I recently found myself wanting to make a walrus but couldn't find the right pattern, so I made this little guy! This mini walrus pattern is perfect for last-minute market prep. I hope you enjoy!
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Materials
-Premier “Parfait Chunky” super bulky weight #6 yarn [100% polyester, 131 yards/ 120m per 100g skein]; Teddy Bear (Dark Brown), Mushroom (Light Brown), Cream
-US size G-6 (4 mm) crochet hook
-15 mm safety nose
-(2) 16 mm safety eyes
-Polyfill
-Scissors
-Stitch marker
-Tapestry needle
Pattern Notes
-Pattern is written in US terms and Imperial measurements.
-Pattern is worked in continuous rounds without joining unless otherwise stated.
-Use a stitch marker to mark the beginning of round. Move the marker up each round.
-Pattern is worked from the front to back.
-Certain body parts are attached as you crochet. Example: (Leg: sc 3). You will crochet the indicated number of stitches through both layers to attach.
Change Color: to change color, insert hook into stitch and pull up a loop, complete stitch by pulling new color through both loops on hook.
Abbreviations
[ ] – Repeat
ch – chain
FLO – Front Loop Only
FO – Fasten Off
hdc – half double crochet
inc – 2 sc in same stitch
sc – single crochet
sk – skip
sl st – slip stitch
st(s) – stitch(es)
Special Stitches
Invisible Decrease (inv dec): Insert your hook into the front loop of the next two stitches and pull up a loop, yarn over and pull through both loops on hook.
Treble Bobble (trbo): [yarn over twice, insert your hook into stitch and pull up a loop, yarn over and pull through 2 loops, yarn over and pull through 2 loops] repeat 4 times, (5 loops on hook), yarn over and pull through all loops on hook to complete stitch.
Pattern Instructions
Snout
With Light Brown,
Round 1 - sc 8 in a magic ring (8)
Round 2 - [sc 1, inc] 4 times (12)
The teeth will be worked in Round 3. Instructions in bold indicate where to change color to Cream.
Round 3 - sc 5, ch 3, starting in 2nd ch from hook, sc 2, sc 1 into the body, ch 3, starting in 2nd ch from hook, sc 2, sc 6 (12)
Round 4 - sc around (12)
Attach safety nose in the center of Round 1, stuff lightly. FO, leaving an 8 in (20 cm) tail. The snout is ready to be sewn onto the body.
Arms (make 2)
With Dark Brown,
Round 1 - sc 6 in a magic ring (6)
Round 2 - sc around (6)
Round 3 - [inc] 6 times (12)
Rounds 4–5 - sc around (12) (2 rounds, 24 sts)
Do not stuff. Pinch in half and sc 6 to shut. FO, leaving a 3 in (7 cm) tail. The arms are ready to be crocheted onto the body.
Body
Round 1 - sc 8 in a magic ring (8)
Round 2 - [inc] 8 times (16)
Round 3 - [sc 1, inc] 8 times (24)
Rounds 4–6 - sc around (24) (3 rounds, 72 sts)
Round 7 - [sc 2, inc] 8 times (32)
Attach safety eyes between rounds 5 and 6, (6) sts apart
The arms will be crocheted on in Round 8
Round 8 - sc 9, (arm: sc 6), sc 10, (arm: sc 6), sc 1 (32)
Rounds 9–13 - sc around (32) (5 rounds, 160 sts)
Round 14 - sc 4, [ch 4, starting in 2nd ch from hook, sl st 1, sc 1, hdc 1 across, sc 1 into body] 2 times, sc 11, trbo, sc 6, trbo, sc 7 (32)
Round 15 - [sc 2, inv dec] 8 times (24)
Begin stuffing and place a weighted bead bag if desired
Round 16 - [sc 1, inv dec] 8 times (16)
Round 17 - [inv dec] 8 times (8)
Finish stuffing and FO, leaving a 12 in (30 cm) tail. To close hole, using tapestry needle and tail, insert needle into FLO of each stitch of round 17. Pull tail to close. Use remaining tail to secure the arms against the body.
Your walrus is complete! I'd love to see your finished makes on Instagram (@hooksandheelers)!