Free Pattern: Farmhouse Rustic Ocean Blue Striped Whale Amigurumi

Introduction

Dive into the latest trend with this charming Farmhouse Rustic Ocean Blue Striped Whale Amigurumi. This delightful project is perfect for adding a touch of nautical charm to your home decor or gifting to a loved one. With its cool ocean blues and rustic aesthetic, this whale amigurumi is not only a fun project but also a cozy addition to any space.

Materials Needed

• Yarn: Worsted weight yarn in three shades of cool ocean blues: light blue, medium blue, and dark blue.
• Hook: 3.5 mm crochet hook.
• Gauge: 15 single crochets (sc) and 18 rows = 4 inches.

Step-by-Step Instructions

Body of the Whale

1. Begin with a magic ring.
2. Round 1: 6 single crochets (sc) in the magic ring. (6 stitches)
3. Round 2: Increase (inc) in each stitch around. (12 stitches)
4. Round 3: *Single crochet in the next stitch, increase in the next stitch*; repeat around. (18 stitches)
5. Round 4: *Single crochet in the next 2 stitches, increase in the next stitch*; repeat around. (24 stitches)
6. Round 5: *Single crochet in the next 3 stitches, increase in the next stitch*; repeat around. (30 stitches)
7. Round 6: *Single crochet in the next 4 stitches, increase in the next stitch*; repeat around. (36 stitches)
8. Rounds 7-12: Single crochet in each stitch around. (36 stitches)
9. Round 13: Change to medium blue, *Single crochet in the next 5 stitches, increase in the next stitch*; repeat around. (42 stitches)
10. Rounds 14-18: Single crochet in each stitch around. (42 stitches)
11. Round 19: Change to dark blue, *Single crochet in the next 6 stitches, increase in the next stitch*; repeat around. (48 stitches)
12. Rounds 20-24: Single crochet in each stitch around. (48 stitches)
13. Round 25: *Single crochet in the next 6 stitches, decrease (dec) over the next 2 stitches*; repeat around. (42 stitches)
14. Round 26: *Single crochet in the next 5 stitches, decrease over the next 2 stitches*; repeat around. (36 stitches)
15. Round 27: *Single crochet in the next 4 stitches, decrease over the next 2 stitches*; repeat around. (30 stitches)
16. Round 28: *Single crochet in the next 3 stitches, decrease over the next 2 stitches*; repeat around. (24 stitches)
17. Round 29: *Single crochet in the next 2 stitches, decrease over the next 2 stitches*; repeat around. (18 stitches)
18. Round 30: *Single crochet in the next stitch, decrease over the next 2 stitches*; repeat around. (12 stitches)
19. Round 31: Decrease over the next 2 stitches around. (6 stitches)
20. Finish off and weave in the ends.

Tail

1. Using light blue yarn, chain (ch) 8.
2. Single crochet in the 2nd chain from the hook and across. Turn.
3. Row 1: Single crochet in each stitch across. Turn.
4. Row 2: Decrease, single crochet in the next 4 stitches, decrease. Turn.
5. Row 3: Decrease, single crochet in the next 2 stitches, decrease. Turn.
6. Row 4: Decrease twice.
7. Finish off and sew to the back of the whale.

Fins (Make 2)

1. With medium blue yarn, chain (ch) 5.
2. Single crochet in the 2nd chain from the hook and across. Turn.
3. Row 1: Single crochet in each stitch across. Turn.
4. Row 2: Decrease, single crochet in the next 2 stitches, decrease.
5. Finish off and sew to the sides of the whale.

Conclusion

Congratulations on creating your very own Farmhouse Rustic Ocean Blue Striped Whale Amigurumi! This charming piece is sure to bring a smile to anyone who sees it. Enjoy your crafting journey and don't hesitate to share your finished whale with friends and family!