Get ready to spread some serious holiday cheer with our adorable Jolly Holiday Walrus Amigurumi! This charming little fellow, complete with a festive Santa hat and a cozy green and red sweater, is the perfect project to bring a touch of whimsy to your Christmas decor or to gift to a loved one. Dive into this fun and rewarding crochet journey!
Crafting Your Own Festive Friend: Why This Walrus is a Must-Make!
There’s nothing quite like the satisfaction of creating a handmade gift or decoration, and this Christmas Walrus Amigurumi is no exception. With its endearing tusks and sweet expression, this pattern is designed to be enjoyable for crocheters of various skill levels, resulting in a unique keepsake that embodies the spirit of the holidays. Bring a smile to someone’s face with this delightful creation!
Crochet Pattern: Jolly Holiday Walrus Amigurumi: A Free Crochet Pattern for Christmas Cheer!
Materials
Worsted weight yarn in Grey (main body)
Worsted weight yarn in White (tusks, hat trim, pom-pom)
Worsted weight yarn in Red (hat, sweater trim, scarf)
Worsted weight yarn in Green (sweater)
Small amount of Black yarn (for eyebrows) or embroidery floss
2.5mm or 3.0mm crochet hook
6mm safety eyes
Polyester fiberfill for stuffing
Yarn needle
Stitch marker
Optional: Pet slicker brush for muzzle fuzziness
Abbreviations
MR: Magic Ring
ch: Chain
sc: Single Crochet
inc: Increase (2 sc in one stitch)
dec: Decrease (sc 2 stitches together)
sl st: Slip Stitch
FO: Fasten Off
Rnd: Round
st(s): Stitch(es)
hdc: Half Double Crochet
dc: Double Crochet
BLO: Back Loop Only
Instructions
Body and Head (Grey Yarn)
Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR (6)
Rnd 2: (inc) x 6 (12)
Rnd 3: (sc, inc) x 6 (18)
Rnd 4: (2 sc, inc) x 6 (24)
Rnd 5: (3 sc, inc) x 6 (30)
Rnd 6-10: sc around (30)
Rnd 11: (3 sc, dec) x 6 (24)
Rnd 12: (2 sc, dec) x 6 (18)
Start stuffing firmly.
Rnd 13: (sc, dec) x 6 (12)
Rnd 14: (inc) x 6 (18) – (Start of head)
Rnd 15: (2 sc, inc) x 6 (24)
Rnd 16: (3 sc, inc) x 6 (30)
Rnd 17-21: sc around (30)
Insert safety eyes between Rnd 18 and 19, about 6-7 stitches apart.
Rnd 22: (3 sc, dec) x 6 (24)
Rnd 23: (2 sc, dec) x 6 (18)
Rnd 24: (sc, dec) x 6 (12)
Continue stuffing.
Rnd 25: (dec) x 6 (6)
FO, weave in tail to close the opening.
Muzzle (Grey Yarn)
Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR (6)
Rnd 2: (inc) x 6 (12)
Rnd 3: sc around (12)
Sl st, FO. Lightly stuff and sew to the face between the eyes, below Rnd 18-20 of the head. Optionally, brush with a slicker brush for a fuzzy effect.
Tusks (White Yarn, make 2)
Rnd 1: 4 sc in MR (4)
Rnd 2: sc around (4)
Rnd 3: (sc, inc) x 2 (6)
Rnd 4: sc around (6)
Sl st, FO. Lightly stuff and sew firmly to either side of the muzzle.
Flippers (Grey Yarn, make 4)
Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR (6)
Rnd 2: (inc) x 6 (12)
Rnd 3: (sc, inc) x 6 (18)
Rnd 4-5: sc around (18)
Rnd 6: (sc, dec) x 6 (12)
Sl st, FO, leave a long tail for sewing. Flatten and sew two flippers to the sides of the body around Rnd 9-10. Sew the other two as back flippers around Rnd 3-4.
Tail (Grey Yarn)
Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR (6)
Rnd 2: (inc) x 6 (12)
Rnd 3-4: sc around (12)
Rnd 5: (dec) x 6 (6)
Sl st, FO, leave a long tail for sewing. Flatten and sew to the back of the body.
Santa Hat
Hat Body (Red Yarn)
Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR (6)
Rnd 2: sc around (6)
Rnd 3: (sc, inc) x 3 (9)
Rnd 4: sc around (9)
Rnd 5: (2 sc, inc) x 3 (12)
Rnd 6-7: sc around (12)
Rnd 8: (3 sc, inc) x 3 (15)
Rnd 9: sc around (15)
Rnd 10: (4 sc, inc) x 3 (18)
Rnd 11: sc around (18)
Rnd 12: (5 sc, inc) x 3 (21)
Rnd 13: sc around (21)
Hat Brim (White Yarn)
Join white yarn to the last stitch of Rnd 13 of the red hat.
Rnd 14: In BLO, sc around (21)
Rnd 15: sc around (21)
Sl st, FO.
Pom-Pom (White Yarn)
Make a small pom-pom and sew it to the tip of the hat. Alternatively, make a tiny crocheted sphere: 6 sc in MR, then (dec) x 3, FO and close.
Sweater (Green Yarn)
Rnd 1: Ch 24, join with sl st to form a ring (24)
Rnd 2: sc around (24)
Rnd 3: (3 sc, inc) x 6 (30)
Rnd 4-7: sc around (30)
Armholes:
Rnd 8: sc in first 3 sts, ch 4, skip 6 sts, sc in next 9 sts, ch 4, skip 6 sts, sc in last 3 sts (24 sts + 8 ch)
Rnd 9: sc in 3 sc, 4 sc in ch-4 space, sc in 9 sc, 4 sc in ch-4 space, sc in 3 sc (26)
Rnd 10-11: sc around (26)
Sl st, FO.
Neck Trim (Red Yarn)
Join red yarn to the starting chain of the sweater neck.
Rnd 1: sc around the neck opening (24)
Sl st, FO.
Scarf (Red Yarn)
Ch 40.
Row 1: Sc in 2nd ch from hook and in each ch across (39)
FO, weave in ends.
Assembly:
Embroider small eyebrows above the safety eyes using black yarn or embroidery floss.
