Crochet Narwhal Squish

Crochet Narwhal Squish is an adorable and whimsical handmade creation that brings a touch of magic to your world. With its soft yarn body and sweet, smiling face, this narwhal squish is perfect for cuddling and adding a sprinkle of cuteness to your day. Whether you're a fan of narwhals, squishy toys, or just looking for a unique gift, this little buddy is sure to melt your heart. Get ready to dive into a world of cozy charm with the Crochet Narwhal Squish by your side!

Materials:

• 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)
• Stitch Markers

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

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

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.

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.

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.