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Discover the joy of crafting with our whale crochet pattern. This delightful pattern is perfect for both beginners and experienced crocheters, guiding you through the creation of a charming mini whale. Measuring approximately 2.5″ x 2″, this whale crochet pattern is ideal for those looking to expand their crochet skills or create a unique gift.
Abbreviations Legend:
- MR: Magic Ring
- ch: Chain
- ss: Slip Stitch
- sc: Single Crochet
- inc: Increase
- dec: Decrease
- hdc: Half Double Crochet
- dc: Double Crochet
- tr: Triple Crochet
- BLO: Back Loop Only
- FLO: Front Loop Only
- invdec: Invisible Decrease
Materials Needed:
- Crochet yarn in your chosen color
- Crochet hook suitable for the yarn
- Stuffing fiber
- Safety eyes (optional)
Instructions:
Whale (starting with main color):
- R1: 6 sc in MR (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) for 5 rounds
- 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)
- R13: Change to white in the first sc of R13 so that the color change is hidden by the tail. This round is worked in BLO using the leftover back loops from the tail and fins on R12. 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: Continue to stuff as you go.
- R16: [sc, invdec] x6 (12)
- R17: [invdec] x6 (6)
- Finish off: Cut the yarn leaving a tail and pull through last st. Weave the yarn tail through the front loop only of the final round and pull to close. Hide the end inside the whale.
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