Sure, here’s a simple and easy-to-follow tutorial for creating an adorable amigurumi whale. Amigurumi is the Japanese art of crocheting or knitting small stuffed animals and creatures. This tutorial includes a free pattern and step-by-step instructions to help beginners create their own cute whale friend.

Materials You’ll Need:

  1. Worsted weight yarn in blue or the color of your choice for the body.
  2. Small amount of white yarn for the belly.
  3. Crochet hook appropriate for your chosen yarn (usually a size G or H hook works well).
  4. Fiberfill stuffing.
  5. Safety eyes or black yarn for the eyes.
  6. Yarn needle.
  7. Stitch marker.
  8. Scissors.

Abbreviations:

  • ch: chain
  • st: stitch
  • sc: single crochet
  • inc: increase (2 sc in the same st)
  • dec: decrease (single crochet decrease)
  • FO: fasten off

Pattern:

Body:

  1. Start with a magic ring (adjustable ring), and work 6 sc into the ring. Pull the ring tight and place a stitch marker to mark the beginning of the round. (6 stitches)
  2. Inc in each st around. (12 stitches)
  3. [Sc, inc] around. (18 stitches)
  4. [Sc in the next 2 sts, inc] around. (24 stitches)
  5. [Sc in the next 3 sts, inc] around. (30 stitches)
  6. [Sc in the next 4 sts, inc] around. (36 stitches)
  7. [Sc in the next 5 sts, inc] around. (42 stitches)
  8. [Sc in the next 6 sts, inc] around. (48 stitches) 9-14. Sc in each st around. (48 stitches for 6 rounds)
  9. [Sc in the next 6 sts, dec] around. (42 stitches)
  10. [Sc in the next 5 sts, dec] around. (36 stitches)
  11. [Sc in the next 4 sts, dec] around. (30 stitches)
  12. [Sc in the next 3 sts, dec] around. (24 stitches)
  13. [Sc in the next 2 sts, dec] around. (18 stitches)
  14. [Sc in the next st, dec] around. (12 stitches)
  15. Dec around. (6 stitches)
  16. FO, leaving a tail for sewing.

Belly:

  1. With white yarn, start with a magic ring, and work 6 sc into the ring. Pull the ring tight and place a stitch marker. (6 stitches)
  2. Inc in each st around. (12 stitches)
  3. [Sc, inc] around. (18 stitches) 4-5. Sc in each st around. (18 stitches for 2 rounds)
  4. [Sc in the next st, dec] around. (12 stitches)
  5. Dec around. (6 stitches)
  6. FO, leaving a tail for sewing.

Fin:

  1. Start with a magic ring, and work 4 sc into the ring. Pull the ring tight and place a stitch marker. (4 stitches)
  2. Inc in each st around. (8 stitches) 3-5. Sc in each st around. (8 stitches for 3 rounds)
  3. [Sc in the next st, dec] around. (6 stitches)
  4. Dec around. (3 stitches)
  5. FO, leaving a tail for sewing.

Assembly:

  1. Attach safety eyes or sew eyes using black yarn between rounds 11 and 12 of the body, leaving 5-6 stitches between the eyes.
  2. Sew the belly onto the body, leaving a small gap at the front.
  3. Stuff the body and belly lightly with fiberfill.
  4. Sew the fin onto the top of the body.
  5. Weave in all loose ends.

Congratulations! You’ve just completed your amigurumi whale! Feel free to customize your whale by changing colors, adding accessories, or modifying the size. Remember, amigurumi is all about creativity, so don’t hesitate to experiment and make it your own. Happy crocheting!