Snowy Seal Pup · Amigurumi Crochet Pattern

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A lot of you have been waiting for this adorable amigurumi to be released. Well, it's a happy day, because the super cute SNOWY SEAL PUP is here! 

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• Download the PDF pattern from my store, Ravelry, or Etsy
• Save it on Pinterest here 

Snowy Seal Pup amigurumi pattern is an adorable baby seal designed with a combination of yarns. The body is made using super bulky weight plush yarn, while the muzzle and flippers are made with medium weight yarn. This quick and easy project is beginner-friendly, using only the basic amigurumi stitches like single crochet, increase, decrease, slip stitch, chain, and the magic ring. 

It’s the perfect pocket size stuffed animal toy for young children. This cuddly seal takes little yarn to make, and is suitable for craft fairs and markets. It’s also a great last-minute birthday gift, Christmas holiday gift, or stocking stuffer. 

About the Pattern

• Fast
• Easy / Beginner-friendly
• Yarn scrap stashbuster (takes up little yarn)
• About 6 inches in size 
• Can be used with a variety of yarn fibers and weights for different results 

Pattern Extras

You can add an adorable "adoption certificate" with this finished seal doll! Check out my free adoption certificate printable, which is perfect for sea animal creations. 

If you'd like to give your seal pup a little fish, I recommend using my free Mini Minnows crochet pattern. You'll be able to crochet a small no-sew fish that's the perfect size for your seal! 

Recommended Yarn

The body is made using super bulky weight plush yarn. I like chenille velvet yarns like Toucan, Honey Bunny, and Baby Snuggle. The muzzle and flippers are made with medium weight yarn. I used Hobbii Friends Cotton 8/8, which is sturdy and has great stitch definition, which brings some nice contrast against the plush body.

Other yarn options can totally be used as well. Check out my testers' finished seals to see how different yarns can result in different looks! 

Pattern Testing 

This project has been thoroughly tested by a team of 15 crocheters of varying crochet levels, to ensure that the written pattern is easy to follow and free of errors. Below are their finished seals and Instagram handles. As you can see, a variety of yarn types and weights have been used to create varying results!

PDF Pattern

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You can get the PDF pattern from my store, Ravelry, or Etsy.

Printable & ad-free PDF pattern

SNOWY SEAL PUP

Free Amigurumi Crochet Pattern

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Pattern Info

Size:

Height: 6 inches

Level of Difficulty:

★★☆☆☆ Familiar Beginner. Requires familiarity with stitches used (below) and sewing pieces together.

Stitches/Terms Used:

• MR = magic ring 
• FO = fasten off 
• ch = chain 
• sl st = slip stitch 
• sc = single crochet 
• inc = increase (insert 2 sc in same st) 
• dec = decrease (sc 2 sts together) 
• FLO = front loops only

Materials:

• Super bulky weight 6 chenille velvet yarn in white (I used Hobbii Honey Bunny yarn) 
• Medium weight 4 yarn in cotton or acrylic in light grey and medium grey (I used Hobbii Friends Cotton 8/8 yarn) 
• 3.25mm hook (I use these)
• 5mm crochet hook (I use these)
• 12mm plastic safety eyes (I use these)
• Stuffing 
• Scissors 
• Yarn needle

Crochet Instructions

Notes: 

• The free version of the pattern comes in written instructions (below) as well as a step-by-step video tutorial (below). If you want an ad-free printable version of the written instructions, please download the low-cost PDF pattern.
• The head/body are crocheted using plush weight 6 yarn and a 5mm hook. All other parts (muzzle and flippers) use medium weight 4 yarn and a 3.25mm hook. 
• Construction: All pieces are worked in a continuous spiral without any joining. 
• Tip: Use a stitch marker to keep track of rounds.

HEAD & BODY

Use the 5mm hook and weight 6 yarn.

R1: Ch 2. Insert 8 sc in the 2nd ch from hook. (8)

R2: Inc around. (16)

R3: (Sc, inc) x 8. (24)

R4-R6: Sc around. (24) - for three rounds

Insert 12mm eyes between R4-R5, 6 sts apart. Stuff the head and continue stuffing the body as you work along.

R7: Dec around. (12)

R8: In FLO, (sc 2, inc) x 4. (16)

R9: (Sc 3, inc) x 4. (20)

R10: (Sc 4, inc) x 4. (24)

R11-R13: Sc around. (24) - for three rounds

R14: (Sc 2, dec) x 6. (18)

R15: Sc around. (18)

Make sure the head and body are well-stuffed.

R16: (Sc, dec) x 6. (12)

R17: Dec around. (6)

FO with a tail to sew the opening closed.

MUZZLE

Use the 3.25mm hook and medium grey yarn.

1. Ch 4.
2. In the 2nd ch from hook: Sc. Sc in the next ch. Insert 3 sc in the 4th ch. This brings you to the other side of the ch. Sc. Insert 2 sc in the last ch. Join with a sl st to the first sc you made. (8)
3. FO with a long tail for sewing to the head later.

TAIL FLIPPERS (x2)

Use the 3.25mm hook and light grey yarn.

R1: Insert 6 sc in a MR. Tighten the ring. (6)

R2: Sc around. (6)

R3: (Sc 2, inc) x 2. (8)

R4: Sc around. (8)

R5: (Dec, sc 2) x 2. (6)

R6: (Dec, sc) x 2. (4)

FO with a long tail for sewing to the body later.

ARM FLIPPERS (x2)

Use the 3.25mm hook and light grey yarn.

R1: Insert 6 sc in a MR. Tighten the ring. (6)

R2: (Sc, inc) x 3. (9)

R3: Sc around. (9)

R4: Sc 7, dec. (8)

R5: (Sc 2, dec) x 2. (6)

FO with a long tail for sewing to the body later.

FINISHING

1. Embroider lines for “paws” over R2-R3 of the flippers.
2. Create a nose and mouth by embroidering a “T” shape on the muzzle.
3. Sew the muzzle to the face.
4. Sew the arm flippers to the sides of the body (R10), and the tail flippers to the bottom of the body (R17).

Video Tutorial

Want to share your finished snowy seal pup?

I'd love to see what you make on Instagram, @SweetSofties!

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