Who knew crochet could bring to life such adorable companions as the crochet kissing whales? These charming little sea creatures, perfect as a heartfelt gift for your partner or best friend, are a testament to the magic of simple handcrafting.
With magnets that draw the whales together in a kiss and customizable keychains for a personal touch, these whales are not just toys but a story of love and friendship you can create and share. Whether it's for Valentine's Day, a birthday, or just because, these crochet kissing whales are sure to be a cherished handmade gift. 
Customization Ideas
- Color Variations:
- Choose colors that have personal significance or simply your favorite hues.
- Create each whale in contrasting colors for an eye-catching effect.
- Adding Personal Touches:
- Sew on small hearts or initials to make each whale unique.
- Incorporate accessories like bows or hats to reflect personal styles.
- Size Adjustments:
- Scale the pattern up or down to create whales of different sizes.
- Smaller whales can become keychains, while larger ones could be cuddly toys.
- Special Features:
- Integrate different textures through the yarn or crochet stitches for a tactile experience.
- Add scented beads or fabric inside for a whale that smells wonderful.
Through these points, you can see how the crochet kissing whales can be customized to reflect personal styles and how they make for meaningful and charming handcrafted gifts.
Crocheting The Crochet Kissing Whales
Materials Needed:
- 5-ply milk cotton yarn (colors: white, pink, and blue)
- 3mm crochet hook
- Darning needle
- Stitch marker
- Scissors
- 6mm safety eyes
- Stuffing
- Magnet (10mm wide and 5mm thick)
- Keychain metal letters
- Pliers
Step by step Guide
Whale Body (Begin with White Yarn):
- Magic Ring: Wrap yarn around your fingers to make a loop, pull one loop through the other, and secure it to form the magic ring.
- Round 1: Make 6 single crochet (sc) stitches into the magic ring.
- Round 2: Increase by making 2 sc in each stitch around (12 sc total).
- Round 3: 1 sc, then 1 increase repeat around (18 sc total).
- Rounds 4-8: 1 sc in each stitch around (18 sc each round).
- Adding Details: Insert safety eyes and magnet inside the whale at this point. The eyes should be positioned 5 stitches apart, two rounds above the color change from white to pink/blue.
- Continue with Pink or Blue Yarn for the Body.
Switch to Pink/Blue Yarn:
- Round 9 and Onwards: Continue sc in each stitch around until the body reaches the desired length before starting the decreases for the bottom part of the whale.
Closing the Body:
- Begin Decreases: Start decreasing by doing a single crochet followed by a decrease all around.
- Keep Decreasing: Continue decreasing each round until the opening is small enough to sew shut.
- Final Closure: Use a darning needle threaded with yarn to weave through the front loops of the remaining stitches. Pull tight to close and secure.
Fins and Tail (Make with Matching Yarn):
- Fins (Make 2): Chain 2, then make 1 sc in the second chain from the hook. Fasten off leaving a long tail for sewing.
- Tail (Make 2): Start with a magic ring. Make 2 sc into the ring, followed by a double crochet (dc). Fasten off leaving a long tail for sewing.
- Assembly: Sew the fins and tails to the body of the whale using the yarn tails and darning needle.
Finishing Touches:
- Blush (Optional): Use a small amount of pink yarn to add blush below each eye.
- Customization: Attach keychain metal letters and keychain mechanism as desired.
To Assemble:
Sew on the fins and tails to the sides and back of the whale respectively, using the yarn tails and darning needle. Fill the whales with stuffing before completely closing up the tail end. Ensure the magnets are placed so the whales attract each other when near.
This pattern is a great way to create a meaningful, personalized gift. Enjoy crocheting your kissing whales, and remember to customize them with your choice of yarn color and additional decorations!
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