The free reversible whale crochet pattern has got to be one of my favourite Flippy Friends crochet patterns so far. There’s something about crocheting sea creatures that makes me feel exited for Summer and trips to the beach with my children! The amigurumi whale changes colour when you reverse it. You can also change his facial expressions for a bit of extra character. The whale plush is a fun interactive alternative to a classic stuffed toy, its ideal for children who love to fidget.
How to crochet a reversible whale
The reversible whale crochet pattern is easy skill level and is also suitable for confident beginners. Its made simply with the single crochet stitch and some increase and decreases. There is minimum sewing and tapestry required to complete the reversible whale toy. As the plush is made with super bulky blanket yarn it works up super fast, and the squishy yarn means it doesn’t even need any toy stuffing.
Collect them all
Did you know there’s a whole collection of Flippy Friends crochet patterns? Click here to see them all!
Premium pattern download
Going premium allows you to instantly download and print your very own copy of the reversible whale crochet pattern, plus it contains zero ads!
Crochet pattern information
Supplies
- 8mm crochet hook
- Blanket yarn
- Sewing needle
- Scissors
- Black tapestry yarn
- 16mm safety eyes x 4
Yarn
- Weight: Super bulky / Super chunky / #6
- Brand: Marriner get cosy blanket yarn
- A: Saxe (blue) 43 yards
- B: Sea Spray (green) 43 yards
- Total: 86 yards
Abbreviations
USA Terminology (UK Translation)
- BLO – Back loop only
- ch – Chain
- FLO – Front loop only
- MR – Magic ring
- R – Round/Row
- sc – Single crochet
- 2sc – 2 sc in 1 space (increase)
- sc2tog – sc 2 together (decrease)
- sl st – Slip stitch
- st/sts – Stitch/Stitches
Sizes & Gauge
- 4” x 4” gauge swatch = 8 rows of 8 sc
- Finished size – Length 9″ x Width 8″ x Height 5″
Pattern notes
- Chains and slip stitches are not included in stitch count.
- Stitches separated with a comma are to be made in separate spaces. EG. “sc, dc” would mean “single crochet in first space, double crochet in the next space”.
- Change colour while completing the previous stitch.
- Use tapestry eyes only for babies or young children.
Important Information
By using Hookfully’s website you are agreeing to its terms & conditions, copyright agreement and safety disclaimer. Read more…
This post contains affiliate links. This means I may earn a commission should you chose to make a purchase using my links.
Reversible whale – Free crochet pattern
Whale Body
Crochet 2 whale bodies, 1 in each colour.
Round 1
- sc x 8 into a magic ring
- sl st to first st & ch x 1
- Do not weave in the magic ring tail
8 sts
Round 2
- 2sc x 8
- sl st to first st & ch x 1
16 sts
Round 3
- (2sc, sc) 8 times
- sl st to first st & ch x 1
24 sts
Round 4
- (2sc, sc x 2) 8 times
- sl st to first st & ch x 1
32 sts
Rounds 5 – 10
- sc x 32
- sl st to first st & ch
- Fasten off after R10
6 rounds
Faces
- Insert safety eyes round 6, 5 stitches between them
- Make a tapestry mouth over round 8, 3 stitches wide
Round 11
- With both pieces inside out, tie the magic ring yarn ends together
- Fold blue body over green body
- Make sure the both faces are in the same position
- Use green yarn & work from inside
- Join both pieces by sl st inside loops together (blue BLO & green FLO)
- Fasten off & weave in ends
32 sts
Whale Fins
Crochet 2 whale fins.
Round 1
- Make a magic ring with green yarn
- sc x 4 in green, sc x 4 in blue
- sl st to first st in green & ch x 1
8 sts
Round 2
- sc x 4 in green, sc x 4 in blue
- sl st to first st in green & ch x 1
8 sts
Round 3
- sc x 4 in green, sc x 4 in blue
- sl st to first st in green
- Fasten off leaving tails for sewing
8 sts
Assembly
- Sew blue side of paw to blue FLO from R10 of the body & R11 sl sts
- Sew green side of paw to green BLO from R10 & sl sts from R11
- Gap of 14 stitches between fins
Whale Tail
Round 1
- ch x 10 with green
- sl st to first ch to make a circle & ch x 1
- sc x 5 in green
- sc x 5 in blue
- sl st to first st in green & ch x 1
10 sts
Round 2
- sc2tog, sc x 3 in green
- sc2tog, sc x 3 in blue
- sl st to first st in green & ch x 1
8 sts
Round 3
- sc2tog x 2 in green
- sc2tog x 2 in blue
- sl st to first st in green & ch x 1
4 sts
Round 4
- 2sc x 2 in green
- 2sc x 2 in blue
- sl st to first st in green & ch x 1
8 sts
Round 5
- 2sc x 4 in green
- 2sc x 4 in blue
- sl st to first st in green & ch x 1
16 sts
Round 6
- sc2tog, sc x 2 in green
- Skip 8 sts
- sc2tog, sc x 2 in blue
- sl st to first st in green & ch x 1
6 sts
Round 7
- sc2tog, sc in green
- sc2tog, sc in blue
- sl st to first st in green & ch x 1
4 sts
Round 8
- sc2tog in green
- sc2tog in blue
- Fasten off, sew up hole & weave in ends
2 sts
Round 9
- Attach green yarn to first unworked stitch of round 5
- sc2tog, sc x 2 in green
- sc2tog, sc x 2 in blue
- sl st to first st in green & ch x 1
6 sts
Round 10 – 11
- Repeat rounds 7 & 8
- Sew closed the gap between tail fins
2 rounds
Assembly
- Sew blue side of tail to R10 blue FLO & R11 sl sts
- Sew green side of tail to R10 green BLO & R11 sl sts
Water
Make 2, 1 of each colour.
Row 1
- ch x 11 then start in 2nd ch from the hook
- 2sc x 10
- Fasten off leaving tails for sewing
20 sts
Assembly
- Sew water to magic ring of body, alternate colours
