Crochet Whale Amigurumi Pattern For Nautical Adventure Themes

If you're putting together an ocean-themed nursery and are looking to add a super cuddly touch for bedtime, consider getting into our Crochet Whale Amigurumi Pattern. Ideal for using up scrap yarn, this crochet amigurumi pattern allows customization with different yarn colours and includes an optional cute horn for an extra touch of fancy. Whether for decoration, as a gift, or as a child's playmate, this whale amigurumi swims its way into hearts, making it a perfect project for crocheters of all levels.

Opt for velvety yarn to create a larger, snugglier whale, or choose a chenille yarn for a smaller, equally adorable version. Plus, don’t worry if you’re new to crochet; a comprehensive video tutorial by Skein Spider is available along with the post to guide you through each step with visual clarity.

Pattern Highlights:

The crochet whale pattern showcased has several standout features:

1. Slower Tutorial Pace: The lesson is slower, aiding beginners.
2. Whale Horn: A new horn detail adds a fun twist.
3. Two-Tone Belly: The pattern suggests using black and white yarn for a realistic effect.
4. Pipe Cleaner Support: Inserting a pipe cleaner into the horn ensures it stays erect.
5. Customizable Size: Varying yarn and hook sizes can produce whales of different sizes.

This pattern offers flexibility in customization and is great for crocheters who value personal touches in their projects.

Making The Crochet Whale Amigurumi Pattern

Materials Needed:

• Crochet hook suitable for your yarn
• Scissors
• Stitch markers
• Needle
• Pins
• Stuffing
• Yarn in your choice of colour (s)
• Optional: Pipe cleaner for horn structure

Step-by-step Pattern Pattern

Body: 

1. Round 1: 6 single crochet (sc) in a magic circle. [6 stitches]
2. Round 2: 6 increases (2 sc in each stitch around). [12 stitches]
3. Round 3: 1 sc, 1 increase repeat 6 times. [18 stitches]
4. Round 4: 1 sc, 1 increase, then 2 sc and 1 increase repeat 5 times, ending with 1 sc. [24 stitches]
5. Round 5: 24 sc around. [24 stitches]
6. Round 6: 3 sc, 1 increase repeat 6 times. [30 stitches]
7. Round 7: 10 sc, then 10 half double crochet (hdc), followed by 10 sc. [30 stitches]
8. Round 8: 9 sc, 1 increase repeat 3 times. [33 stitches]
9. Round 9: 11 sc, then 11 hdc, followed by 11 sc. [33 stitches]
10. Round 10: 10 sc, 1 increase repeat 3 times. [36 stitches]
11. Round 11: 12 sc, then 12 hdc, followed by 12 sc. [36 stitches]
12. Rounds 12-14: 36 sc around each round. [36 stitches]
13. Round 15: Invisible decrease, then 6 sc, 1 decrease repeat, ending with 6 sc. [30 stitches]
14. Round 16: 13 sc, 11 hdc, 9 sc. [33 stitches]
15. Round 17: 1 decrease, 5 sc repeat twice, then 11 hdc, 1 decrease, finish with 6 sc. [30 stitches]
16. Round 18: 1 decrease, 4 sc repeat twice, then 2 sc, 8 hdc, 1 decrease, 6 sc. [27 stitches]
17. Round 19: 1 decrease, 3 sc repeat twice, then 1 sc, 8 hdc, 1 decrease, 6 sc. [24 stitches]
18. Round 20: 6 slip stitches, 2 sc, 8 hdc, 2 sc, finish with 6 slip stitches. [24 stitches]
19. Round 21: 1 decrease, 3 sc repeat twice, then 7 hdc, 1 decrease, 5 sc. [22 stitches]
20. Rounds 22-23: 5 slip stitches, 2 sc, 7 hdc, 2 sc, finish with 5 slip stitches. [22 stitches]
21. Round 24: 1 decrease, 2 sc repeat twice, then 7 hdc, 1 sc, 1 decrease, 3 sc. [20 stitches]
22. Rounds 25-26: 5 slip stitches, 1 sc, 6 hdc, 1 sc, finish with 5 slip stitches. [20 stitches]
23. Round 27: 7 sc, 1 decrease repeat twice. [18 stitches]
24. Round 28: 16 sc. [16 stitches]
25. Round 29: 1 decrease, 6 sc repeat twice. [14 stitches]
26. Round 30: 1 decrease, 5 sc repeat twice. [12 stitches]
27. Round 31: 1 decrease, 4 sc repeat twice. [10 stitches]
28. Round 32: 1 decrease, 3 sc repeat twice. [8 stitches]
29. Round 33 (Final Round): 1 decrease, 2 sc repeat twice. [6 stitches]

Secure the end, add stuffing, and close the opening as instructed.

Fins (Make 2):

1. Round 1: 6 sc in a magic circle. [6 stitches]
2. Round 2: 1 sc, 1 increase repeat 3 times. [9 stitches]
3. Round 3: 9 sc around. [9 stitches]
4. Rounds 4-7: Increase pattern leading to 12 stitches by round 4, then 12 sc for rounds 5-7.
5. Round 8: 4 sc, 1 decrease repeat twice. [10 stitches]
6. Round 9: 3 sc, 1 decrease repeat twice, finish with a slip stitch. [8 stitches]

Flukes (Make 2):
Start with 4 sc in a magic circle and follow an increasing pattern up to 15 stitches by round 6. Continue with 15 sc for rounds 7-9, then decrease to finish.

Underbelly:
Begin with white yarn, starting with a foundation chain and single crochet to create an oval shape that transitions to black yarn towards the mouth area. Follow detailed rows and increases/decreases as provided.

Horn:
Start with 4 sc in a magic circle in the back loops only, following an increasing and constant stitch pattern for 11 rounds.

Assembly:
Sew the body parts together as instructed, using pins to position the underbelly, fins, flukes, and horn. Add eyes with black yarn or embroidery floss.

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