I’m working on my next toy pattern design and I am having fun researching the mischievous and merry meerkat! There are so many cute possible poses, so I’d really like your opinion on which is your favourite pose – for a meerkat soft toy pattern.
Image credit: meerkat silhouettes – shutterstock.com
HERE ARE YOUR OPTIONS:
Please leave a comment below to let me know which one you’d like in the comments (for example: I’d like a sitting meerkat pattern).
1. Standing
Photo credit: Adobe Spark
2. Sitting
Photo credit: Smithsonian National Zoo
3. Sliding
Photo credit: 123rf.com
4. Tippy Toes
Photo credit: Indianapolis Zoo
5. On watch
Photo credit: Adobe Spark
6.Sleeping
Photo credit:123rf.com
And last but not least…
7. Showing a leg
Photo credit: san diego zoo
JUST KIDDING!
The last one was just for laughs! 🤣
Okay, I’m excited to see which meerkat pose you like best!
Till next time, happy sewing,
Pauline
xxx 
Sliding or sitting. There’s enough plush meerkats in the stereotypical standing pose. Or make different meerkat patterns for all the poses.
Standing
I would love the standing meerkat!
sitting Meerekat would be wonderful thank you.
Standing
I’m so happy you are making a meerkat, my mom and I were on the phone every Friday night watching Meerkat Manor together. (We were 400 mile apart.) We cried when Flower died. And laughed when they were funny. I like the standing pose. Thank you!
I like the tippy toes meerkat. But really, you can’t go wrong with any of the stances.
Tippy toes
On watch looks cute
Standing
On Watch or Tippy Toes
I like #5 on watch 😀
I like the sitting meerkat. Top right right.
I love the sliding one.❤️
Tippy Toes
It’s the classic meerkat pose and you can’t go wrong with that
standing meerkat, please
I like the classic meerkat pose of “Tippy Toes.”
I actually can’t see the first pic, but I think standing. So often here in SA that is how you see them. Some will be standing all the way up – like tippy toes and then the rest will sit up. Still straight up with the arms hanging forward but the legs are not outstretched and looks like they are sitting on the bum. Hope that is clear. My mind says that would be what the first pic would look like.
Really looking forward to this pattern being released my partners family has just list their mum / grandmother and her favourite animal was a meerkat I have collected some precious clothing ready and waiting to make memory meerkats from them for the family. I love the standing and sitting meerkat x
Standing
On watch.
I really like #4 tippy toes! So cute ❤️
I like Tippy Toes
I like “On Watch” or “Tippie Toes”! I think the more alert poses are iconic for a meerkat. 🙂
I’d say the standing or on watch one….. it’s really what we identify with the Meerkat. Really looking forward to seeing your efforts.
Standing one! (#1)
I’m a fan of the #1 photo. Sitting up pretty, but always on the look out for trouble.
On watch or sitting
I agree. Standing or on watch
Standing is my first choice. Tippy Toes second choice. Both of those poses represent the Meerkat the best IMHO
Thinking of sewing one I think I like sitting
I like the standing one. Seems curious in what is happing around the area it will live in. On guard over a sleeping child or on watch while owner is away. Good postion for a reading buddy.
The standing meercat is my choice.
I think a standing or tippy toes meerkat would be most recognizable.
I’d love to see a standing meerkat or one on it’s tippy toes, because that is always what I think of when I hear the word meerkat. And I know you are talented enough to make a pattern for them 💕
Sliding
I like standing and on watch. They are more realistic poses. The tippy toe pose is more recognizable, but a stuffy would not easily be posed realistically.
Standing please!
I like #1 the best
I like the standing meerkat
Tippytoes is how I see them always.its that super curious..whats going on look
I love meerkats & prefer number 1. They are such clever critters! Thanks & love your patterns Pauline.
Tippy toes
Standing or showing the leg lol
I love # 1. 4. 5. Is super cute. Love your patterns
#1(standing)
Standing or sitting.
No 1 standing
Tippy Toes!
Tip toes
Standing please 😊
Tippy toes, but facing forward.
