Crochet Beautiful Whale

Crocheting a beautiful whale can be such a delightful and rewarding project! Choosing the perfect yarn colors and putting together each stitch with care will surely bring a smile to your face as you watch your creation come to life. Whether you're an experienced crocheter or a beginner, the process of crafting a whimsical whale with your own hands is sure to be a fun and cheerful experience. So grab your crochet hook, pick out your favorite yarn, and dive into this charming project with joy and enthusiasm!

Materials Needed:

• Yarn – Loopara 5ply combed cotton (Pink 17, Blue 41 and White 61)
• Hook – 2.8mm
• Scissors
• Tweezers
• Fiber Fill
• Eyeball
• Yarn Needle
• Stitch marker
• Hot melt adhesive
• Positioning pin

How to Crochet the Main Body (Make 1)

1. R1: Ch 12, sc inc in 2nd ch from hook, 9 sc, 3 sc in next st, 10 sc, sl.
2. R2: Ch, 2 sc inc, 9 sc, 3 sc inc, 9 sc, sc inc, sl.
3. R3: Ch, (sc, sc inc) 2 times, 9 sc, (sc, sc inc) 3 times, 10 sc, sc inc, sl.
4. R4: Ch, (2 sc, sc inc) 2 times, 9 sc, (2 sc, sc inc) 3 times, 11 sc, sc inc, sl.
5. R5: Ch, (3 sc, sc inc) 2 times, 9 sc, (3 sc, sc inc) 3 times, 12 sc, sc inc, sl.
6. R6: Ch, (4 sc, sc inc) 2 times, 9 sc, (4 sc, sc inc) 3 times, 13 sc, sc inc, sl.
7. R7: Ch, (5 sc, sc inc) 2 times, 9 sc, (5 sc, sc inc) 3 times, 14 sc, sc inc, sl.
8. R8: Ch, (6 sc, sc inc) 2 times, 9 sc, (6 sc, sc inc) 3 times, 15 sc, sc inc, sl.
9. R9: Ch, (7 sc, sc inc) 2 times, 9 sc, (7 sc, sc inc) 3 times, 16 sc, sc inc, sl.
10. R10-29: Ch, 72 sc, sl.
11. R30: Ch, 28 sc, (2 sc, sc2tog) 6 times, 20 sc, sl.
12. R31-32: Ch, 66 sc, sl.
13. R33: Ch, 28 sc, (sc2tog, sc) 6 times, 20 sc, sl.
14. R34-35: Ch, 60 sc, sl.
15. R36: Ch, 28 sc, 6 sc2tog, 20 sc, sl.
16. R37-38: Ch, 54 sc, sl.
17. R39: Ch, 28 sc, 3 sc2tog, 20 sc, sl.
18. R40: Ch, 51 sc, sl.
19. R41: Ch, 26 sc, 3 sc2tog, 19 sc, sl.
20. R42: Ch, 48 sc, sl.
21. R43: Ch, 25 sc, 3 sc2tog, 17 sc, sl (stuff with fiberfill as you go).
22. R44: Ch, 45 sc, sl.
23. R45: Ch, 24 sc, 3 sc2tog, 15 sc, sl.
24. R46: Ch, 42 sc, sl.
25. R47: Ch, 22 sc, 3 sc2tog, 14 sc, sl.
26. R48: Ch, 39 sc, sl.
27. R49: Ch, 21 sc, 3 sc2tog, 12 sc, sl.
28. R50-51: Ch, 36 sc, sl.
29. R52: Ch, (4 sc, sc2tog) 6 times, sl.
30. R53-54: Ch, 30 sc, sl.
31. R55: Ch, 3 sc, 2 sc inc, 12 sc, 2 sc2tog, 9 sc, sl.
32. R56: Ch, 30 sc, sl.
33. R57: Ch, 4 sc, 2 sc2tog, 11 sc, (sc, sc inc) 2 times, 7 sc, sl.
34. R58: Ch, 30 sc, sl.
35. R59: Ch, 3 sc, 2 sc2tog, 10 sc, (2 sc, sc inc) 2 times, 7 sc, sl.
36. R60: Ch, 30 sc, sl.
37. R61: Ch, 3 sc, 2 sc2tog, 9 sc, sc inc, 6 sc, sc inc, 6 sc, sl.
38. R62: Ch, 30 sc, sl. (Divide the 30 stitches into two parts of 15 stitches each for working the tails)

