How To Make a Crocheted Whale

This post will show you my step by step instructions on how to make a crocheted whale. If you are a visual learner, consider checking out the PDF copy of this pattern in the shop. Not only is the PDF version ad free, it also has picture tutorials to help you make the whale. Now, on to the post.

Many of you may know that I live in Hawaii and over here, it is ALWAYS summer – and it’s totally awesome! What makes summer especially special in a summer-wonderland is when we get to share the warmth and life this season brings to families around the globe!

Update: I moved to Canada, totally different but a paradise nonetheless.

As a tropical maker I feel so connected to other makers during these months, everyone working and showing off their summer projects, beach scenes, and family barbecues. It’s truly a season of family and wholeness – not to mention the kiddos on vacation too! I love seeing everyone’s projects and I love how inspiring it is to interact with makers on both a creative and natural level.

I want to continue sharing the summer spirit by sharing my Danny the Whale Pattern with you folks and if you want to grab the pdf copy with step to step pictures it is also available in my Etsy shop (CLICK HERE).

Make sure to check out my No-Sew Amigurumi Whale if you want something much tinier. These amigurumi whales are perfect for little hands, giveaways, party favors, etc. Hey! They can even be this whale’s babies, how cute would that be? Let’s dive right in, how to make a crocheted whale.

How To Make a Crocheted Whale

Materials Needed:

• Hook – 75mm
• Yarn – One ball of Worsted weight in main color (I used Patons Canadiana in Wedgewood). One foot of black for eyes. Check out my post about the Best Yarn for Amigurumi here.
• Tapestry needle
• Polyester Filling
• Scissors

Abbreviations:

Ch – Chain

Sc – Single crochet

St – stitch

Slst – Slip stitch

Gauge:

20scx18rows=4″

Notes:

1. Pattern is done in the round using a magic circle to begin.
2. Sc2tog decrease can be achieved with an invisible decrease.
3. Safety eyes may be used instead of embroidering eyes on – totally up to you.
4. PDF version has a photo gallery to further assist you on your whale journey. Enjoy!

Tail

Leave a tail of 5 inches then Ch 4, connect to first ch to create circle

Round 1: 5 sc into circle, slst to first sc (5sc)

Crochet over tail. Pull tail to completely close circle space.

Round 2: ch 1, sc, 2sc, sc, 2sc, sc, 2sc, sc, slst (10sc)

Round 3: ch 1, sc, 2sc, sc, 2sc, sc, 2sc, sc, 2sc, sc, 2sc, slst (15sc)

Fasten off (repeat to make two pieces)

Connect first piece to second piece at three chains

Round 4: ch 1, sc all around, slst (27 sc)

Rounds 5-7: ch 1, sc all around, slst (27 sc)

Round 8: ch 1, *sc, sc2tog * repeat to end (18 sc)

Round 9: ch 1, *sc, sc2tog * repeat to end (12 sc)

Rounds 10-11: ch 1, sc all around (12 sc)

Note: stuff tail with stuffing before starting on the body, do not fasten off

Body

Round 12: ch 1 *sc, sc, 2sc * repeat to end slst (16 sc)

Round 13: ch 1 *sc, sc, sc, 2sc * repeat to end slst (20 sc)

Round 14: ch 1 *sc, sc, sc, sc 2sc * repeat to end slst (24 sc)

Round 15: ch 1 *sc, sc, sc, sc, sc, 2sc * repeat to end slst (28 sc)

Round 16: ch 1 *sc, sc, sc, sc, sc, sc, 2sc * repeat to end slst (32 sc)

Round 17: ch 1 *sc, sc, sc, sc, sc, sc, sc, 2sc *repeat to end slst (36 sc)

Round 18: ch 1 *sc, sc, sc, sc, sc, sc, sc, sc, 2sc * repeat to end slst (40 sc)

Round 19: ch 1 *sc, sc, sc, sc, sc, sc, sc, sc, sc, 2sc *repeat to end slst (44 sc)

Round 20: ch 1*sc, sc, sc, sc, sc, sc, sc, sc, sc, sc, 2sc *repeat to end slst (48)

Rounds 21-30: ch 1, sc all around, slst

Snout

Round 31: ch 1 *sc in next 10 st, sc2tog * repeat to end slst (44 sc)

Round 32: ch 1 *sc in next 9 st, sc2tog * repeat to end slst (40 sc)

Round 33: ch 1 *sc in next 8 st, sc2tog * repeat to end slst (36 sc)

Round 37: ch 1 *sc in next 7 st, sc2tog *repeat to end slst (32 sc)

Note: attach/sew on eyes (this is your preference)

Round 38: ch 1, sc all around (32 sc)

Round 39: ch 1 *sc in next 6 st, sc2tog * repeat to end slst (28 sc)

Round 40: ch 1, sc all around (28 sc)

Round 41: ch 1 *sc in next 5 st, sc2tog * repeat to end (24 sc)

Round 42: ch 1 *sc in next 4 st, sc2tog * repeat to end (20 sc)

Begin to stuff body as you continue

Round 43: ch 1 *sc in next 3 st, sc2tog * repeat to end (16 sc)

Round 44: ch 1 *sc in next 2 st, sc2tog * repeat to end (12 sc)

Fasten off with long tail. Weave around top stitches, pull tight to close circle.

Fins

Ch 4, connect to first ch to create circle

Round 1: 6 sc into circle (6sc)

Round 2: ch 1, 2sc in each st (12 sc)

Round 3: ch 1 *sc, 2sc *repeat to end (18 sc)

Rounds 4-5: ch 1, sc all around (18 sc)

Make 2, attach to body

There you have it! Your very own crocheted whale. The perfect summer gift or friend for your little one!

I would love to see your whale photos, tag me on IG:@knitsandknotsbyame

Happy Making!

Abigail