Zoo Blog Hop – 4 Whales and 4 Turtles!
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
Free Turtle Pattern from My Fingers Fly
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.
Want even more animals to crochet? A to Z Animal Crochet Patterns Ebook is 50% off for the month of June.
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?
Prior Zoo Animal Posts
8 Cat Crochet Patterns Plus 2 Addi Patterns
Zoo Blog Hop Day 12 – Jack the Sloth
Zoo Blog Hop Day 13 – Mystical, Magical Unicorns!
Zoo Blog Hop Day 14 – Alligators!
Zoo Blog Hop Day 15 – Bunnies!
Zoo Blog Hop Day 16 – Deer and Moose
Zoo Blog Hop Day 17 – Seahorse
Zoo Blog Hop Day 21 – Giraffes
Zoo Blog Hop Day 24 – Elephants
Zoo Blog Hop Day 27 – Platypus
Final Day of Zoo Blog Hop – Birds
Flower Round-up
I’m excited that the Sunflower Crochet Pattern is the featured design on Jo’s Crafty Hook Free Crochet Flower Roundup. Visit her blog daily through June 15 for a new flower design every day. https://joscraftyhook.com/
Coming Soon
June 14-18: Summer Crochet Pattern Bundle from Nicki’s Homemade Crafts
Summer Gift Ideas
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UFO Enthusiasts
Alien Abduction Short-Sleeve Unisex T-Shirt, I’m Not Going Without My Crochet
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