Summer is around the corner and it's time to bring some summer vibes into our crochet projects!
I designed this cute Walrus crib toy some years ago...but I thought it was about time to take it out of the drawer and give it a new fresh look.
...and if you wanna make it even more fun for your little one, just insert a little rattle into it and it's going to become his/her favorite crib companion!
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Here's the FREE pattern!
YARN: Light (3) - Blue, White, Gray and Black
MATERIALS: 2.75 mm Hook
DIMENSION: 4” x 3”
ABBREVIATIONS: magic ring (mr), stitch (st), slip stitch (sl st), single crochet (sc), half double crochet (hdc), back loop only (BLO), front loop only (FLO), fasten off (F/O)
SKILL LEVEL: Beginner
SEAMLESSLY COLOR CHANGE: work in the color A until two loops of the last stitch remain on the hook. Use the color B to complete the stitch.
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BODY (blue and white yarn)
Make two:
Rnd 1: starting off with blue yarn, 6 sc in a mr (6)
Rnd 2: sc inc around (12)
Rnd 3: (1 sc, 1 sc inc) rep around (18)
Rnd 4 - 8: sc even (18)
Rnd 9: switch to white yarn, sc even (18)
Rnd 10: switch back to blue yarn, sc even (18)
Rnd 11: switch to white yarn, sc even (18); F/O
Do not cut the yarn once you have completed the 2nd part, ch4 instead
Merge the two parts together
Rnd 12: switch to blue yarn, join the yarn to the 1st part, crochet 18 sc around, continue working on the chs between the two parts, crochet 4 hdc, keep working on the 2nd part, crochet 18 sc, continue working on the chs between the two parts, 4 hdc (44); start stuffing
Rnd 13: switch to white yarn, sc even (44)
Rnd 14: switch back to blue yarn, sc even (44)
Rnd 15 - 21: sc even (44)
Rnd 22: (9 sc, 1 sc dec) rep 4 times (40)
Rnd 23 - 24: sc even (40)
Rnd 25: (3 sc, 1 sc dec) rep around (32)
Rnd 26: sc even (32)
Rnd 27: (2 sc, 1 sc dec) rep around (24)
Rnd 28: (2 sc, 1 sc dec) rep around (18)
Rnd 29: (1 sc, 1 sc dec) rep around (12); finish stuffing the body firmly
Rnd 30: sc dec around (6)
F/O, cut the yarn, close the hole and wave in end.
MUZZLE (gray yarn)
Make two:
Rnd 1: 6 sc in a mr (6)
Rnd 2: sc inc around (12)
Rnd 3: (1 sc, 1 sc inc) rep around (18)
Merge the two parts together
Rnd 4: join the yarn to the 1st part, crochet 18 sc around, continue working on the 2nd part, crochet 18 sc (36)
F/O and leave a long strand of yarn to sew the muzzle onto the body between rnds # 15-22. Stuff while sewing.
NOSE (black yarn)
Rnd 1: 6 sc in a mr (6)
Rnd 2: sc even (6)
F/O, close the hole and leave a long strand of yarn to sew the nose above the center part of the muzzle.
Embroider the EYES with black yarn between rnds # 22-25.
HAT (blue and white yarn)
Rnd 1: starting with white yarn, 6 sc in a mr (6)
Rnd 2: sc inc around (12)
Rnd 3: (1 sc, 1 sc inc) rep around (18)
Rnd 4 - 5: sc even (18); turn
Rnd 6: working in FLO,(2 sc, 1 sc inc) rep around (24)
Rnd 7: switch to blue yarn, working in both loops now, sc even (24)
F/O and cut the yarn
Fold the last two rnds as shown in the picture.
Using a long strand of white yarn sew the back loops of rnds #5 to the top of the walrus.
Stuff the inside of the hat while sewing it to the body.
TEETH (white yarn; make two)
Rnd 1: 4 sc in a mr (4)
Rnd 2: (1 sc, 1 sc inc) rep twice (6)
Rnd 3: sc even (6); do not stuff the tooth
Rnd 4: flatten the tooth and crochet through both layers now, 3 sc (3)
F/O and leave a long strand of yarn to sew the teeth to rnd # 4 of the muzzle.
I can't wait to see your version of my MR. WALRUS! Feel free to tag me (@elisascrochet) in your photos on Instagram or Facebook if you'd like!
Elisa
This pattern is an original pattern by Elisa Sartori of Elisa's Crochet. Please do not claim this pattern as your own. If you wish to share this pattern, you may link to this pattern but please do not reprint it on your site. You may keep a copy for your own personal use but please DO NOT sell the pattern or distribute it.
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