Crochet Watermelon Whale
The Crochet Watermelon Whale is a delightful and quirky creation that brings together the sweetness of watermelon and the charm of a whale in a playful crochet design. With its vibrant colors and whimsical appearance, this adorable handmade piece is sure to bring a smile to anyone's face! Perfect for adding a touch of whimsy to your home decor or gifting to a friend who appreciates unique and creative crafts, the Crochet Watermelon Whale is a fun and cheerful addition to any collection. Dive into the world of crochet and let this adorable creature brighten up your day with its fruity charm!
You will need:
- Wolans Bunny Baby yarn (100% polyester, 100 g/120 m): red #08, light green #46, dark green #32, black #10, a little pink color yarn
- 4.0 mm crochet hook
- 9-10 mm safety eyes
- Large eye needle
- Scissors
- Fiberfill
Free amigurumi watermelon whale pattern
Abbreviations:
R – row
ch – chain
sc – single crochet
dc – double crochet
hdc – half double crochet
inc – increase (2 sc in one stitch)
dec – decrease (2 sc together)
[…] – number of stitches you should have at the end of the row
(…) – repeat whatever is between the brackets the given number of times
Start with red yarn:
R 1: 7 sc in magic ring [7]
R 2: (inc) repeat 7 times [14]
R 3: (1 sc, inc) repeat 7 times [21]
R 4: (2 sc, inc) repeat 7 times [28]
R 5: (3 sc, inc) repeat 7 times [35]
R 6: (4 sc, inc) repeat 7 times [42]
R 7-12: 42 sc (6 rows)
Change to light green yarn:
R 13: 42 sc
Change to dark green yarn:
In the next row we will crochet the tail and fins on.
Working the front loops only of the R 14:
4 sc,
[first fin: 6 ch, from the 2nd ch from hook: 1 sc, 3 hdc, 1 sc],
7 sc on the body,
[first part of the tail: 10 ch, from the 2nd ch from hook: 1 sc, 2 hdc, 4 dc, 2 hdc],
2 sc on the body,
[second part of the tail: 10 ch, from the 2nd ch from hook: 1 sc, 2 hdc, 4 dc, 2 hdc],
7 sc on the body,
[second fin: 6 ch, from the 2nd ch from hook: 1 sc, 3 hdc, 1 sc],
22 sc on the body
Insert safety eyes in R 13 at the distance of 3 sc from fins.
R 15: (5 sc, dec) repeat 7 times [35]
R 16: (4 sc, dec) repeat 7 times [28]
R 17: (3 sc, dec) repeat 7 times [21]
R 18: (2 sc, dec) repeat 7 times [14]
Stuff with fiberfill.
R 19: (dec) repeat 7 times [7]
Fasten off.
Embroider black bones using a black plush yarn, cheeks using a pink plush one.