[Finished product] Crochet Blue Whale Amigurumi, Around 5 cm

Crocheting a Blue Whale Amigurumi is a simple and adorable project that can be completed quickly. Here’s a step-by-step guide to help you create your tiny whale!

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Materials Needed:

• Yarn: Blue for the body, white or lighter blue for the belly.
• Crochet hook: 2.5mm (or appropriate size for your yarn).
• Safety eyes: 5-6mm (or use black thread to embroider the eyes).
• Polyester fiberfill for stuffing.
• Yarn needle for sewing and weaving in ends.
• Stitch marker (optional, to mark the beginning of rounds).

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Abbreviations:

• ch: Chain
• sc: Single crochet
• inc: Increase (2 sc in one stitch)
• dec: Decrease (sc two stitches together)
• sl st: Slip stitch
• MR: Magic ring
• FO: Fasten off

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Body (Worked in Continuous Rounds)

Round 1:

• Start with blue yarn. Make a magic ring and sc 6 into the ring (6).

Round 2:

• Inc in each stitch (12).

Round 3:

• 1 sc, inc around (18).

Round 4:

• 2 sc, inc around (24).

Rounds 5-7:

• Sc around (24) for 3 rounds to form the body.

Round 8:

• 2 sc, dec around (18).

Round 9:

• 1 sc, dec around (12). Start stuffing the whale with fiberfill.

Round 10:

• Dec around (6). Finish stuffing the whale.

Fasten off and weave in the tail end to close the hole at the bottom.

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Fins (Make 2)

Round 1:

• Using blue yarn, make a magic ring and sc 4 into the ring (4).

Round 2:

• Sc around (4).

Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing. Attach the fins to the sides of the body, close to the middle.

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Tail (Flukes)

Round 1:

• Using blue yarn, make a magic ring and sc 4 into the ring (4).

Round 2:

• Inc in each stitch (8).

Round 3:

• Sc around (8).

Fasten off, leaving a long tail for sewing. Fold the tail in half and sew it to the back of the whale.

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Belly (Optional)

Round 1:

• Using white or lighter blue yarn, make a magic ring and sc 6 into the ring (6).

Round 2:

• Inc in each stitch (12).

Fasten off and sew this circle to the bottom of the whale for a contrasting belly.

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Eyes and Details

• Attach safety eyes between Rounds 5 and 6 of the head, about 4 stitches apart, or embroider the eyes using black thread or yarn.
• You can embroider a tiny smile on the front of the whale if desired.

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Conclusion:

Now your blue whale amigurumi is complete! This tiny whale, about 5 cm in size, is perfect for keychains, gifts, or just as a cute decoration. You can customize it by adding details like water spouts or color variations. Enjoy your crocheted creation! 🐋