Yay! Another soft and squishy friend just swam into our sea-themed no-sew collection! Meet the No-Sew Crochet Blue Whale Free Pattern! A super cuddly, beginner-friendly pattern that’s perfect for newborn snuggles. Inspired by the gentle giants of the ocean, this blue whale is soft, huggable, and shaped just right for tiny arms to wrap around. The eye detail really brings it to life, adding a sweet and gentle personality to this adorable toy. Just like the crochet octopus I released recently, this whale is completely no-sew, quick to make, and full of charm. Whether you’re crocheting for your own little one, a baby shower gift, or just because, this blue whale will definitely swim straight into your heart 💙
I designed this pattern with busy hands and short naps in mind—because let’s be honest, we all need those quick, feel-good projects that come together in no time! And of course, I’ve included detailed step-by-step photos to guide you from the first stitch to the last.
Crochet Toys for Babies and Cuddly Gift Ideas
This crochet whale pattern is not only adorable, but super versatile too! Since it’s fast to whip up and perfectly soft for little hands, it makes an ideal crochet baby toy, nursery decoration, or cuddle-size comfort item. You can also use it as a thoughtful last-minute baby shower gift, sell it at craft fairs, or even turn it into a bag charm or keyring by adapting a smaller hook and thinner yarn. Whether you’re crafting for gifting, selling, or just for the joy of it, this pattern fits right into your crochet collection.
Stay tuned—more sea friends are on their way to this no-sew baby toy collection!
If you’re looking for even more crochet inspiration, I recommend starting here with the other free crochet patterns available on the blog.
💙 Ready to start? Let’s crochet this little whale together!
For a low-cost, ad-free and printable pattern, with a photo tutorial, you can find it in Ravelry here! And on Etsy here!
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Crochet Tutorials
Before we start, I will leave here a couple of helpful tutorial links in case you need further help creating your beautiful little creature!
- Easy way to make a magic ring
- How to do single crochet (SC)
- The perfect way to finish your amigurumi.
- How to increase (inc)
- What is invisible decrease (invDEC or DEC)
- How to back post slip stitch (BPSC)
PIN IT FOR LATER!
NO-SEW CROCHET WHALE
List of Materials:
- 6mm crochet hook,
- Chenille yarn of your preference. I used Hobbii Baby Snuggle in blue.
- Black embroidery thread for the eyes.
- Sewing needle,
- Stuffing material hypoallergenic polyester,
- Scissors
Finish size:
This toy is crocheted using super bulky yarn and a 6 mm hook. The finished size is approximately 41 cm (16 inches) long and 11 cm (4.3 inches) tall.
Gauge
You don’t need to worry too much about the gauge for this pattern. Just choose a hook that works well with your yarn. I always like to use a slightly smaller hook than the yarn label suggests—this helps keep the stitches nice and tight so the stuffing doesn’t poke through. If your stitches look a bit loose, try going down a hook size.
But if you’d like to check the gauge I got with my yarn, here it is:
Using super bulky chenille yarn and a 6 mm hook, 4 rounds (ending with 24 stitches) measure about 2.5″ (5 cm) across.
For a low-cost, ad-free, and printable pattern, with a photo tutorial, you can find it in Ravelry here! And on Etsy here!
Whale Pattern Instructions
FLUKE
With the blue color start,
1 rnd 6sc in a magic ring
2 rnd 6sc
3 rnd (2sc, 1inc) repeat 2 times Total 8sts
4 rnd (3sc, 1inc) repeat 2 times Total 10sts
5 rnd (4sc, 1inc) repeat 2 times Total 12sts
6 rnd (5sc, 1inc) repeat 2 times Total 14sts
7 to 10 rnd 14sc
11 rnd (5sc, 1dec) repeat 2 times Total 12sts
12 rnd (1sc, 1dec) repeat 4 times Total 8sts
- Cut the yarn, fasten it off.
- Make another one following the same instructions.
- Don’t cut the yarn of the second fin; instead, start crocheting together with the finished one.
BODY
- Insert the loop from the needle inside one stitch from the finished fin and continue working in rounds
13 rnd 16sc (8sc from one fin plus 8sc from the other).
14 rnd 16sc
15 rnd (7sc, 1inc) repeat 2 times Total 18sts
16 rnd 18sc
17 rnd 6sc, 6inc, 6sc Total 24sts
18 and 19 rnd 24sc
20 rnd 6sc, (1sc, 1inc) repeat 6 times, 6sc Total 30sts
21 and 22 rnd 30sc
23 rnd 6sc, (2sc, 1inc) repeat 6 times, 6sc Total 36sts
24 and 25 rnd 36sc
26 rnd 6sc, (3sc, 1inc) repeat 6 times, 6sc Total 42sts
27 to 40 rnd 42sc
41 rnd (5sc, 1dec) repeat 6 times Total 36sts
42 rnd (4sc, 1dec) repeat 6 times Total 30sts
43 rnd (3sc, 1dec) repeat 6 times Total 24sts
44 rnd (2sc, 1dec) repeat 6 times Total 18sts
- Stop here to add stuffing material before continuing to round 38.
45 rnd (1sc, 1dec) repeat 6 times Total 12sts
- Cut the yarn and fasten it off.
FINS
Introduce the needle and blue yarn into one stitch from round 32, aligning with the fluke to find the most symmetrical height, and start crocheting upward along the rounds toward the head. At the end of each row, chain one and turn.
1 row 4sc
2 row 4sc
3 row 2sc, 1dec Total 3sts
4 row 3sc
5 row 1sc, 1dec Total 2sts
6 row 2sc
7 row 1dec Total 1st
8 row 1sc
- Now, start crocheting along the edge, going down the fin toward the body, making 9 sc.
- Cut the yarn and fasten off.
- Make another one on the other side, following the same instructions.
DORSAL FIN
Introduce the yarn in round 20 of the body in the central part. Start crocheting, going up the rounds towards the head.
1 row 3sc, chain 1
2 row 1dec, 1sc Total 2sts
- Cut the yarn and fasten it off
FINAL DETAILS
- With black thread, embroider the eyes two rounds above the fin with 3 stitches distance.
- Introduce the needle and blue yarn and make 4sc around the eye (2sc on the side and 2sc on top. Leaving the front of the eye uncovered.
- With a black thread, embroider a big mouth between rounds 41 and 42. For an extra charm, embroider two lines on the outer of the mouth taking 2 rounds length.
CONGRATULATIONS!!!
You finished your Crochet Blue Whale amigurumi!
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Happy crocheting!
Ana
