Crochet Amigurumi Strawberry Whale Pattern For Beginners

Crochet Amigurumi Strawberry Whale! Picture a charming whale with a twist it looks just like a sweet strawberry. This delightful pattern is perfect for making a playful toy for a child or adding a quirky touch to your decor. With easy steps to follow, this crochet activity is sure to bring a smile to anyone's face.

Crochet Amigurumi Strawberry Whale

Materials:

Scissors
4 mm crochet hook
Stitch marker
Yarn needle
9 mm safety eyes
Chunky yarn in red, green, and white (James C. Brett Flutterby yarn was used)
Pins
Toy stuffing

Pattern Body (in red yarn):

Round 1:

Start with a magic ring and work 6 single crochets (SC) into the ring.

Round 2:

Perform 6 increases by working 2 SC in each stitch around (total 12 SC).

After Round 3:

1 SC in the next stitch, increase in the following stitch repeat 6 times (total 18 SC).

Round 4:

2 SC, then an increase repeat 6 times (total 24 SC).

Round 5:

3 SC, then an increase repeat 6 times (total 30 SC).

For Round 6:

SC in each stitch around (total 30 SC).

Round 7:

4 SC, then an increase repeat 6 times (total 36 SC).

Round 8:

5 SC, then an increase repeat 6 times (total 42 SC).

In Rounds 9-11:

SC in each stitch around (total 42 SC).

Belly (change to white yarn):

After Round 12:

5 SC, then a decrease repeat 6 times (total 36 SC).

Round 13:

4 SC, then a decrease repeat 6 times (total 30 SC).

Round 14:

3 SC, then a decrease repeat 6 times (total 24 SC).

For Round 15:

2 SC, then a decrease repeat 6 times (total 18 SC).

Round 16:

1 SC, then a decrease repeat 6 times (total 12 SC).

Round 17:

Perform 6 decreases (total 6 SC), then fasten off, leaving a tail to sew the opening closed.

Fins (make 2, in red yarn):

Start with a magic ring, chain 1, then work 8 SC into the ring. Fasten off leaving a long tail for sewing.

Tail (in red yarn):

Chain 5, starting in the second chain from the hook: slip stitch, SC, half double crochet (HDC), slip stitch in the next, chain 5, repeat the pattern. Fasten off leaving a tail for sewing.

Leaves (in green yarn):

Start with a magic ring, work 8 SC into the ring.
Chain 4, starting in the second chain from the hook: SC, HDC, slip stitch, slip stitch into the next stitch on the magic ring. Repeat around to form 8 leaves. Fasten off, leaving a tail for sewing.

Stem (in green yarn):

Form a slip knot, chain 4, starting in the second chain from hook: SC, slip stitch, then fasten off, leaving a tail for sewing.

Assembly:

Sew the fins between rounds 11 and 12 of the body, approximately 3 stitches away from each eye.
Sew the tail at the back of the whale, covering any yarn color changes for a neat finish.
Attach the leaves on top of the whale's body.
Sew the stem onto the center of the leaves.
Place the safety eyes between rounds 9 and 10, approximately 13 stitches apart.
Lastly, embroider a few white stitches over the body to mimic strawberry seeds.