Charming Holiday Walrus Amigurumi: Free Crochet Pattern!

Dive into the festive spirit with our adorable Holiday Walrus Amigurumi! This chunky, cuddly friend, complete with a Santa hat and a green scarf, is perfect for adding a touch of arctic charm to your Christmas decor. Easy to create and even easier to love, this walrus makes a wonderful handmade gift or a delightful addition to your own collection of holiday pals.

Craft Your Own Festive Arctic Friend

Bring joy and a unique handcrafted touch to the holiday season with this delightful walrus. Its soft texture and charming details, from the little tusks to the whimsical Santa hat, make it an instant favorite. This pattern is designed to be straightforward, allowing you to create a beautiful, huggable companion that embodies the warmth and spirit of winter festivities.

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Crochet Pattern: Charming Holiday Walrus Amigurumi: Free Crochet Pattern!

Materials

Chunky chenille yarn in Brown (for body)
Chunky chenille yarn in Red (for hat)
Chunky chenille yarn in Green (for scarf)
Chunky chenille yarn in White (for tusks, hat brim/pom-pom)
Small amount of regular white yarn (for whiskers)
Crochet hook (5.0mm or 6.0mm, suitable for chunky yarn)
10mm or 12mm black safety eyes
Polyester fiberfill for stuffing
Yarn needle
Stitch marker
Scissors

Abbreviations

MR: Magic Ring
ch: chain
sc: single crochet
inc: increase (2 sc in one stitch)
dec: decrease (sc 2 together)
sl st: slip stitch
FO: Fasten Off
(X): number of stitches in round/row

Instructions

Important Note: This pattern is worked in continuous rounds unless otherwise stated. Use a stitch marker to keep track of the first stitch of each round. Stuff firmly as you go.

Body & Head (Brown Yarn)

Round 1: MR 6 sc (6)
Round 2: Inc in each st around (12)
Round 3: (Sc 1, inc) x6 (18)
Round 4: (Sc 2, inc) x6 (24)
Round 5: (Sc 3, inc) x6 (30)
Round 6: (Sc 4, inc) x6 (36)
Rounds 7-12: Sc in each st around (36)
Round 13: (Sc 4, dec) x6 (30)
Round 14: Sc in each st around (30)
Round 15: (Sc 3, dec) x6 (24)
Round 16: Sc in each st around (24)
Round 17: (Sc 2, dec) x6 (18) Start stuffing firmly.
Round 18: (Sc 1, dec) x6 (12)
Round 19: Sc in each st around (12) (This forms the neck/base of head)
Round 20: Inc in each st around (24)
Round 21: (Sc 3, inc) x6 (30)
Rounds 22-26: Sc in each st around (30)
Insert safety eyes between Rounds 23-24, approximately 5-6 stitches apart.
Round 27: (Sc 3, dec) x6 (24)
Round 28: (Sc 2, dec) x6 (18) Continue stuffing firmly.
Round 29: (Sc 1, dec) x6 (12)
Round 30: Dec x6 (6)
FO, weave in tail to close the opening.

Flippers (Make 2 – Brown Yarn)

Row 1: Ch 6. Sc in 2nd ch from hook and next 3 ch, 3 sc in last ch. Working down other side of ch, sc in next 4 sts. (11)
Row 2: Sc 4, inc, sc 5, inc (13)
Sl st to first sc, FO, leaving a long tail for sewing. Flatten and sew to the sides of the body, around Rounds 9-10.

Tail (Brown Yarn)

Row 1: Ch 5. Sc in 2nd ch from hook and next 3 ch (4)
Row 2: Ch 1, turn. Sc 4 (4)
FO, leaving a long tail for sewing. Fold in half if desired and sew to the back of the body.

Tusks (Make 2 – White Yarn)

Round 1: MR 4 sc (4)
Rounds 2-5: Sc in each st around (4)
FO, leaving a long tail for sewing. Lightly stuff and sew to the face below the eyes.

Whiskers (Regular White Yarn)

Cut 6-8 strands of regular white yarn, each approximately 4 inches long. Using a yarn needle, insert each strand through a stitch on the walrus’s snout, just above the tusks. Tie a small knot to secure on the inside or trim evenly.

Santa Hat (Red & White Yarn)

Using Red Yarn:
Round 1: MR 6 sc (6)
Round 2: (Sc 1, inc) x3 (9)
Round 3: Sc in each st around (9)
Round 4: (Sc 2, inc) x3 (12)
Round 5: Sc in each st around (12)
Round 6: (Sc 3, inc) x3 (15)
Round 7: Sc in each st around (15)
Round 8: (Sc 4, inc) x3 (18)
Round 9: Sc in each st around (18)
Round 10: (Sc 5, inc) x3 (21)
Round 11: Sc in each st around (21)
Round 12: (Sc 6, inc) x3 (24)
Round 13: Sc in each st around (24)
Switch to White Yarn:
Round 14 (Brim): Sc in each st around (24)
Sl st to first sc, FO. Weave in ends.

Hat Pom-Pom (White Yarn)

Create a small pom-pom using white yarn (or a small white fluffy yarn ball) and sew it securely to the tip of the red hat.

Scarf (Green Yarn)

Row 1: Ch 45 (or desired length to wrap around neck). Sc in 2nd ch from hook and across. (44)
Row 2: Ch 1, turn. Sc across (44)
FO. Wrap around the walrus’s neck and tie a simple knot.