Nevil the Sailor Seal Amigurumi Pattern

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Nevil the Sailor Seal

Are you looking for an adorable sea-themed amigurumi project? Meet Nevil the Sailor Seal, a charming crochet character with his distinctive yellow and white striped sweater, cute blue hat, and lovable seal features. This comprehensive pattern guide will walk you through creating your own cuddly sea companion from start to finish.

Why You’ll Love This Amigurumi Seal Pattern

Nevil the Sailor Seal combines classic amigurumi techniques with unique design elements that make him stand out from other crochet toy patterns:

  • Multi-part construction that creates an authentic seal shape with a rounded body and distinctive tail
  • Charming sailor theme complete with a striped sweater and sailor hat
  • Intermediate-friendly pattern with clear, numbered rows and detailed instructions
  • Customizable features allowing you to personalize your seal’s colors and details
  • Excellent size (approximately 8-10 inches tall when completed) making him perfect for gifting or display

Materials Needed for Nevil the Sailor Seal

To create your own Nevil, you’ll need:

  • Emerald green yarn for the head and body
  • Dark turquoise yarn for the flippers and tail
  • White yarn for the sweater stripes and muzzle
  • Yellow yarn for the sweater stripes
  • Blue yarn for the hat
  • Pink or fuchsia yarn for the rosy cheeks
  • Black yarn for the nose and facial features
  • Crochet hook size appropriate for your yarn (typically 2.5-3.5mm)
  • Polyester fiberfill for stuffing
  • Safety eyes (8mm recommended)
  • Yarn needle for assembly
  • Stitch markers to track your progress
  • Scissors

Understanding the Nevil the Sailor Seal Pattern Terminology

Before beginning, familiarize yourself with these abbreviations used throughout the Nevil the Sailor Seal pattern:

  • КА/MC: Magic Circle
  • сбн/sc: Single crochet
  • пр/inc: Increase (2 single crochet in same stitch)
  • уб/dec: Decrease (2 stitches crocheted together)
  • вп/ch: Chain stitch
  • сс/sl st: Slip stitch
  • X6: Repeat 6 times
  • [ ]: Total number of stitches in the round

Nevil’s Head and Body Construction

The body and head are initially worked as one piece in emerald green yarn, then separated for detailed shaping.

Head and Body (Using Emerald Green Yarn)

Begin with the magic circle and work in continuous rounds:

  1. 6 sc in magic circle [6]
  2. 6 inc [12]
  3. (sc, inc) x6 [18]
  4. sc, inc, (2 sc, inc) x5, sc [24]
  5. (3 sc, inc) x6 [30]
  6. 2 sc, inc, (4 sc, inc) x5, 2 sc [36]
  7. (5 sc, inc) x6 [42]
  8. 3 sc, inc, (6 sc, inc) x5, 3 sc [48]
  9. (7 sc, inc) x6 [54]
  10. 4 sc, inc, (8 sc, inc) x5, 4 sc [60]
  11. (9 sc, inc) x6 [66] 12-13. 66 sc [66]
  12. 5 sc, inc, (10 sc, inc) x5, 5 sc [72]
  13. (11 sc, inc) x6 [78]
  14. 6 sc, inc, (12 sc, inc) x5, 6 sc [84] 17-18. 84 sc [84]
  15. (13 sc, inc) x6 [90] 20-24. 90 sc [90]
  16. 7 sc, inc, (14 sc, inc) x5, 7 sc [96] 26-29. 96 sc [96]

Dividing Head and Body

After completing row 29, divide your work using stitch markers:

  • 42 stitches for the head
  • 54 stitches for the back

Continuing the Head Section

  1. 42 sc, sc in first stitch to complete the round [42] Mark the last stitch with a marker, this is your new beginning of round. 31-33. 42 sc [42]
  2. (5 sc, dec) x6 [36] 35-38. 36 sc [36]
  3. 2 sc, dec, (4 sc, dec) x5, 2 sc [30] Insert safety eyes between rows 36 and 37, spaced 8 stitches apart
  4. (3 sc, dec) x6 [24]
  5. sc, dec, (2 sc, dec) x5, sc [18]
  6. (sc, dec) x6 [12]

Set aside the head and return to row 29 to work on the body.

