Seal Pillow Friend

I posted this photo on my social media accounts and a few groups, and oh boy did I get some awesome responses!  I had lots of requests for the pattern I used for this little seal friend.   And since I didn't use a pattern, I quickly typed up my notes so I can share it with you today!  

If you adore the mermaid as much as I did, you'll want to make it too.  I followed 3amGraceDesign's Kawaii Mermaid Cuddler FREE pattern.  You should check it out, and all her other patterns, I'm pretty sure I want to make her Unicorn too!   A quick note on the mermaid.   I actually used a 4.5 mm hook for the mermaid and RHSS yarn (its what I had handy)  so I imagine mine is a bit smaller than if you follow her recommended hook size. 

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Simon Seal

Before you begin:

SC-  Single Crochet

INC. – Increase (2 single crochets in same stitch)

DEC – Decrease (1 single crochet over 2 stitches)

MC-  Magic circle

Although it isn't written, chain 1 and turn at the end of each row.

Gage is not important in this pattern.

Materials. 

4.5 mm hook 

Regular worsted weight yarn. (I used Red Heart Super Saver that I had laying around)

Poly-fil

Yarn needle for sewing

Make 2 Body panels

1.  Chain 15, SC in second chain from hook and across (14)

2.  Inc.,  SC 12, Inc.  (16)

3.  Inc.,  SC 14, Inc.  (18)
4.  Inc.,  SC 16, Inc.  (20)
5.  Inc.,  SC 18 Inc.  (22)
6.  SC across (22)

7.  Inc.,  SC 20, Inc.  (24)

8-11. SC across (24)

12.  Inc.,  SC 22, Inc.  (26)

13-18 SC across (26)

19.  DEC, SC 22, DEC (24)

20- 23.  SC across (24)

24. DEC, SC 20, DEC (22)

25. SC across (22)

26. DEC, SC 18, DEC (20)

27. SC across (20)

28. DEC, SC 16, DEC (18)

29. SC across (18)

30. DEC, SC 14, DEC (16)

31.  SC across (16)
32.  DEC, SC 12, DEC (14)
33.  SC across (14)
34.  DEC, SC 10, DEC (12)
35.  SC across (12)
36.  DEC, SC 8, DEC (10)
37.  SC across (10)
38.  DEC, SC 6, DEC (8)
39.  SC across (8)
40.  INC, SC 6, INC (10)
41.  INC, SC 8, INC  (12)
42.  SC across (12)
43.  INC, SC 10, INC (14)
44.  INC, SC 12,  INC (16)
Beginning Tail Fin :  

45.  SC 8, turn chain one (8)
46.  SC across (8)
47.  DEC, SC 4, DEC (6)
48.  DEC, SC 2, DEC (4)
49.  DEC, DEC  (2)

50.  SC 2

Tie off.    Attach yarn on other side of tail and work  rows 45- 50 in the remaining 8 stitches

Flippers:    MAKE 4 (two for each side )

1.  Ch 7, work SC in second chain from hook and across (6)
2.  SC across (6)
3.  INC, SC 3, DEC  (6)
4.  SC across (6)
5.  INC,  SC 3, DEC  (6)
6.  SC across (6)
7.  DEC, SC 2, DEC (4)
8.  DEC , DEC  (2)

Tie off. 

Place two flippers pieces together and SC around, lightly stuffing before you finish off.     Do the same for the second flipper, only making sure they point in the opposite direction (I wanted mine to look pointing downwards) .    Do not worry about cutting off tail, you can stuff if inside the body later.   

NOSE (in black yarn)
1. Chain 4, SC in second chain from hook and across (3)

2.  INC, SC, INC  (5)
3.  DEC, SC, DEC.     

Leave a long tail for sewing onto body and embroidering mouth and whiskers.   

Assembly:  

Place Safety eyes between rows 8-9 with 5-6 stitches between them.   Sew nose onto one body panel, just below eyes at about row 12. Using tail of black yarn, embroider a mouth and whiskers.    Pin or tack flippers into place on each side at about row 22. To attach back panel, line up with front. Attach your working yarn a row or two above the flipper on the left side, and begin to SC the two body panels together.    When you get to each flippers, you need to Slip Stitch through top panel, bottom of the flipper (where you pinned or tacked), and bottom panel. Resume SC around the two body panels. Repeat the same steps for the right flipper. When you have about an 1” left to go, stuff with poly-fil, then finish SC to where you began.   Tie off and sew in ends.

There you have it! You could try him in different colors and hook sizes to change it up! I'd love to see your versions too . Tag me in your photos on social media!

Disclosure:  I am no way associated with any brands I mention.  I just like to share with others what I like best.   I will however make a small comission if you purchase from any of the affilitate links I shared above.