Crochet Adorable Whale

Leyla

2024-11-25 07:39:34

Crocheting an adorable whale can be such a delight! Not only is it a fun and creative project, but the end result is just too cute to resist. With just a few simple stitches and some colorful yarn, you can bring this charming sea creature to life. Whether you're a seasoned crocheter or just starting out, making a crochet whale is a fantastic way to unwind and get in touch with your crafty side. Plus, once you're done, you'll have a lovely handmade toy or decoration to cherish or gift to a loved one. So, grab your crochet hook and some yarn, and let's dive into creating this lovable whale together!

Materials Needed:

1 skein gray worsted weight yarn

Small amount of white worsted weight yarn

Small amount of black worsted weight yarn (for embroidering eyes and mouth)

G hook

Fiberfill

Yarn needle

Abbreviations Used:

ch chain

st stitch

sl st slip stitch

sc single crochet

sc dec single crochet decrease

sc3tog single crochet 3 together

blo back loops only

flo front loops only

dc double crochet

tr triple crochet

Special Stitches:

Sc3tog: (insert hook into next st and draw up a loop) three times, yo and draw through all 4 loops on hook.

Picot: ch 3, slip st in the 3rd ch from hook.

Instructions:

*Do not join at the end of each round.

*Ch 1 or ch 2 at the beginning or end of a row/ round does not count as a stitch.

Use Gray worsted weight yarn.

Round 1: ch 6, 2 sc in the second ch from hook, 1 sc in each of the next 3 chs, 4 sc in the next ch, rotate but don’t turn, 1 sc in each of the next 3 chs, 2 sc in the next ch. (14 sc)

Round 2: 1 sc in the first st, 2 sc in the next st, 1 sc in each of the next 3 sts, 2 sc in the next st, 1 sc in each of the next 2 sts, 2 sc in the next st, 1 sc in each of the next 3 sts, 2 sc in the next st, 1 sc in the last st. (18 sc)

Round 3: 1 sc in the first st, 2 sc in the next st, 1 sc in each of the next 5 sts, 2 sc in the next st, 1 sc in each of the next 2 sts, 2 sc in the next st, 1 sc in each of the next 5 sts, 2 sc in the next st, 1 sc in the last st. (22 sc)

Round 4: 1 sc in each of the first 2 sts, 2 sc in the next st, 1 sc in each of the next 5 sts, 2 sc in the next st, 1 sc in each of the next 4 sts, 2 sc in the next st, 1 sc in each of the next 5 sts, 2 sc in the next st, 1 sc in each of the last 2 sts. (22 sc)

Round 5: 1 sc in each of the first 2 sts, 2 sc in the next st, 1 sc in each of the next 7 sts, 2 sc in the next st, 1 sc in each of the next 4 sts, 2 sc in the next st, 1 sc in each of the next 7 sts, 2 sc in the next st, 1 sc in each of the last 2 sts. (26 sc)

Round 6: 1 sc in each of the first 3 sts, 2 sc in the next st, 1 sc in each of the next 7 sts, 2 sc in the next st, 1 sc in each of the next 6 sts, 2 sc in the next st, 1 sc in each of the next 7 sts, 2 sc in the next st, 1 sc in each of the last 3 sts. (30 sc)

Round 7: 1 sc in each of the first 3 sts, 2 sc in the next st, 1 sc in each of the next 9 sts, 2 sc in the next st, 1 sc in each of the next 6 sts, 2 sc in the next st, 1 sc in each of the next 9 sts, 2 sc in the next st, 1 sc in each of the last 3 sts. (34 sc)

Round 8: 1 sc in each of the first 4 sts, 2 sc in the next st, 1 sc in each of the next 9 sts, 2 sc in the next st, 1 sc in each of the next 8 sts, 2 sc in the next st, 1 sc in each of the next 9 sts, 2 sc in the next st, 1 sc in each of the last 4 sts. (38 sc)

Rounds 9 – 22: 1 sc in each st around. (38 sc)

Round 23: 1 sc in each of the next 2 sts, *sc dec over, 1 sc in each of the next 3 sts, repeat from * 4 more times, 1 sc in each of the next 15 sts. Stuff whale.(37 sc)

Round 24: 1 sc in each of the next 2 sts, *sc dec, 1 sc in each of the next 2 sts, repeat from * 4 more times, 1 sc in each of the next 15 sts. (32 sc)

