Cute Whale Amigurumi No-Sew Crochet Pattern

Gratia Project
September 20, 2025
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This cute little whale is quick to make, soft to hold, and completely no-sew. With just a bit of chenille yarn and a small hook, you can crochet an adorable sea friend in under an hour.

Materials

Yarn: Tiny chenille yarn (approx. 2 mm in diameter)
Hook: 3.0 mm crochet hook

Eyes: 8 mm safety eyes
Stuffing: Polyester fiberfill
Other: Scissors, yarn needle for weaving ends

Abbreviations (US Terms)

MR – Magic Ring
sc – Single Crochet
inc – Increase (2 sc in same stitch)

dec – Decrease (sc 2 stitches together)
sl st – Slip Stitch
ch – Chain

dc – Double Crochet
hdc – Half Double Crochet
FLO – Front Loop Only

Notes

This pattern is worked continuously in the round, so use a stitch marker to mark the first stitch of each round.
Since this pattern is no-sew, the fins and tail are made directly while crocheting the body—no extra attaching needed!
Add a keychain ring to turn it into a bag charm or key buddy.
Finished size: approx. 7 × 7 × 5 cm (using 2 mm chenille yarn & 3 mm hook).

Pattern

Body (with blue yarn)

R1: MR, sc 6 [6]

R2: inc x6 [12]
R3: (sc, inc) x6 [18]
R4: (sc 2, inc) x6 [24]

R5: (sc 3, inc) x6 [30]
R6–R9: sc around [30]

Fins & Tail (worked in round 10)

R10: In the first stitch, make the first fin: (sl st in FLO, ch 5, dc, hdc, sc in next 3 ch loops, sl st in the same space). Then sc 7.
In each of the next 2 sts, make the tail (repeat *). Then sc 7.
In the next stitch, make the second fin (repeat *). Finish with sc 12 [30].

Belly (with white yarn)

R11: sc around [30]

R12: (sc 3, dec) x6 [24]
R13: (sc 2, dec) x6 [18]
Place safety eyes between R9–R10, about 4 or 5 stitches apart.
Add stuffing.
R14: (sc, dec) x6 [12]

R15: dec x6 [6]
Finish off and weave in the yarn end.

Tiny Orange/Apple Accessory Pattern

Make a little orange/apple fruit to use as a cute accessory for your whale!

Orange (with orange/red yarn)

R1: MR, sc 5 [5]
R2: inc x5 [10]
R3: dec x5 [5]
Finish off and weave in the yarn end.

Leaves (with green yarn)

Make a slip knot, ch 3.
Leave a yarn tail, fold the ch 3 into 2, and attach it to the top of the orange.

I hope you enjoy making this super cute whale amigurumi. Don’t be afraid to play with colors—try pastel pink, ocean blue, or even rainbow yarn for a fun twist. If you crochet your own whale, I’d love to see it! Feel free to share your creations or tag me on Instagram.