If you're looking for a charming and gentle project, consider making a crochet baby whale amigurumi. This small, handmade toy is perfect for little hands to hold and treasure. Use soft yarns in shades of blue and gray to create a friendly, plush whale that brings a smile to anyone's face. This project is perfect for beginners and seasoned crafters alike, offering a relaxing way to pass the time while making a sweet gift for a child or a decorative addition to any room.
Crochet Baby Whale Amigurumi
Materials Needed:
- Light blue yarn (4 ply recommended)
- White and pink yarn for details
- 4 mm safety eyes
- Pillow fluff for stuffing
- Crochet hook (3 mm recommended for tighter stitches)
- Yarn needle
- Stitch marker (or a paper clip)
- Blank keyrings (optional for keychain)
Pattern Overview:
Magic Circle and Body:
- Start with a magic circle.
- Chain 1 (this does not count as a stitch).
- Make 6 single crochets (sc) into the magic circle.
- Pull the tail to close the circle.
Rounds and Increases:
- Round 2: Increase in each stitch around (12 sc).
- Round 3: [1 sc, increase] repeat around (18 sc).
- Round 4: [1 sc in the next 2 stitches, increase] repeat around (24 sc).
- Rounds 5-7: 1 sc in each stitch around, keeping the stitch count at 24.
Tail and Fins:
Round 8:
- Start the tail: Chain 4, starting from the second chain from the hook, make 1 sc in the next 3 chains.
- Make 1 sc in the next 6 stitches.
- First fin: Chain 3, starting from the second chain from the hook, make 1 sc in each chain.
- Make 1 sc in the next 12 stitches.
- Repeat the fin on the other side.
- Make 1 sc in the last 6 stitches.
Change to white yarn in the last stitch of Round 8.
Underbelly and Finishing Touches:
- Round 9: With white yarn, make 1 sc in each stitch around the body.
- Safety Eyes: Place safety eyes between the fins, one round above the fin level and two stitches apart.
Decreases and Closing:
- Round 10: [1 sc in the next 2 stitches, invisible decrease] repeat around (18 sc).
- Round 11: [1 sc, invisible decrease] repeat around (12 sc).
- Stuff the amigurumi firmly.
- Round 12: Decrease around to close (6 sc).
- Cut a long tail, thread through remaining stitches, pull to close hole, and weave in end.
Cheeks and Keychain Attachment:
- Embroider blush on cheeks with pink yarn by stitching around a nearby stitch.
- If making into a keychain, attach the keyring to the top of the whale's body using the same color yarn.
Notes:
- Remember to use a stitch marker to mark the end of each round, as this amigurumi is worked in continuous rounds without joining.
- Adjust the placement of the safety eyes as desired for different expressions.
