Crochet Humpback Whale Amigurumi Tutorial

Explore serene world of crochet with this enchanting Crochet Humpback Whale Pattern, a delightful project that beckons both novice and seasoned crocheters alike. This tutorial offers a step-by-step guide to creating a charming humpback whale, perfect for adding a touch of oceanic whimsy to your home or gifting to a marine enthusiast.

 Crochet Humpback Whale Amigurumi Tutorial

With easy-to-follow instructions, you'll embark on a creative journey, using just a hook and yarn to bring this gentle giant of the sea to life. Whether you're looking to expand your crochet repertoire or searching for a heartwarming project, this pattern promises a fulfilling and enjoyable crafting experience.

Materials Needed:

• Yarn: Paintbox Cotton DK in shade 437 Dolphin Blue
• Crochet Hook: 3.25 mm

Crochet Instructions:

Round 1:

1. Make a slip knot and chain 5.

Round 2:

Working on both sides of the foundation chain:

1. Start in the second chain from the hook, single crochet into the next three stitches working into the back bars.
2. Place 3 single crochets into the end stitch (it will be a bit fiddly at first).
3. Now rotate the chain to work on the other side.
4. Optional: You can crochet over the tail end of the yarn to incorporate it into the piece.
5. Single crochet into the next three skipped stitches. Do not work back into the end stitch.

After completing round 2, you will have a tight semicircle shape.

Round 3:

1. Chain 1 and turn your work.
2. Single crochet into the next three stitches.
3. Increase (place two single crochets) into each of the next three stitches for your increases.
4. Single crochet into the last three stitches.

Your piece should have the look of a small arch or semicircle.

Round 4:

1. Chain 1 and turn your work.
2. Single crochet into the next 12 stitches all the way around.

Round 5:

1. Chain 1 and turn your work.
2. Single crochet into the next three stitches.
3. Single crochet and increase into the next stitch, repeat for a total of three times.
4. Single crochet into the last three stitches.

For Round 6 and 7:

Your stitch count is now 15.

1. Chain 1 and turn.
2. Single crochet into each of the following 15 stitches.
3. Repeat the same process for round 7.

Round 8:

1. Chain 1 and turn.
2. Single crochet into the next three stitches.
3. Single crochet two and increase (two single crochets, then one increase stitch) in the third stitch, repeat this pattern.
4. Single crochet into the last three stitches.

For Round 9:

1. Chain 1 and turn.
2. Single crochet into each of the 18 stitches going around the arc.

Round 10:

1. Chain 1 and turn.
2. Single crochet into each of the 18 stitches.

After completing rounds 1 to 10 of the whale’s top, you would continue to work back and forth from the nose all the way down to the back tail, following the pattern and the subtle increases to create the shape that will sit flush against the whale's body.