Dive into Cute: Free Amigurumi Walrus Crochet Pattern!

Crochet Pattern: Dive into Cute: Free Amigurumi Walrus Crochet Pattern!

Materials

• Worsted weight yarn in Grey (main body)
• Worsted weight yarn in Light Brown (snout)
• Worsted weight yarn in Cream (tusks)
• 3.5mm crochet hook (or size suitable for your yarn to achieve tight stitches)
• 6mm Black safety eyes
• Polyester fiberfill for stuffing
• Yarn needle (tapestry needle)
• Scissors

Abbreviations

• MR: Magic Ring
• sc: Single Crochet
• inc: Increase (2 single crochet stitches in the same stitch)
• dec: Decrease (single crochet 2 stitches together)
• sl st: Slip Stitch
• ch: Chain
• FO: Fasten Off
• st(s): Stitch(es)
• (): Repeat instructions in parentheses
• []: Total number of stitches at the end of the round/row

Instructions

This adorable walrus is crocheted in continuous rounds using single crochet stitches, making it a perfect project for those familiar with amigurumi basics. Remember to stuff firmly as you go!

Body and Head (Grey Yarn)

• Round 1: 6 sc in a MR. [6]
• Round 2: (inc) x6. [12]
• Round 3: (sc, inc) x6. [18]
• Round 4: (2 sc, inc) x6. [24]
• Round 5: (3 sc, inc) x6. [30]
• Round 6: (4 sc, inc) x6. [36]
• Round 7-12: sc in each st around (6 rounds). [36]
• Insert safety eyes between R9 and R10, about 6-7 stitches apart.
• Round 13: (4 sc, dec) x6. [30]
• Round 14: (3 sc, dec) x6. [24]
• Round 15: (2 sc, dec) x6. [18]
• Start stuffing the head firmly.
• Round 16: (sc, dec) x6. [12]
• Round 17: (dec) x6. [6]
• FO, weave in ends, closing the hole.

Snout (Make 2 – Light Brown Yarn)

• Round 1: 4 sc in a MR. [4]
• Round 2: (sc, inc) x2. [6]
• Round 3: sc in each st around. [6]
• FO, leaving a long tail for sewing. Do not stuff.

Tusks (Make 2 – Cream Yarn)

• Round 1: 5 sc in a MR. [5]
• Round 2-5: sc in each st around (4 rounds). [5]
• FO, leaving a long tail for sewing. Stuff lightly.

Flippers (Make 4 – Grey Yarn)

• Row 1: Ch 5. Sc in 2nd ch from hook and next 3 ch. [4]
• Row 2: Ch 1, turn. Sc in each st across. [4]
• Row 3: Ch 1, turn. dec, 2 sc. [3]
• Row 4: Ch 1, turn. dec, sc. [2]
• Row 5: Ch 1, turn. dec. [1]
• FO, leaving a long tail for sewing. Flatten the flipper.

Assembly

• Sew the two snout pieces together side-by-side, then sew them onto the face between the eyes, slightly below them.
• Insert the stuffed tusks into the bottom/front of the snout pieces and sew them securely in place.
• Sew the four flippers onto the sides of the body, two on each side, slightly flattened. The image suggests the front flippers are slightly higher and more forward than the back ones.
• Using black embroidery floss, add eyebrows or details if desired (not clearly visible in the image, so optional).