Nelly the Narwhal – Free Crochet Pattern

I’m so very excited to participate in the 2023 Softie CAL! If you have not heard of the CAL Central Softie CAL, you can find more information in the Introduction Post by Marie from Underground Crafter. By the end of the CAL, there will be 15 amazing softie patterns for you to crochet and enjoy as well as an end of CAL Giveaway that you can find here! My pattern contribution is an adorable little crocheted narwhal. Scroll down to check out the FREE crochet pattern for Nelly the Narwhal. I hope you enjoy it and Happy Crocheting!

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Nelly the Narwhal

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Materials:

• Approximately 81 yds of Category 4 Medium Weight Yarn in 3 colors:
  • Approximately 60 yds of Color A; I used Lion Brand 24/7 Cotton* yarn in Orchid
  • Approximately 17 yds of Color B; I used Lion Brand 24/7 Cotton* yarn in White
  • Approximately 4 yds of Color C; I used Lion Brand 24/7 Cotton* yarn in Aqua
• Size H 5mm Furls Streamline Galaxy Polaris Crochet Hook*
• Yarn Needle* for weaving ends
• Scissors*
• Stitch Marker*
• 12mm Safety Eyes (2)*
• Fiber Fill Stuffing*
• Embroidery Floss* in two colors: Black and Pink
• Embroidery Needle*

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Skill Level:

Intermediate

Abbreviations:

ch – chain
dc – double crochet
hdc – half double crochet
sc – single crochet
sc dec – single crochet decrease
sk – skip
sl st – slip stitch
st(s) – stitch(es)
tr – treble crochet
() – indicates stitch counts
[] – indicates instructions to be worked in one stitch
* – indicates instructions to be repeated

Gauge:

14 stitches & 18 rows = 4″ (in sc)

Notes:

• This pattern is written in US terms.
• Sizing will vary depending on how tightly or loosely you crochet. If you would like to keep the sizing the same, please check your gauge before starting this project.

Size:

6″ Plush

Instructions:

Body:
With Color A,
Magic Circle, ch 1
Round 1: Work 6 sc into the magic circle, join into the beginning sc with a sl st. (6 sts)
Round 2: Ch 1, 2 sc into each st around, join into the beginning sc with a sl st. (12 sts)
Round 3: Ch 1, *1 sc into the next st, 2 sc into the next st; Repeat from * around, join into the beginning sc with a sl st. (18 sts)
Round 4: Ch 1, *1 sc into each of the next 2 sts, 2 sc into the next st; Repeat from * around, join into the beginning sc with a sl st. (24 sts)
Round 5: Ch 1, *1 sc into each of the next 3 sts, 2 sc into the next st; Repeat from * around, join into the beginning sc with a sl st. (30 sts)
Round 6: Ch 1, *1 sc into each of the next 4 sts, 2 sc into the next st; Repeat from * around, join into the beginning sc with a sl st. (36 sts)
Round 7: Ch 1, 1 sc into each st around, join into the beginning sc with a sl st. (36 sts)
Rounds 8-18: Repeat Round 7
Round 19: Ch 1, *1 sc into each of the next 4 sts, 1 sc dec over the next 2 sts; Repeat from * around, join into the beginning sc with a sl st. (30 sts)
Round 20: Ch 1, 1 sc into each st around, join into the beginning sc with a sl st. (30 sts)
Round 21: Ch 1, *1 sc into each of the next 3 sts, 1 sc dec over the next 2 sts; Repeat from * around, join into the beginning sc with a sl st. (24 sts)
Round 22: Ch 1, 1 sc into each st around, join into the beginning sc with a sl st. (24 sts)
Round 23: Ch 1, *1 sc into each of the next 2 sts, 1 sc dec over the next 2 sts; Repeat from * around, join into the beginning sc with a sl st. (18 sts)
Round 24: Ch 1, 1 sc into each st around, join into the beginning sc with a sl st. (18 sts)
Begin stuffing with fiber fill. Add safety eyes.
Round 25: Ch 1, *1 sc into the next st, 1 sc dec over the next 2 sts; Repeat from * around, join into the beginning sc with a sl st. (12 sts)
Rounds 26-27: Ch 1, 1 sc into each st around, join into the beginning sc with a sl st. (12 sts)
Continue stuffing until you are satisfied with the amount of fiber fill.
Round 28: Ch 1, *1 sc dec over the next 2 sts; Repeat from * around, join into the beginning sc with a sl st. (6 sts)
Rounds 29-30: Ch 1, 1 sc into each st around, join into the beginning sc with a sl st. (6 sts)

Back Fin (1st):
Without fastening off from body,
Ch 9
Row 1: 1 sc into the 2nd ch from hook, 1 sc into the next st, 1 hdc into the next st, 1 dc into the next st, 1 tr into the next st, 1 dc into the next st, 1 hdc into the next st, 1 sc into the last st, sl st through both side of Round 30 to help cinch the hole closed, turn. (8 sts)
Row 1 (cont’d): Working up the other side of the ch, 1 sc into the next st, 1 hdc into the next st, 1 dc into the next st, 1 tr into the next st, 1 dc into the next st, 1 hdc into the next st, 1 sc into the next st, sl st into the last st, fasten off. (8 sts)

Back Fin (2nd):
With Color A,
Sl st into Round 30, ch 9.
Row 1: 1 sc into the 2nd ch from hook, 1 sc into the next st, 1 hdc into the next st, 1 dc into the next st, 1 tr into the next st, 1 dc into the next st, 1 hdc into the next st, 1 sc into the last st, sl st through both side of Round 30 to help cinch the hole closed, turn. (8 sts)
Row 1 (cont’d): Working up the other side of the ch, 1 sc into the next st, 1 hdc into the next st, 1 dc into the next st, 1 tr into the next st, 1 dc into the next st, 1 hdc into the next st, 1 sc into the next st, sl st into the last st, fasten off. (8 sts)

Side Fins (Make 2):
With Color A,
Magic circle, ch 1.
Round 1: 6 sc into the magic circle (Do not join). (6 sts)
Round 2: 2 sc into each st around. (12 sts)
Rounds 3-5: 1 sc into each st around. (12 sts)
Round 6: 1 sc into each st around, fasten off, leave a long tail for sewing. (12 sts)

Horn:
With Color B,
Magic Circle, ch 1.
Round 1: 3 sc into the magic circle. (3 sts)
Round 2: 2 sc into each st around. (6 sts)
Rounds 3-11: 1 sc into each st around. (6 sts)
Round 12: 1 sc into each st around, fasten off and leave a long tail for sewing. (6 sts)

Bow:
With Color C,
Ch 4.
Row 1: 2 dc into the 4th ch from hook, [ch 3, sl st] into the same st. (4 sts)
Row 1 (cont’d): Working down the other side of the ch, [ch 3, 2 dc, ch 3 sl st] into the same st, fasten off, leave a long tail for sewing. (4 sts)

Finish:

• Wrap yarn tail around bow and cinch the center to make it look like a bow. Do not cut yarn tail, you will need it to sew onto the head of your narwhal.
• Position and attach both side fins to the side of the narwhal using the yarn tails and yarn needle.
• Attach the horn using the yarn tail and yarn needle.
• Position the bow and attach using yarn tail and yarn needle.
• Embroider the face using an embroidery needle and embroidery thread. I used black for the mouth and pink for the cheeks.