Walter the Walrus

Walter is a handsome devil who looks even more dashing in any of his collection of hats. He likes long flops on the beach.

This pattern is suitable for an intermediate crocheter.  You need to have knowledge of single crochet (sc), half double crochet (hdc), double crochet (dc), slip stitch (sl st), and both increases and decreases. The pattern uses non-traditional assembly methods and use of slip stitch rows to add wrinkles.

Gauge

Gauge is not important for this pattern.

Measurements

8 inches tall x 9 inches long

Yarn

1 skein Red Heart Super Saver, 364 yds: Mushroom (MC).

Scraps of less than 100 yds: Oatmeal (OAT), Off White (WHT),Delft Blue (BLU), Spring Green (GRN), Burgundy (BUR) .

Hook

H (5.00mm) hook

Notions

2-15mm safety eyes

Yarn Needle

Straight Pins

Stitch marker or stitch saver (safety pins work as well)

Pattern Notes

Work in continuous rounds.  Do not join rounds with slip stitch.

Assemble in order as directed for best positioning results.

Ch 2 at beginning of row counts as dc.

Abbreviations and Special Stitches

Please see our standard abbreviations. 

Single Crochet Two Together (sc2tog]: insert hook through first stitch, yo, pull through a loop, insert hook through next st, yo, pull through all three loops on hook. (1 Decrease made)

Pattern

Body

Before beginning Body, reserve a 2 yd piece of MC yarn for later use.

With MC, ch 2.

Rnd 1: 6 Sc in second ch from hook. (6)

Rnd 2: [2 sc in next st] 6 times. (12)

Rnd 3: [sc, 2 sc in next st] 6 times. (18)

Rnd 4: [2 sc, 2 sc in next st] 6 times. (24)

Rnd 5: [3 sc, 2 sc in next st] 6 times. (30)

Rnds 6-12: Sc evenly around. (30)

Rnd 13: [4 sc, 2 sc in next st] 6 times. (36)

Rnd 14-15: Sc evenly around. (36)

Rnd 16: [5 sc, 2 sc in next st] 3 times, 18 sc. (39)

Rnd 17: [6 sc, 2 sc in next st] 3 times, 18 sc. (42)

Rnd 18: Sc evenly around. (42)

Rnds 19-21: 6 sc, 8 sl st, 12 sc, 10 hdc, 6 sc. (42)

Rnds 22-24: 26 sc, 10 hdc, 6 sc. (42)

Rnds 25-26: 5 sc, 10 sl st, 11 sc, 10 hdc, 6 sc. (42)

Rnds 27-29: 26 sc, 10 hdc, 6 sc. (42)

Rnds 30-31: 5 sc, 8 sl st, 13 sc, 10 hdc, 6 sc. (42)

Rnds 32-33: 26 sc, 10 hdc, 6 sc. (42)

Lay out with sl st sections to the right. Insert safety eyes between rows 6 and 7, 6 sts apart.

Rnd 34: [5 sc, sc2tog] 6 times. (36)

Rnds 35-36: Sc evenly around. (36)

Rnd 37: [4 sc, sc2tog] 6 times. (30)

Rnds 38-40: 10 sl st, 5 sc, 10 hdc, 5 sc. (30)

Rnd 41: Sc evenly around. (30)

Rnd 42: [3 sc, sc2tog] 6 times. (24)

Rnds 43-44: Sc evenly around. (24)

Rnds 45-46: 5 sl st, 6 sc, 7 hdc, 6 sc. (24)

Rnd 47: Sc evenly around. (24)

Rnd 48: [2 sc, sc2tog] 6 times. (18)

Rnds 49-50: Sc evenly around. (18)

Tail Flippers

(Make 2)

With MC, ch 8, leaving long tail at beginning.

Row 1: Dc in 4^th ch from hook (counts as first two dc), 3 dc, 2 dc in last st. Turn. (7)

Row 2: Ch 2 (counts as dc), dc in same st, 5 dc, 2 dc in top of ch. Turn. (9)

Row 3: Ch 2, dc in next st, 5 dc. Turn. (7) Do not work last 2 sts – this is a short row.

Row 4: Ch 1 (does NOT count as st), 2 sc, 2 hdc, 3 dc. Turn. (7)

Row 5: Ch 1 (does NOT count as st), 3 sc, sc2tog. Turn. (4) Do not work last 3 sts – this is a short row.

Row 6: Ch 1 (does NOT count as st), sl st 2, sc, hdc.  (4)

Bind off. Weave in ends on narrow side. Sandwich both flippers together. Using needle and starting tail, attach to six flat stitches at end of body, ridged side facing inward.

Front Flippers

(Make 2)

errata posted on March 20, 2018

With MC, ch 2.

