Whale

This is a quick and easy whale pattern. You can get the PDF version here.

You will need:

·       Yarn needle 

·       Soft toy filling

·       3mm crochet hook 

·       DK Yarn – Approx. 80m

o    Wendy Peter Pan DK – Blue

o    Wendy Peter Pan DK – Black

o    Wendy Peter Pan DK – White

Stitches and abbreviations used: (US terminology)

·       MR - Magic ring (sc unless otherwise specified)

·       Ch - Chain 

·       SC - Single crochet 

·       Inc - Increase stitch (2 single crochets into one stitch)

·       Dec - Decrease stitch (single crochet 2 stitches together)

·       FLO – Front Loop Only 

·       YO – Yarn Over 

·       ST - Stitch                                                      

·       SLST - Slip stitch 

·       R – Round or Row 

·       FO - Finish Off

Other things to note....

·       This pattern is worked in continuous rounds. It is helpful to use a stitch marker to keep track.

·       The number in ( ) at the end of each round indicates the total stitch count for that round.

·       *  * indicates repeated series of stitches. 

·       Use invisible decreases for a neater finished product. This is done by using the FLO of the stitches while making the decrease. 

·       Stitches in [ ]  are worked into one stitch.

·       Remember to stuff the product little and often as you work.

Body - Blue
1.	6sc into MR (6)
2.	*inc* x6 (12)
3.	*1sc, inc* x6 (18)
4.	*1sc, inc, 1sc* x6 (24)
5.	*3sc, inc* x6 (30)
6.	*2sc, inc, 2sc* x6 (36)
7.	*5sc, inc* x6 (42)
8.	*3sc, inc, 3sc* x6 (48)
9.	Sc (48)
10.	*7sc, inc* x6 (54)
11-19.	Sc (54) – 9 rounds
20.	10sc, *dec, 2sc* x6, 20sc (48) -mark the decrease section in this round to help with positioning the eyes and fins later.
21.	Sc (48)
22.	7sc, *dec, 2sc* x6, 17sc (42) – start stuffing and continue stuffing until closing.
23-24.	Sc (42) – 2 rounds
25.	5sc, *dec, 2sc* x6, 13sc (36)
26.	Sc (36)
27.	6sc, *dec, 2sc* x4, 14sc (32)
28.	Sc (32)
29.	*3sc, dec, 3sc* x4 (28)
30.	Sc (28)
31.	*5sc, dec* x4 (24)
32.	Sc (24)
33.	*2sc, dec, 2sc* x4 (20)
34.	Sc (20)
35.	*3sc, dec* x4 (16)
36.	Sc (16)
37.	*1sc, dec, 1sc* x4 (12)
38.	Sc (12) – Finish stuffing, the rest of the of the whale and parts are unstuffed.
39.	inc into the stitch, skip the next 6 stitches, inc into the last 5 stitches (12) – This is making one of the tail fins.
40.	*1sc, inc, 1sc* x4 (16)
41-42.	Sc (16) – 2 rounds
43.	*1sc, dec, 1sc* x4 (12)
44.	Sc (12)
45.	*dec* x6 (6)
	FO – Close hole
39b.	Join yarn at the unworked stitch from R39 above - *inc* x6 (12) - This is making the second tail fin.
40b.	*1sc, inc, 1sc* x4 (16)
41b-42b.	Sc (16) – 2 rounds
43b.	*1sc, dec, 1sc* x4 (12)
44b.	Sc (12)
45b.	*dec* x6 (6)
	FO – Close hole
Eyes x2 – White
1.	6sc into MR (6)
2.	*inc* x6 (12)
3.	*1sc, inc* x6 (18)
	FO – Leaving yarn tail. This will be used to sew the eye to the head after adding the detail.
Detailing in the eyes x2 - Black
1.	Insert hook into any st between R2&3 of the eyes. Surface slst into the next 7sts.
	FO – Tie off yarn tails.
	Sew eye pieces to R10-16 of the head approx. 16st apart. Use the increased stitches marked from R20 of the body to help placement.
Side fins x2 – Blue
1.	4sc into MR (4)
2.	*inc* x4 (8)
3.	*1sc, inc* x4 (12)
4.	Sc (12)
5.	*1sc, inc, 1sc* x4 (16)
6-7.	Sc (16) – 2 rounds
8.	*1sc, dec, 1sc* x4 (12)
9.	*1sc, dec* x4 (8)
	FO – leaving yarn tail. Do not stuff. Flatten the piece. Sew to body at approx. R21. 20st apart.
Detailing
	Using a strand of white yarn, sew onto the tail ensuring not to pull too tightly. See picture for placement.
	Using a strand of black yarn, sew a mouth at approx. R7. Using a strand of black yarn, add detailing above the eyes if desired.