How To: Pattern vs Reality Review 1: The Woobles Narwhal

Amy Reviews Crochet Patterns: The Woobles Narwhal

The Woobles: Narwhal Crochet Kit
Link to Pattern: Narwhal Crochet Kit | The Woobles
Cost of Kit: $25 w/out crochet hook, $30 with crochet hook

The Woobles Narwhal Pattern

Difficulty: Best for absolute beginners with 0 hours of experience.
The pattern is rated as Beginner+ on their website, but I think this is doable even as your first project. It was mine. If you already know how to read a pattern and count stitches, and do the stitches used, then you should skip this pattern from a cost perspective.

Stitches Used: Single Crochet, Increase Stitch, (Invisible) Decrease Stitch
Time Taken: 5-10 hours

Pattern vs Reality:

I did this as my very first project with 0 hours of prior experience.

You can see from the photos that I was just starting. My tension was off and there are holes in some places underneath. I also mostly guessed at what was up with the flippers, tail, and horn. It was…an interpretation. I placed the horn a bit off. But — it still came out pretty cute!

If I were to do this again, I’d recommend using pins to help with placement. Back then I was just holding the piece with my left hand while sewing with my right.

Amy’s Accuracy Rating: 10/10. No mistakes in the pattern.
Amy’s Pattern Writing Rating: 10/10. The instructions are clear and easy to follow.