Did you know that sea otters will hold each other's hand to stay close to one another while sleeping? Or that a group of sea otters resting/sleeping is called a raft! They are such fun and interesting animals!
And definitely the inspiration behind today's pattern release! Introducing, Olive the Otter!
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Materials -
Abbreviations - US terminology
MC- Magic circle
SC- Single crochet
SC INC- Single crochet increase
INV DEC- Invisible decrease
Ch - Chain
St(s)- Stitch(es)
Rep - Repeat
NOTES -
- Slowly stuff as you go, you want it to be firm but not stretched. You will be working in the round; I like to use a stitch marker at the beginning of each round.
- The body and head will be made as one piece.
- Finished otter measures approximately 7 inches tall.
- Yarn used is WeCrochet Comfy Worsted in the shades Thicket, Cream and Parchment.
Mouthpiece –
With light brown
Round 1: Create a magic circle with 6 SC
Round 2: SC INC in each st around (12)
Round 3: *SC in the first st, SC INC in the next*, *rep around (18)
Rounds 4-5: SC around (18)
Fasten off leaving a long tail for sewing. Secure your safety nose centered between round 2 and 3.
Body –
With dark brown
Round 1: Create a magic circle with 6 SC
Round 2: SC INC in each st around (12)
Round 3: *SC in the first st, SC INC in the next*, *rep around (18)
Round 4: *SC in the first 2 sts, SC INC in the next*, *rep around (24)
Round 5: *SC in the first 3 sts, SC INC in the next*, *rep around (30)
Round 6: *SC in the first 4 sts, SC INC in the next*, *rep around (36)
Round 7: *SC in the first 5 sts, SC INC in the next*, *rep around (42)
Rounds 8-10: SC around (42)
Round 11: *SC in the first 5 sts, INV DEC in the next*, *rep around (36)
Rounds 12-14: SC around (36)
Round 15: *SC in the first 4 sts, INV DEC in the next*, *rep around (30)
Rounds 16-18: SC around (30)
Round 19: *SC in the first 3 sts, INV DEC in the next*, *rep around (24)
Round 20: SC around (24)
Round 21: *SC in the first 2 sts, INV DEC in the next*, *rep around (18)
Round 22: *SC in the first st, INV DEC in the next*, *rep around (12)
Change to cream
*We will now start the head*
Round 23: *SC in the first st, SC INC in the next*, *rep around (18)
Round 24: *SC in the first 2 sts, SC INC in the next*, *rep around (24)
Round 25: *SC in the first 3 sts, SC INC in the next*, *rep around (30)
Round 26: *SC in the first 4 sts, SC INC in the next*, *rep around (36)
Round 27: *SC in the first 5 sts, SC INC in the next*, *rep around (42)
Rounds 28-35: SC around (42)
NOTE - Here is where we will attach the facial features.
- Sew the mouthpiece centered between the eyes adding stuffing as you go.
- Lastly, add your cheeks by passing through one stitch just below each eye.
Round 36: *SC in the first 5 sts, INV DEC in the next*, *rep around (36)
Round 37: *SC in the first 4 sts, INV DEC in the next*, *rep around (30)
Round 38: *SC in the first 3 sts, INV DEC in the next*, *rep around (24)
*Continue to stuff the head firmly
Round 39: *SC in the first 2 sts, INV DEC in the next*, *rep around (18)
Round 40: *SC in the first st, INV DEC in the next*, *rep around (12)
Round 41: INV DEC around (6)
Fasten off and sew the remaining part closed, weave in your end.
Arms –
With dark brown make 2 (unstuffed)
Round 1: Create a magic circle with 6 SC
Round 2: *SC in the first st, SC INC in the next*, *rep around (9)
Rounds 3-11: SC around (9)
At the end of round 11 pinch the arm flat and make 4 SC across the top to close, fasten off and leave a long tail to sew onto the body.
