- Less than 1 skein of I Love This Cotton! Yarn in White Sparkle
- Size E (3.5 mm) crochet hook
- 6 mm safety eyes (2)
- A tiny bit of black yarn
- Fiberfill stuffing
- Tapestry needle
- Optional: A tiny bit of I Love This Cotton! Yarn in Aubergine, Green Apple, and White
- Optional: Size I (5.5 mm) crochet hook
- Optional: 3.5 cm pom pom
- Optional: Stitch marker
Stitch Glossary:
st(s) = stitch(es)
ch = chain
sc = single crochet
inc = sc increase (work 2 sc into the same st)
dec = sc decrease (sc2tog) (note: I prefer to use the invisible decrease method)
hdc = half double crochet
dc = double crochet
dc inc = double crochet increase (work 2 dc into the same st)
Note: This pattern is worked in a continuous round, meaning the stitches are worked in a continuous spiral without joining or turning. I recommend using a stitch marker to help you keep your place
Seal Body:
Using the E hook and the White Sparkle yarn:
Round 1: Make a magic circle and work 6 sc into the circle, pull taut to close (6)
Round 2: inc 6 times (12)
Round 3: [inc, sc] 6 times (18)
Round 4: [sc, inc, sc] 6 times (24)
Round 5: [inc, sc in the next 3 sts] 6 times (30)
Round 6: [sc in the next 2 sts, inc, sc in the next 2 sts] 6 times (36)
Round 7: [inc, sc in the next 5 sts] 6 times (42)
Rounds 8-11: sc around (42)
Round 12: [sc in the next 3 sts, inc, sc in the next 3 sts] 3 times, sc in the next 21 sts (45)
Round 13: [inc, sc in the next 7 sts] 3 times, sc in the next 21 sts (48)
Round 14: [sc in the next 4 sts, inc, sc in the next 4 sts] 3 times, sc in the next 21 sts (51)
Rounds 15-17: sc around (51)
Round 18: [sc in the next 4 sts, dec, sc in the next 4 sts] 3 times, sc in the next 21 sts (48)
Round 19: [dec, sc in the next 7 sts] 3 times, sc in the next 21 sts (45)
Round 20: [sc in the next 3 sts, dec, sc in the next 3 sts] 3 times, sc in the next 21 sts (42)
Round 21: [dec, sc in the next 5 sts] 6 times, (36)
Let's pause crocheting here and add on the face. You'll notice that rounds 12-20 have created a head that protrudes slightly on one side. You'll be adding the face in the center of the section that sticks out. Place the 6 mm safety eyes between rounds 13 and 14, about 8 stitches apart. Using the tapestry needle and black yarn, stitch the mouth and nose on as shown, between rows 14 and 17. I like to stitch over the nose 5 times to make it thicker than the mouth. If you want to, you can also stitch on some cute little pink cheeks just outside each eye. Begin stuffing the head and continue to stuff as you go.
Round 23: [dec, sc in the next 3 sts] 6 times (24)
Round 24: [sc, dec, sc] 6 times (18)
Round 25: [sc, inc, sc] 6 times (24)
Round 26: [inc, sc in the next 3 sts] 6 times (30)
Round 27: [sc in the next 2 sts, inc, sc in the next 2 sts] 6 times (36)
Rounds 28-35: sc around (36)
Round 37: sc around (30)
Round 38: [dec, sc in the next 3 sts] 6 times (24)
Round 39: sc around (24)
Round 40: [sc, dec, sc] 6 times (18)
Round 41: sc around (18)
Round 42: [dec, sc] 6 times (12)
Round 43: sc around (12)
Round 44: dec 6 times, ss to the first st to even off (6)
Tail Fin:
ch 1, sc in the same st, turn
ch 1, inc, turn
ch 1, inc in the next 2 sts, turn
ch 1, inc, sc in the next 2 sts, inc, turn
ch 1, sc in the next 6 sts, turn
ch 1, dec, sc in the next 2 sts, dec, turn
ch 1, dec twice, turn,
ch 1, dec
ss down the side of the the fin and into Round 44, then repeat the tail fin one more time
Fasten off, leaving a long yarn tail for sewing. Using the tapestry needle and the yarn tail, stitch the small hole at the bottom of the seal shut. Weave in ends.
Alternate Tail Fin (make 2):
Fasten off the body at the end of Round 44 and use the yarn tail to sew the hole shut.
Ch 2
Row 1: sc in the 2nd ch from the hook, turn (1)
Row 2: ch 1, inc, turn (2)
Row 3: ch 1, inc in the next 2 sts, turn (4)
Row 4: ch 1, inc, sc in the next 2 sts, inc, turn (6)
Row 5: ch 1, sc across, turn (6)
Row 6: ch 1, dec, sc in the next 2 sts, dec, turn (4)
Row 7: ch 1, dec twice, turn, (2)
Row 8: ch 1, dec (1)
If you want to make a neater edge, ss or sc around the entire fin. Fasten off, leaving a long yarn tail and stitch the fin to the bottom of the seal body.
Using the E hook and the White Sparkle yarn:
Round 1: Make a magic circle and work 6 sc into the circle, pull taut (6)
Round 2: sc around (6)
Round 3: inc 6 times (12)
Round 4: sc around (12)
Round 5: [dec, sc] 4 times (8)
Rounds 6-7: sc around (8)
Round 8: [dec, sc in the next 2 sts] twice (6)
Fasten off, leaving a long yarn tail for sewing. Flatten the flipper (do not stuff) and sew onto the sides of the body using the tapestry needle and the yarn tail. Weave in remaining ends.
Using the I hook and the Apple Green yarn:
Round 1: Make a magic circle and work 12 dc into the circle, pull taut and ss to the first dc to join (12)
Round 2: ch 2, dc inc 12 times, ss to join (24)
Round 3: ch 2, [dc inc, dc] 12 times, ss to join (36)
Rounds 4-6: ch 2, dc around, ss to join (36)
Switch to White yarn
Round 7: ch 1, hdc in the front loop only around, ss to join (36)
Round 8: ch 2, dc around, ss to join (36)
Fasten off and weave in ends. Sew the pompom to the top of the hat and fold up the white brim.
Using the I hook and the Aubergine yarn:
Ch. 4
Row 1: sc in the 2nd ch from the hook and in the next 2 sts, turn (3)
Row 2: ch 1, sc across, turn (3)
Repeat Row 2 until the scarf is about 20" long (or a different length if you prefer)
Fasten off and weave in ends.
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