Today for World Oceans Day, we have 8 great patterns of ocean animals. If you have an aspiring marine biologist in the family, today's patterns are for you.
Whale Amigurumi from Loops and Love Crochet
Whale Crochet Pattern from The Burgundy Basket
Whales of the Universe Mobile from Ruth Haydock
Benjamin Turtle Nap Buddy CAL from My Fingers Fly
Sea Turtle Amigurumi from Loops and Love Crochet
Crochet Turtle from The Burgundy Basket
Whale Plush Toy
Materials:
Worsted yarn – 2.5 oz. color of choice
Size G crochet hook
Yarn needle
Fiberfil
Black and white felt or googly eyes
Finished pillow measures approximately 11” long (including tail fin)
BODY:
Rnd 1: Ch 2, 6 sc in 2nd ch from hook. Do not join. Work in rounds throughout.
Rnd 2: 2 sc in each st around (12 sc).
Rnd 3: *Sc in next st, 2 sc in next st,* repeat around (18 sc).
Rnd 4: *Sc in next 2 sts, 2 sc in next st,* repeat around (24 sc).
Rnd 5: *Sc in next 3 sts, 2 sc in next st,* repeat around (30 sc).
Rnd 6: *Sc in next 4 sts, 2 sc in next st,* repeat around (36 sc).
Rnd 7: *Sc in next 5 sts, 2 sc in next st,* repeat around (42 sc).
Rnd 8: *Sc in next 6 sts, 2 sc in next st,* repeat around (48 sc).
Rnds 9-20: Sc in each st (48 sc).
Rnd 21: *Dec, sc in next 10 sts,* repeat around (44 hdc).
Rnds 22-23: Sc in each st.
Rnd 24: *Dec, sc in next 9 sts,* repeat around (40 hdc).
Rnds 25-26: Sc in each st.
Rnd 27: *Dec, sc in next 8 sts,* repeat around (36 hdc).
Rnds 28-29: Sc in each st.
Rnd 30: *Dec, sc in next 7 sts,* repeat around (32 hdc). Stuff.
Rnds 31-32: Sc in each st.
Rnd 33: *Dec, sc in next 6 sts,* repeat around (28 hdc).
Rnds 34-35: Sc in each st.
Rnd 36: *Dec, sc in next 5 sts,* repeat around (24 hdc).
Rnds 37-38: Sc in each st.
Rnd 39: *Dec, sc in next 4 sts,* repeat around (20 hdc). Stuff.
Rnds 40-41: Sc in each st. Join with sl st. Do not fasten off.
Tail Fin:
Row 1: Fold tail and sc through both sides (10 sc).
Row 2: Ch 1, turn, inc, sc across, inc.
Rows 3-6: Repeat Row 2 until fin measures 20 sts.
Row 7: Ch 1, turn, inc, sc in next 8 sts, dec. Leave remaining sts unworked.
Row 8: Ch 1, turn, dec, sc in next 8 sts, inc.
Row 9: Ch 1, turn, inc, sc in next 8 sts, dec.
Row 10: Repeat Row 8. Fasten off. Return to unworked sts of Row 6.
Row 7: Attach yarn to first unworked st of Row 6. Ch 1, dec, sc in next 8 sts, inc.
Row 8: Ch 1, turn, inc, work sc in next 8 sts, dec.
Row 9: Repeat Row 7.
Row 10: Repeat Row 8. Fasten off.
Side fins (Make 2):
Row 1: Ch 10, sc in 2nd ch from hook and next 8 ch (9 sc).
Row 2: Ch 1, turn, sc in next 8 sts, inc (10 sc).
Row 3: Ch 1, turn, inc, sc across (11 sc).
Row 4: Ch 1, turn, sc across, inc last st (12 sc).
Row 5: Repeat Row 3 (13 sc). Fasten off leaving 12” length. Sew one fin on each side of whale at Rnds 18-23.
Sew googly eyes or felt eyes at Rnds 9-10 of body.
PDF download also includes the matching Whale Pillow Crochet Pattern.
Whale Pillow & Plushie Crochet Pattern
Stay tuned all month long for new animal designs.
June 9 will be Koala crochet patterns. Who can resist koalas with their cute little noses and button ears?