Feet -
With dark brown make 2 (unstuffed)
Round 1: Create a magic circle with 6 SC
Round 2: *SC in the first st, SC INC in the next*, *rep around (9)
Round 3: *SC in the first 2 sts, SC INC in the next*, *rep around (12)
Rounds 4-5: SC around (12)
Fasten off and leave a long tail to sew onto the body.
Ears –
With light brown make 2
Round 1: Create a magic circle with 6 SC
Round 2: *SC in the first st, SC INC in the next*, *rep around (9)
Round 3: SC around (9)
Fasten off and leave a long tail to sew onto the body.
Tail -
With dark brown
Round 1: Create a magic circle with 6 SC
Rounds 2-3: SC around (6)
Round 4: *SC in the first st, SC INC in the next*, *rep around (9)
Rounds 5-6: SC around (9)
Round 7: *SC in the first 2 sts, SC INC in the next*, *rep around (12)
Rounds 8-10: SC around (12)
Fasten off and leave a long tail to sew onto the body.
Assembly –
1. Sew the ears onto each side of the head starting at the 7th round and ending at the 9th round from the top.
2. Next sew the arms onto each side angled forward. Counting from the bottom of your otter attach to rounds 18-22. Sew the palms to the stomach to hold them in place.
3. Lay the feet flat about a round below the arms/palms. Sew into place making sure to work around the entire foot.
4. Lastly, lightly stuff the tail and sew onto the bottom of your otter.
Olive's design was actually started about a year and half ago but my first attempt really didn't resemble an otter much at all. With other time sensitive projects pressing I set her aside.
Flash forward and I decided to work on her pattern again, this time starting over and scrapping my original design notes. Her pattern works the body and head as one piece and uses only single crochet stitches!
Flash forward and I decided to work on her pattern again, this time starting over and scrapping my original design notes. Her pattern works the body and head as one piece and uses only single crochet stitches!
When complete she measures approximately 7 inches tall to the tip of her tail.
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You may make and sell items made from this pattern but please do not sell, share or reproduce the actual pattern. If you sell finished items online (Etsy, etc) please provide a link to the pattern and credit to me as the designer, thank you. I hope you enjoy this pattern!
This post contains affiliate links, please see our disclosure for more information. Thank you so much for supporting Grace & Yarn!
Materials -
- Size 4 worsted weight yarn (40 yards dark brown, small amount of light brown, cream, and pink)
- 3.5 mm crochet hook (these are the hooks I use and love!)
- 12mm safety eyes
- 15mm safety nose
- Black crochet thread for eyelashes/eyebrows
- Scissors
- Tapestry needle (bent tips work wonders for amigurumi!)
- Stuffing
- Stitch markers
Abbreviations - US terminology
MC- Magic circle
SC- Single crochet
SC INC- Single crochet increase
INV DEC- Invisible decrease
Ch - Chain
St(s)- Stitch(es)
Rep - Repeat
NOTES -
- Slowly stuff as you go, you want it to be firm but not stretched. You will be working in the round; I like to use a stitch marker at the beginning of each round.
- The body and head will be made as one piece.
- Finished otter measures approximately 7 inches tall.
- Yarn used is WeCrochet Comfy Worsted in the shades Thicket, Cream and Parchment.
Mouthpiece –
With light brown
Round 1: Create a magic circle with 6 SC
Round 2: SC INC in each st around (12)
Round 3: *SC in the first st, SC INC in the next*, *rep around (18)
Rounds 4-5: SC around (18)
Fasten off leaving a long tail for sewing. Secure your safety nose centered between round 2 and 3.
