Here you can find a free crochet pattern for a crochet whale. But first, a backstory on how I came to make this easy crochet pattern.
Today, I wanted to tidy up in my craft room. It is actually the office, but also my craft room. Anyway, this is the room where I keep my yarn, and currently, it is in a somewhat chaotic state. So I decided to tidy up a bit to bring some order in the chaos.
Full of new motivation and determination, I started to tidy up and separate my scar yarn balls into different categories: colors, weight, type, and so on. It all went smoothly.
For a little while.
Then I got a new idea. Wouldn't it be fun to make a quick scrap yarn project? Then we can all make something out of those little balls of yarn instead of just lying there, serving as dust collectors.
Next, I picked up my hook, and instead of organizing my craft room, I made these little whales. Thos cute crochet whale can be made in different colors, and they are a perfect way to use up scarp yarn.
I am also making videos now, so I am not only typing up the pattern anymore. No, I make video tutorials. So I had to make a video, too, and then translate it into German. It took me the whole day!
As you might have figured out by now, my craft room is still chaotic. I have a new pattern to share with you all!
Amigurumi whale
Now I want to make more whales in all the colors! This is a project that you can memorize and bring everywhere. The amigurumi whale is made with simple crochet stitches and is a great beginner project. But more experienced crocheters will also have fun with it. I did!
Materials for the crochet whale
You will need some leftover yarn. I used worsted weight, and you only need about 10 g of white and 15 g of a different color. Also, I used safety eyes and filling materials. Here is a cotton yarn from Lion Brand that you can try.
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Video tutorials in English and German
Note! The tail fin is a little different that in the written pattern. The video has been updated and there is only a small change in the video tutorial
[ytplayer id=9656] [ytplayer id=9657]Printable version
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Crochet pattern written by Ragnhild Hynne Uebler – Yarnhild ©
This pattern is Yarnhild's intellectual property. The pattern must not be altered, translated, copied, or republished without approval. You are welcome to sell the items you have made from my patterns, but please give me credit for the pattern you sell online. This is for private use only, not commercial use. 2020 – Yarnhild ©
Crochet whale - A free crochet pattern
Abbreviations – US terms
Ch - chain
Rnd – round
St – stitch
sl st – slip stitch
sc – single crochet
R – round
sc2tog– single crochet decrease
sc inc – single crochet increase, 2 single crochet in one stitch
dc – double crochet
mr – Magic ring
hdc – half double crochet
Yo – yarn over
Materials
Worsted weight yarn in two colors. A = white B = blue/pink
Filling materials
Crochet hook 3,5 mm
Scissors and stitch marker
Safety eyes 8 mm
About the pattern
The whale is made in continuous rounds. Use a stitch marker and move it up as you finish the rounds. The whale consists of 4 parts; the body, the side fins and the tail fin. The finished whale is about 7 cm/ 2.8 inches long.
Difficulty level: Advanced beginners
Body
Work in continuous rounds. Use a stitch marker. Colors A and B
Start with A:
Rnd 1: 6 sc in a mr = 6 sc
Rnd 2: sc inc x 6 = 12 sc
Rnd 3: (1 sc, sc inc) x 6 = 18 sc
Rnd 4: (2 sc, sc inc) x 6 = 24 sc
Change to color B
Rnd 5- 8: 1 sc in each st (4 rounds) = 24 sc
Fasten safety eyes between rows 5 and 6, 5 sc stitches space between. If you use smaller eyes, but them closer together.
Rnd 9: (2 sc, sc2tog) x 6 = 18 sc
Add stuffing here
Rnd 10: (1 sc, sc2tog) x 6 = 12 sc
Rnd 11: sc2tog x 6 = 6 sc
Sl st in the first st, fasten off and weave in ends.
Side fins
Work in rows
Make 2
In color B
Row 1: ch 4, 1 sc in the 2ndch, 1 hdc in next, 1 dc in the last. Fasten off. Leave a strand for fastening.
Tail fin
In color B
Make a magic ring, in the ring: Ch 1, 1 hdc, 2 dc, sl st in the ring, 2 dc, 1 hdc, sl st in the ring. Pull ring closed. Fasten off. Leave a strand for fastening.
Assembly
Sew on the back fin on rows 5-6 in the middle on the back part of the whale.
Sew on the side fins on rows 5-6. Weave in ends.
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