No-Sew Whale Crochet Pattern

I love a quick and easy pattern and this no-sew whale crochet pattern is definitely a winner!

I have a huge affinity with sea creatures and in particular dolphins and whales. In fact when I was a teenager I wanted to be a Marine Biologist!

Life obviously had different plans for me but I still get to enjoy them in crochet form.

Sewing is my least favourite part of making amigurumi so this pattern is great for when you want to whip something up in a hurry and you don’t feel like dealing with a million different pieces and ends – the perfect quick and easy project for markets and last minute gifts.

About the Pattern

This no-sew crochet whale pattern is worked in a spiral using basic stitches. It’s completely no-sew except for the hiding of your yarn tail at the end.

The tail and fins are worked in the front loop only and we will use the leftover back loops in the next round to maintain the stitch count.

Recommended Yarn

I chose to use DK weight yarn as that’s mostly what I have on hand but I’ve also made this pattern using DMC Happy Chenille with a 3mm hook and the end result was delightful.

Feel free to experiment with different yarns as this is an easy way to change the size of your finished whale. Just remember to adjust your hook size accordingly and with any changes in size you may also need to change the size of your safety eyes.

Why You’ll Love This No-Sew Whale Crochet Pattern

No-Sew Whale Crochet Pattern

Materials

• DK weight yarn in main colour and white (I used Paintbox Yarns Cotton DK in Pale Lilac and Paper White)
• 2.5mm crochet hook
• 6mm safety eyes
• Polyester Fiberfill
• Stitch marker, yarn needle, scissors

Abbreviations (US Terms)

• BLO – back loop only
• ch – chain
• dc – double crochet
• dec – decrease
• FLO – front loop only
• hdc – half double crochet
• inc – increase
• invdec – invisible decrease
• sc – single crochet
• sl st – slip stitch
• st/s – stitch/es
• […] – repeat the instructions in brackets
• (…) – indicates stitch count at end of round

Useful Links

• Magic Ring
• How to Change Colours
• Invisible Decrease
• How to Close Amigurumi

Finished Size

The finished whale measures approximately 2.5″ x 2″ (6.5 cm x 5 cm). Size may vary depending on tension and materials used.

Gauge

Gauge is not important in this pattern. Use a hook size to match your chosen yarn. Make sure that your stitches are tight enough to prevent stuffing showing through and adjust hook size if necessary.

Notes

• Pieces are worked in a continuous spiral, starting with a magic ring and using the traditional YO (yarn over) method, unless otherwise specified. Mark the first stitch of each round with a removable stitch marker.

Pattern Instructions

Whale (starting with main colour)

R1: 6 sc in magic ring (6)

R2: [Inc] x6 (12)

R3: [Sc, inc] x6 (18)

R4: Sc, inc, [2 sc, inc] x5, sc (24)

R5: [3 sc, inc] x6 (30)

R6: 2 sc, inc, [4 sc, inc] x5, 2 sc (36)

R7-11: [Sc] x36 (36) 5 rounds

In this next round we will be creating the tail and fins.

For more help with this section there is a premium pattern available with step-by-step photos.

R12: Sl st in FLO. [Ch 6, dc in 3rd ch from hook, dc in next st, hdc in next, sc in last st. Sl st in beginning st FLO] x2. 6 sc, sl st in next stitch FLO. Ch 4, dc in 3rd ch from hook, hdc in next st. Sl st in beginning st FLO. 21 sc, sl st in next st FLO. Ch 4, dc in 3rd ch from hook, hdc in next st. Sl st in beginning st FLO. 6 sc (36)

Change to white in the first sc of R13 so that the colour change is hidden by the tail. This round is worked in the back loop only and you will be using the leftover back loops from the tail and fins on R12.

R13: BLO 2 sc, dec, [4 sc, dec] x5, 2 sc (30)

R14: [3 sc, invdec] x6 (24)

Insert safety eyes between R10 and R11, 5 stitches from each fin and 11 stitches apart.

R15: Sc, invdec, [2 sc, invdec] x5, sc (18)

Start stuffing and continue to stuff as you go.

R16: [Sc, invdec] x6 (12)

R17: [Invdec] x6 (6)

Cut the yarn leaving a tail and pull through the last stitch. Weave the yarn tail through the front loops only of the final round and pull gently to close. Hide the end inside the whale.

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Explore More Crochet Patterns

After you crochet this no-sew whale, here are some more crochet patterns to try:

• No-Sew Jellyfish
• Cute Starfish
• No-Sew Chick

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