This isn’t your everyday crochet project; oh no, it’s a whale of a tale in the making. With its irresistible, rosy cheeks and a size that fits perfectly in your hands, this pattern has a way of making everyone’s heart swell with joy. Now, I’ve gone through more patterns than I can count, but there’s something special about this one.
It piqued my interest not just because of its cuteness overload – those pink cheeks are something else, aren’t they? – but because of how surprisingly digestible the instructions are. Despite my long-standing affair with yarns and hooks, I found myself gleaming with pride as I watched this charming sea creature come to life under my fingertips.
Crafting this amigurumi whale involves a symphony of single crochets and increases, interspersed with the occasional, yet thrilling, color change. These aren’t just steps; they’re a dance of the hooks, if you will. And let’s not forget about adding those blushing cheeks – a stroke of genius that infuses life into our little ocean dweller. I must admit, as I worked on those cheeks, I couldn’t help but smile, thinking of the countless smiles this whale is destined to bring.
So, if you’re on the hunt for a project that’s sure to sprinkle a bit of joy into your crocheting journey, look no further. Trust me, giving this pattern a whirl might just be the highlight of your crafting adventures this year.
Designer: Yukkurisan Amigurumi
Materials & Tools
- Yarn: with your favorite yarn
- 4 mm safety eyes
- 2.5 mm crochet hook
Abbreviations
Rnd – round
St/sts – stitch(es)
Mr – magic ring
Sc – single crochet
Dec – decrease
Inc – increase
Sl st – slip stitch
BLO – back loop only
Body
(White and blue yarn)
Crochet BLO rnd 1-9 (white yarn part)
Rnd 1: 8 sc in to Mr (8)
Rnd 2: inc x 8 (16)
Rnd 3: 2 sc, inc x 4, 4 sc, inc x 4, 2 sc (24)
Rnd 4: 3 sc, (inc, sc) x 3, 6 sc, (inc, sc) x 3, 3 sc (30)
Rnd 5: 4 sc, inc, (sc, inc) x 3, 8 sc, inc, (sc, inc) x 3, 4 sc (38)
Rnd 6: 3 sc, inc, (sc, inc) x 6, 7 sc, (inc, sc) x 6, inc, 4 sc (52)
Rnd 7: 52 sc (52)
Rnd 8: sc, (inc, 5 sc) x 4, 2 sc, (inc, 5 sc) x 4, sc (60)
Rnd 9: 60 sc (60)
Change color to blue.
Rnd 10-15: 60 sc (60)
Rnd 16: 4 sc, dec, (8 sc, dec) x 5, 4 sc (54)
Rnd 17: 54 sc (54)
Rnd 18: (7 sc, dec) x 6 (48)
Rnd 19: 48 sc (48)
Rnd 20: 3 sc, dec, (6 sc, dec) x 5, 3 sc (42)
Rnd 21: (sc, dec) x 14 (28)
Rnd 22: (2 sc, dec) x 7 (21)
Rnd 23: (sc, dec) x 7 (14)
Stuff the body.
Rnd 24: dec x 7 (7)
Cut yarn. Fasten off.
Pectoral Fin
(Blue yarn)
Make in two part, (A) and (B).
(A):
Rnd 1: 6 sc in to Mr (6)
Rnd 2: inc x 6 (12)
Rnd 3: 12 sc (12)
Cut yarn. Next, make (B)
(B):
Crochet as same as rnd 1-3 of (A), but don’t cut the yarn. Next, connect (A) and (B).
Rnd 4: 12 sc, (sl st, 1 st of (A)), 12 sc on (B) (24)
Rnd 5: (2 sc, dec) x 6 (18)
Rnd 6: (sc, dec) x 6 (12)
Rnd 7: 12 sc (12)
Rnd 8: (sc, dec) x 4 (8)
Cut the yarn. Leave a long tail for sewing to body. Don’t stuff.
Tail Fin
(Blue yarn)
Make in two part, (A) and (B).
(A):
Rnd 1: 6 sc in to Mr (6)
Rnd 2: (sc, inc) x 3 (9)
Rnd 3: 9 sc (9)
Cut yarn. Next, make (B)
(B):
Crochet as same as rnd 1-3 of (A), but don’t cut the yarn. Next, connect (A) and (B).
Rnd 4: make a sc 9th stitch of rnd 3 of the (A), 17 sc (8 sc on (A), 9 sc on (B))
Rnd 5-6: 18 sc (18)
Rnd 7: (sc, dec) x 6 (12)
Rnd 8: 12 sc (12)
Rnd 9: dec x 6 (6)
Stuff.
Rnd 10: 6 sc (6)
Rnd 11: (sc, inc) x 3 (9)
Rnd 12: (2 sc, inc) x 3 (12)
Rnd 13: (sc, inc) x 6 (18)
Rnd 14: 18 sc (18)
Cut the yarn. Leave a long tail for sewing to body.
Cheek x2
(Pink yarn)
Rnd 1: 6 sc in to Mr (6)
Rnd 2: (sc, inc) x 3 (9)
Cut yarn. Leave a tail for sewing to body.