How to Crochet Narwhal Plushie (Tutorial for Beginners)

Learn how to crochet a squishy, soft, and cute narwhal plushie with a step-by-step tutorial from Double Dutch Crochet. This project is divided into two parts and includes clear step-by-step instructions for making the head, body, fins, tail, and eyes in part one, with additional shaping details in part two. This plushie features glittery eyes, a large size, and a unique pinkish color.

Your little one will love to receive this narwhal plushie as a gift. Thanks to the use of velvet yarn, you will get the volume very quickly. The video guide for crocheting this sea-themed amigurumi will be available at the end of this post! Let’s get started!

@Double Dutch Crochet

Skills Used: Crocheting a magic ring, working single crochets, performing increases and invisible decreases, and working in the rounds. It also covers properly shaping and stuffing the narwhal, attaching fins and tail symmetrically, and placing safety eyes for a polished, professional finish. These techniques are ideal for beginners learning amigurumi basics.

Guide Span: 53 Minutes

Personalization Tips: The tutor wants to keep alive the pastel theme for using this amigurumi narwhal as an amigurumi nursery decor. Since the tutor uses a unique shade of color, if you want you can also try the blue shade which feels more realistic. You can also add facial expressions and change the size of the plushie by changing the yarn weight or hook size.

Crochet Narwhal Tutorial

This adorable narwhal plushie would make a perfect gift for a baby shower or a child. A handy tip is to stuff and position the eyes when instructed to ensure the best shape and alignment for your narwhal. The project is beginner-friendly, with all stitches explained and ample room for customization. Here is a quick overview of this tutorial:

Crochet a Narwhal Plushie – Part 1: This tutorial explains how to crochet a soft and adorable narwhal using baby snuggle yarn. Part 1 covers crafting the head, body, fins, and tail, while Part 2 will address additional details like the belly plate, horn, and face shaping.
Steps Covered in Part 1: The head and body are shaped by starting with a magic ring and increasing rows to achieve volume. Details like the fins and tail are crocheted and attached, with tips on placement and symmetry for alignment. Safety eyes are carefully inserted after partial stuffing, with guidance on ideal positioning for aesthetics.
Finishing and Adjustments: The tutorial emphasizes proper stuffing to maintain a plush yet soft structure. Additional techniques include using yarn to flatten the fins and sewing specific rows together for added durability.

Stitches Used

Following are the crochet stitches that the tutor uses for crocheting this narwhal amigurumi with quick guides:

SC (Single Crochet): Insert hook into stitch, yarn over, pull through, yarn over, pull through both loops.
Inc (Increase): Make two single crochets in the same stitch.
Dec (Decrease/Invisible Decrease): Insert hook into the front loops of the next two stitches, yarn over, pull through, yarn over, pull through both loops.
MR (Magic Ring): Wrap yarn into a loop, insert hook, yarn over, pull through to create a loop, and then crochet the required stitches into the ring.

Supplies Mentioned

Following are the crochet supplies you will need for crocheting this narwhal amigurumi:

Yarn: Baby snuggle yarn (size 6) for the body, black medium-weight yarn for details.
Hook: 5.5mm crochet hook.
Accessories: 16mm safety eyes, stitch markers, darning needle, fabric pins, scissors, fiberfill.