Product Description
This is the pattern for a walrus appliqué. I do have this pattern available for free on my website if you would prefer that option. The link is down below, but I’ve made it available for people to download as well for $1 on Ravelry.
There is also a video tutorial for the pattern available on my YouTube channel at Crochet Walrus Tutorial.
I’ve used 2 ply cotton and a 1mm crochet hook but you can use different sizes depending on what you’re most comfortable with.
Crochet cotton or wool, I used Scheepjes Maxi Sugar Rush or Maxi Sweet Treat 2 ply crochet cotton colours (242) Metal Gray, (393) Charcoal, (074) Mercury, (162) Black Coffee and (106) Snow White.
A crochet hook, I used a 1mm hook.
Scissors.
Darning needle to weave in ends.
Sewing thread and needle to stitch the walrus together.
Walrus Crochet Applique Pattern by Kerri's Crochet
What is Being Made
This is a crochet walrus applique pattern designed by Kerri's Crochet. The pattern creates a dimensional crocheted walrus that can be used as an applique for embellishing larger projects. The downloadable PDF instructions include a complete pattern with multiple size options, allowing crafters to create walruses in small, medium, or large dimensions depending on their preferred yarn weight and hook size.
Techniques Used
The walrus pattern employs fundamental crochet techniques suitable for intermediate-level crafters. The construction involves working in the round and flat sections to build the three-dimensional form of the walrus. The pattern uses standard crochet shaping methods including increases and decreases to create the characteristic body shape, head, and facial features of the walrus. Assembly requires basic sewing skills to stitch the completed crocheted pieces together.
Stitches Used
The pattern utilizes a range of essential crochet stitches to construct the walrus:
- Chain (ch) - used for foundation and turning chains
- Slip stitch (sl st) - for joining rounds and securing stitches
- Double crochet (dc) - a primary stitch for building fabric density
- Half treble crochet (htr) - for varied stitch heights and texture
- Treble crochet (tr) - for lighter, more open sections
- Double treble crochet (dtr) - for taller stitches and specific shaping areas
Materials and Specifications
The pattern is designed to work with crochet cotton or wool, with the designer using Scheepjes Maxi Sugar Rush or Maxi Sweet Treat 2 ply crochet cotton in the following colors: (242) Metal Gray, (393) Charcoal, (074) Mercury, (162) Black Coffee, and (106) Snow White. These colors create realistic walrus tones with gray and charcoal for the body and white for accent details.
The pattern offers three size options with corresponding yarn weights and hook sizes:
- Large walrus: 17cm x 17cm (6.5" x 6.5") using 8 ply yarn and a 3mm crochet hook
- Medium walrus: 11.5cm x 11.5cm (4.5" x 4.5") using 4 ply crochet cotton and a 1.5mm crochet hook
- Small walrus: 8cm x 8cm (3.25" x 3.25") using 2 ply crochet cotton and a 1mm crochet hook
Additional materials required include scissors, a darning needle for weaving in yarn ends, and sewing thread with a needle for stitching the walrus pieces together. A video tutorial is available on Kerri's Crochet YouTube channel to supplement the written UK-format pattern instructions.
```Specifications
| Brand: | Independent Designer |
| Yarn Weight: | Lace |
| Pages: | 42 |
| Designer: | Kerri's Crochet |
| Craft: | Crochet |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English |
| Number of Patterns: | 1 |
| Skill Level: | Intermediate |
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