Body –
With dark brown
Round 1: Create a magic circle with 6 SC
Round 2: SC INC in each st around (12)
Round 3: *SC in the first st, SC INC in the next*, *rep around (18)
Round 4: *SC in the first 2 sts, SC INC in the next*, *rep around (24)
Round 5: *SC in the first 3 sts, SC INC in the next*, *rep around (30)
Round 6: *SC in the first 4 sts, SC INC in the next*, *rep around (36)
Round 7: *SC in the first 5 sts, SC INC in the next*, *rep around (42)
Rounds 8-10: SC around (42)
Round 11: *SC in the first 5 sts, INV DEC in the next*, *rep around (36)
Rounds 12-14: SC around (36)
Round 15: *SC in the first 4 sts, INV DEC in the next*, *rep around (30)
Rounds 16-18: SC around (30)
Round 19: *SC in the first 3 sts, INV DEC in the next*, *rep around (24)
Round 20: SC around (24)
Round 21: *SC in the first 2 sts, INV DEC in the next*, *rep around (18)
Round 22: *SC in the first st, INV DEC in the next*, *rep around (12)
Change to cream
*We will now start the head*
Round 23: *SC in the first st, SC INC in the next*, *rep around (18)
Round 24: *SC in the first 2 sts, SC INC in the next*, *rep around (24)
Round 25: *SC in the first 3 sts, SC INC in the next*, *rep around (30)
Round 26: *SC in the first 4 sts, SC INC in the next*, *rep around (36)
Round 27: *SC in the first 5 sts, SC INC in the next*, *rep around (42)
Rounds 28-35: SC around (42)
NOTE - Here is where we will attach the facial features.
- Place the safety eyes 7 stitches apart between rounds 31 and 32. Add eyebrows/eyelashes to your liking before securing the backs of your safety eyes.
- Sew the mouthpiece centered between the eyes adding stuffing as you go.
- Lastly, add your cheeks by passing through one stitch just below each eye.
Round 36: *SC in the first 5 sts, INV DEC in the next*, *rep around (36)
Round 37: *SC in the first 4 sts, INV DEC in the next*, *rep around (30)
Round 38: *SC in the first 3 sts, INV DEC in the next*, *rep around (24)
*Continue to stuff the head firmly
Round 39: *SC in the first 2 sts, INV DEC in the next*, *rep around (18)
Round 40: *SC in the first st, INV DEC in the next*, *rep around (12)
Round 41: INV DEC around (6)
Fasten off and sew the remaining part closed, weave in your end.
Arms –
With dark brown make 2 (unstuffed)
Round 1: Create a magic circle with 6 SC
Round 2: *SC in the first st, SC INC in the next*, *rep around (9)
Rounds 3-11: SC around (9)
At the end of round 11 pinch the arm flat and make 4 SC across the top to close, fasten off and leave a long tail to sew onto the body.
Feet -
With dark brown make 2 (unstuffed)
Round 1: Create a magic circle with 6 SC
Round 2: *SC in the first st, SC INC in the next*, *rep around (9)
Round 3: *SC in the first 2 sts, SC INC in the next*, *rep around (12)
Rounds 4-5: SC around (12)
Fasten off and leave a long tail to sew onto the body.
Ears –
With light brown make 2
Round 1: Create a magic circle with 6 SC
Round 2: *SC in the first st, SC INC in the next*, *rep around (9)
Round 3: SC around (9)
Fasten off and leave a long tail to sew onto the body.
Tail -
With dark brown
Round 1: Create a magic circle with 6 SC
Rounds 2-3: SC around (6)
Round 4: *SC in the first st, SC INC in the next*, *rep around (9)
Rounds 5-6: SC around (9)
Round 7: *SC in the first 2 sts, SC INC in the next*, *rep around (12)
Rounds 8-10: SC around (12)
Fasten off and leave a long tail to sew onto the body.
Assembly –
1. Sew the ears onto each side of the head starting at the 7th round and ending at the 9th round from the top.
2. Next sew the arms onto each side angled forward. Counting from the bottom of your otter attach to rounds 18-22. Sew the palms to the stomach to hold them in place.
3. Lay the feet flat about a round below the arms/palms. Sew into place making sure to work around the entire foot.
4. Lastly, lightly stuff the tail and sew onto the bottom of your otter.
Your otter is complete! I hope you have enjoyed this pattern! Looking for your next project? Check out our pattern directory here!
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