This crochet tutorial teaches how to make an adorable crochet whale with a cute little sprout on its head. The whale has a unique cube-like shape, which makes it stand out. One of the best features is that you don’t need to sew the fins and tail, and there’s no need for a magic ring, making it less complex than other patterns.
You can customize it with your favorite colors, using white for the belly and any color for the top. The sprout is optional, adding extra charm to this fun and quirky crochet project.
Why Love This Pattern?
- No Sewing Required: One of the best parts about this crochet whale pattern is that you don't need to sew the fins and the tail. This makes the assembly much easier and quicker.
- Simple Techniques: The pattern avoids the magic ring, which can be tricky for some crocheters. Instead, it starts with a slip knot, making it more accessible.
- Customization: You can use any color you like for the top and the bottom of the whale. The sprout is also optional, allowing for further customization.
- Structured and Detailed Instructions: The tutorial provides a detailed step-by-step guide, making it easy to follow along. It even includes when to use stitch markers to keep track of your progress.
- Intermediate-Friendly: While not suitable for absolute beginners, this pattern is perfect for those who have some basic crochet experience and are looking to challenge themselves with a new project.
How To Crochet Cubed Sprout Whale
Materials Needed:
- Yarn: White (for the bottom), your choice of color (for the top, e.g., gray or blue), pink (for cheeks), black (for mouth)
- Crochet hook
- Stitch marker
- Pair of 8 mm eyes
- Fiberfill stuffing
- Needle
- Glue gun (optional for eyes)
Body (Begin with the Bottom):
- Start with White Yarn:
- Make a slip knot and chain 2.
- In the second chain from the hook, make 6 single crochets (sc). (Round 1)
- Round 2:
- In each stitch, make an increase (2 sc in each stitch) to get 12 sc in total. Use a stitch marker to mark the first stitch of each round.
- Round 3:
- 1 sc, 3 sc in next st, 2 sc, repeat until end.
- Round 4:
- 2 sc, 3 sc in next st, 4 sc, repeat until end.
- Round 5:
- 3 sc, 3 sc in next st, 6 sc, repeat until end.
- You should have 36 sc. End of shaping for bottom.
- Round 6:
- Use back loops only: 1 sc in each back loop around. (36 sc)
- Rounds 7-8:
- 1 sc in each stitch, using both loops.
Add Color and Fins:
- Change to Top Color:
- Switch to your chosen color at the end of Round 8 and continue with Round 9.
- Round 9:
- 1 sc in each stitch (36 sc)
- Tail:
- Chain 6, make 5 sc down chain, continue with body: 6 sc, tail: 5 sc again.
- Round 10:
- Begin at tail: 9 sc, side fin: chain 4, make 3 sc down chain, continue with 17 sc for other side, repeat side fin.
- Rounds 11-14:
- Sc in each stitch around to continue the body shape. Fill whale with fiberfill.
Shape the Top and Close:
- Round 15:
- Use back loops only: Single crochet reduction (decreasing), to shape top. Follow: 3 sc, decrease (3 loops tog), repeat.
- Round 16:
- Full stitches: Follow pattern of decreasing until cube shape closes — repeat structured sc & decreases.
- Round 17:
- Final decreases until 6 stitches remain, slip stitch to finish. Weave in ends.
Details:
- Eyes & Mouth:
- Position eyes using measurements from fin. Optional: Glue in place.
- Embroider cheeks with pink yarn, mouth with black yarn.
Optional Sprout:
- Make Leaves:
- Chain 6, make sc, hdc, dc for shape variations; repeat for symmetry. Attach sprout to top with tails of yarn for hidden connection in cube shape.
Finishing:
- Hide all the yarn ends and ensure the cube maintains its shape.
This pattern should help you create the cube-shaped whale with a cute sprout! Enjoy crocheting!
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