Crocheting a zoo? (With all these adorable <a href="http://www.craftfoxes.com/blog/the-cutest-amigurumi-where-to-find-it-and-how-to-make-it">amigurumi patterns</a>, who can resist?) You can start with this adorable alligator. If you need some guidance, check out our post with <a href="http://www.craftfoxes.com/blog/crochet-pattern-essentials-reading-crochet-and-amigurumi-patterns">Rita Taylor</a>, who gives us advice on reading crochet patterns. **Materials**: Skeins of DMC #700 for of body Less than 1 skein of DMC #3328 for Jaw insert Less than 1 skein of DMC White for teeth Size 10 crochet hook for double stand Size 12 crochet hook for single strand Small to medium black beads for eyes** Sewing needle **Abbreviations**: SC: Single Crochet 2SC: Single Crochet twice in same stitch 2SCtog: Single Crochet two stitches together, or decrease SS: Slip Stitch JWSC: Join with Single Crochet **: Repeat indicated directions across row {}: Directions in brackets will be repeated a specified number of times <b>Also See:</b><br/><a href="http://www.craftfoxes.com/blog/the-best-free-beginner-s-crochet-how-to-videos-online">Free Beginners How-to Crochet Videos</a><br/><a href="http://www.craftfoxes.com/blog/the-best-videos-to-learn-how-to-crochet-a-granny-square">The Best Videos to Learn How to Make a Granny Square</a><br/><a href="http://www.craftfoxes.com/blog/the-best-how-to-videos-to-learn-amigurumi-crochet">Best Videos to Learn Amigurumi Crochet</a>