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Home » Amigurumi

No-Sew Whale
Crochet Pattern
By Fay | Posted on June 28, 2020 |
Updated on March 28, 2024

I love a quick and easy pattern

and this no-sew whale crochet
pattern is definitely a winner!

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I have a huge affinity with sea

creatures and in particular
dolphins and whales. In fact when
I was a teenager I wanted to be a
Marine Biologist!

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Life obviously had different plans

for me but I still get to enjoy
them in crochet form.

Sewing is my least favourite part

of making amigurumi so this
pattern is great for when you want
to whip something up in a hurry
and you don’t feel like dealing
with a million different pieces and
ends – the perfect quick and easy
project for markets and last
minute gifts.

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Table of Contents

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Pattern Overview
This pattern is completely no-sew
except for the hiding of your yarn
tail at the end. The tail and fins
are worked in the front loop only
of R12 and you will use the leftover
back loops in the next round to
maintain your stitch count.

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Yarn
I chose to use DK weight yarn as
that’s mostly what I have on hand
but I’ve also made this pattern
using DMC Happy Chenille with a
3mm hook and the end result was
delightful.

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Feel free to experiment with

different yarns as this is an easy
way to change the size of your
finished whale. Just remember to
adjust your hook size accordingly
and with any changes in size you
may also need to change the size
of your safety eyes.

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More Patterns
If you love this no-sew whale
crochet pattern, you might also
like to check out these other no-
sew patterns:

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No-Sew Chick Crochet Pattern

No-Sew Whale Crochet

Pattern

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Materials
DK weight yarn in main colour
and white (I used Paintbox
Yarns Cotton DK in Pale Lilac
and Paper White)
2.5mm crochet hook
6mm safety eyes
Polyester Fiberfill
Yarn needle
Stitch marker
Scissors

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Abbreviations (US Terms)

ch – chain
sl st – slip stitch
sc – single crochet
hdc – half double crochet
dc – double crochet
inc – increase
FLO – front loop only
BLO – back loop only
dec – decrease
invdec – invisible decrease
st/s – stitch/es
[…] – repeat the instructions
in brackets
(…) – indicates stitch count at
end of round

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Useful Links
How to Change Colours
Invisible Decrease
How to Close Amigurumi

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Finished Size
The finished whale measures
approximately 2.5″ x 2″ (6.5cm x
5cm). Size may vary depending on
tension and materials used.

Gauge
Gauge is not important in this
pattern. Use a hook size to match
your chosen yarn. Make sure that
your stitches are tight enough to
prevent stuffing showing through
and adjust hook size if necessary.

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Notes
Pieces are worked in a
continuous spiral starting with
a magic ring unless otherwise
specified. Mark the first stitch
 of each round with a
removable stitch marker.

LET’S GET STARTED!

Whale (starting with

main colour)
R1: 6 sc in magic ring (6)

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R2: [Inc] x6 (12)

R3: [Sc, inc] x6 (18)

R4: Sc, inc, [2 sc, inc] x5, sc (24)

R5: [3 sc, inc] x6 (30)

R6: 2 sc, inc, [4 sc, inc] x5, 2 sc (36)

R7-11: [Sc] x36 (36) 5 rounds

In this next round we will be

creating the tail and fins.

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For more help with this section

there is a premium pattern
available with step-by-step
photos.

R12: Sl st in FLO. [Ch 6, dc in 3rd

ch from hook, dc in next st, hdc in
next, sc in last st. Sl st in
beginning st FLO] x2. 6 sc, sl st in
next stitch FLO. Ch 4, dc in 3rd ch
from hook, hdc in next st. Sl st in
beginning st FLO. 21 sc, sl st in
next st FLO. Ch 4, dc in 3rd ch
from hook, hdc in next st. Sl st in
beginning st FLO. 6 sc (36)

Change to white in the first sc of

R13 so that the colour change is
hidden by the tail. This round is
worked in the back loop only and
you will be using the leftover back
loops from the tail and fins on R12.

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R13: BLO 2 sc, dec, [4 sc, dec] x5, 2

sc (30)

R14: [3 sc, invdec] x6 (24)

Insert safety eyes between R10

and R11, 5 stitches from each fin
and 11 stitches apart.

R15: Sc, invdec, [2 sc, invdec] x5, sc

(18)

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Start stuffing and continue to stuff

as you go.