Rnd 1: 6 sc in second ch from hook. (6)

Rnd 2: [2 sc in next st] 6 times. (12)

Rnds 3-4: Sc evenly around. (12)

Rnd 5: [2 sc, 2 sc in next st] 4 times. (16)

Rnds 6-10: Sc evenly around. (16)

Rnds 11-12: 2 sc in next st, 8 sc, sc2tog, 5 sc. (16)

Rnd 13: 2 sc in next st, 6 sc, 2 sc2tog, 5 sc. (15)

Rnd 14: 2 sc in next st, 5 sc, 2 sc2tog, 5 sc. (14)

Rnd 15: 2 sc in next st, 4 sc, 2 sc2tog, 5 sc. (13)

Rnd 16: 2 sc in next st, 3 sc, 2 sc2tog, 5 sc. (12)

Stuff top half. Do not stuff below row 11.

Rnd 17: 2 sc in next st, 3 sc, 2 sc2tog, 4 sc. (11)

Rnd 18: 2 sc in next st, 2 sc, 2 sc2tog, 4 sc. (10)

Rnd 19: 2 sc in next st, 2 sc, 2 sc2tog, 3 sc. (9)

Rnd 20: 2 sc in next st, 1 sc, 2 sc2tog, 3 sc. (8)

Rnd 21: 2 sc in next st, 1 sc, 2 sc2tog, 2 sc. (7)

Rnd 22: 2 sc in next st, 1 sc, 2 sc2tog, 1 sc. (6)

Bind off leaving long tail for sewing. Using needle and working through the back loops only, thread yarn through remaining 6 stitches. Pull tight to close. Weave in ends.

Bend unstuffed portion of flipper.

Using new MC yarn, attach front flippers to body, decreases facing backward. Align top of flipper with round 20. Front flippers should hold up the body, making the head vertical without a tilt. There will be a distinct gap between the body, the flipper, and the surface it sits on.

Cheeks

(Make 2)

With OAT, ch 2.

Rnd 1: 6 sc in second ch from hook. (6)

Rnd 2: [2 sc in next st] 6 times. (12)

Rnd 3: [2 sc, 2 sc in next st] 4 times (16)

Rnd 4: Sc evenly around. (16)

Bind off leaving long tail for sewing.

Stuff lightly.

Attach with whip stitch, 1 row below eyes, touching in the middle.

Tusks

(Make 2)

With WHT, ch 2.

Rnd 1: Sc 4 in 2^nd ch from hook. (4)

Rnd 2: Sc evenly around. (4)

Rnd 3: [2 sc in next st, sc] twice. (6)

Rnd 4-9: Sc evenly around.

Bind off leaving long tail for sewing. Do not stuff. Press open end together. Using needle, attach to bottom of cheek, hanging straight down.

Eyebrows

(Make 2)

With MC, ch 6.

Bind off leaving long tail for sewing. Using needle, sew eyebrows along curve of each eye, slightly overlapping the eye.

Mustache

With OAT, cut 20 strands of yarn 10 inches long.

To attach, fold yarn in half, forming a loop. Insert hook through desired stitch, put loop over hook and pull through stitch, wrap both halves of yarn over over hook and pull through loop. Pull tight.

Attach 10 whiskers to each cheek in two rows along the top edge. 

Brush for a fluffy look, finger-comb for a stringy one.

Winter Hat

Note: This hat is NOT worked in continuous rounds.

With BUR, ch 2.

Rnd 1: 6 sc in second ch from hook. (6)

Rnd 2: Change to GRN. [2 sc in next st] 6 times. Sl st in first st. (12)

Rnd 3: Change to BUR. [sc, 2 sc in next st] 6 times. Sl st in first st. (18)

Rnd 4: Change to GRN. [2 sc, 2 sc in next st] 6 times. Sl st in first st. (24)

Rnd 5: Change to BUR. [3 sc, 2 sc in next st] 6 times. Sl st in first st. (30)

Rnd 6: Change to GRN. Sc evenly around. Sl st in first st. (30)

Rnd 7: Change to BUR. Sc evenly around. Sl st in first st. (30)

Rnd 8: Change to GRN. Sc evenly around. Sl st in first st. (30)

Rnd 9: Change to BUR. Sc evenly around. Sl st in first st. (30)

Rnd 10: Change to GRN. Ch2, 29 dc. Sl st in first st to join. (30)

Bind off and weave in ends.

Make 1 ½ inch pom pom using any method desired. Attach to top of hat.

Newsboy Hat

With BLU, ch 2.

Rnd 1: 8 sc in second ch from hook. (8)

Rnd 2: [2 sc in next st] 8 times. (16)

Rnd 3: [sc, 2 sc in next st] 8 times. (24)

Rnd 4: [2 sc, 2 sc in next st] 8 times. (32)

Rnds 5-6: Sc evenly around (32)

Rnd 7: [2 sc, sc2tog] 8 times. (24)

Rnd 8: [1 sc, sc2tog] 8 times. (18)

Rnd 9: (Brim) 2 hdc in next st, 2 dc in next 5 sts, 2 hdc in next st, sl st into next st. Bind off and weave in ends.