Easy Baby Seal Amigurumi Crochet Pattern – Step-by-Step Tutorial

 Baby Seal Amigurumi 

Baby seal pattern: White crocheted baby seal with blue nose and black eyes, floating in bright blue water under a clear sky—adorable amigurumi design for ocean-themed crafts.




Welcome to this heartwarming and beginner-friendly Easy Baby Seal Amigurumi Crochet Pattern – Step-by-Step Tutorial. Whether you're just starting your crochet journey or looking for a quick and adorable project, this baby seal is the perfect companion. With soft curves, gentle features, and a cuddly shape, this little seal is designed to bring joy to your hands and warmth to your heart.
Inspired by the playful spirit of ocean life and the tenderness of handmade gifts, this pattern guides you through each stitch with clarity and care. You’ll learn how to shape the head, body, tail, and flippers, and add charming details like embroidered whiskers and safety eyes. The instructions are written in standard US crochet terms and formatted for easy reading, making it ideal for both personal crafting and gift-giving.

This free pattern is part of a growing collection of amigurumi designs that celebrate storytelling through stitches. Feel free to customize colors, textures, or expressions to make your seal truly unique. Let’s dive into the magic of crochet and create something that feels alive in your hands. Your baby seal is waiting to be born—one stitch at a time.

๐Ÿงถ Head

Yarn: Main color

1. 6 sc in magic ring.
2. 6 inc (2 sc in each st) — 12 sts.
3. 1 sc, 1 inc repeat 6 times — 18 sts.
4. 2 sc, 1 inc repeat 6 times — 24 sts.
5. 24 sc — 24 sts.
6. 3 sc, 1 inc repeat 6 times — 30 sts.
7. 4 sc, 1 inc repeat 6 times — 36 sts.
8. 5 sc, 1 inc repeat 6 times — 42 sts.
9. 6 sc, 1 inc repeat 6 times — 48 sts.
10. 48 sc — 48 sts.
11. 7 sc, 1 inc repeat 6 times — 54 sts.
12–17. 54 sc — 54 sts per round.
12. 7 sc, 1 dec repeat 6 times — 48 sts.
13. 48 sc — 48 sts.
14. 6 sc, 1 dec repeat 6 times — 42 sts.
15. 5 sc, 1 dec repeat 6 times — 36 sts.
16. 4 sc, 1 dec repeat 6 times — 30 sts.
17. 3 sc, 1 dec repeat 6 times — 24 sts.
Stuff firmly and fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing to the body.

๐Ÿฝ Snout

Yarn: Contrasting color

1. 6 sc in magic ring.
2. 6 inc — 12 sts.
3. 1 sc, 1 inc repeat 6 times — 18 sts.
4. 2 sc, 1 inc repeat 6 times — 24 sts.
5. 24 sc — 24 sts.
Fasten off, leaving a tail for sewing. Lightly stuff as you sew it to the head.

๐Ÿพ Body


1. 6 sc in magic ring.
2. 6 inc — 12 sts.
3. 1 sc, 1 inc repeat 6 times — 18 sts.
4. 2 sc, 1 inc repeat 6 times — 24 sts.
5. 3 sc, 1 inc repeat 6 times — 30 sts.
6. 4 sc, 1 inc repeat 6 times — 36 sts.
7. 36 sc — 36 sts.
8. 5 sc, 1 inc repeat 6 times — 42 sts.
9. 6 sc, 1 inc repeat 6 times — 48 sts.
10. 7 sc, 1 inc repeat 6 times — 54 sts.
11. 8 sc, 1 inc repeat 6 times — 60 sts.
12–13. 60 sc — 60 sts per round.
12. 8 sc, 1 dec repeat 6 times — 54 sts.
13. 7 sc, 1 dec repeat 6 times — 48 sts.
14. 48 sc — 48 sts.
15. 6 sc, 1 dec repeat 6 times — 42 sts.
16. 42 sc — 42 sts.
17. 5 sc, 1 dec repeat 6 times — 36 sts.
18. 36 sc — 36 sts.
19. 4 sc, 1 dec repeat 6 times — 30 sts.
Stuff firmly and fasten off.

๐Ÿ‰ Tail

Make 2 identical pieces first:

1. 6 sc in magic ring.
2. 1 sc, 1 inc repeat 3 times — 9 sts.
3. 2 sc, 1 inc repeat 3 times — 12 sts.
4. 3 sc, 1 inc repeat 3 times — 15 sts.
5. 15 sc — 15 sts.
6. 4 sc, 1 inc repeat 3 times — 18 sts.
7. 4 sc, 1 dec repeat 3 times — 15 sts.
8. 3 sc, 1 dec repeat 3 times — 12 sts.
9. 2 sc, 1 dec repeat 3 times — 9 sts.
Now join both pieces to form the full tail:
10. Join with 18 sc (9 sc from each piece) — 18 sts.
11. 5 sc, 1 inc, 7 sc, 1 inc, 4 sc — 20 sts.
12. 3 sc, 1 dec, 8 sc, 1 dec, 5 sc — 18 sts.
13. 18 sc — 18 sts.
14. 2 sc, 1 inc repeat 6 times — 24 sts.
15. 3 sc, 1 inc repeat 6 times — 30 sts.
16. 30 sc — 30 sts.
17. 4 sc, 1 inc repeat 6 times — 36 sts.
18–19. 36 sc — 36 sts per round.
Stuff this part, fasten off, and leave a long tail for sewing to the back of the body.

๐Ÿฌ Fins (make 2 identical)


1. 6 sc in magic ring.
2. 6 inc — 12 sts.
3–7. 12 sc — 12 sts per round.
3. 2 sc, 1 dec repeat 3 times — 9 sts.
9–10. 9 sc — 9 sts per round.
4. 1 sc, 1 dec repeat 3 times — 6 sts.
5. 6 sc — 6 sts.
Do not stuff. Fasten off and leave a tail for sewing to the sides of the body.

๐Ÿ‘️ Eyes, Nose & Whiskers

Use black plastic safety eyes, or embroider/crochet them if preferred.
Embroider the nose and whiskers using black thread.

Congratulations on completing your Easy Baby Seal Amigurumi Crochet Pattern – Step-by-Step Tutorial! With every stitch, you’ve brought to life a tiny creature full of charm, softness, and personality. Whether your seal is destined for a nursery shelf, a heartfelt gift, or your own collection, it now carries the warmth of your hands and the joy of handmade creation.
This pattern was designed not just to teach technique, but to invite connection—between crafter and creation, between story and stitch. If you enjoyed this project, consider exploring other free patterns in the collection, each crafted with love and attention to detail. From woodland animals to ocean friends, there’s a world of amigurumi waiting to be discovered.
Feel free to share your finished seal on social media or tag your creations with #BabySealAmigurumi so others can admire your work. If you’d like to support future free patterns, you can follow, comment, or explore premium designs in the shop.
Thank you for choosing to crochet with heart. May your baby seal bring smiles wherever it goes—and may your crochet journey continue to be filled with creativity, comfort, and joy.




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