Echo the Whale – Free Crochet Pattern

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As we are right in the heart of summer time, I wanted to make sure to design a summer amigurumi project this year. What better way than this sweet little whale? Echo the Whale is a simple, fun little whale, with a small princess crown surrounded by flowers.

I’ve used WeCrochet Brava Worsted yarn. It is so soft, affordable, and the perfect fit for amigurumi!

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I would classify this pattern as “advanced beginner”. It would be helpful to have had some experience with amigurumi before creating this project.

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Echo the Whale

ABBREVIATIONS

st = stitch
sl st = slip stitch
SC = single crochet
SC2tog = single crochet 2 stitches together (invisible decrease is recommended)

SPECIAL STITCHES

SC2tog (using invisible decrease method): Insert hook into front loop of the first stitch. Insert hook into front loop of second stitch. Yarn over. Draw through the first two loops on hook. Yarn over. Draw through both loops on hook.

NOTES

• Checking your gauge is not required for this pattern. Use a hook that is smaller than the size recommended for your yarn weight. This will ensure that your stuffing will not show through the stitches.
• All pieces are worked in the round. Use a stitch marker to indicate the beginning of each round.
• Body of whale requires stuffing. Stuff the body as you work it to ensure each piece is completely filled. Do not add stuffing to the tail or fins.

PATTERN

Body

Using color A (shown as blue):

R1: Begin with 6 SC in a magic ring. (6 sts)

R2: 2 SC in each st around. (12 sts)

R3: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in next st. Repeat from * around. (18 sts)

R4: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in each of the next 2 sts. Repeat from * around. (24 sts)

R5: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in each of the next 3 sts. Repeat from * around. (30 sts)

R6: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in each of the next 4 sts. Repeat from * around. (36 sts)

R7: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in each of the next 5 sts. Repeat from * around. (42 sts)

R8: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in each of the next 6 sts. Repeat from * around. (48 sts)

R9-14: 1 SC in each st around. (48 sts)

R15: *SC2tog, 1 SC in each of the next 6 sts. Repeat from * around. (42 sts)

R16: 1 SC in each st around. (42 sts)

R17: *SC2tog, 1 SC in each of the next 2 sts. Repeat from * an additional 5 times. Place a st marker in the last st worked. 1 SC in each of the next 18 sts. (36 sts)

If using safety eyes, and using the st markers placed in R17 as a guide, insert eyes between R8 and R9 with approximately 17 sts between. See tutorial photos.

R18-21: 1 SC in each st around. (36 sts)

R22: *SC2tog, 1 SC in next st. Repeat from * an additional 5 times. 1 SC in each of the next 18 sts. (30 sts)

R23-24: 1 SC in each st around. (30 sts)

R25: *SC2tog, 1 SC in each of the next 3 sts. Repeat from * around. (24 sts)

R26: *SC2tog, 1 SC in each of the next 2 sts. Repeat from * around. (18 sts)

R27-28: 1 SC in each st around. (18 sts)

Fill with stuffing.

R29: 1 SC in each of the next 2 sts, SC2tog four times, 1 SC in each of the next 8 sts. (14)

R30: 1 SC in each st around. (14 sts)

R31: *1 SC, SC2tog. Repeat from * an additional 1 time. 1 SC in each of the next 2 sts. **2 SC in next st, 1 SC in next st. Repeat from ** an additional 1 time. 1 SC in each of the next 2 sts. (14 sts)

R32: SC2tog, 1 SC, SC2tog, 1 SC in each of the next 2 sts. *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in the next st. Repeat from * an additional 1 time. 1 SC in each of the next 3 sts. (14 sts)

Ensure that body is fully stuffed at this point.

Tail (Part 1)

Note that the tail should remain unstuffed.

R33: 1 SC in each of the next 2 sts. Add a st marker to the next st, but leave it, and the following 6 stitches unworked. 1 SC in each remaining stitch to beginning. (7 sts)

R34: 2 SC in each st around. (14 sts)

R35: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in each of the next 6 sts. Repeat from * around. (16 sts)

R36-38: 1 SC in each st around. (16 sts)

R39: *SC2tog, 1 SC in each of the next 6 sts. Repeat from * around. (14 sts)

R40: *SC2tog, 1 SC in each of the next 5 sts. Repeat from * around. (12 sts)

R41: *SC2tog, 1 SC in each of the next 2 sts. Repeat from * around. (9 sts)

R42: *SC2tog, 1 SC in next st. Repeat from * around. (6 sts)

Cut yarn, weave yarn in and out of remaining sts. Pull tight to close. Weave in ends.

Tail (Part 2)

Attach yarn to R32 of body, where you placed a st marker.

R33: 1 SC in each st around. (7 sts)

R34-42: Repeat R34-42 of Tail (Part 1).

Cut yarn, weave yarn in and out of remaining sts. Pull tight to close. Weave in ends.

You may notice that there is a small space in between the base of the two tails. If so, close the hole with a piece of yarn and weave in the ends.  

Fins (make 2)

Using color A (shown as blue):

R1: Begin with 6 SC in a magic ring. (6 sts)

R2: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in next st. Repeat from * around. (9 sts)

R3: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in each of the next 2 sts. Repeat from * around. (12 sts)

R4-5: 1 SC in each st around. (12 sts)

R6: *2 SC in next st, 1 SC in next st. Repeat from * around. (18 sts)

R7: 1 SC in each st around. (18 sts)

R8: *SC2tog, 1 SC in next st. Repeat from * around. (12 sts)

R9: *SC2tog, 1 SC in each of the next 2 sts. Repeat from * around. (9 sts)

R10: *SC2tog, 1 SC in next st. Repeat from * around. (6 sts)

R11: Fold the fin closed. Working through both sides, 1 SC in each st across. (3 sts)

Cut yarn, leaving long tail for sewing.

Crown

Using color B (shown as gold):

R1: Begin with 6 SC in a magic ring. (6 sts)

R2: Working in the back loops only, 1 SC in each st around. Sl st to beginning. (6 sts)

R3: *Ch 3. Sl st into the same and next st. Repeat from * to beginning. (6 ch 3 spaces)

Fasten off.  

Flowers (make 3)

Making each flower in a different color:

R1: Working in a magic ring: *1 SC, ch 4. Repeat from * an additional 4 times. Sl st to beginning SC. (5 ch 4 spaces)

Leave long tail for sewing.

Fasten off.

ASSEMBLY

Attach fins between R14 and R15, just below eye level.

Attach flowers to the top of the head, at approximately R8-9, leaving about 2 sts between each flower.

Attach crown to the top of the head, at approximately R12, behind the flowers.

*Note: Safety eyes and noses pose a choking risk for babies; therefore, if making this toy for a baby, I recommend using yarn, felt, or embroidered details.

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Nicole

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