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Crochet Adorable Whale

Leyla
Leyla
2025-01-02 05:46:37
Crochet Adorable Whale

Creating a crochet adorable whale can be such a delightful and rewarding experience! From selecting the perfect yarn colors to carefully following the pattern instructions, each stitch is a step closer to bringing this charming sea creature to life. As you work on crafting its cute little fins and tail, you can't help but feel a sense of joy and satisfaction knowing that this handmade creation will soon become a cherished keepsake or a thoughtful gift for someone special. So grab your crochet hook, let your creativity flow, and prepare to dive into the wonderful world of crafting your very own adorable whale!


You will need:
Yarn needle
Soft toy filling
3mm crochet hook
DK Yarn – Approx.80m
oWendy Peter Pan DK – Blue
oWendy Peter Pan DK – Black
oWendy Peter Pan DK – White

Stitches and abbreviations used: (US terminology)
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
YO – Yarn Over
ST - Stitch
SLST - Slip stitch
R – Round or Row
FO - Finish Off
Other things to note....
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.
Stitches in [ ] are worked into one stitch.

Remember to stuff the product little and often as you work.

Body - Blue
1.
6sc into MR (6)
2.
*inc* x6 (12)
3.
*1sc, inc* x6 (18)
4.
*1sc, inc, 1sc* x6 (24)
5.
*3sc, inc* x6 (30)
6.
*2sc, inc, 2sc* x6 (36)
7.
*5sc, inc* x6 (42)
8.
*3sc, inc, 3sc* x6 (48)
9.
Sc (48)
10.
*7sc, inc* x6 (54)
11-19.
Sc (54) – 9 rounds
20.
10sc, *dec, 2sc* x6, 20sc (48) -mark the decrease section in this round to help with positioning the eyes and fins later.
21.
Sc (48)
22.
7sc, *dec, 2sc* x6, 17sc (42) – start stuffing and continue stuffing until closing.
23-24.
Sc (42) – 2 rounds
25.
5sc, *dec, 2sc* x6, 13sc (36)
26.
Sc (36)
27.
6sc, *dec, 2sc* x4, 14sc (32)
28.
Sc (32)
29.
*3sc, dec, 3sc* x4 (28)
30.
Sc (28)
31.
*5sc, dec* x4 (24)
32.
Sc (24)
33.
*2sc, dec, 2sc* x4 (20)
34.
Sc (20)
35.
*3sc, dec* x4 (16)
36.
Sc (16)
37.
*1sc, dec, 1sc* x4 (12)
38.
Sc (12) – Finish stuffing, the rest of the of the whale and parts are unstuffed.
39.
inc into the stitch, skip the next 6 stitches, inc into the last 5 stitches (12) – This is making one of the tail fins.
40.
*1sc, inc, 1sc* x4 (16)
41-42.
Sc (16) – 2 rounds
43.
*1sc, dec, 1sc* x4 (12)
44.
Sc (12)
45.
*dec* x6 (6)
FO – Close hole
39b.
Join yarn at the unworked stitch from R39 above - *inc* x6 (12) - This is making the second tail fin.
40b.
*1sc, inc, 1sc* x4 (16)
41b-42b.
Sc (16) – 2 rounds
43b.
*1sc, dec, 1sc* x4 (12)
44b.
Sc (12)
45b.
*dec* x6 (6)
FO – Close hole

Eyes x2 – White
1.
6sc into MR (6)
2.
*inc* x6 (12)
3.
*1sc, inc* x6 (18)
FO – Leaving yarn tail. This will be used to sew the eye to the head after adding the detail.
Detailing in the eyes x2 - Black
1.
Insert hook into any st between R2&3 of the eyes. Surface slst into the next 7sts.
FO – Tie off yarn tails.
Sew eye pieces to R10-16 of the head approx. 16st apart. Use the increased stitches marked from R20 of the body to help placement.
Side fins x2 – Blue
1.
4sc into MR (4)
2.
*inc* x4 (8)
3.
*1sc, inc* x4 (12)
4.
Sc (12)
5.
*1sc, inc, 1sc* x4 (16)
6-7.
Sc (16) – 2 rounds
8.
*1sc, dec, 1sc* x4 (12)
9.
*1sc, dec* x4 (8)
FO – leaving yarn tail. Do not stuff. Flatten the piece. Sew to body at approx. R21. 20st apart.

Detailing
Using a strand of white yarn, sew onto the tail ensuring not to pull too tightly. See picture for placement.
Using a strand of black yarn, sew a mouth at approx. R7.
Using a strand of black yarn, add detailing above the eyes if desired. 
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