Are you a crochet enthusiast looking for your next charming project? Look no further! We have a delightful free Amigurumi Seal pattern that will not only satisfy your creative cravings but also warm your heart with its cuteness. Crocheting your very own seal toy is a rewarding and enjoyable experience that both beginners and seasoned crafters can appreciate. In this post, we’ll provide you with step-by-step instructions and all the information you need to make this adorable amigurumi seal. Let’s dive into the world of crochet and create a lovable seal companion!
Materials
Yarn for the body: Himalaya Dolphin Baby or Alize Softy Plus, 1.5 skeins.
Embroidery floss for the muzzle.
Safety eyes, 16 mm.
4 mm crochet hook for the body.
Stuffing.
Dental floss for tightening the muzzle and sewing parts together.
Abbreviations
Ch – chain stitch.
Sc – single crochet.
Inc – increase.
Dec – decrease.
Hdc – half double crochet.
Dc – double crochet.
Tr – treble crochet.
Dtr – double treble crochet.
PATTERN
Head + Body
1 Row: 6 sc in magic ring.
2 Row: 6 inc (12).
3 Row: (1 sc, inc) 6 times (18).
4 Row: (2 sc, inc) 6 times (24).
5 Row: (3 sc, inc) 6 times (30).
6 Row: (4 sc, inc) 6 times (36).
7 Row: (5 sc, inc) 6 times (42).
8 Row: (6 sc, inc) 6 times (48).
9 Row: (7 sc, inc) 6 times (54).
10-21 Row: 54 sc (12 rows). Insert the safety eyes between Rows 13 and 14, with 9 stitches in between. If the nose is securely attached, insert it between Rows 17 and 18.
22 Row: (7 sc, dec) 6 times (48).
23 Row: (6 sc, dec) 6 times (42).
24 Row: (5 sc, dec) 6 times (36).
25 Row: (1 sc, dec) 12 times (24).
26-27 Row: 24 sc (2 rows).
28 Row: (3 sc, inc) 6 times (30).
29-30 Row: 30 sc (2 rows).
31 Row: (4 sc, inc) 6 times (36).
32 Row: 36 sc.
33 Row: (5 sc, inc) 6 times (42).
34 Row: 42 sc.
35 Row: (6 sc, inc) 6 times (48).
36 Row: 48 sc.
37 Row: (7 sc, inc) 6 times (54).
38-45 Row: 54 sc (8 rows).
46 Row: (7 sc, dec) 6 times (48).
47 Row: (6 sc, dec) 6 times (42).
48 Row: (5 sc, dec) 6 times (36).
49 Row: (4 sc, dec) 6 times (30).
50 Row: (3 sc, dec) 6 times (24).
51 Row: (2 sc, dec) 6 times (18).
52 Row: (1 sc, dec) 6 times (12).
53 Row: 6 dec. Finish crocheting, pull the hole closed, and hide the thread.
Tail
1 Row: Chain 4 from the second loop from the hook: inc, 1 sc, 4 sc in the last loop, 1 sc, inc (10).
2 Row: 10 sc.
3 Row: (4 sc, inc) 2 times (12).
4 Row: (5 sc, inc) 2 times (14).
5 Row: (6 sc, inc) 2 times (16).
6 Row: (7 sc, inc) 2 times (18).
7 Row: (8 sc, inc) 2 times (20).
8 Row: (9 sc, inc) 2 times (22).
9 Row: (10 sc, inc) 2 times (24).
10 Row: (11 sc, inc) 2 times (26).
11 Row: (12 sc, inc) 2 times (28).
12 Row: (13 sc, inc) 2 times (30).
13 Row: (4 sc, inc) 6 times (36).
14 Row: (5 sc, inc) 6 times (42).
15-17 Row: 42 sc (3 rows).
18 Row: (6 sc, inc) 6 times (48).
19-27 Row: 48 sc (9 rows). Finish crocheting. Fill the tail with stuffing and sew it to the body.
Attach the thread to the tip of the tail and crochet: (6 ch, 1 dc4tr, 1 dc3tr) into one loop, (1 dc2tr, 1 dc) into the next loop, (1 dc, 1 dc2tr) into the next loop, (1 dc3tr, 1 dc4tr, 6 ch, slip stitch) into the last loop, finish crocheting, and hide the thread.
Ears
1 Row: 6 sc in magic ring, ch for turning.
2 Row: (1 sc, inc) 3 times (9). Finish crocheting and sew the ears to the head.
Flippers
1 Row: 6 sc in magic ring.
2 Row: (1 sc, inc) 3 times (9).
3 Row: 9 sc.
4 Row: (2 sc, inc) 3 times (12).
5 Row: (5 sc, inc) 2 times (14).
6 Row: (6 sc, inc) 2 times (16).
7 Row: (7 sc, inc) 2 times (18).
8 Row: (8 sc, inc) 2 times (20).
9 Row: (9 sc, inc) 2 times (22).
10 Row: (10 sc, inc) 2 times (24).
11 Row: Fold in half and crochet 12 sc, ch for turning.
12-15 Row: 12 hdc (4 rows). Finish crocheting and sew the flippers to the body.
Belly
(Crochet in alternating rows)
1 Row: Chain 7, crochet 6 sc starting from the second loop from the hook.
2 Row: 6 sc.
3 Row: inc, 4 sc, inc (8).
4-5 Row: 8 sc.
6 Row: inc, 6 sc, inc (10).
7 Row: 10 sc.
8 Row: inc, 8 sc, inc (12).
9 Row: 12 sc.
10 Row: inc, 10 sc, inc (14).
11-19 Row: 14 sc (9 rows).
20 Row: inc, 12 sc, inc (16).
21-38 Row: 16 sc (18 rows).
39 Row: dec, 12 sc, dec (14).
40 Row: 14 sc.
41 Row: dec, 10 sc, dec (12).
42 Row: 12 sc.
43 Row: dec, 8 sc, dec (10).
44 Row: 10 sc.
45 Row: dec, 6 sc, dec (8).
46 Row: 8 sc.
47 Row: dec, 4 sc, dec (6).
48 Row: 6 sc.
49 Row: dec, 2 sc, dec (4).
50 Row: 4 sc. Finish crocheting. Sew the belly to the body.
Finishing the Muzzle
Tightening
Insert the needle between Rows 25 and 26, bring it out under the right eye, move 2 sc to the side, insert the needle and bring it out around the neck, move 1 sc to the side, insert the needle and bring it out under the left eye, move 2 sc to the side, insert the needle and bring it out again around the neck. Pull tight and repeat once more. Secure and hide the thread.
Embroidering the cat’s muzzle.
