How to Create Your Own Crochet Where's Wally Toy
If you're a fan of Where's Wally and love all things crafty, creating a crochet Where's Wally toy could be your next enjoyable project! Imagine the fun and satisfaction of bringing this beloved character to life through your own handiwork. With a bit of yarn, a crochet hook, and some patience, you can craft a unique and cuddly version of Wally that will surely add a touch of whimsy to your collection.
Whether you choose to keep him for yourself or give him as a delightful gift to a fellow Wally enthusiast, the process of crocheting this iconic figure is bound to bring a smile to your face. So grab your supplies and get ready to embark on a crocheting adventure with Where's Wally – the ultimate cozy and lovable creation!Materials Needed
- Yarn needle
- Soft toy filling
- 4mm safety eyes
- 3mm crochet hook (This pattern can be made with any size yarn and hook. I recommend using a hook 1 size smaller than suggested on the yarn)
- 2mm hook for glasses and walking stick
- Pipe cleaner (for walking stick)
- 4ply black – for the glasses
- DK Yarn – Approx. 150m
- Wendy Peter Pan DK – Blue
- Wendy Peter Pan DK – White
- Wendy Peter Pan DK – Brown
- Wendy Peter Pan DK – Red
- Wendy Peter Pan DK – Cream
Stitches and Abbreviations Used
(US terminology is used)
- MR - Magic ring (sc unless otherwise specified)
- Ch - Chain
- SC - Single crochet
- Inc - Increase stitch (2 single crochets into one stitch)
- Dec - Decrease stitch (single crochet 2 stitches together)
- FLO – Front Loop Only
- BLO – Back Loop Only
- YO – Yarn Over
- ST - Stitch
- SLST - Slip stitch
- R – Round or Row
- FO - Finish Off
Important Notes
Most of this pattern is worked in continuous rounds. It is helpful to use a stitch marker to keep track.
The number in ( ) at the end of each round indicates the total stitch count for that round.
* * indicates repeated series of stitches.
Use invisible decreases for a neater finished product. This is done by using the FLO of the stitches while making the decrease.
Changing Colour - complete the stitch before the colour change by working the last yarn over of the stitch with the new colour.
Stitches in [ ] are worked into one stitch.
Remember to stuff the product little and often as you work.
Creating the Eyes
Eyes x2 – White
1.
MR (6)
FO leaving yarn tail to sew to face.
Main Piece Starting at Feet - Brown
1.
CH 7.
2.
1sc in the 3rd chain from the hook, 1sc into the next 3 chains, 3sc into the last chain, 1sc into the back of each 4 chains, 3sc into the space between the skipped chains 1 and 2. (14)
3.
4sc, inc x3, 4sc, inc x3 (20)
4.
4sc, *1sc, inc*x3, 4sc, *1sc, inc*x3 (26)
5.
BLO – sc (26)
6.
Sc (26)
7.
*1sc, dec* x6, 8sc (20)
8.
2sc, dec x4, 10sc (16)
9.
Dec x4, 8sc (12)
10.
Change to blue – BLO – sc (12)
11-25.
Sc (12) – 15 rounds – Stuff the feet and legs.
FO 1st leg with 1slst into the same st as the last sc of the round. Leave a long yarn tail to close any joining gaps. Continue to the 2nd leg.
26.
5sc, inc into 2nd leg, [2sc] into st 12 of 1st leg, 10sc around 1st leg, [2sc] into last st of 1st leg, [2sc] into next st of 2nd leg, 5sc around the 2nd leg (28)
27-29.
Sc (28) – 3 rounds
30.
Change to white – BLO – sc (28)
31.
Sc (28)
32-33.
Red – sc (28)
34-35.
White – sc (28)
36-37.
Red – sc (28)
38-39.
White – sc (28)
40-41.
Red – sc (28) – continue stuffing the piece.
42-43.
White – sc (28)
44-45.
Red – sc (28)
46.
White – sc (28)
47.
*5sc, dec* x4 (24)
48.
Red – *2sc, dec* x6 (18)
49.
