Walter the Wolf – Free Crochet Pattern

This free wolf crochet pattern was one of my first amigurumi designs! Walter the Wolf is a fun project, and is the perfect size for snuggling! This wolf amigurumi would make a great gift for anyone who loves the outdoors.

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I would classify this free wolf crochet pattern as “advanced beginner”. It would be helpful to have had some experience with amigurumi before creating this project.

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Free Crochet Pattern for Walter the Wolf

Stitch Abbreviations

st = stitch
sl st = slip stitch
SC = single crochet
SC2tog = single crochet 2 stitches together (invisible decrease is recommended)

Special Stitches

SC2tog (using invisible decrease method): Insert hook into front loop of the first stitch. Insert hook into front loop of second stitch. Yarn over. Draw through the first two loops on hook. Yarn over. Draw through both loops on hook.

Notes

• Checking your gauge is not required for this pattern. Use a hook that is smaller than the size recommended for your yarn weight. This will ensure that your stuffing will not show through the stitches.
• All pieces are worked in the round. Use a stitch marker to indicate the beginning of each round.
• Invisible decreases are recommended. Please see “Special Stitches”.
• Safety eyes and noses pose a choking risk for babies; therefore, if making this toy for a baby, I recommend using yarn, felt, or embroidered details.
• All pieces, except the ears, require stuffing. Stuff each piece as you work it to ensure each piece is completely filled.
• See tutorial photos.

Pattern

Using 4.0mm (G) crochet hook:

Head

Using color A (shown as gray):

R1: Begin with 6 SC in a magic ring. (6 sts)

R2: 2 SC in each st around. (12 sts)

R3: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in next st. Repeat from * around. (18 sts)

R4: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in each of the next 2 sts. Repeat from * around. (24 sts)

R5: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in each of the next 3 sts. Repeat from * around. (30 sts)

R6: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in each of the next 4 sts. Repeat from * around. (36 sts)

R7: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in each of the next 5 sts. Repeat from * around. (42 sts)

R8: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in each of the next 6 sts. Repeat from * around. (48 sts)

R9-15: 1 SC in each st around. (48 sts)

Using color B (shown as white):

R16: 1 SC in each st around. (48 sts)

R17: *SC2tog, 1 SC in each of the next 6 sts. Repeat from * around. (42 sts)

R18: *SC2tog, 1 SC in each of the next 5 sts. Repeat from * around. (36 sts)

R19: *SC2tog, 1 SC in each of the next 4 sts. Repeat from * around. (30 sts)

If using safety eyes, insert eyes between R13 and R14, with 8 sts between each eye.

R20: *SC2tog, 1 SC in each of the next 3 sts. Repeat from * around. (24 sts)

R21: *SC2tog, 1 SC in each of the next 2 sts. Repeat from * around Repeat from * around. (18 sts)

Fill head with stuffing.

R22: *SC2tog, 1 SC in the next st. Repeat from * around. (12 sts)

R23: *SC2tog. Repeat from * around. (6 sts)

Cut yarn, weave yarn in and out of remaining sts. Pull tight to close. Tie off and weave in ends.

Nose

Using color C (shown as black):

R1: Begin with 6 SC in a magic ring. (6 sts)

R2: 2 SC in each st around. (12 sts)

Using color A (shown as gray):

R3: 2 SC in next st, 1 SC in next st. Repeat around. (18 sts)

R4-7: 1 SC in each st around. (18 sts)

R8: SC2tog, 1 SC in each of the next 4 sts. Repeat around. (15 sts)

R9: SC2tog, 1 SC in each of the next 3 sts. Repeat around. (12 sts)

R10: 1 SC in each st around. (12 sts)

Leave long tail for sewing. Fasten off. 

Ears (make 2)

Using color C (shown as black):

R1: Begin with 6 SC in a magic ring. (6 sts)

R2: 1 SC in each st around. (6 sts)

R3: 2 SC in each st around. (12 sts)

R4: 2 SC in next st, 1 SC in next st. Repeat around. (18 sts)

R5: 1 SC in each st around. (18 sts)

Using color A (shown as gray):

R6-8: 1 SC in each st around. (18 sts)

R9: SCtog, 1 SC in next st. Repeat around. (12 sts)

R10: Fold the ear closed, leaving 1 unworked st on each side for the fold. Working through both sides to close, 1 SC in each st across. (5 sts) See tutorial photos.

Cut yarn, leaving long tail for sewing. Fasten off.

