I loved designing the amigurumi whale crochet pattern so much I decided to add a crochet narwhal pattern to the mix. I don’t think we ever get too old for cuddly toys. Lulu will delight kids, teens and adults of any age.
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About Lulu, the crochet narwhal pattern
Nautical is such a beautiful theme for a nursery or child’s bedroom. There is just something calming about the sea.
Lulu is a nice sized stuffie measuring approximately 9” from the tip of the horn to the tail. She can be carried by her tail, fins or even in the crook of the arm. If you want to make a smaller narwhal, I would suggest going down a (or a couple) of hook sizes and using the corresponding yarn weight.
More nautical-themed crochet patterns
Lulu the Narwhal Pattern
Skill Level: Beginner
Materials:
- Acrylic DK yarn in:
- Cream yellow (50 yards)
- Black (1 yard)
- Variegated (5 yards)
- 3.5 mm crochet hook
- 12 mm black safety eyes
- Stitch marker
- Scissors
- Darning needle
- Toy stuffing
Stitches and terms used:
- Ch= chain
- Sl st= slip stitch
- Sc= single crochet
- “= inch(es)
- Rpt = repeat
- St(s)= stitch(es)
- Flo= front loop only
- Blo= back loop only
- Inc= increase: 2 sc in the same space
- Dec= decrease: single crochet two together
Gauge: Using DK yarn and 3.5 mm crochet hook, 10 sts & 10 rows in sc = 2”
Yarn alternatives: Any DK, #3 or 8 ply yarn
Notes:
- Read through the pattern before starting your work just to be sure you don’t have any questions that might cause frustration while working on the project.
- This pattern is written in US terms. For a conversion into UK terms, get my free eBook with the conversion charts here.
- The pattern is worked from bottom up in continuous rounds into the st as normal (unless otherwise stated).
- This pattern starts with a magic ring. For a detailed tutorial on how to work and secure the magic ring, read through my blog post on the same.
- Repeating sections within the rounds are shown in round () brackets followed by the number of times they are repeated e.g. (sc, inc) 6 times means the sequence in the brackets must be repeated a total of 6 times.
- Stitch totals are shown in square [] brackets at the end of each round e.g. [18] means you should have a total of 18 stitches at the end of the round.
Size: With the yarn and hook specified Lulu is approximately 9” long and 5” tall at the longest/ widest points.
Instructions:
1. Head and Body
With cream yellow DK yarn and 3.5 mm hook,
Rnd 1: In a magic circle, work 6 sc (6 sts)
Rnd 2: (inc) 6 times [12]
Rnd 3: (sc, inc) 6 times [18]
Rnd 4: (2 sc, inc) 6 times [24]
Rnd 5: (3 sc, inc) 6 times [30]
Rnd 6: (4 sc, inc) 6 times [36]
Rnd 7: (5 sc, inc) 6 times (42]
Rnd 8: (6 sc, inc) 6 times [48]
Rnd 9: (15 sc, inc) 3 times [51]
Rnd 10-15: sc in each st across [51]
Rnd 16: (15 sc, dec) 3 times. [48]
Insert eyes in Rnds 13 on opposite sides of the head (st 10 & 37). Add detailing using black yarn. Make sure the beginning of your rnds is at the top.
Rnd 17-18: sc in each st across [48]
Rnd 19: (6 sc, dec) 6 times [42]
Rnd 20-23: sc in each st across [42]
Rnd 24: dec, 4 sc, dec, 28 sc, dec, 4 sc [39]
Rnd 25: sc in each st across [39]
Rnd 26: dec, 4 sc, dec, 25 sc, dec, 4 sc [36]
Rnd 27: sc in each st across [36]
Rnd 28: dec, 4 sc, dec, 22 sc, dec, 4 sc [33]
Rnd 29: sc in each st across [33]
Start stuffing as you go from here onwards.
Rnd 30: dec, 4 sc, dec, 19 sc, dec, 4 sc [30]
Rnd 31: sc in each st across [30]
Rnd 32: dec, 4 sc, dec, 16 sc, dec, 4 sc [27]
Rnd 33: sc in each st across [27]
Rnd 34: dec, 4 sc, dec, 13 sc, dec, 4 sc [24]
Rnd 35: sc in each st across [24]
Rnd 36: dec, 4 sc, dec, 10 sc, dec, 4 sc [21]
Rnd 37: sc in each st across [21]
Rnd 38: dec, 3 sc, dec, 9 sc, dec, 3 sc [18]
Rnd 39: sc in each st across [18]
Rnd 40: dec, 3 sc, dec, 6 sc, dec, 3 sc [15]
Rnd 41: sc in each st across [15]
Rnd 42: (dec, 3 sc) 3 times [12]
Rnd 43: sc in each st across [12]
Rnd 44: (dec, sc) 4 times [8]
Rnd 45: sc in each st across [8]
Fasten off. Weave in end.
2. Horn
With variegated DK yarn and 3.5 mm hook,
Rnd 1: 6 sc into magic circle [6]
Rnd 2: sc in each st across [6]
Rnd 3: in flo, (sc, inc) 3 times [9]
Rnd 4: in blo, sc in each st across [9]
Rnd 5: sc in each st across [9]
Rnd 6: in blo, sc in each st across [9]
Rnd 7: in flo, (2 sc, inc) 3 times [12]
Rnd 8: in blo, sc in each st across [12]
Rnd 9: sc in each st across [12]
Rnd 10: in blo, sc in each st across [12]
Rnd 11: in flo, sc in each st across [12]
Rnd 12: in blo, sc in each st across [12]
Fasten off. Leave tail for sewing on the head. Lightly stuff.
3. Tail (make 2)
With cream yellow DK yarn and 3.5 mm hook,
Rnd 1: 6 sc into magic circle [6]
Rnd 2: (sc, inc) 3 times [9]
Rnd 3: (2 sc, inc) 3 times [12]
Rnd 4: (3 sc, inc) 3 times [15]
Rnd 5: sc in each st across. [15]
Rnd 6: (3 sc, dec) 3 times [12]
Rnd 7: (sc, dec) 4 times [8]
Rnd 8: sc in each st across [8]
Rnd 9: (dec) 4 times [4]
Fasten off. Leave tail for sewing on body. Do not stuff.
4. Fins (make 2)
With cream yellow DK yarn and 3.5 mm hook,
Rnd 1: 6 sc into magic circle [6]
Rnd 2: (sc, inc) 3 times [9]
Rnd 3: (2 sc, inc) 3 times [12]
Rnd 4: (3 sc, inc) 3 times [15]
Rnd 5: sc in each st across. [15]
Rnd 6: (3 sc, dec) 3 times [12]
Rnd 7: (sc, dec) 4 times [8]
Rnd 8-9: sc in each st across [8]
Fasten off. Leave tail for sewing on body. Do not stuff.
Finishing your crochet narwhal pattern:
- Attach the tails to the body
- Attach the fins to the middle potion of the body & embroider a smile.
- Attach horn in the front at the middle of the head.
And there you have it. Your very own crochet eye granny square. I’d love to see you process and finished product so please tag me @morines_shop on Instagram or share you projects on Ravelry.
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