Free Baby Seal Crochet Pattern: Adorable Amigurumi Tutorial
Create your own cuddly sea friend with this Free Baby Seal Crochet Pattern. Follow our tutorial to make a fluffy 20cm amigurumi seal plushie today! Free.
A step-by-step guide to making your own adorable crochet 💖
Creating this plushie uses the amigurumi spiral method to achieve a soft, seamless finish. Working with fluffy yarn makes this seal extra cuddly, though you will need to feel for your stitches as they may be hard to see.
💡 Tip: Since the individual stitches are hidden by the fluff, use a stitch marker at the top of the head during Round 10 to ensure perfect eye and nose symmetry.
❄️ Head and Body
1. Start the Nose.
- Round 1: 6sc in mr (6 stitches total).
- Round 2: (sc inc)*6 (12 stitches total).
- Round 4: 15sc (15 stitches total).
2. Shape the Head.
- Round 5: (2sc, sc inc, 2sc)*3 (18 stitches total).
- Round 6: (sc inc, 5sc)*3 (21 stitches total).
- Round 7: (3sc, sc inc, 3sc)*3 (24 stitches total).
- Round 8: 12sc, (1sc, sc inc, 2sc)*3 (27 stitches total).
- Round 9: 12sc, (2sc, sc inc, 2sc)*3 (30 stitches total).
- Round 10: 12sc, (3sc, sc inc, 2sc)*3 (33 stitches total). Place a marker in the 7th stitch to mark the top of the head.
3. Add Features and Taper.
- Place the nose in the center of the magic ring and eyes to the left and right using the marker for alignment. Remove marker after placement.
- Round 11: 33sc (33 stitches total).
- Round 12: sc2tog, 3sc, sc2tog, 3sc, sc2tog, 21sc (30 stitches total).
- Round 13: sc2tog, 2sc, sc2tog, 2sc, sc2tog, 20sc (27 stitches total).
- Round 14: sc2tog, 1sc, sc2tog, 1sc, sc2tog, 19sc (24 stitches total). Stuff the head.
4. Complete the Body.
- Rounds 15-20: 24sc (24 stitches total).
- Round 22: 7sc, sc2tog, 11sc, sc2tog (20 stitches total).
- Round 23: sc2tog, 3sc, sc2tog, 13sc (18 stitches total).
- Round 24: 5sc, sc2tog, 9sc, sc2tog (16 stitches total).
- Round 25: sc2tog, 2sc, sc2tog, 10sc (14 stitches total). Add more stuffing.
- Round 26: 4sc, sc2tog, 6sc, sc2tog (12 stitches total).
- Round 27: (1sc, sc2tog, 1sc)*3 (9 stitches total). Fill completely, flatten the end, and work 4sc through both sides to close.
🌊 Front Fins (Make 2)
1. Crochet and Fill.
- Round 1: 4sc in mr (4 stitches total).
- Round 2: (sc inc, 1sc)*2 (6 stitches total).
- Round 3: (sc inc, 2sc)*2 (8 stitches total).
- Round 5: sc inc, 8sc (10 stitches total).
- Round 6: sc inc, 3sc, sc2tog, 4sc (10 stitches total). Fasten off, fill lightly, and sew to the body.
🐚 Tail Fins (Make 2)
1. Shape and Attach.
- Round 1: 4sc in mr (4 stitches total).
- Round 2: (sc inc)*4 (8 stitches total).
- Round 3: (sc inc, 3sc)*2 (10 stitches total).
- Rounds 4-5: 10sc (10 stitches total).
- Round 6: (2sc, sc2tog, 1sc)*2 (8 stitches total). Flatten (do not fill) and sew over the pointy edges at the back of the body.
I hope you enjoyed making this little sea creature!
Optional & Creative Ideas
💡 Optional & Creative Ideas
- 🎀 Add a Bow: Crochet a small pink bow and sew it near one of the ears for a cute touch.
- 🧣 Cozy Scarf: Use scrap yarn to make a tiny striped scarf for your seal.
- 🧶 Texture Variety: Try using a grey velvet yarn for a different look and even softer feel.
### 🧶 Final Thoughts
This 20cm baby seal is the perfect size for cuddling or as a decorative piece. Its fluffy texture makes it stand out among other amigurumi projects!
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Time to Complete
Difficulty Level
intermediateRequires some crochet experience
