Free Crochet Whale Amigurumi Pattern

Designer: Marina Kolmykova
Instagram: @_little_owlet_

Ready to bring a little handmade magic to life? Let’s crochet together… 
Bring a touch of soft ocean magic to your crochet collection with the Amigurumi Fluffy Baby Whale Free Crochet Pattern designed by the talented Marina Kolmykova (dailydoll.shop). This adorable project is easy, beginner friendly, and perfect for anyone who enjoys creating charming animals with a “step by step” approach. The finished whale measures approximately 13 cm, and its warm, cozy look comes from using fluffy yarns such as Katia Air Alpaca, Schachenmayr Fashion Soft Mix, Semenovskaya Lada, and similar options. In this pattern, the head, body, and tail are worked as one piece, while the fins are sewn on for a clean, polished finish. You’ll also knit a tiny baktus scarf with 2 mm needles, adding extra personality to your handmade whale.

To get started, gather simple tools like a 1.3 mm crochet hook, 5 mm safety eyes, soft stuffing, a decorative button, and a pet brush to fluff up your yarn. You’ll also need yarn for the knitted baktus, a yarn needle, and scissors—everything you need can be purchased here. Whether you’re new to amigurumi or looking for your next relaxing, creative project, this fluffy whale is a joy to make and display. A heartfelt thank-you to Marina Kolmykova for sharing this cute and cozy design, and don’t forget to check the end of the pattern for more beautiful amigurumi whale ideas to inspire your next creation.

Materials and Tools

Katia Air Alpaca 200 (soft beige)
Yarn for the cowl
Crochet hook 1.3 mm
Knitting needles 2 mm
Safety eyes 5 mm
Stuffing for the toy
Decorative button
Felting needle
Sewing needle
Scissors

Abbreviations

AM — amigurumi magic ring
ch — chain
sl st — slip stitch
sc — single crochet
dc — double crochet
hdc — half double crochet
st — stitch
inc — increase
dec — decrease
(…) x n — repeat n times

AMIGURUMI FLUFFY BABY WHALE

Head-Body

Work from the nose to the tail. Chain 9, then crochet around the chain starting from the second chain from the hook.
R1: 7 sc, 3 sc in 1 st (turn point, then work back along the chain), 6 sc, 2 sc in first st (18)
R2: inc, 7 sc, 2 inc, 7 sc, inc (22)
R3: sc, inc, 7 sc, inc, 2 sc, inc, 7 sc, inc, sc (26)
R4: inc, sc, inc, 8 sc, (inc, sc) x2, inc, 8 sc, inc, sc (32)
R5: inc, sc, inc, 11 sc, (inc, sc) x2, inc, 11 sc, inc, sc (38)
R6: 4 sc, 2 inc, 10 sc, 2 inc, 5 sc, 2 inc, 10 sc, 2 inc, sc (46)
R7: 5 sc, 2 inc, 13 sc, 2 inc, 6 sc, 2 inc, 13 sc, 2 inc, sc (54)
R8-11: 54 sc (54)
R12: (8 sc, inc) x6 (60)
R13-15: 60 sc (60)

R16: (8 sc, dec) x6 (54)
R17: 54 sc (54)
R18: (7 sc, dec) x6 (48)
R19-20: 48 sc (48)
R21: (6 sc, dec) x6 (42)
R22-26: 42 sc (42)
R27: (dec, 6 sc, dec, 11 sc) x2 (38)
R28-29: 38 sc (38)
R30: (dec, 5 sc, dec, 10 sc) x2 (34)
R31: 34 sc (34)
R32: (dec, 4 sc, dec, 9 sc) x2 (30)
R33-35: 30 sc (30)

Stuff the body firmly at this stage, making sure there are no gaps.
R36: (3 dec, 9 sc) x2 (24)
R37-38: 24 sc (24)
R39: (6 sc, dec) x3 (21)
R40: 21 sc (21)
R41: (5 sc, dec) x3 (18)
R42-43: 18 sc (18)
R44: (4 sc, dec) x3 (15)
R45: 15 sc (15)
Stuff the tail. If you want the whale to balance well, add a small textile bag with metallic granules inside the tail. Fill the remaining space with fiberfill.
R46: (3 sc, dec) x3 (12)
R47-50: 12 sc (12)

Tail shaping

R51: (inc, 5 sc) x2 (14)
R52: (2 inc, 5 sc) x2 (18)
R53: (2 sc, inc) x6 (24)
R54: (3 sc, inc) x6 (30)

Add more stuffing to the tail. Fold the tail in half and work the final row connecting both sides:
R55: 1 ch, 2 dc, hdc, sc, 5 sl st, sc, hdc, 3 dc, sl st
Close the last stitch and weave in the end with a needle.

Fins (make 2)

R1: 6 sc in AM
R2: (2 sc, inc) x2 (8)
R3: (3 sc, inc) x2 (10)
R4: 10 sc (10)
R5: (4 sc, inc) x2 (12)
Leave a long tail for sewing and make a second fin the same way.

Eyelids (make 2)

Chain 4, then crochet around starting from the second chain from the hook: sc, dc, sc. Leave a long tail for sewing into the body. Make a second eyelid the same way.

Cowl

Use size 2 needles and 100 g/500 m yarn. Cast on 4 stitches, leaving a long tail.
R1: 1 knit (first stitch is knit for a neat edge), 1 yarn over, knit to end
R2: knit all stitches, yarn over worked through back loop
R3-4: knit stitches
Repeat these 4 rows until desired length.

Decrease rows

R1: 1 knit, 2 together through back loop, knit to end
R2-4: knit all stitches
Repeat until 4 stitches remain. Bind off and leave a long tail.

Assembly

Sew the fins to the body with a hidden seam (approximately between rows 27 and 34). Ensure they are level.
Brush the completed whale with a metal bristle brush to create a fluffy texture. Brush in all directions: left to right, right to left, bottom to top, top to bottom.
Attach the eyes (approximately between rows 20-21). Sew eyelids so they partially cover the eyes. Weave in yarn ends.
Embroider the mouth line.
Tie the cowl around the whale’s neck. Add small decorative details if desired to give your whale character.

Stitch Terminology Note
All stitches in this pattern have been adapted to standard English crochet terms (US terminology) to ensure clarity and consistency.

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