R16: [Sc, invdec] x6 (12)

R17: [Invdec] x6 (6)

Cut the yarn leaving a tail and pull

through last st. Weave the yarn
tail through the front loop only of
the final round and pull to close.
Hide the end inside the whale.

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This pattern is for personal use

only and may not be copied,
reproduced, altered, published or
distributed in any way. If you wish
to share this pattern, you may link
to this pattern but please do not
reprint it on your site.

You can sell finished products

made from this pattern in small
quantities. Do NOT use our photos
as your sale photos.

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Fay
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Fay is the creative force behind

Stitch by Fay. She has over a
decade of crochet experience and
a passion for quick and easy
crochet patterns.

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26 Comments

Deb Drake says:

June 15, 2023 at 10:22 am

Love this pattern so fast and easy

to work up

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Sarah Proctor says:

July 2, 2023 at 3:31 am

This is super adorable and easy to

do! I loved this pattern and will
definitely be making several more
little whale friends.

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Janie says:
July 16, 2023 at 3:04 pm

This pattern is so incredible, I’m

incredibly new to crocheting but
this was so easy and super fun! will
be giving these as gifts for the
foreseeable future

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stitchbyfay says:
July 18, 2023 at 11:27 am

Thank you so much for your kind

words. I’m glad you’re enjoying
the pattern.

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JHONE DER says:

December 25, 2023 at 9:59 am

same

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Hannah says:
August 20, 2023 at 11:44 am

Absolutely loved this pattern! I

just started, and this was a quick
and easy pattern to work up. I will
definitely be making more! Thanks
for posting this!

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Peter's Treasury says:

August 25, 2023 at 9:19 am

I quit making Amigurumi years

ago because of some physical
problems. I never can’t go back to
Amigurumi as a main hobby, but I
can now do small Ami’s every now
and then. This pattern is PERFECT
for that, and it also saves the
hassle of sewing things. Thanks!

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Jim Foxworthy says:

October 19, 2023 at 12:58 pm

Very nice pattern. I’m making

several of these whales in chenille
for a craft fair. Thank you for
sharing this wonderful pattern!

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JHONE DER says:

December 25, 2023 at 9:58 am

I love this pattern but i have one

question for round 13 do you do
BLO the whole round???

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Fay says:
December 26, 2023 at 9:04 am

Yes, the whole round is back

loop only

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Kat says:
February 4, 2024 at 12:22 am

This is such a cute pattern!

Probably my favourite project to
date (it gets excited giggles every
time i make one for my friends or
family)

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Jyn says:
March 10, 2024 at 8:05 pm
Turned out super cute! The only
part that was at all challenging
was the layer with the fins, but
even that was pretty manageable.

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Heleen says:
April 21, 2024 at 12:54 am

Love this one! Are the tail Fins

both made in the same stitch?

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Fay says:
April 22, 2024 at 8:27 am

Yes they are.

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:) says:
April 24, 2024 at 2:41 pm

is this uk or us terms

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Fay says:
April 26, 2024 at 8:23 am

US terms

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Boo says:
May 4, 2024 at 6:53 pm

Just asking, but what yarn will be

best for this whale?

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Fay says:
May 6, 2024 at 8:07 am

You can use any yarn, the only

difference will be the finished
size. My personal preference is
DK weight (8 ply) cotton.

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Harry Potter says:

May 20, 2024 at 1:57 am

what size eyes should I use for this

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Fay says:
May 20, 2024 at 9:06 am

If you used the recommended

materials then 6mm eyes
otherwise go with what you
think looks best.

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Ri Kyi says:
June 6, 2024 at 9:00 pm

just to ask, which part is the tail?

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Fay says:
June 7, 2024 at 9:17 am

The first part of R12 forms the

tail.

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Sharon Mueller says:

June 21, 2024 at 10:22 am

I just finished the Whale(my 1st

amirugumi ever)! I wanted to try
the pattern before my 11 yr. old
granddaughters come to visit
(twins). One is very interested In
amirugumi. This will be a great
beginner pattern that each of us
can work on. Thanks!

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Sleep says:
July 21, 2024 at 8:29 pm

I love this pattern! It was easy to

understand, and it turned out so
cute as well! I’ll definitely be
making more soon. Thanks

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elaine says:
August 10, 2024 at 9:20 am

OMG I love your patterns and just

made the whale. I made a bunch
of your peas in a pod. I made
other things too. Please keep them
coming!

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Fay says:
August 12, 2024 at 8:29 am

I’m so glad you’re enjoying the

patterns. Your kind words mean
a lot x

Reply

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