Body

Using color A (shown as gray):

R1: Begin with 6 SC in a magic ring. (6 sts)

R2: 2 SC in each st around. (12 sts)

R3: 2 SC in next st, 1 SC in next st. Repeat around. (18 sts)

R4: 2 SC in next st, 1 SC in each of the next 2 sts. Repeat around. (24 sts)

R5: 2 SC in next st, 1 SC in each of the next 3 sts. Repeat around. (30 sts)

R6: 2 SC in next st, 1 SC in each of the next 4 sts. Repeat around. (36 sts)

R7: 2 SC in next st, 1 SC in each of the next 5 sts. Repeat around. (42 sts)

R8-14: 1 SC in each st around. (42 sts)

R15: SC2tog, 1 SC in each of the next 5 sts. Repeat around. (36 sts)

R16: 1 SC in each st around. (36 sts)

R17: SC2tog, 1 SC in each of the next 4 sts. Repeat around. (30 sts)

R18-20: 1 SC in each st around. (30 sts)

R21: SC2tog, 1 SC in each of the next 3 sts. Repeat around. (24 sts)

R22-23: 1 SC in each st around. (24 sts)

R24: SC2tog, 1 SC in each of the next 2 sts. Repeat around. (18 sts)

Cut yarn, leaving long tail for sewing. Fasten off.

Arms (make 2)

Using color B (shown as white):

R1: Begin with 6 SC in a magic ring. (6 sts)

R2: 2 SC in each st around. (12 sts)

R3: 2 SC in next st, 1 SC in next st. Repeat around. (18 sts)

R4-6: 1 SC in each st around. (18 sts)

R7: SC2tog, 1 SC in next st. Repeat around. (12 sts)

Using color A (shown as gray):

R8-17: 1 SC in each st around. (12 sts)

R18: Fold the arm closed, leave 1 unworked st at the start of the fold. Working through both sides to close, 1 SC in each st across. (5 sts) See tutorial photos.

Cut yarn, leaving long tail for sewing. Fasten off.

Legs (make 2)

Using color B (shown as white): 

R1: Begin with 6 SC in a magic ring. (6 sts)

R2: 2 SC in each st around. (12 sts)

R3: 2 SC in next st, 1 SC in next st. Repeat around. (18 sts)

R4: 2 SC in next st, 1 SC in each of the next 2 sts. Repeat around. (24 sts)

R5: 2 SC in next st, 1 SC in each of the next 3 sts. Repeat around. (30 sts)

R6-8: 1 SC in each st around. (30 sts)

R9: SC2tog, 1 SC in each of the next 3 sts. Repeat around. (24 sts)

R10: SC2tog, 1 SC in each of the next 2 sts. Repeat around. (18 sts)

Using color A (shown as gray):

R11: SC2tog, 1 SC in each of the next 4 sts. Repeat around. (15 sts)

R12-21: 1 SC in each st around. (15 sts)

R22: Fold the leg closed, leave 1 unworked st at the start of the fold. Working through both sides to close, 1 SC in each st across. (7 sts) See tutorial photos.

Cut yarn, leaving long tail for sewing. Fasten off.

Tail

Using color C (shown as black):

R1: Begin with 6 SC in a magic ring. (6 sts)

R2: 1 SC in each st around. (6 sts)

R3: 2 SC in each st around. (12 sts)

R4: 2 SC in next st, 1 SC in next st. Repeat around. (18 sts)

R5: 1 SC in each st around. (18 sts)

R6: 2 SC in next st, 1 SC in each of the next 2 sts. Repeat around. (24 sts)

R7: 1 SC in each st around. (24 sts)

Using color A (shown as gray):

R8-10: 1 SC in each st around. (24 sts)

R11: SC2tog, 1 SC in each of the next 2 sts. Repeat around. (18 sts)

R12: SC2tog, 1 SC in next st. Repeat around. (12 sts)

R13-15: 1 SC in each st around. (12 sts)

Leave long tail for sewing. Fasten off.

Assembly & Finishing

Attach nose between eyes, over R14-17.

Attach ears to each side of the head, over R3-8.

Embroider eyebrows above each eye, starting at 3 rows above the inner eye and angle downwards to 2 rows above the outer eye.

Attach body to the bottom of the head, at R21.

Attach legs to the body between R5-6, with 4 sts between each leg.

Attach arms to each side of the body between R21-22, with 7 sts between each arm on the front of the body.

Attach tail to the back of the body, over R8-10.

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Tips & Tricks

• Learn the invisible decrease for a less noticeable decrease (sc2tog) when making this free wolf crochet pattern.
• Use pins to hold your pieces in place to prevent them from moving around while sewing.
• Keep track of your continuous rounds of the free wolf crochet pattern by using a stitch marker.
• Check out this list of amigurumi tips and tricks for more!

Alterations

• For a larger amigurumi, follow this free wolf crochet pattern with a larger yarn and hook size. For example, I would use Parfait Chunky and a 5.0mm (H) crochet hook.
• Turn this free wolf crochet pattern into a fox with this free pattern modification!
• Wolves can be a variety of colors! Make this free wolf crochet pattern in gray, black, red, yellow, brown, or a combination of these!

More Free Amigurumi Crochet Patterns

Are you looking for more free amigurumi crochet patterns after making this free wolf crochet pattern? Be sure to check out some of my favorites like Tanner the Triceratops, Poppy the Unicorn, and Echo the Whale!