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.
Finishing:
- Weave in all ends, and your strawberry whale is complete!
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