How to Crochet the Tail (Make 2)

1. R1: With white, ch, 15 sc, sl.
2. R2: Ch, 2 sc, sc inc, (4 sc, sc inc) 2 times, 2 sc, sl.
3. R3: Ch, (5 sc, sc inc) 3 times, sl.
4. R4: Ch, 3 sc, sc inc, (6 sc, sc inc) 2 times, 3 sc, sl.
5. R5: Ch, 10 sc, 3 sc inc, 11 sc, sl.
6. R6: Ch, 27 sc, sl.
7. R7: Ch, 11 sc, 3 hdc inc, 13 sc, sl.
8. R8: Ch, 11 sc, 6 hdc, 13 sc, sl.
9. R9: Ch, 4 sc, sc2tog, (8 sc, sc2tog) 2 times, 4 sc, sl.
10. R10:Ch, (7 sc, sc2tog) 3 times, sl.
11. R11: Ch, sc2tog, 3 sc, (6 sc, sc2tog) 2 times, 3 sc, sl.
12. R12:Ch, (5 sc, sc2tog) 3 times, sl.
13. R13: Ch, 2 sc, sc2tog, (4 sc, sc2tog) 2 times, 2 sc, sl.
14. R14: Ch, (3 sc, sc2tog) 3 times, sl.
15. R15: Ch, (2 sc, sc2tog) 3 times, sl, stuff with fiberfill, fasten off, close opening, weave in ends.
16. Tail 2: Follow the same instructions as Tail 1, but work into different insertion points.

How to Crochet the Water Spout (Make 1)

1. R1: With blue, magic ring, ch, 6 sc, sl.
2. R2: Ch, 6 sc inc, sl.
3. R3-5: Ch, 12 sc, sl, fasten off spout 1, continue with spout 2.
4. R6: Ch, 12 sc (spout 1), 12 sc (spout 2), sl.
5. R7: Ch, (sc, sc2tog) 8 times, sl.
6. R8: Ch, (2 sc, sc2tog) 4 times, sl.
7. R9: Ch, (2 sc, sc2tog) 3 times, sl.
8. R10-12: Ch, 9 sc, sl, fasten off leaving long tail.

How to Crochet the Side Fins (Make 2)

1. R1: With white, magic ring, ch, 6 sc, sl.
2. R2: Ch, (sc, sc inc) 3 times, sl.
3. R3: Ch, (2 sc, sc inc) 3 times, sl.
4. R4: Ch, (3 sc, sc inc) 3 times, sl.
5. R5: Ch, (4 sc, sc inc) 3 times, sl.
6. R6: Ch, 18 sc, sl.
7. R7: Ch, (4 sc, sc2tog) 3 times, sl, fasten off leaving long tail.

How to Crochet the Cheeks (Make 2)

1. R1: With pink, magic ring, ch, 8 sc, sl, fasten off leaving long tail.

Crochet Whale Assembly

1. Attach the water spout between Rounds 16 and 20 of the head. Use whip stitch to sew through both the whale's head and water spout stitches, adjusting the position as you go. After securing, weave ends inside the head for a clean, sturdy finish.
2. Sew the side fins between Rounds 28 and 37 of the body. After attaching each fin, bring the threads to the back of the head, tie several secure knots, and weave the ends into the head.
3. Place and attach the safety eyes between Rounds 16 and 17 of the main body.
4. Position the pink cheeks between Rounds 19 and 22, one stitch below the eyes.
5. Using white thread, embroider detail lines above the eyes.

Crochet Tips:

1. Keep your tension consistent and mark the beginning of each round with a stitch marker. This helps maintain the whale's smooth shape and makes it easier to track your progress as you work.

Assembly Tips:

1. When assembling your whale, pin all pieces in place before sewing to ensure perfect positioning.
2. Take your time with the water spout placement — it's key to creating that playful, characteristic whale expression.