Crochet a very cute whale with this free whale flower crochet pattern. This pattern is written in US terminology, worked in the round without a slip stitch.
Stitches used in this tutorial are so simple and easy, like single crochet stitches, half double crochet stitches, and some crochet techniques like increasing and decreasing.
This tutorial includes how to make the main body, fins, and flower, and how to assemble all parts. You can customize it by adding a different flower shape, a bow, or a smile to give it a different look.
It’s perfect as a unique handmade gift for friends, children, or collectors. Display it on shelves, tables, or in a nursery for a touch of whimsy.
Designer: Dolls and Stuffies
Materials
- Premier Parfait Chunky yarn in 3 colors
- 4 mm crochet hook
- 16 mm safety eyes
- Yarn needle
- Stuffing
Abbreviations
Mr – magic ring
sc – single crochet
inc – increase
dec – decrease
ch – chain
sl st – slip stitch
hdc – half double crochet
Body
Rnd 1: 8 sc in a Mr (8)
Rnd 2: 8 inc (16)
Rnd 3: (sc, inc) x 8 (24)
Rnd 4: (3 sc, inc) x 6 (30)
Rnd 5: (2 sc, inc, 2 sc) x 6 (36)
Rnd 6-11: 36 sc (36) (6 rounds)
Rnd 12: (sc, dec) x 6, (4 sc, dec) x 3 (27)
Rnd 13: (sc, dec) x 4, (3 sc, dec) x 3 (20)
Rnd 14: (sc, dec) x 3, 9 sc, dec (16)
Rnd 15-18: 16 sc (16) (4 rounds)
Insert eyes between R6-7, 13 stitches apart. Make sure the decreases for the back of the head are centered between the eyes.
Start stuffing, continue as you go. Stuff the tail lightly.
Rnd 19: (6 sc, dec) x 2 (14)
Rnd 20-21: 14 sc (14) (2 rounds)
Rnd 22: (5 sc, dec) x 2 (12)
Rnd 23-25: 12 sc (12) (3 rounds)
Rnd 26: 6 dec (6)
Fasten off, use the tail to close the hole, using the front loops of R26. Weave in yarn tail.\
Front Fins x2
Rnd 1: 6 sc in a Mr (6)
Rnd 2: 6 inc (12)
Rnd 3: (3 sc, inc) x 3 (15)
Rnd 4-5: 15 sc (15) (2 rounds)
Rnd 6: (sc, dec) x 5 (10)
Rnd 7-8: 10 sc (10) (2 rounds)
Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing later. Do not stuff.
Back Fins x2
Rnd 1: 6 sc in Mr (6)
Rnd 2: (sc, inc) x 3 (9)
Rnd 3: (2 sc, inc) x 3 (12)
Rnd 4: (3 sc, inc) x 3 (15)
Rnd 5: 15 sc (15)
Rnd 6: (sc, dec) x 5 (10)
Rnd 7: 10 sc (10)
Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing later. Do not stuff.
Petals x5
6 ch, starting in the 2nd ch from the hook – 2 sl st, 2 sc, 4 hdc in last stitch, on the other side of the ch – 2 sc, 2 sl st.
Fasten off by sl st into 1st stitch of the round. Weave in yarn tails.
Flower Center
Rnd 1: 5 sc in Mr (5)
Rnd 2: attacj each petal by crocheting into the fasten off stitch, then into the next stitch in the center, then complete the sc. Each sc will attach a petal. 5 sc (5)
Rnd 3: 5 sc (5)
Fasten off, use the tail to close the hole, using the front loops of R3. Leave a long tail for sewing.
Assembly
- Front fins: sew the front fins on R7-10, at a slight angle.
- Back fins: sew the back fins on R24-26
- Tail curveL curve the tail slightly and add a few stitches to keep the curve.
- Flower: sew the flower on the head of the whale in the center of R10.
