Baby Nessie

Author: Alena Uzhkuraitis
Difficulty Level: intermediate

Baby Nessie Amigurumi Crochet

Free crochet tutorial for Baby Nessie by Alena Uzhkuraitis @alenuzkaa.

With this pattern, you can crochet Baby Nessie, a cute creature from legend said to live in Loch Ness in Scotland. For this amigurumi, you can use any plush yarn. The author recommends blue Lady Yarn Baby Soft Kiss. You can also crochet the creature in green, a more classic color.

Materials and Tools

  • Lady Yarn Baby Soft Kiss yarn (blue)
  • Yarn for the ears and spikes (any leftovers)
  • Crochet hook
  • Safety eyes
  • Toy stuffing
  • Stitch markers
  • Pins
  • Needle for sewing parts
  • Scissors

Abbreviations

  • MR — magic ring
  • ch — chain stitch
  • sl st — slip stitch
  • sc — single crochet
  • dc — double crochet
  • hdc — half double crochet
  • inc — increase
  • dec — decrease
  • (...) x n — repeat n times

Baby Nessie Amigurumi Crochet Pattern

Head-Body

1. 6 sc in MR
2. (1 sc, inc) x 3 times = 9 sc
3. 9 sc
4. (2 sc, inc) x 3 times = 12 sc
5. 12 sc
6. (2 sc, dec) x 3 times = 9 sc
7. 9 sc
8. (1 sc, dec) x 3 times = 6 sc
9-12. = 6 sc
13. (inc) x 6 times = 12 sc
14. (1 sc, inc) x 6 times = 18 sc
15. (2 sc, inc) x 6 times = 24 sc
16. 24 sc
17. (3 sc, inc) x 6 times = 30 sc
18. 30 sc
19. (4 sc, inc) x 6 times = 36 sc
20. (5 sc, inc) x 6 times = 42 sc
21-22. = 42 sc
23. (5 sc, dec) x 6 times = 36 sc
24. (4 sc, dec) x 6 times = 30 sc
25. (3 sc, dec) x 6 = 24 sc
26. (2 sc, dec) x 6 = 18 sc
27. (1 sc, dec) x 6 = 12 sc
28-29. = 12 sc
30. dec, 10 sc = 11 sc
31. dec, 9 sc = 10 sc
32. dec, 8 sc = 9 sc
33. = 9 sc
34. dec, 7 sc = 8 sc
35. = 8 sc
36. dec, 6 sc = 7 sc
37. = 7 sc
38. dec, 5 sc = 6 sc
39. dec, 4 sc = 5 sc
40-42. = 5 sc
43. dec, 3 sc = 4 sc
44-45. = 4 sc
46. = 3 sc

Sew the opening closed with a needle.

Fins (4 pcs)

1. 6 sc in MR
2. (inc) x 6 times = 12 sc
3. (1 sc, inc) x 6 times = 18 sc

Fold in half, then crochet 9 sl st through both loops.

Baby Nessie Amigurumi Crochet. Work Process

Tail Shell

Make 2 pieces. Crochet with 2 strands! (multicolor shell part)

1. 6 sc in MR
2. (inc) x 6 times = 12 sc
3. (1 sc, inc) x 6 times = 18 sc

Edge with crab stitch.

Inner Shell Part

Make 2 pieces with a single strand of yarn! (beige color)

1. 6 sc in MR
2. (inc) x 6 times = 12 sc
3. (1 sc, inc) x 6 times = 18 sc

Ears

1. 6 sc in MR
2. (inc) x 6 times = 12 sc

Fold in half and sew the edge, shaping the ear.

Back Spikes

1. 6 sc in MR
2. 6 sc

Now assemble the toy. I sew the parts on using the same yarn I crocheted with. Shape the muzzle and you're done!!!

Your crocheted Nessie is ready! Please tag the author on social media - @alenuzkaa.

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