Or standing, facing forward.
I feel like standing with paws in front would be useful, because then you could sew them a little ball, or a heart or something to hold, to make a personalised gift.
Standing! I bet anything you do would turn out amazing!
In watch
To me the tippy toes is the classic meerkat pose, but I would think it might be difficult. So I would lean toward standing.
Standing or tippy toes! It’s going to be adorable no matter what though!
Definitely #1, Standing. It’s the most recognizable Meerkat pose.
I’d like to make a standing meerkat pattern.
4 – standing on tippy toes
It’s the way I always see them in the zoo with my grand daughter
I would like a standing and a tippy toes meerkat pattern.
Standing. It is the classic meerkat pose!
I vote for tippy toes too <3
I’d like a tippy toes meerkat
Love to see the tippy toe Meercat
Got to be standing, I love to see the century duty guys
I’d love to see one standing on their tippy-toes. It looks so cute.
Standing meerkat – it what we all know and love
I’d like to see an on watch meer cat. I love tippy toes but don’t think it would stand up well as a soft toy.
I’d like the sitting meerkat pattern.
I think stand or even on it’s too toes
I would like the Meerkat to be standing. Thank you
I would like a standing meerkat!
Sitting
The meerkats at the Portland Zoo stand, facing forward with their arms hanging down in front of them-like your tippy-toe pictured arms-except they were looking straight ahead, not sideways- at the people watching them watching them. Not sure if they were tippy-toed or not, as your standing photo above is blank. But yes, standing in some form, would be my vote.
The first one…..standing
Tip toes
I like sitting!!!
I’d go with number 4, tippy toes. It’s a distinct pose they’re well known for. 🙂
I would like an on watch Meerkat
Definitely standing.
I would like a on watch Meerkat
Standing or on watch
I’d like him standing although the picture isn’t in the box!?
Id like the standing meerkat please
Oh that’s a difficult one. I’m torn between sleeping and “on watch”. If I really really have to decide, my vote would probably go to “on watch”.
I would have chosen “showing one leg”, too 😂 it’s too cute
I’d like tippy Toes, feels the most meerkatty 🙂
I like the tippy toes but think it might be difficult to keep it upright so I vote for standing Merrkat.
Tippy toes
I like the standing!
I’d like “on watch” as I think it would work best as a toy. Standing is probably the iconic image of a meerkat but very difficult to achieve a stable toy.
I can’t decide between standing, tippee toes or on watch. I know I’m not much help lol. Sorry 😞
I agree, very hard to decide best meerkat pose. I’m thinking sliding or standing.
Love the tippy toes!
Standing, but they are all cute.
On watch
I like numbers 5 “on watch” his face is so intense.
I like the standing meerkat! 😀
Standing or on watch
I think standing, but the picture isn’t showing…
I pick standing too, and the picture is finally showing up.
Personally I believe the tippy toes pose is a classic meerkat pose but not sure how that pose would work in a stuffy as far as it being able to sit/stand on it’s own; so my second choice that might be better pose for stuffy is the ‘on watch’ pose.
I love all of them but if I have to choose I would have to pick on watch.
I’d like a standing meerkat pattern by far
Standing
I vote for 5: On watch:)
Hi Pauline
The sleeping meerkat is adorable ☺️
But …….. the On watch is certainly a winner!
#5 “On Watch”, although ‘showing a leg’ was a close runner up 😉
Number 4 or number 5!
I’d like to see a “standing” meerkat pattern …
but “SHOWING A LEG” raised an eyebrow for me 😏
Hello Pauline
Hope you are well. Love your newsletters! I like the tippy toes meerkat with the tail being like a third leg so that when I am not holding him he can stand on his own 🐱
I like sitting, on watch or standing, not much help!
Standing
I always picture meerkats standing or on tippy toes, so that would be my choice!
Standing meercat! 🙂
I’d like a standing one pls
Standing one is cute
I like the sitting Meercat.
Standing would be cute
On watch
I’d like to see a STANDING meerkat, please
My favourite pose is No 5 On Watch! Very cute.
