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Free Crochet Seal Pup Pattern
| Crochet Seal Pup Cushion This super cute little seal pup pattern has been designed by Liam Marshall find him on Instagram - @Plot_Stitch The choice of yarn means you don't see the stitches! | |
| Tools and materials | |
| Yarn used | Sirdar Alpine 6 balls in Polar 400 (MC) & 1 ball in Fawn 411 (CC) |
| About the yarn | Chunky; 33m per 50g; 100% polyester |
| Tension | 6 sts x 6 rows = 10cm measured over dc |
| Hooks used | 10mm |
| Other supplies | toy stuffing 1 x 25mm toy nose 1 x pair of 25mm safety eyes stitch markers a scrap of black yarn |
| Sizing | Length - 51cm, measured from tip of nose to end of flippers |
Start Crocheting…
This pattern is worked in the amigurumi style, in a spiral without slip stitching. Use a st marker to keep track of the first st of each rnd.
Head and Body Rnd 1: With MC and working into a magic ring, 8 dc. 8 sts
Rnd 2: <2 dc in next st> 8 times. 16 sts
Rnd 3: <1 dc, 2 dc in next st> 8 times. 24 sts
Rnds 4 - 5: Dc around.
Rnd 6: <2 dc, 2 dc in next st> 8 times. 32 sts
Rnd 7: <3 dc, 2 dc in next st> 8 times. 40 sts
Rnds 8 – 11: Dc around. Insert eyes between Rnds 8 - 9, ensuring they are about 4cm apart.
Rnd 12: <4 dc, 2 dc in next st> 8 times. 48 sts
Rnds 13 – 20: Dc around.
Rnd 21: <4 dc, 1 dc2tog> 8 times. 40 sts
Rnd 22: Dc around.
Rnd 23: <3 dc, 1 dc2tog> 8 times. 32 sts
Rnds 24 – 26: Dc around.
Rnd 27: <2 dc, 1 dc2tog> 8 times. 24 sts
Rnd 28: Dc around.
Rnd 29: <1 dc, 1 dc2tog> 8 times. 16 sts
Rnd 30: 8 dc. Do not fasten off. Stuff.
Right Tail
Continue working in the amigurumi style, across these 8 sts only.
Rnd 31: <2 dc in next st> 8 times. 16 sts
Rnds 32 – 34: Dc around.
Rnd 35: <1 dc, 2 dc in next> 8 times. 24 sts
Rnds 36 – 37: Dc around.
Rnd 38: <1 dc, 1 dc2tog> 8 times. 16 sts
Rnd 39: <1 dc2tog> 8 times. 8 sts Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.
Left Tail
Join yarn to remaining 8 sts from Body and work as for Right Tail.
Nose
Rnd 1: With CC, and working into a magic ring, 6 dc. 6 sts
Rnd 2: <2 dc in next st> 6 times. 12 sts Insert nose.
Rnd 3: <1 dc, 2 dc in next st> 6 times. 18 sts
Rnds 4 – 6: Dc around. Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.
Flippers (make 2)
Rnd 1: With MC, and working into a magic ring, 4 dc. 4 sts
Rnd 2: Dc around
Rnd 3: 1 dc, <2 dc in next st> twice, 1 dc. 6 sts
Rnd 4: 2 dc, <2 dc in next st> twice, 2 dc. 8 sts
Rnd 5: Dc around.
Rnd 6: <1 dc, 2 dc in next st> 4 times. 12 sts
Rnds 7 – 8: Dc around.
Rnd 9: 5 dc, 1 dc2tog, 5 dc. 11 sts
Rnd 10: 4 dc, 1 dc2tog, 5 dc. 10 sts
Rnd 11: <1 dc, 2 dc in next st> 5 times. 15 sts Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing.
Making up
Stuff tails loosely and sew ends flat. Sew up hole in the middle of the tail fins, where they meet the body. Stuff nose and sew to face, positioning just under eyes. Using black yarn, stitch a mouth onto the nose. Stuff flippers and attach to the side of the seal. Weave in all loose ends.
Designer Tip
It can be hard to see your stitches with this yarn. If you’ve not worked with it before, play around with a couple of swatches before you begin, and familiarise yourself with how the stitches feel. Touch will be your biggest ally with this project. This seal is a great size for a travel pillow!