Make an Adorable Crochet Watermelon Whale — Free Amigurumi Pattern & Supplies
Create a playful Crochet Watermelon Whale with this free amigurumi pattern — a small decorative toy that blends watermelon colors with a whale silhouette. Below are the materials, abbreviations and step-by-step rounds to help you crochet, assemble and finish this charming piece.
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!
Finished crochet watermelon whale amigurumi showing the red body, light and dark green rind, and black embroidered details.
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.
Tips: Insert safety eyes before stuffing fully and embroider facial details after stuffing and closing for best placement. Weave in yarn ends securely and stuff firmly but not overly tight to keep the amigurumi soft and squishy. Enjoy gifting or displaying your whimsical watermelon whale!