Just so you know the Option 1 Standing picture didn’t download.
I love the one on tippy toes, but it seems to me it might be difficult to make him and not have him topple over. So my second choice would be standing. Both of those say “meerkat” to me
On watch
I think any upright position is fine but it needs to be upright as that is such a known meerkats position.
I’m saying on watch or upright because I could image trying to design a toy standing or on tippy toes would be really difficult.
No 2 please
Standing looks good
I can’t see the standing image. Therefore I’d like tippy toes please 😁😁
I like the sitting meerkat
I think the Meerkat should be on tippy toes or standing – classic meerkat poses which distinguishes them from other creatures.
Definitely number 1, Standing, please! (The image wouldn’t show but it has to be right one based on the silhouettes).
Meerkats:
Standing on watch followed by sitting. I think making one on tippy toes would be hard to sew, stuff and display.
I’d like to nominate standing please. Second option would be tippy toes.
I’d love 1:standing or 4:tippy toes. Sorry, I can’t choose between those :-/.
Thank you for making so many awesome patterns!
I like Tippy Toes and On Watch.
I love the Meerkat on watch it so cute
I like the tippy toes. He Unfortunately there was no picture for standing!
Hi Pauline,
my favourite pose for a meerkat soft toy pattern is No. 3, sliding.
I like the tippy toes.
I liking the tippy toe (4) one.
Though any one you do decide on.
Will be a
Winner
Standing, please
Hi. Hi.
No. 3 sliding
Tippy toes
Standing Meerkat
Tippy toes, I think its the way we all think of meerkats, up and alert. Although it could be sitting up right which might make the leg bit easier?
I would like an “on watch” meerkat pattern
On watch.
I’d like a standing meerkat.
1, 4, or 5
but…but… I want showing a leg!!! 😂
I’ll come back later to vote, the first image isn’t loading for me.
Could you have a looksee?
Your comments made me laugh!😂 Maybe the image size is a bit large… it should load if you wait a bit?🤔🥴😊😍
Standing
Standing one is what I think of first.
I like number 5 Watching
Also
Number 2
These both look sweet little meerkats
I like the sleeping Meerkat.
He is so cute, and my choice.
I do like the standing one too, but would’t stand well and would lie down anyway once made 🙁
Sleeping!!!!
Love your patterns, thank you for giving me hours of fun making them xxx
Sitting
I’d like on watch or sleeping
4) Tippy Toes
These are all lovely but overall I’d prefer the one ‘on watch’.
They are all adorable!! I like #5 On Watch the best
On watch
Standing or tippy toes. Those are first thing I think of for a meerkat
I love number 5, I think he’s just so cute, and I believe he would be easy to make. Thanks
A tippy toes meerkat, please, please, please! Although that looks like it could be a real challenge to make him balance. I am not getting picture #1, standing, but that would be my second choice if tippy toes doesn’t work out.
I really like “On watch” a pose which shows the meerkat in a alert state but also enjoying a comfortable relaxed pose.
I like #5 On Watch
Sleeping
I like the sitting meerkat no. 2
I like the standing or tippy toes version. Love your patterns!
Standing
The sleeping one is so cute.
On watch
Tippy Toes!
I would like a sleeping meerkat pattern. Thank you.
I like the tippy toe meerkat but am wondering how it would stand. The standing meerkat picture did not come through on my text, but that would be my next choice. I think what makes these little guys cute is the fact that they stand up on their two hind legs. A very distinct profile!
Nr 4. Tippy Tows. Love it.
I like nr 4
I like the on watch or sleeping pose for the meerkat. It’s a tie from me lol.
Standing
I would like to see a standing meerkat
Maybe 1 but I can see the pic, the pic didn’t download.
or On Watch
Standing
Standing or sliding are my favourites
I like the standing pose
The standing one, but show a leg made me giggle
I like #1 Standing and #4 Tippy toes. Both.
Thanks for asking.
I’d like a standing meerkat pattern. Can’t wait to see what you come up with!
