Hey, my craft-loving fleet! I’ve recently crossed paths with an absolutely delightful project – the whale keychains pattern. It’s a voyage where the deep blue sea and yarn intertwine and let me tell you, friends—it’s the kind of joy that makes every stitch worth it.
Envision this – creating miniature versions of these magnificent creatures. You start by shaping the whale’s body, which is essentially just an adorable oversized droplet. Two tiny fins, and a little spout later, your very own crochet whale comes alive. Every time my hook dips into the blue yarn, I can’t help but be engulfed by the peaceful serenity of the wide, open ocean—a feeling I absolutely adore.
Sure, this project may be free, but it is wealthy with the kind of craftsmanship lessons that are priceless. There might be unfamiliar stitches, a few knots here and there, but remember that no sea was ever smooth. So anchors away, fellow crochet sailors. Together, we’ll create a sea of cute whale keychains!
Designer: Izascrochet
Materials
- 2.5 mm crochet hook
- Scissors
- Cotton yarn (Rainbow cotton)
- Yarn needle
- Stuffing
- Stitch markers
- Keychain
Abbreviations
Ch – chain
Mr – magic ring
Sc – single crochet
Inc – increase
Dec – decrease
BLO – back loop only
Sl st – slip stitch
FO – fasten off
Head/Body
Start with your color yarn, crocheting in rounds
Rnd 1: 6 sc in Mr (6)
Rnd 2: 6 inc (12)
Rnd 3: (sc, inc) x 6 (18)
Rnd 4: (2 sc, inc) x 6 (24)
Rnd 5-6: 25 sc (2 rounds)
Rnd 7: (3 c, skio 1 ch on the hook, sc in the next 2 ch, ch 3, skip first ch on the hook, sc in the next 2 ch, sl st in the same stitch), 5 sc, 3 c, skip 1 ch on the hook, sc in the next 2 ch, 13 sc, 3 ch skip 1 ch on the hook, sc in the next 2 ch, 5 sc
Change color to white.
Rnd 8: 24 sc (under the fins)
Rnd 9: (2 sc, dec) x 6 (18)
- Sew the keychain to the top of the head and make some knots from the inside.
- Stuff (add more if needed before closing the last round)
Rnd 10: (sc, dec) x 6 (12)
Rnd 11: 6 dec (6)
- Sl st and FO. Close the opening and hide the end tail
- Embroider eyes.