Round 25: 1 sc in each of the next 2 sts, *sc dec, 1 sc in the next st, repeat from * 4 more times, 1 sc in each of the next 15 sts. (27 sc)

Round 26: 1 sc in each of the next 2 sts, sc dec 5 times, 1 sc in each of the next 15 sts. (22 sc)

Round 27: sc dec, 1 sc in each of the next 5 sts, *sc dec, 1 sc in the next st, repeat from * 4 more times. (16 sc)

Rounds 28 – 30: 1 sc in each st around. (16 sc)

Round 31: sc dec, 1 sc in the next st, 2 sc in each of the next 2 sts, 1 sc in the next st, *sc dec, 1 sc in each of the next 2 sts, repeat from * one more time. Add more stuffing.(17 sc)

Round 32: sc dec, *2 sc in the next st, 1 sc in the next st, repeat from *3 more times, 1 sc, #sc dec, 1 sc, repeat from # one more time. (18 sc)

Round 33: sc dec, *2 sc in the next st, 1 sc in each of the next 2 sts, repeat from *3 more times, 1 sc, sc dec 2 times. (19 sc)

Round 34: sc dec 3 times, *2 sc in the next st, 1 sc in each of the next 3 sts, repeat from * one more time, sc dec 2 times. (15 sc)

Round 35: sc dec, 2 sc in the next st, 1 sc in each of the next 4 sts, 2 sc in the next st, 1 sc in each of the next 3 sts, sc dec 2 times. (14 sc)

Row 36: (this is the beginning the front fluke and will be worked back and forth) 1 sl st in each of the first 5 sts, ch 2, 3 tr in the next st, 1 dc in the next st, 1 hdc in the next st, 1 sc in the next st, 1 hdc in the next, 1 dc in the next st, 3 tr in the next st, ch 2, turn.

Row 37: 3 tr in the first st, 1 tr in the next st, 1 dc in the next st, 1 hdc in the next st, 1 sc in the next st, 1 sl st in the next st, 1 sc in the next st, 1 hdc in the next st, 1 dc in the next st, 1 tr in the next st, 3 tr in the last st, ch 2, turn.

Row 38: 2 dc in the first st, 1 dc in each of the next 5 sts, sc3tog, 1 dc in each of the next 5 sts, 2 dc in the last st, finish off. Finish stuffing whale.

Back Fluke (use gray worsted weight yarn):

With the back side of the front fluke facing you, join yarn in the furthest right unworked st.

Row 1: 1 sc in each of the next 7 sts, ch 1, turn.

Row 2: 1 sc in each of the next 7 sts, ch 2, turn.

Row 3: 3 tr in the next st, 1 dc in the next st, 1 hdc in the next st, 1 sc in the next st, 1 hdc in the next, 1 dc in the next st, 3 tr in the next st, ch 2, turn.

Row 4: 3 tr in the first st, 1 tr in the next st, 1 dc in the next st, 1 hdc in the next st, 1 sc in the next st, 1 sl st in the next st, 1 sc in the next st, 1 hdc in the next st, 1 dc in the next st, 1 tr in the next st, 3 tr in the last st, ch 2, turn.

Row 5: 2 dc in the first st, 1 dc in each of the next 5 sts, sc3tog, 1 dc in each of the next 5 sts, 2 dc in the last st, finish off.

With front fluke facing you, join gray worsted weight yarn to the far right side through both flukes. Work 8 sc up the right side, rotate but don’t turn, picot in first point, 7 sc across top right side, 1 slip st in the middle, 7 sc across top left side, picot in second point, rotate but don’t turn, 8 sc down the left side of fluke, finish off and weave in ends.

Use small amount of black worsted weight yarn and embroider mouth and eyes.

Spray (use white worsted weight yarn):

Round 1: make an adjustable ring, ch1, 6 sc in ring (6 sc)

Round 2: working blo, 1 sc in each st around. (6sc)

Rounds 3 – 11: 1 sc in each st around. (6 sc)

Round 12: working flo, *1 sc in the next st, 5 dc in the next st, repeat from * 2 more times. (3 sc, 3 shells)

Rounds 13 – 14: *1 sc in the next sc, skip 2 dc, 5 dc in the next dc, skip 2 dc, repeat from * 2 more times. At the end of round 14, sl st in first sc, finish off, weave in ends. Stuff and sew to the top of the whale.

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