Easy Crochet Baby Whale No Sewing Amigurumi Tutorial

Gather your yarn and crochet hook and get ready to make a delightful Crochet Baby Whale No Sewing Amigurumi! This project is perfect for anyone who enjoys a bit of knitting and wants to work on a project that promises a huggable result. The pattern is straightforward and with some simple stitches, you'll see your whale start to take shape.

Crochet Baby Whale No Sewing Amigurumi

Materials Needed:

Plush yarn (color of choice for the whale)
Crochet hook (size depending on the yarn)
Safety eyes or alternatives for the whale's eyes
Stuffing material
Yarn needle

Crochet Pattern:

Round 1:

Start by making a magic ring with eight single crochet (sc) stitches. Alternatively, use the chain two method for beginners: chain 2, work 8 sc in the second chain from hook.

Round 2:

Work 2 sc in each stitch around (increase in every stitch), ending with 16 stitches.

For Round 3:

Start with 1 sc in the first stitch.
Place a stitch marker to mark the beginning of the round.
Work 6 more sc for a total of 7.
Work an increase (2 sc in the same stitch).
Repeat another set of 7 sc and then an increase.
You should end up with 18 stitches.

Round 4:

Work 1 sc in each stitch around, maintaining 18 stitches.

Round 5 (Fins and Tail):

Start with 1 sc.
Work 2 more sc, then chain 3 for the first fin. Slip stitch (sl st) into the second chain from the hook, then sc in the last chain. Slip st into the body to attach the fin.
Work 10 sc, then repeat the fin making process.
After the second fin, work 4 sc.
For the tail, chain 4, and starting in the second chain from hook, work a half double crochet (hdc), sc, then sl st. Repeat once more for the other half of the tail.
End with 1 sc.

In Round 6:

Change to white yarn (or your chosen color for the whale's belly):
This is cleverly done by pulling through the new color on the last yarn over of the last stitch in the previous color.
Work this round in the back loops only, starting with a slip stitch as the first stitch after the color change for a seamless look.
Continue with sc in each back loop.

Eye Placement:

Position the eyes between rounds 4 and 5, placing them a bit in front of the fins.

Round 7-8 (Decrease Rounds):

Start with a single crochet stitch.
Work an invisible decrease by using only the front loops of the next two stitches.
Alternate between 1 sc and 1 invisible decrease around.
Continue decreasing as specified until the opening is small enough to stuff and close.

Finishing:

Stuff the whale before completely closing the opening.
Use a yarn needle to weave through the front loops of the remaining stitches to close the gap.
Add any additional details like cheeks with pink yarn, if desired.

Closing Remarks: