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    Home » Free moogly Patterns » Toys

    Narwhal Squish

    Published: Apr 17, 2020 · Modified: Aug 4, 2021 by Tamara Kelly · 8 Comments

    The Octopus Squish has a new friend - the Narwhal Squish! Just like it's pal, it's cute, cuddly, squishy, and a free crochet pattern on Moogly! Crochet the unicorn of the sea with Bernat Blanket!

    Narwhal Squish - free crochet pattern on MooglyDisclaimer: This post includes affiliate links; materials provided by Yarnspirations and Furls.

    Purchase the downloadable PDF of this pattern on Ravelry

    Especially Squishy

    The Narwhal Squish is filled with the same microbead pillow ball as the Octopus Squish. It's just the perfect size, and so huggable! And once again I've used Bernat Blanket, so it's a speedy project to make, taking just an evening or two. Of course, if you prefer, you can fill it with Fiberfill.

    Narwhal Squish - tail closeup

    What Face will you Create?

    Narhwals are so fun, and this Narwhal Squish is no different! I used safety eyes and a bit of black yarn for the face, but you can create your own look with how you sew on the smile and the buttons or eyes you choose!

    Narwhal Squish - free on Moogly!

    A Note on Toys for Kids

    The Narwhal Squish itself is far too big for babies to choke on, but if you use buttons for the eyes, they may not be. This pattern has not been tested for safety for children under 3 years of age. If you are crocheting it for a baby or toddler, please embroider on the face rather than using buttons. If using it as a photo prop, be sure not to leave the toy with a baby unattended.

    Narwhal Squish - Free Crochet Pattern on Mooglyblog.com


    Narwhal Squish

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    US-L, 7.0 mm hook - Furls

    280 yds Bernat Blanket (6 - Super Bulky/UK: 14-16 ply; 100% polyester; 300g/10.5 oz; 201 m/220 yds)
    Color A: Dusk Blue (200 yds, 1 ball)
    Color B: White (80 yds, 1 ball)

    12" (30 cm) worsted or bulky weight black yarn

    22mm Safety Eyes

    10" Round Microbead Pillow (blue) - Amazon

    Stitch Markers

    Gauge: 4"/10cm across after Rnd 3.

    Size: 10" around excluding horn, fins and tail.

    HELPFUL LINKS AND TUTORIALS

    Narwhal Squish Tutorial

    Crochet Abbreviations

    Magic Circle

    Working in a Spiral

    Hdc - half double crochet

    Hdc2tog - hdc decrease

    Seamless Finishing

    BLO - Back Loop Only

    Whip Stitch Seaming

    NOTES:

    Rnds 1 - 18 (and the horn) are worked in a spiral.

    Do not ch 1 unless directed, and do not join any rnds with a sl st.

    Move a stitch marker along the first st of each rnd as you work to keep track of your progress.

    INSTRUCTIONS:

    Body

    Rnd 1: With Color A, make a magic circle, ch 1, sc in the ring, 9 hdc in the ring. (10 sts)

    Rnd 2: 2 hdc in each st around. (20 hdc)

    Rnd 3: *Hdc in the next st, 2 hdc in the next st; rep from * around. (30 hdc)

    Rnd 4: *2 hdc in the next st, hdc in the next 2 sts; rep from * around. (40 hdc)

    Rnd 5: *Hdc in the next 3 sts, 2 hdc in the next st; rep from * around. (50 hdc)

    Rnd 6: *Hdc in the next st, 2 hdc in the next st, hdc in the next 3 sts; rep from * around. (60 hdc)

    Rnd 7: Hdc in the next 5 sts, 2 hdc in the next st, *hdc in the next 9 sts, 2 hdc in the next st; rep from * until 4 sts rem, hdc in last 4 sts. (66 hdc)

    Rnd 8: *2 hdc in the next st, hdc in the next 10 sts; rep from * around. (72 hdc)

    Rnd 9: Hdc in the next 8 sts, 2 hdc in the next st, *hdc in the next 17 sts, 2 hdc in the next st; rep from * until 9 sts rem, hdc in last 9 sts. (76 hdc)

    Rnd 10 - 15: Hdc in each st around.

    Rnd 16: *Hdc in next 17 sts, hdc2tog; rep from * around. (72 hdc)

    Rnd 17: Hdc in next 4 sts, hdc2tog, *hdc in next 7 sts, hdc2tog; rep from * around until 3 sts rem, hdc in last 3 sts. (64 sts)

    Rnd 18: *Hdc2tog, hdc in next 6 sts; rep from * around. (56 sts)

    Rnd 19: Hdc in next 10 sts, 2 dc in next st, 3 tr in next st, 2 dc in next st, hdc in next 25 sts, 2 dc in next st, 3 tr in next st, 2 dc in next st, hdc in next 10 sts, sc in next 5 sts; turn. (64 sts)

    Row 20: Ch 1, sc in first 5 sts (rem sts left unworked); turn. (5 sts)

    Row 21: Ch 5, skip the ch closest to the hook, sc in next ch, hdc in next ch, dc in next ch, 2 tr in next ch, dc in next st of Row 20, hdc in next st, sc in next st, hdc in next st, dc in next st, ch 6, skip the ch closest to the hook, sc in next ch, hdc in next ch, dc in next ch, tr2tog in next 2 chs; break yarn and sew to side of tail (bottom of Row 20).