Continuing the Body Section (Using Emerald Green Yarn)

  1. (7 sc, dec) x6, sc in first stitch to complete the round [48] Mark the last stitch with a marker, this is your new beginning of round.
  2. 3 sc, dec, (6 sc, dec) x5, 3 sc [42]
  3. (5 sc, dec) x6 [36] Stuff the body firmly as you go.
  4. 2 sc, dec, (4 sc, dec) x5, 2 sc [30]
  5. (3 sc, dec) x6 [24]
  6. sc, dec, (2 sc, dec) x5, sc [18]
  7. (sc, dec) x6 [12]
  8. 6 dec [6] Fasten off, leaving a tail. Pull tight to close the remaining opening and weave in the end.

Finishing the Head

Return to row 42 of the head and continue: 43. 6 dec [6] Fasten off, leaving a tail. Pull tight to close the remaining opening and weave in the end.

Creating Nevil’s Striped Sweater

The sweater is worked in alternating rows of white and yellow to create a classic sailor stripe pattern.

  1. Chain 66 and join with a slip stitch to form a circle, being careful not to twist.
  2. (Yellow) 66 sc [66]
  3. (White) 66 sc [66]
  4. (Yellow) 66 sc [66]
  5. (White) 66 sc [66]
  6. (Yellow) 66 sc [66]
  7. (White) (10 sc, inc) x6 [72]
  8. (Yellow) 72 sc [72]
  9. (White) 72 sc [72]
  10. (Yellow) 72 sc [72]
  11. (White) (10 sc, dec) x6 [66]
  12. (Yellow) 66 sc [66]
  13. (White) 66 sc [66]
  14. (Yellow) 66 sc [66]
  15. (White) 66 sc [66]
  16. (Yellow) 66 sc [66]
  17. (White) (9 sc, dec) x6 [60]
  18. (Yellow) 60 sc [60]
  19. (White) 60 sc [60]

Fasten off and weave in ends. Place the sweater on the body with row 1 at the top. Work 66 slip stitches in white along row 1 to finish the neck opening.

Nevil’s Tail (Using Dark Turquoise Yarn)

  1. 6 sc in magic circle [6]
  2. 6 inc [12]
  3. (sc, inc) x6 [18]
  4. 18 sc [18]
  5. sc, inc, (2 sc, inc) x5, sc [24]
  6. (3 sc, inc) x6 [30]
  7. 2 sc, inc, (4 sc, inc) x5, 2 sc [36]
  8. (5 sc, inc) x6 [42]
  9. 42 sc [42]
  10. 3 sc, inc, (6 sc, inc) x5, 3 sc [48]
  11. 48 sc [48]
  12. (7 sc, inc) x6 [54]
  13. 54 sc [54]
  14. 4 sc, inc, (8 sc, inc) x5, 4 sc [60]
  15. 60 sc [60]
  16. (9 sc, inc) x6 [66]
  17. Working in front loops only: 66 sc [66], slip stitch to join
  18. Work 66 crab stitches (reverse single crochet) [66]

Stuff the tail firmly. Fasten off leaving a long tail for sewing. Attach the tail to the back of the body, using the remaining back loops from row 16 of the tail.

Flippers (Make 2, Using Dark Turquoise Yarn)

  1. 6 sc in magic circle [6]
  2. 6 inc [12]
  3. (sc, inc) x6 [18]
  4. sc, inc, (2 sc, inc) x5, sc [24]
  5. 24 sc [24]
  6. (sc, inc) x12 [36]
  7. Fold in half and work 18 sc through both layers [18]

Fasten off leaving a long tail for sewing. Attach the flippers to the body.

