch markers
Small bag or box for storing small parts
Textile stiffener, paint brush
Fabric pen in dark brown