Showing a leg is hilarious but for me it’s tippy toes as this is how people know its a meerkat and how they behave
I think the Tippy Toes is how we see Meercats 😌
I totally agree
I like #2 and #5. Either one would be cute.
When I think of a meerkat, I picture one with its head popped up looking around so I vote for standing !
I like the standing pose- even though the picture is not coming through. I’m basing my opinion on the silhouettes.
Tippy toes or standing
Pose 4 tippy toes
Nr 5 or 4 for Meerkat
I like number 1, the Standing Meerkat. To me, it’s the most identifiable pose of the Meerkat. I just think they’re sew darn cute when they stand with their little paws in front of them. 😍
I’d love an “on watch” Meerkat. Huggable, but still with personality!
I would like the meerkat on watch. I love a stuffed animal that is cuddly but also able to sit up by itself.
I think the standing. The picture didn’t come through. They are such fun creatures!
I like sitting or on watch.
I’d like a tippy toes meerkat patter
Tippy Toes Definitely!!! When I think of meerkats it’s this pose I think of!
First choice: no.1 Standing Second choice: Tippy Toes
Tippy Toes please! That’s the pose I immediately think of when I picture a meerkat!
Tippy toes!
I think the standing pose portraits it best.
Standing!
I like Sliding and Tippy Toes. I can see my grandkids wrapping it around themselves.
Standing. Going to be so cute whatever is picked.
Standing is my #1 choice, tippy toes is 2nd
I’d go for number one standing
Standing would be great!
I like the on watch or sleeping one. I can not make a decision on which one.
When I think of a meerkat, I picture them standing, which is what I would like to make. Thank you for asking and creating.
hi! i love your designs! i would go for pose #1 (or #5)…. thank you! 🙂
Number 1 upright on haunches is very typical pose.
I’d like a sitting meerkat
Tippy toes is my first choice, followed by standing. 🙂
Standing 😁
Really love standing, that’s a real meerkat to me
I like the standing one. Easy to snuggle.
Pose 1 or 5.
I’d like thestanding one.
I like the standing the best. This is the pose I always see them in.
Tippy toes
I think standing is what we associate with the meerkat. Tippy toes would be really hard to get it to stay in an upright position. I do love the last one, very funny, Pauline!
I like the standing (1)
Sleeping Meerkat
Standing or tippy toes, the others are cute but don’t scream “meerkat!”…they could just as easily be weasel or ferret…
I like the standing and tippy toes, but I like the toys to stand on their own and I don’t think tippy toes could easily do that. I love how you capture the essence of each animal!
Standing. You can tell what it is and the base is solid so it won’t tip over.
Standing, it’s the pose I recognize or relate to when I think of a Meerkat.
Standing is the typical pose that you see, so I’ll say standing.
I like #1. This is what I vision when I read about them.
Ever vigilant and on duty. Always curious and protecting.
I think my grandkids would also identify with this pose.
I love the standing meerkat! I can already see making one for my mom. She loves them.
On Watch Meerkat. It is a very important position but so cute.
Hi all!
I’d love the Tippy Toes pose as long as it isn’t too difficult to get the legs done correctly.
My vote is for #4, “tippy toes.” This is what I think of when I hear “meerkat”. Very cute and alert! My second choice would be #1, “standing”. The other poses are of course cute, but are not the unique standing meerkats that I’ve seen on nature TV shows.
I like the Sliding Meerkat
I think the #1 standing Meerkat would be the most identifiable when created into a huggable stuffie.
Giday,Pauline thanks for t he chance to give yousome input-not that you need it Ilove the standing one ”ON LOOKOUT”
I would love the tippy toes (and I’m sure you would love the challenge to get that balance right!), but the standing or on watch are good too.
Standing
I like the “on Watch” Meerkat best.
Tippy Toes 😍
3. Sliding
Standing would be my choice
Standing, please. It is the classic meerkat pose.
I think of Meerkats as watchful and protective of the group therefore it has to be NO. 1
#1 STANDING definitely the best – I have made several Meerkats ( I have a ladies club called The Meerkats) and the tippy toes version always seems really ugly – also if you are wanting to make a smaller cuter version the legs become a nightmare – in the end though the shape of the head is the most defining bit, with the colouring arrangement a close second. Looking forward to making one from your pattern!
