Cute Little Whale Amigurumi Free Crochet Pattern You’ll Love
Designer: Sofia Raskolnikova
Instagram: @polurepka.crochet
Difficulty level: Beginner
Ready to crochet something soft and calming today?
This free amigurumi little whale pattern is designed by Polurepka and captures the peaceful rhythm of ocean life with its smooth shape and gentle look. It’s a lovely choice for DIY crochet gift ideas, nursery decor, or small handmade toys. Clean shaping like this fits perfectly into easy crochet projects and beginner-friendly designs, and we sincerely thank the designer for sharing this charming whale. You’ll also find inspiring whale ideas at the end of the pattern.
Curious how this adorable whale comes together? Scroll down to explore the original pattern source and details.
This is a beginner-friendly amigurumi pattern made with basic stitches and simple construction. It works well as a quick crochet project you can finish at a relaxed pace. If you enjoy cute ocean toys, you might also like the tiny octopus amigurumi shared on our blog, which pairs beautifully with sea-themed collections.
The pattern uses YarnArt Jeans cotton yarn (blue and gray) with a 1.75 mm hook, 7 mm safety eyes, and fiberfill for a neat, defined finish. Basic tools like a yarn needle and scissors are all you need. You may also enjoy the mushroom amigurumi on our blog. Don’t forget to check the whale inspiration ideas at the end of the pattern, and thank you to the designer for this lovely creation.
Materials
• Yarn – YarnArt Jeans (or similar cotton yarn)
▪︎ Color 68 – Blue
▪︎ Color 49 – Gray
• Fiberfill stuffing
• Safety eyes – 7 mm
• Crochet hook – 1.75 mm
• Yarn needle
• Scissors
Abbreviations
MR – magic ring
ch – chain
sc – single crochet
hdc – half double crochet
sl st – slip stitch
inc – increase (2 sc in the same stitch)
dec – decrease (sc2tog)
BLO – back loop only
FLO – front loop only
(…) x n – repeat the instructions in parentheses n times
HOW TO CROCHET A LITTLE WHALE AMIGURUMI
Body
Ch 11.
Rnd 1: Starting in the 2nd ch from hook: 3 sc in one stitch, 8 sc, 3 sc in one stitch, turn, 8 sc (22)
Continue in spiral:
Rnd 2: 3 inc, 8 sc, 3 inc, 8 sc (28)
Rnd 3: 28 sc
Rnd 4: (inc, 1 sc) x 3, 8 sc, (inc, 1 sc) x 3, 8 sc (34)
Rnd 5: 34 sc
Rnd 6: 4 sc, inc, 17 sc, inc, 11 sc (36)
Rnd 7–13: 36 sc (7 rounds)
Make 3 offset stitches. Marker does not need to be centered.
Insert safety eyes between rounds 11–12. Do not place too low.
Rnd 14: dec, 32 sc (34)
Rnd 15: 34 sc
Rnd 16: dec, 28 sc, dec (31)
Rnd 17: dec, 27 sc, dec (29)
Rnd 18: 3 dec, 19 sc, 2 dec (24)
Rnd 19: 2 dec, 18 sc, dec (21)
Add stuffing.
Rnd 20: dec, 7 sc, 2 dec, 8 sc (18)
Rnd 21: 18 sc
Add more stuffing.
Rnd 22: (1 sc, dec) x 6 (12)
Add more stuffing.
Rnd 23–24: 12 sc
Add a little more stuffing.
Rnd 25: 7 sc
Flatten and crochet 5 sc through both sides to close.
Fasten off and hide the yarn.
Shape the whale slightly flat.
Tail Fins (make 2)
Rnd 1: 6 sc in MR
Rnd 2: 6 sc
Rnd 3: (1 sc, inc) x 3 (9)
Rnd 4: 9 sc
Rnd 5: (1 sc, dec) x 3 (6)
Crochet 2 sc through both layers.
Leave a long tail for sewing.
Side Fins (make 2)
Attach yarn at round 16, slightly below the eye.
Ch 4, turn.
Starting in the 2nd ch from hook:
1 sc, 2 hdc
Attach with sl st to the next stitch (not the same stitch).
Fasten off and hide the yarn.
Assembly
Sew tail fins to the tail from the center.
Embroider eyelids: first the upper line, then the lower line with a few stitches.
Do not overdo it.
Your whale is finished. You can decorate it with small embroidery details if desired.
Copyright & Credits
This pattern is designed by Sofia Raskolnikova (@polurepka); the pattern itself may not be redistributed, copied, translated, or republished in any form without the designer’s permission, and you may sell finished toys made from this pattern, but please credit the designer by tagging @polurepka and linking to their social media when sharing your work.
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