Make a splash in your crochet collection with the Amigurumi Walrus, a project that’s as lovable as it is unique! 🦭🧶 With his signature tusks, playful whiskers, and floppy flippers, this gentle giant is full of seaside charm. His rounded body and soft textures make him an irresistible companion for animal lovers and a standout piece in any handmade toy collection.
Perfect for gifting, displaying, or adding to your own cozy menagerie, this walrus brings warmth and whimsy wherever he goes. Fun to stitch and delightful to showcase, the Amigurumi Walrus is a joyful way to crochet character, coziness, and a sprinkle of handmade magic—one loop at a time! 🌊✨🧵
🦭 Amigurumi Walrus Crochet Pattern
This gentle amigurumi walrus captures the calm, sturdy presence seen in the photo — a softly rounded body, wide supportive flippers, and a prominent gray muzzle framed by yarn whiskers and short ivory tusks. Designed to sit upright with a slightly forward lean, this walrus has a cozy, natural look that feels both realistic and irresistibly cuddly.
Perfect for animal lovers, nature-inspired decor, or handmade gifting, this pattern focuses on clean shaping and subtle details rather than exaggeration.
✨ Skill Level
Intermediate — shaping, proportional assembly, and yarn-strand whiskers.
📏 Finished Size
Approx. 23–26 cm (9–10 in) tall
(using worsted weight yarn and a 3.5 mm hook)
🧶 Yarn Amount (Approx.)
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Light taupe / warm beige (body & flippers): 90–100 g
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Dark gray (muzzle): 20–25 g
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Cream / off-white (tusks): 6–8 g
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Light gray or cream (whiskers): scraps
🧶 Materials
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Worsted weight yarn
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Light taupe / beige – main body
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Dark gray – muzzle
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Cream – tusks
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3.5 mm crochet hook
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8–10 mm black safety eyes
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Polyester fiberfill
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Tapestry needle, stitch marker, scissors
🧵 Abbreviations (US)
MR – Magic Ring
sc – Single Crochet
inc – Increase
dec – Decrease (sc2tog)
sl st – Slip Stitch
FO – Fasten Off
Work in continuous rounds.
🦭 Head & Body (One Piece)
With light taupe / beige:
R1: MR 6 (6)
R2: inc ×6 (12)
R3: (sc, inc) ×6 (18)
R4: (2 sc, inc) ×6 (24)
R5: (3 sc, inc) ×6 (30)
R6: (4 sc, inc) ×6 (36)
R7: (5 sc, inc) ×6 (42)
R8–15: sc around (42)
👉 Insert safety eyes between R10–11, spaced 9–10 sts apart
👉 Keep stuffing light at top, firmer toward base
R16: (5 sc, dec) ×6 (36)
R17–20: sc around (36)
Begin rounding base:
R21: (4 sc, dec) ×6 (30)
R22: sc around (30)
Stuff firmly — body should sit upright
R23: (3 sc, dec) ×6 (24)
R24: (2 sc, dec) ×6 (18)
R25: (sc, dec) ×6 (12)
R26: dec ×6 (6)
FO, close tightly.
🐽 Muzzle (Large & Oval)
With dark gray:
R1: MR 6 (6)
R2: inc ×6 (12)
R3: (sc, inc) ×6 (18)
R4: (2 sc, inc) ×6 (24)
R5–6: sc around (24)
R7: (2 sc, dec) ×6 (18)
Stuff lightly — keep flat and wide, not domed.
FO, leave tail.
Sew centered on face, slightly low, overlapping eye line just a bit.
🦷 Tusks (Make 2 – Short & Thick)
With cream:
R1: MR 4 (4)
R2–5: sc around (4)
Do not stuff.
FO, flatten slightly.
Sew close together beneath the muzzle, pointing straight down with a gentle outward angle.
🪶 Whiskers (Yarn Strands – Photo Accurate)
Cut 10–14 strands, approx. 5–6 cm long.
Using a needle:
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Insert strands through the lower sides of the muzzle
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Secure with tiny knots inside the muzzle
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Trim unevenly for a natural look
Whiskers should fan softly downward, not stiff or symmetrical.
🐾 Front Flippers (Make 2 – Wide & Supportive)
With light taupe:
R1: MR 6 (6)
R2: inc ×6 (12)
R3: (1 sc, inc) ×6 (18)
R4–7: sc around (18)
R8: (1 sc, dec) ×6 (12)
R9: sc around (12)
Lightly stuff near base only.
Flatten slightly and FO.
Sew low on the body so flippers act as front supports, angled forward.
🦶 Back Flippers (Make 2 – Small)
With light taupe:
R1: MR 6 (6)
R2: inc ×6 (12)
R3–4: sc around (12)
Stuff lightly, flatten, FO.
Attach near the back bottom, angled outward and low.
🪡 Assembly Notes
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Walrus should sit upright naturally
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Body leans slightly forward
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Muzzle is broad and calm, not expressive
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No embroidered smile (photo shows neutral face)
✨ Finishing Touches
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Gently shape the muzzle and whiskers by hand
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Keep features soft and understated
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Trim whiskers unevenly for realism
🌊 Final Thoughts
This amigurumi walrus captures a quiet, grounded charm — sturdy, gentle, and full of personality without exaggeration. With its wide muzzle, softly draped whiskers, and natural sitting pose, it feels like a peaceful creature resting by the water’s edge. Whether displayed on a shelf or gifted to a nature lover, this walrus brings calm, warmth, and timeless handmade beauty to any space.