    Belly

    Rnd 1 - 5: With Color B, rep Rnd 1 - 5 of Body. (50 hdc) 

    Rnd 6: 2 hdc in next st, hdc in next 8 sts, 2 dc in next st, 3 tr in next st, 2 dc in next st, hdc in next 4 sts, 2 hdc in next st, hdc in next 8 sts, 2 hdc in next st, hdc in next 7 sts, 2 hdc in next st, 2 dc in next st, 3 tr in next st, 2 dc in next st, hdc in next 4 sts, 2 hdc in next st, hdc in next 2 sts, 2 hdc in next st, sc in next 5 sts; turn. (64 sts)

    Row 7 and 8: Repeat Row 20 and 21 of Body.

    Horn

    Rnd 1: With Color B, make a magic circle, work 3 sc in the ring. (3 sc)

    Rnd 2: Working all sts in BLO, 2 sc in next st, sc in next st, 2 sc in next st. (5 sc)

    Rnd 3: Working all sts in BLO, [sc in next st, 2 sc in next st] twice, sc in next st. (7 sc)

    Rnd 4: Working all sts in BLO, [2 sc in next st, sc in next st] 3 times, sc in next st. (10 sc)

    Finishing: BLO sl st in next st, break yarn leaving a 12" tail, seamless join to next st. Stuff horn with first end.

    Assembly

    Add the Horn: Using the long tail, sew horn to Rnd 9 of Body, between the fins and opposite the tail.

    Narwhal Squish - horn placement

    Create the Face: Add the Safety Eyes or buttons to the Body and sew on a smile using the short length of black yarn.

    Prep for Finishing: Insert the Pillow into the Body, then match up the Body and Belly. Making sure the fins and tail are matched up, use stitch markers to secure the pieces together.

    Narwhal Squish - whip stitch belly to body

    Final Seam: Using Color A, whip stitch through Body and Belly working evenly around the entire body, including the fins and tail. Use Seamless Finishing to join, break yarn and weave in end.


    Looking for more free crochet toy and softie patterns? Browse them all on the Moogly Free Patterns Page or Ravelry! In particular, be sure to check out the Octopus Squish and Benevolent Bumble Bee!

    Benevolent Bumble Bee and Octopus Squish - both free crochet patterns on Moogly!

    If this pattern inspires you to make your own project, and you post a photo on social media, be sure to tag me @mooglyblog or #mooglyblog so I can check it out too!

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    1. 1

      Kayla

      June 24, 2022 at 11:05 am

      This narwhal is too too cute!!! I'm working on making him for a baby shower gift right now! I've added it to the tail, and I made the tail without issue, however it looks terribly off center. I've verified that my stitch count is correct, and pulled it out 1000 times, but it's still so off center. I thought maybe this is one of those things that will work itself out as I make and attach the bottom? I just want to make sure he doesn't have a terribly off center tail! Is this normal?

      Reply
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        Tamara Kelly

        June 27, 2022 at 10:31 am

        Hi Kayla, and thank you! It should be centered between the flippers/fins(arms?) - I'm not sure how it got skewed, but you may need to scooch it over. Sometimes personal gauge makes things a little wonky.

        Reply
    2. 3

      Sophie

      November 15, 2022 at 1:07 pm

      On the belly instructions, what does "3tr" mean? By the way, thank you for this lovely tutorial for such a cute project!

      Reply
      • 4

        Tamara Kelly

        November 16, 2022 at 1:31 pm

        Hi Sophie! Tr stands for treble: https://www.mooglyblog.com/treble-crochet-triple-crochet-trc/
        So 3 tr means work 3 treble crochet stitches into the indicated stitch. 🙂

        Reply
    3. 5

      Jill

      February 25, 2023 at 1:24 pm

      Kayla - I am having the same problem with the off center tail. I’m so glad to see I’m not the only one!

      Reply
      • 6

        Carrie

        May 21, 2023 at 4:38 pm

        I had this problem until I realized I forgot to turn the piece after row 19

        Reply
    4. 7

      Diane

      April 19, 2023 at 4:08 pm

      So cute! My safety eyes were very pointed, so I filed them off a bit so that they wouldn’t puncture the micro bead pillow. Thanks for the pattern! Love your site!

      Reply
      • 8

        Tamara Kelly

        April 20, 2023 at 10:39 am

        Thank you so much, Diane! Great tip!

        Reply

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