Free Baby Seal Amigurumi Crochet Pattern

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Dive into the world of adorable amigurumi with the Baby Seal Crochet Pattern! This free pattern uses Light Weight Yarn and a 2.25 mm (B) crochet hook to create a cute and cuddly baby seal. If you’d like to make a larger version, you can switch to Medium Weight Yarn with a 3.5 mm (E) hook. This easy crochet amigurumi pattern makes a charming handmade gift.

This pattern was designed as part of the second-annual Softie Crochet Along with CAL Central Crochet.

Disclaimer: I received the Crafter’s Choice Dry Polyester Fiber Fill from Fairfield World. I received the yarn I used to make this project from Red Heart Yarn.

Free Baby Seal Crochet Pattern

Supplies

• Yarn: Red Heart Amigurumi. 3.5 oz (100 g) and 239 yds (219 m). 100% Acrylic. DK Light Weight Yarn [3]. Machine wash cold, gentle cycle, tumble dry.
• Colors: 1 skein in Narwhal E885
• Hook: 2.25 mm (B). I used this hook.
• Finished Project Yardage: Less than 1 cake of Red Heart Amigurumi.
• Crafter’s Choice Dry Polyester Fiber Fill, Scissors, Yarn Needle, Stitch Marker, two black 12-mm safety eyes

Difficulty Level

• Easy

Finished Size

• Seal length approximately 9 inches X 9 inches width with flippers outstretched

Gauge

• Approximately 4 rounds per inch and 5 sts per inch

You can substitute any yarn and hook for this stitch pattern – just remember when you substitute if your gauge is different, the finished size, and amount of yarn used for your project will also be different.

Abbreviations

US Terminology used

• beg – beginning
• ch – chain
• DMR – double magic ring
• Hdc – half double crochet
• Hdc2tog – half double crochet 2 together
• R – round
• rem – remaining
• rep – repeat
• sk – skip
• sl st – slip stitch
• st/sts – stitch/stitches
• * to **– Repeat the instructions between the asterisks the number of times indicated. This repeat will contain of multiple instructions.
• [] – at the end of the row – the total number of stitches
• () – important notes AND sets of stitches to be worked within one stitch, or space

Special Techniques

Half Double Crochet 2 Together (hdc2tog) – I work this under the front loops of the stitch only.

Helpful Tutorials

• Stitch Anatomy
• Invisible Join
• Whipstitch
• Simple Closing Method

Helpful Video Tutorials

• Double Magic Ring
• Quick Stitch Guide
• Slip Knot and Starting Chain

Notes:

• Initial ch 1 is not counted as a stitch.
• Slip Stitch is not counted as a stitch unless specified.
• Weave in ends as you go.
• For assembly and finishing instructions, proceed to the finishing section at the end of the post.
• I start rounds where I join with a new color, with a standing st. If you prefer to begin with a sl st join and a turning ch, feel free to substitute. New color rounds are started in the same spot as the previous rounds started.
• hdc2tog – I work under the front loops only to make a neater and less noticeable decrease stitch – see special techniques above for images if you want to try this technique
• Color A: White, Color B: Turquoise, Color C: Teal, Color D: Light Grey. All 4 colors are available in one cake of the Amigurumi Yarn. I hand rolled each color in the cake into a separate ball and worked them in whichever order I wanted.
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Baby Seal Free Crochet Pattern

The baby seal is crocheted from the tip of his nose to his tail. You will be sewing the two side flippers into position and the face muzzle after you complete the body of the seal. You may change yarn colors as you wish, or use a solid color for your seal. The pattern is written following my color changes for Baby Seal.