Muzzle (Using Emerald Green Yarn)

  1. 6 sc in magic circle [6]
  2. 6 inc [12]
  3. (sc, inc) x6 [18]
  4. sc, inc, (2 sc, inc) x5, sc [24] 5-6. 24 sc [24]

Stuff lightly. Fasten off leaving a long tail for sewing. Attach the muzzle to the head.

Nose (Using Black Yarn)

  1. 6 sc in magic circle [6]
  2. (sc, inc) x3 [9]
  3. 9 sc [9]

Fasten off leaving a long tail for sewing. Attach the nose to the center of the muzzle. Using black yarn, embroider a line on the muzzle for the mouth.

Sweater Sleeves (Make 2)

  1. (Yellow) 6 sc in magic circle [6]
  2. (White) 6 inc [12]
  3. (Yellow) (sc, inc) x6 [18]
  4. (White) 18 sc [18]
  5. (Yellow) 18 sc [18]
  6. (White) 18 sc [18]
  7. (Yellow) (4 sc, dec) x3 [15]
  8. (White) 15 sc [15]
  9. (White) 15 slip stitches [15]

Fasten off and weave in ends.

Front Flippers (Make 2, Using Emerald Green Yarn)

  1. 6 sc in magic circle [6]
  2. 6 inc [12]
  3. (sc, inc) x6 [18]
  4. sc, inc, (2 sc, inc) x5, sc [24]
  5. 24 sc [24]
  6. (sc, inc) x12 [36]
  7. Fold in half and work 18 sc through both layers [18]

Fasten off and weave in ends. Insert the flippers halfway inside the sweater sleeves and sew them together. Attach the right flipper between rows 3-10 of the body and the left flipper between rows 8-14.

Nevil the Sailor Seal Sailor Hat (Using Blue Yarn)

  1. 6 sc in magic circle [6]
  2. 6 inc [12]
  3. (sc, inc) x6 [18]
  4. sc, inc, (2 sc, inc) x5, sc [24]
  5. (3 sc, inc) x6 [30] 6-13. 30 sc [30]

Fasten off and weave in ends. Fold rows 6-13 of the hat and sew them in this position. Attach the hat to the top of the head, adding stuffing before closing the seam.

Nevil the Sailor Seal Final Details

  1. Using fuchsia yarn, embroider small circles for rosy cheeks below the eyes.
  2. Check all parts are securely attached.
  3. Add any additional details or personal touches you wish.

Tips for a Perfect Nevil the Sailor Seal

  • Stuff the body firmly so it holds its shape well.
  • When attaching the flippers and tail, pin them in place before sewing to ensure correct positioning.
  • For a more polished look, use invisible seaming techniques when attaching parts.
  • Make sure to embroider the facial features symmetrically.
  • The sailor hat can be positioned at a jaunty angle for extra character.

Nevil the Sailor Seal Variations to Try

  • Change the sweater colors to create different sailor looks.
  • Add small accessories like a tiny sailor’s knot or anchor embroidery.
  • Modify the size by using thicker or thinner yarn and appropriate hook sizes.
  • Create a sea-themed family by making additional sea creatures to accompany Nevil.

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Conclusion

Congratulations! You’ve created Nevil the Sailor Seal, a charming amigurumi character with personality and charm. This delightful sea creature makes a wonderful gift for children or a cute decorative piece for anyone who loves maritime themes.

Whether you’re an experienced amigurumi artist or relatively new to the craft, this Nevil the Sailor Seal pattern provides a satisfying project that results in an adorable finished piece. Share your creation with friends and family, and don’t forget to show off your work on social media using #NevilSailorSeal and #AmigurumiSeaCreatures hashtags!

Happy crocheting!

This pattern is translated and adapted for personal use. While sharing images of your finished Nevil the Sailor Seal is encouraged, please respect copyright by not distributing the pattern itself without permission.

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