Simeon is a happy-go-lucky meerkat always on the lookout for making new friends. One day he spotted a brightly coloured ball of yarn and a hook like stick in the desert and taught himself to crochet. He made himself a sweater and proudly likes to show it off to his new friends.
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NOTE: Pattern is in pdf format, written in English only using US Crochet terminology.
Simeon measures approximately 20cm (8 inches) tall when made with 8 ply (US Light Worsted / UK DK) yarn and 3.5mm crochet hook.
Skill Level: Beginner.
Materials to make Simeon the Meerkat.
- 3.5mm crochet hook
- 8 ply Acrylic yarn in Light Brown at least 66g (182m/199yds)
- 8 ply Acrylic yarn in Dark Brown at least 12g (33m/36yds)
- 8 ply Acrylic yarn in Lime Green at least 20g (55m/60yds)
- Scissors
- Yarn needle
- Polyester toy stuffing
- 2x 13.5mm plastic safety eyes
- Sewing pins
- Stitch markers
- Dark brown felting wool
- Felting needle
I’d love to see your finished Hello Yellow Yarn amigurumis! Post a picture on Instagram with #helloyellowyarn (or tag me @maryjcarlos) or post on my Facebook page.

Wait, did you know…?
Simeon the Meerkat’s pattern is also available from the book Zoomigurumi 8.