Baby Seal Body

Using your 2.25 mm (B) hook (or size required for gauge):

R1: With Color A in a DMR: Ch 1 and work 8 hdc. Sl st to the first hdc to join. [8]

R2: Ch 1, 2 hdc in each st around. Sl st to the first hdc to join. [16]

R3: Ch 1. *2 hdc in the next st, 1 hdc in the next st**. Rep from * to ** around. Sl st to the first hdc to join. [24]

R4: Ch 1. *2 hdc in the next st, 1 hdc in each of the next 2 sts**. Rep from * to ** around. Sl st to the first hdc to join. [32]

R5: Ch 1. *2 hdc in the next st, 1 hdc in each of the next 3 sts**. Rep from * to ** around. Sl st to the first hdc to join. [40]

R6: Ch 1. *2 hdc in the next st, 1 hdc in each of the next 4 sts**. Rep from * to ** around. Sl st to the first hdc to join. [48]

R7: Ch 1. *2 hdc in the next st, 1 hdc in each of the next 5 sts**. Rep from * to ** around. Sl st to the first hdc to join. [56]

R8: Ch 1, 1 hdc in each st around. Sl st to the first hdc to join. Finish off. [56]

R9: Join Color B in the next st. 1 hdc in each st around. Sl st to the first hdc to join. [56]

R10-R13: Ch 1, 1 hdc in each st around. Sl st to the first hdc to join. [56]

R14: Ch 1. *1 hdc in each of the next 26 sts, hdc2tog**. Rep from * to ** 2 times. Sl st to the first hdc to join. [54]

R15-R16: Ch 1, 1 hdc in each st around. Sl st to the first hdc to join. Finish off. [54]

R17: Join Color C in the next st. Hdc2tog. *1 hdc in each of the next 24 sts, hdc2tog**. Rep from * to ** 2 times. Sl st to the first hdc to join. [51]

R18: Ch 1, 1 hdc in each st around. Sl st to the first hdc to join. [51]

R19: Ch 1, 1 hdc in the next st, hdc2tog. *1 hdc in each of the next 22 sts, hdc2tog**. Rep from * to ** 2 times. Sl st to the first hdc to join. [48]

R20: Ch 1, 1 hdc in each st around. Sl st to the first hdc to join. [48]

At this point I recommend adding the safety eyes to the seals face and stuffing the head and upper body of the seal with Fiber Fil.

R21: Ch 1. *1 hdc in each of the next 4 sts, hdc2tog**. Rep from * to ** 8 times. Sl st to the first hdc to join. [40]

R22: Ch 1, 1 hdc in each st around. Sl st to the first hdc to join. [40]

R23: Ch 1. *1 hdc in each of the next 2 sts, hdc2tog**. Rep from * to ** around. Sl st to the first hdc to join. [30]

R24-R25: Ch 1, 1 hdc in each st around. Sl st to the first hdc to join. [30]

R26: Ch 1, 1 hdc in each of the next 15 sts, hdc2tog, 1 hdc in each rem st around. Sl st to the first hdc to join. [28]

R27: Ch 1, 1 hdc in each st around. Sl st to the first hdc to join. Finish off. [28]

At this point I recommend adding some additional stuffing to the seals body.

Baby Seal Tail (Part 1)

R28: Join Color D in the next st. 1 hdc in each st around. Sl st to the first hdc to join. [28]

R29: Ch 1, 1 hdc in each of the next 19 sts. Place a marker in the 6th stitch worked. Leave rem stitches unworked. Sl st to the 6th hdc worked to join. This sl st will count as 1 stitch. [15]

R30: Ch 1, 1 hdc in each st around. Sl st to the first hdc to join. [15]

R31: Ch 1, 1 hdc in each of next 7 sts, 2 hdc in the next st, 1 hdc in the next st, 2 hdc in the next st, 1 hdc in each of the next 5 sts. Sl st to the first hdc to join. [17]

R32: Ch 1, hdc2tog, 1 hdc in each of the next 7 sts, 2 hdc in the next st, 1 hdc in each of the next 7 sts. Sl st to the first hdc to join. [17]

R33: Ch 1, 1 hdc in each st around. Sl st to the first hdc to join. [17]

R34: Ch 1, hdc2tog, hdc2tog, 1 hdc in each of the next 11 sts, hdc2tog. Sl st to the first hdc to join. [14]

R35: Ch 1, (hdc2tog) 7 times. Finish off leaving a 5-inch tail of yarn to weave the end closed.

At this point I recommend adding stuffing into the first part of the tail.

We will now be adding the second part of the tail to the unworked stitches from R29. Join yarn in the next unworked stitch following the first part of the tail.

