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Mimics are strange ooze-like predators that assume the form of simple furnishings or household items to attract prey.

Pattern notes:
Please read all the way through the pattern before beginning. If you have ANY questions, send me a message. I'll do my best to help you out in whatever way you need.
In this pattern I am assuming that you know how to use a rotary cutter, mat and straight edge. I hope this doesn't deter you from trying this pattern though. The actual crochet for this beastie is pretty simple, it's the assembly that is more challenging. Please take your time and read the instructions carefully. I really liked the idea of opening up the chest like a mimic as well as a normal, not mimic, treasure chest and see loot inside. You can also use the inside of the chest to hide and protect your dragon's hoard of dice (you know you have one).

Materials:
E Hook (3.5 mm)
H Hook (5.00 mm)
2x 24mm Safety eyes
4x 16mm Safety eyes
2x 3" Plastic rings
Cutting mat
Rotary cutter
Binding clips
Xacto knife
Straight edge ruler
Duct Tape about 15yds
Chip Board 5 12x12 pieces
Yellow acrylic paint
Orange acrylic paint
*Primer
*Mica powder (or eyeshadow):
Black
Yellow
Paint brush
Yarn Needle
Scissors
Pipe cleaners 3x 12"
Stitch markers
Poly-Fil
Straight pins
30" #20 wide zipper
Worsted Weight yarn: I mostly
used Red Heart
10oz Medium Brown (I used I love this yarn in Desert Dust)
10oz Light Brown (RH Tan)
3.25oz Black
Medium Grey (RH Grey)
5oz Dark Red (RH Cherry Red)
11oz Purple (RH Dark Orchid)
9 oz Pink (RH Rose Pink)
Orange (small amount)
Yellow (small amount)
3.5oz Ivory (Big Twist Ivory)
Hot glue gun plus extra glue
Plastic knife