AMIGURUMI WHALE – FREE CROCHET PATTERN (ENGLISH)

Hello dear Amigurumi followers.
Today we are sharing a cute and soft Amigurumi Crochet Whale Free Pattern with you. As always, we publish a new free amigurumi pattern regularly for crochet lovers around the world. Amigurumi animals such as teddy bear, bunny, panda, giraffe, dog, cat, and sea animals are among the most popular crochet projects, and this adorable whale is a perfect addition to your collection. This amigurumi whale free crochet pattern is ideal for baby gifts, nursery decor, and handmade toys. Below you will find all the details and step-by-step instructions to crochet your own plush whale.

Sewn panel construction, smooth curves, gift-ready finish

This whale is worked as two curved panels (Top + Bottom) in rows, then seamed and stuffed. The shaping creates a defined “mouth curve” and a soft, chubby body.

FINISHED SIZE

Approx. 38–42 cm (15–16.5 in) long with worsted yarn and 4.0 mm hook.
(Adjust by changing yarn/hook.)

MATERIALS

Worsted weight yarn (Category 4)
- Color A: Top (Denim/Blue)
- Color B: Bottom (Light gray/white)
Hook: 4.0 mm (G/6) (use 3.75 mm if you want tighter fabric)
Safety eyes: 9–10 mm
Stitch markers
Fiberfill stuffing
Tapestry needle, scissors

ABBREVIATIONS (US)

ch – chain
sc – single crochet
hdc – half double crochet
dc – double crochet
sl st – slip stitch
inc – 2 sc in same stitch
dec – sc2tog (single crochet decrease)
st(s) – stitch(es)
( ) – stitch count end of row
Turn at end of each row.

NOTES (IMPORTANT)

Work tight to prevent stuffing showing.
The panels look “flat” until seamed—this is normal.
Leave long yarn tails for seaming.
For the smoothest seam, use mattress stitch on the body.

PART 1 — WHALE TOP (Color A)

Ch 15

Row 1: sc in 2nd ch from hook and across (14)
Row 2: ch 1, turn, sc across (14)
Row 3: ch 1, turn, inc, 12 sc, inc (16)
Row 4: ch 1, turn, sc across (16)
Row 5: ch 1, turn, inc, 14 sc, inc (18)
Row 6: ch 1, turn, sc across (18)
Row 7: ch 1, turn, inc, 16 sc, inc (20)
Row 8: ch 1, turn, sc across (20)
Row 9: ch 1, turn, 6 sc, inc, 6 sc, inc, 6 sc (22)
Row 10: ch 1, turn, sc across (22)
Row 11: ch 1, turn, inc, 20 sc, inc (24)
Row 12: ch 1, turn, sc across (24)

Begin gentle “mouth ridge” shaping

Row 13: ch 1, turn, 2 sc, dec, 16 sc, dec, 2 sc (22)
Row 14: ch 1, turn, sc across (22)
Row 15: ch 1, turn, 2 sc, dec, 14 sc, dec, 2 sc (20)
Row 16: ch 1, turn, sc across (20)
Row 17: ch 1, turn, 1 sc, dec, 14 sc, dec, 1 sc (18)
Row 18: ch 1, turn, sc across (18)

Back area + dorsal fin base

Row 19: ch 1, turn, inc, 16 sc, inc (20)
Row 20: ch 1, turn, sc across (20)
Row 21: ch 1, turn, 7 sc, inc, 4 sc, inc, 7 sc (22)
Row 22: ch 1, turn, sc across (22)
Row 23: ch 1, turn, 8 sc, inc, 4 sc, inc, 8 sc (24)
Row 24: ch 1, turn, sc across (24)

Dorsal fin “pinch” (small raised fin)

Row 25: ch 1, turn, 10 sc, dec, 2 sc, dec, 10 sc (22)
Row 26: ch 1, turn, sc across (22)
Row 27: ch 1, turn, 9 sc, dec, 2 sc, dec, 9 sc (20)
Row 28: ch 1, turn, sc across (20)

Taper toward tail

Row 29: ch 1, turn, 2 sc, dec, 12 sc, dec, 2 sc (18)
Row 30: ch 1, turn, sc across (18)
Row 31: ch 1, turn, 2 sc, dec, 10 sc, dec, 2 sc (16)
Row 32: ch 1, turn, sc across (16)
Row 33: ch 1, turn, 1 sc, dec, 10 sc, dec, 1 sc (14)
Row 34: ch 1, turn, sc across (14)

Tail flukes shaping

Row 35: ch 1, turn, inc, 12 sc, inc (16)
Row 36: ch 1, turn, inc, 14 sc, inc (18)
Row 37: ch 1, turn, 2 sc, inc, 12 sc, inc, 2 sc (20)
Row 38: ch 1, turn, 8 sc, sl st 4, 8 sc (20) (creates center dip)
Row 39: ch 1, turn, 2 sc, inc, 12 sc, inc, 2 sc (22)
Row 40: ch 1, turn, 9 sc, sl st 4, 9 sc (22)

Fasten off, leave a long tail.