Baby Seal Tail (Part 2)

R1: Join Color D in the next unworked st. 1 hdc in each st around. Sl st to the first hdc to join. [15]

R2: Ch 1, 1 hdc in each st around. Sl st to the first hdc to join. [15]

R3: Ch 1, 1 hdc in each of the next 7 sts, 2 hdc in the next st, 1 hdc in the next st, 2 hdc in the next st, 1 hdc in each of the last 5 sts. Sl st to the first hdc to join. [17]

R4: Ch 1, 1 hdc in each st around. Sl st to the first hdc to join. [17]

R5: Ch 1, hdc2tog, 1 hdc in each of the next 5 sts, 2 hdc in the next st, 1 hdc in each of the next 9 sts. Sl st to the first hdc to join. [17]

R6: Ch 1, 1 hdc in each st around. Sl st to the first hdc to join. [17]

At this point I recommend adding as much stuffing as you think you need to the seals body and tail sections. You will not be able to add much after we decrease over the next 2 rounds.

R7: Ch 1, hdc2tog, hdc2tog, 1 hdc in each of the next 11 sts, hdc2tog. Sl st to the first hdc to join. [14]

R8: Ch 1, (hdc2tog) 7 times. Finish off leaving a 5-inch tail of yarn to weave the end closed.

Baby Seal Muzzle

R1: With Color A in a DMR: Ch 1 and work 8 hdc. Sl st to the first hdc to join. [8]

R2: Ch 1, 2 hdc in each st around. Sl st to the first hdc to join. [16]

R3: Ch 1. *2 hdc in the next st, 1 hdc in the next st**. Rep from * to ** around. Sl st to the first hdc to join. [24]

R4: Ch 1. *2 hdc in the next st, 1 hdc in each of the next 2 sts**. Rep from * to ** around. Sl st to the first hdc to join.  Finish off leaving a 11-inch tail of yarn for attaching the muzzle to the seal’s face. See finishing instructions at the end of this post. [32]

Flippers (make 2)

R1: With Color B in a DMR: Ch 1 and work 6 hdc. Sl st to the first hdc to join. [6]

R2: Ch 1, 2 hdc in each st around. Sl st to the first hdc to join. [12]

R3: Ch 1, 1 hdc in each st around. Sl st to the first hdc to join. [12]

R4: Ch 1, 1 hdc in each of the next 6 sts, 2 hdc in the next st, 1 hdc in each of the next 5 sts. Sl st to the first hdc to join. [13]

R5:  Ch 1, 1 hdc in each of the next 7 sts, 2 hdc in the next st, 1 hdc in each of the next 5 sts. Sl st to the first hdc to join. [14]

R6-R7: Ch 1, 1 hdc in each st around. Sl st to the first hdc to join. [14]

R8: Ch 1, 1 hdc in each of the next 2 sts, hdc2tog, 1 hdc in each of the next 3 sts, hdc2tog, 1 hdc in each of the next 5 sts.  Sl st to the first hdc to join. [12]

R9: Ch 1, 1 hdc in each st around. Sl st to the first hdc to join. [12]

R10: Ch 1, hdc2tog, hdc2tog, 1 hdc in each of the rem 8 sts. Sl st to the first hdc to join. Finish off leaving a 6-inch tail of yarn for assembly. [10]

Finishing Instructions

• Tail: Using this closing technique, close the tips of the tail and weave in your ends.
• Flippers: Using the image below, attach the 2 flippers on opposite sides of the seal’s body.
• Muzzle: Using the image below, attach the muzzle to the seals face. Stuff the muzzle slightly to give it shape after you have whip stitched about ¾ of it in place.
• Nose and Mouth: Using black embroidery thread, or black super fine weight yarn, hand stitch a nose and mouth on the seal. Please see the above image as an example.
• Weave in any remaining ends.

I hope you enjoy making the New Baby Seal as much as I enjoyed designing it. This cute little seal is sure to bring a smile to anyone’s face, whether it’s a gift or a new addition to your amigurumi collection. Share your finished seals and connect with fellow crocheters by tagging #BabySealCrochet. Happy crocheting!

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