I would love a standing meercat
I like the standing one, so mesmerizing to watch in real life, can’t wait for this one. I love Meerkats.
I’d love an “On Watch” Meerkat please.
Hello Pauline, I love how you research all your animals’ poses so they are more life like! I really like the standing pose, as that is how I remember all the meerkats that I have seen. Also love the “On Watch” pose!!
Standing is what I consider a true Meerkat, but that tippy one is way to cute!
I like the standing one the best.
I’d love the standing one.They so cute!!
I would prefer a standing Meerkat, tippytoes or otherwise. It is such an Iconic immage.
Standing is my choice. It is the most typical stance seen with meer cat photos. Standing would be the simplest to put together. Some of the other pictures have a tilt or turn of the head which might be difficult to get just right.
I like the first one, standing but with his feet square on the ground. That’s the position I associate with meerkats, and it would be easy enough to weight the feet a bit to have him standing solid!
I prefer the standing meerkat. I think it is most representative of meerkats on tv and in zoos. And it would hold up best as a stuffed animal toy.
Has to be a standing pose, classic as we always think of them, x
I Love the “Standing” pose – its so iconic.
Standing. That’s the pose we all recognise with a meerkat
Standing
I love standing or tippy toes ..if standing as long as we can stand out newly made meerkats without them falling.
all your patterns end up perfect tho
I’d like a standing Meerkat
Standing, please.
Wow you have quite a collection of responses!! People feel strongly about their meerkats, apparently. 🙂
I’d love a standing meerkat/tip-toes meerkat! My cat does this same pose when he wants a treat. Ha!
I’d say standing #1 pose, but that sleeping one really tugged at my heart and made me say “Awwwww” out loud to myself.
Standing would be my vote.
Standing please
My vote would be for the first one, standing up 🙂
tippy toe for sure
#1, standing, but whatever you come up with will be adorable!!!
Standing 🙂
Any standing position I think as it’s the classic pose . I like number 1 the best and I think it would stand well as a toy. All your patterns are always great though
they are all cute…but I pick tippy toes
Standing or on watch I think . It’s got to be a typical meerkat pose
Standing please, keep up the new pattern ideas
Oh standing for sure. The on watch is cute too! Tough choices!
Standing meerkat please…
I bought the perfect fur fabrics years ago, hanging out for the perfect pattern 🤞😊
I like number 1. I think it would work well for a stuffed toy . It’s a typical meercat look
I like the standing pose. That’s the one I look forward to seeing at the Zoo.
On watch
Tippy toed, though could put his feet down on the ground and suggest putting beans in them to help make him stand properly.💕
I love tippy toes as a classic meerkat pose, but I think standing will balance better without support.
Standing please.
I LIKE ON WATCH MEERKAT
Standing!
I love the On Watch Meercat. It shows their protective nature and the face could be so cute. I’d certainly buy that pattern.
#1 Standing
The Meerkat on watch would be great, it’s so cute.
1
For me the standing is a typical meerkat pose and would be what I would naturally go for when looking for a meerkat pattern
Standing or watch would be awesome
I prefer the iconic tippy toes position
Standing.
As cute as the others are it’s definitely a more classic/recognizable position.
I think Tippy Toes because it shows their true selves the best.
I think ‘standing’ would be best or else ‘on watch’.
I love the standing
I like one and two, but I think two is the best one to make.
Standing 1st choice. On watch 2nd choice.
Number one 😍 standing
I like the standing Meerkat best. Has a cute pose and would be stable on a surface.
Definitely standing.
No 4. Tippee toes
On Watch or Standing. Even though those poses do get used a lot I just love watching Meerkats in those positions.
1 and 5
Standing, please.
Standing, it would be the most stable for posing. Thanks
First thing that comes to mind when you say “meerkat” is one standing up in their stereotypical pose. So I would say standing or tippy toes.
standing or sitting