*1sc, dec* x6 (12)
50.
Change to cream – BLO - *4sc, dec* x2 (10)
51.
Sc (10)
52.
*4sc, inc* x2 (12)
53.
*2sc, inc* x4 (16)
54.
*3sc, inc* x4 (20)
55.
*4sc, inc* x4 (24)
56-57.
Sc (24)
58.
*3sc, inc* x6 (30)
59-65.
Sc (30) – 7 rounds
66.
*3sc, dec* x6 (24) – making note of the direction of the feet, sew the whites of the eyes to approx. R60-63 of the face. Place the safety eyes in the centre of the MR.
67.
*2sc, dec* x6 (18)
68.
*1sc, dec* x6 (12) – Finish off stuffing the piece.
69.
*dec* x6 (6)
FO – Close hole.
Trouser Cuffs and Waist Band
Trouser Cuffs – Blue
For each leg, in the FLO left from R10 of the main piece, join blue yarn. 12sc. FO – sew in the yarn tails.
Waist Band – White
In the FLO left from R30 of the main piece, join white yarn. 28sc. FO – sew in the yarn tails.
Collar and Glasses
Collar – Red
In the FLO left from R50 of the main piece, join red yarn. 12sc. FO – sew in the yarn tails.
Glasses – Black 4ply - 2mm Hook
1.
Tightly chain approx. 32. Place around the eyes and sew in place. You may need more or less chains.
2.
Tightly chain approx. 6. Make two of these and place this either side of the eyes to make the arms of the glasses at approx. R62. You may need more or less chains.
Face Details and Ears
Face Details – Black 4ply
Sew on the facial details as seen in the photo.
Ears x2 – Cream
1.
MR (5) – slst to join circle.
FO – Leaving yarn tail to sew to head below the glasses arms.
Creating the Arms
Arms x2 – Cream
1.
MR (6)
2.
*inc* x6 (12)
3-5.
Sc (12) – 3 rounds
6.
*4sc, dec* x2 (10)
7.
Change to white – BLO - *4sc, inc* x2 (12)
8.
Sc (12)
9-10.
Red – sc (12)
11-12.
White – sc (12)
13-14.
Red – sc (12)
15-16.
White – sc (12)
17-18.
Red – sc (12)
19-20.
White – sc (12)
21-22.
Red – sc (12) - Stuff arm.
23-24.
White – sc (12)
25.
Red – sc (12)
26.
*dec* x6 (6)
FO – Leaving yarn tail to sew to body just under the collar.
Creating the Arm Cuffs and Hair
Arm Cuffs – White
For each arm, in the FLO left from R7 of the arm, join white yarn. 10sc. FO – sew in the yarn tails.
Hair – Brown
Cut strands of yarn approx. 6in long. Attach to the head starting at R66 upwards for 2-3 rounds. Leaving the top few rounds of the head clear or the hair will be too bulky. His hat will cover this bald patch!
To do this, fold the yarn strands in half then use a crochet hook to pull the loop between two stitches and pull the ends through the loop to secure in place. Trim to the desired length.
Creating the Hat and Hat Bobble
Hat – White
1.
MR (6)
2.
*inc* x6 (12)
3.
*1sc, inc* x6 (18)
4.
Sc (18)
5.
*2sc, inc* x6 (24)
6.
Sc (24)
7.
*3sc, inc* x6 (30)
8.
Sc (30)
9-10.
Change to red – sc (30)
FO leaving yarn tail to sew to head.
Hat Bobble – Red
1.
MR (6)
2.
*inc* x6 (12)
3.
Sc (12) – stuff piece
4.
*dec* x6 (6)
FO – close hole. Sew to MR of the hat.
Creating the Walking Stick
Walking Stick – Brown – 2mm Hook
1.
MR (5)
2.
*inc* x5 (10)
3-41.
Sc (10) – 39 rounds. – Stuff as you go, place a pipe cleaner inside to create the curved handle.
42.
*dec* x5 (5)
FO – close hole leaving yarn to sew to hand.