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Amigurumi Whale Calf – FREE Crochet Pattern

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Amigurumi Whale Calf – FREE Crochet Pattern
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Creating an amigurumi whale calf is like embarking on a delightful crochet adventure. There’s something incredibly rewarding about crafting these tiny, adorable creatures with just a hook and some yarn. 🧶 As I start my journey, I can’t help but marvel at the charm that these little marine cuties bring to life. The process begins with selecting the softest yarn in shades of ocean blue or gentle gray, which helps bring out the essence of these majestic sea mammals. The magic unfolds as I work each stitch, watching the whale calf come to life in my hands, round and full of character.

Every step of this crochet project brings joy and satisfaction, whether it’s shaping the little fins, adding eyes with a touch of personality, or sewing everything together for the final reveal. 😊 The process is both meditative and invigorating, allowing creativity to flow while focusing on each precise detail. The best part? Sharing the completed amigurumi whale calf with friends or family, or even gifting it to someone who loves marine life. It’s a heartwarming way to spread happiness and creativity, and every time I finish a project, I’m already thinking about the next adorable creature I can bring to life with a bit of yarn and imagination. 🌊

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🧶 Amigurumi Whale Calf – Free Crochet Pattern

This gentle whale calf is perfect for ocean-themed nurseries or soft toy collections. It features a smooth streamlined body, flippers, a tiny tail, and shiny black safety eyes.

🧵 Materials

  • Yarn (DK or worsted weight):

    • Navy or denim blue (main color)

    • Light beige or cream (belly)

  • 3.0 mm crochet hook

  • 12 mm safety eyes

  • Fiberfill stuffing

  • Tapestry needle, stitch marker, scissors

📏 Finished Size

Approx. 10–12 inches (25–30 cm) long

✨ Abbreviations (US Terms)

  • MR – Magic Ring

  • sc – Single Crochet

  • inc – Increase (2 sc in same st)

  • dec – Decrease (sc 2 together)

  • ch – Chain

  • sl st – Slip Stitch

  • FO – Fasten Off

  • BLO/FLO – Back/Front Loop Only

🧠 Body (start from nose – beige, then switch to blue)

  1. With beige: MR, 6 sc

  2. inc x6 (12)

  3. (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)

  4. (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)

  5. (3 sc, inc) x6 (30)

  6. (4 sc, inc) x6 (36)

  7. (5 sc, inc) x6 (42)

  8. sc around

  9. Switch to blue: BLO, sc around
    10–30. sc around (42)
    – Insert safety eyes between rounds 12–13, approx. 14 sts apart

  10. (5 sc, dec) x6 (36)

  11. (4 sc, dec) x6 (30)

  12. (3 sc, dec) x6 (24)

  13. (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)

  14. (1 sc, dec) x6 (12)
    – Stuff firmly

  15. dec x6 (6), FO and close

🐋 Belly Patch (beige, optional for layered look)

  1. MR, 6 sc

  2. inc x6 (12)

  3. (1 sc, inc) x6 (18)

  4. (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)

  5. (3 sc, inc) x6 (30)

  6. sc around
    – FO and sew onto bottom of whale body if preferred as separate applique

🐟 Fins (make 2 – blue)

  1. MR, 6 sc

  2. (1 sc, inc) x3 (9)

  3. (2 sc, inc) x3 (12)
    4–7. sc around

  4. (2 sc, dec) x3 (9)
    – Flatten, FO, leave tail for sewing
    – Attach symmetrically to sides of the body around Round 18

🐳 Tail (make 2 pieces – blue)

  1. MR, 6 sc

  2. (1 sc, inc) x3 (9)

  3. (2 sc, inc) x3 (12)

  4. (3 sc, inc) x3 (15)

  5. sc around
    – FO one piece
    – Do not FO second piece
    – Join both pieces:

  • ch 1, continue around both pieces (30 sts)

  • 2 rounds sc (30)

  • (3 sc, dec) x6 (24)

  • (2 sc, dec) x6 (18)

  • Stuff lightly

  • Fold flat and sew to back of whale

✨ Final Assembly

  • Optional: Embroider a smile or a blowhole on top with navy yarn

  • Shape the whale gently after stuffing

  • Use pins to position fins and tail before final sewing


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