Free No-Sew Crochet Whale Pattern

Ocean animals are very popular crochet projects. I can’t believe I’m finally publishing my very first one: this adorable no-sew, free Amigurumi crochet whale pattern.

Amigurumi lovers will have a blast crocheting this mini whale. As simple and tiny as it is, you can still use your yarn stash and imagination to customize it to your taste. Whatever yarn you have will work great with this pattern.

Also, you will love this pattern if you frown upon sewing when making Amigurumi. And it’s not only the no-sew aspect that will appeal. This is also a fun, easy, quick mini whale plushie project, perfect for last-minute handmade gifts, decorations, and craft markets.

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Why You’ll Love This Crochet Whale Pattern

Mini crochet animal: these tiny plushies are adorable and great for last-minute gifts.
Easy and quick: this is the one if you like no-sew patterns that you can crochet within an hour or less.
Perfect for yarn leftovers: do you have yarn leftovers sitting around and don’t know what to do with it? Make this mini whale.

More Amigurumi Patterns

If you love this no-sew crochet whale pattern, you might also like to check these other free Amigurumi patterns available here on the blog:

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Crochet Whale Pattern

Pattern Highlights:

This pattern uses US crochet terminology.

Level of difficulty: Easy

Skills: This is a no-sew pattern that uses the basics of the Amigurumi technique, such as the single crochet stitch, stuffing crochet animals, sewing, and fastening off.

Materials:

Bulky (#5) Chenille Yarn or any other yarn (I used Parfait bulky chenille yarn by Premier Yarns)
3.5 mm (US E) crochet hook
Stuffing fiber, like Poly-Fil Polyester
One pair of 12 mm safety eyes with washers
Stitch marker
Scissors
Darning needle

Amount of yarn needed: The pictured sample used approximately 6 yards (5.5 m) of light-colored (or white) yarn and 31 yards (28 m) of blue yarn.

Finished Project Size:

The size of the whale will be approximately 4.5” (10.75 cm) long, including the tail, and 2.5” (6.5 cm) tall. The size may vary if you use different yarns and hook sizes.

Gauge:

When you use the recommended yarn and hook size, the first 5 rounds of this crochet whale pattern (bottom) will measure approximately 2.5” (6.5 cm).

Abbreviations & Terms:

C1: Yarn Color 1 (Off-White for the bottom of the whale)
C2: Yarn Color 2 (Blue for the top, fins and tail)
approx.: approximately
ch(s): chain(s)
inc: increase (2 sc in next stitch)
dec: invisible decrease (two single crochet together)
FO: fasten-off
Rnd: Round
sl st: slip stitch
st(s): stitch(es)
sk: skip
sc: single crochet
sc4tog: single crochet four together in the next four stitches.
tr: treble stitch – yarn over twice, insert the hook in the next stitch, yarn over, pull through, (yarn over, pull through 2) 3 times
( ): Repeat instructions in parentheses as many times as directed
[ ]: stitch count in a round
x: means how many times you’ll repeat the instructions in parentheses

Useful Resources

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Instructions

Fins:

Make two fins with the blue yarn. As a heads up, you don’t need to stuff the fins.

Rnd1: sc 6 in a magic circle.

Rnd2: (inc) x 6 [12]

Rnd3-6: sc around [12]

Cut the yarn. FO. Then, set them aside. You will attach them later to the body on round 6, flattened on the top opening.

Whale’s bottom (light yarn)

Switch to the white/ light-colored yarn and start with the bottom of the crochet whale pattern.

Rnd1: sc 8 in a magic circle

Rnd2: (inc) x 8 [16]

Rnd3: (inc, sc in next st) x 8 [24]

Rnd4: (inc, sc in next 2 sts) x 8 [32]

Rnd5: (inc, sc in next 3 sts) x 8 [40]

Cut the yarn. FO. Switch to blue yarn.

Tip: Stuff your crochet whale firmly as you go, but do not overstuff it.

Whale’s body (blue yarn)

Rnd6: ch 6, sk 6 sts, sc in next 2 sts, sc in next 6 sts with the first fin, sc in next 18 sts, sc in next 6 sts with the second fin, sc in next 2 sts [6 ch, 38 sc]

You’ll return to that 6 ch opening later to create the tail.

Rnd7: sc in top loop of next 6 chs, sc in next 36 sts [40]

Rnd8-13: sc around [40]

Do not cut the yarn yet. This is a good time to place the eyes and embroider the eyelids.

Eyes placement: place them between rounds 7 and 8, 2 sts away from the fins.
Eyelids (optional): Thread the needle with a strand of blue yarn, then insert it on the lower outside of the eye from the inside. Next, pull it out and draw it in the upper side of the eye from the outside, at an angle, two to four times. FO inside, cut the yarn.

Rnd14: (dec, sc in next 3 sts) x 8 [32]

Rnd15: (dec, sc in next 2 sts) x 8 [24]

Add stuffing fiber and finish stuffing as you go if needed.

Rnd16: (dec, sc in next st) x 8 [16]

Rnd17: dec x 8 [8]

FO. Cut the yarn.

Tail

Next, in the crochet whale pattern, you will crochet the tail. With the bottom of the whale facing you, attach the yarn into the opening you created with the 6 chs, in the first st on the right in round 5 (or left side, if you’re lefty).

Rnd1-3: sc around [12]

Add a small amount of stuffing into the base of the tail. Now, squeeze the tail opening and close it with 6 sc sts, turn, *ch 4, 4 tr in the same st as ch 4, ch 4 again, sl st in same st as the previous sts*, sc4tog, sl st in the last st. Then, repeat the instructions between the asterisks into the last st. FO. Weave in the ends.

Helpful photos:

Use these photos as a reference for the placement of the crochet whale pattern parts.

Your crochet whale pattern is done. Enjoy!

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