PART 2 — WHALE BOTTOM (Color B)

Ch 17

Row 1: sc in 2nd ch from hook and across (16)
Row 2: ch 1, turn, sc across (16)

Create rounded “mouth”/chin curve with taller stitches

Row 3: ch 1, turn, 5 sc, 2 hdc, 2 dc, 2 hdc, 5 sc (16)
Row 4: ch 1, turn, inc, 14 sc, inc (18)
Row 5: ch 1, turn, 6 sc, inc, 4 sc, inc, 6 sc (20)
Row 6: ch 1, turn, sc across (20)
Row 7: ch 1, turn, inc, 18 sc, inc (22)
Row 8: ch 1, turn, sc across (22)
Row 9: ch 1, turn, 8 sc, inc, 4 sc, inc, 8 sc (24)
Row 10: ch 1, turn, sc across (24)

Belly fullness

Row 11: ch 1, turn, inc, 22 sc, inc (26)
Row 12: ch 1, turn, sc across (26)
Row 13: ch 1, turn, 10 sc, inc, 4 sc, inc, 10 sc (28)
Row 14: ch 1, turn, sc across (28)
Row 15: ch 1, turn, inc, 26 sc, inc (30)
Row 16: ch 1, turn, sc across (30)

Start taper

Row 17: ch 1, turn, 2 sc, dec, 24 sc, dec, 2 sc (28)
Row 18: ch 1, turn, sc across (28)
Row 19: ch 1, turn, 2 sc, dec, 22 sc, dec, 2 sc (26)
Row 20: ch 1, turn, sc across (26)
Row 21: ch 1, turn, 1 sc, dec, 22 sc, dec, 1 sc (24)
Row 22: ch 1, turn, sc across (24)
Row 23: ch 1, turn, 2 sc, dec, 18 sc, dec, 2 sc (22)
Row 24: ch 1, turn, sc across (22)
Row 25: ch 1, turn, 2 sc, dec, 16 sc, dec, 2 sc (20)
Row 26: ch 1, turn, sc across (20)
Row 27: ch 1, turn, 1 sc, dec, 16 sc, dec, 1 sc (18)
Row 28: ch 1, turn, sc across (18)

Tail flukes (match top)

Row 29: ch 1, turn, inc, 16 sc, inc (20)
Row 30: ch 1, turn, 2 sc, inc, 14 sc, inc, 2 sc (22)
Row 31: ch 1, turn, 9 sc, sl st 4, 9 sc (22)
Row 32: ch 1, turn, 2 sc, inc, 14 sc, inc, 2 sc (24)
Row 33: ch 1, turn, 10 sc, sl st 4, 10 sc (24)

Fasten off, leave a long tail.

PART 3 — SIDE FINS (Make 2, mirror pair)

Fin A (Color A) + Fin B (Color B) then join.

Make 2 fins in Color A and 2 fins in Color B (4 pieces total)

Ch 7

Row 1: sc in 2nd ch from hook and across (6)
Row 2: ch 1, turn, sc across (6)
Row 3: ch 1, turn, inc, 4 sc, inc (8)
Row 4: ch 1, turn, sc across (8)
Row 5: ch 1, turn, 1 sc, dec, 2 sc, dec, 1 sc (6)
Row 6: ch 1, turn, sc across (6)
Row 7: ch 1, turn, dec, 2 sc, dec (4)
Row 8: ch 1, turn, sc across (4)
Row 9: ch 1, turn, dec, dec (2)

Fasten off.

Join fins

Place one Color A fin + one Color B fin together (right sides out).
Attach yarn and sl st evenly around the edge.
Do NOT stuff fins.

Repeat for second fin.

PART 4 — ASSEMBLY

Nose seam (front shaping):
Fold the first 3–4 rows of each panel slightly inward and stitch a short seam at the very front to create a rounded snout.
Place eyes:
On the Top panel, place safety eyes about Rows 6–7, roughly 3–4 stitches in from each side. (Adjust to your taste.)
Join tail first:
With panels aligned, sl st around the tail flukes area to lock the shape (optional but tidy).
Sew body (recommended):
Use mattress stitch from tail forward, leaving an opening on the belly side for stuffing.
Insert fins while seaming:
At about the mid-body (around the widest belly rows), sandwich the fin between panels and stitch through fin edge as you seam.
Stuff firmly:
Overstuffing slightly helps the whale look “puffy” and defined. Do not stuff fins/tail.
Close seam and shape:
Finish seaming, weave ends, gently squish and shape the mouth curve.