This crochet pattern makes a really cute baby whale (approx. 7cm by 5cm). It’s quick and simple to make up as a quick project or for a beginner.

Stitches needed (UK terms)
BLdc = double crochet through back loop only
ch = chain
dc = double crochet
FLdc = double crochet through front loop only
FLdc2tog = double crochet 2 together through the front loops only
htr = half treble crochet
inc = increase by dc into the same stitch again but this time
through both loops
mc = magic circle
slst = slip stitch
tr = treble crochet

Materials
Colour 1: Paintbox Yarns, cotton aran, 100% cotton, 4.5mm
colour 663, Summer Sky Blue, 8g OR
colour 622, Daffodil yellow, 8g OR
colour 654 Blush pink, 8g
Colour 2: Paintbox Yarns, cotton aran, 100% cotton, 4.5mm, col. 604, Misty grey, 3-4g
Colour 3: Paintbox Yarns, cotton aran, 100% cotton, col 201, pure black, short stand for eye detail
Stuffing material: Recycled polyester fibre, 9g

Needles
3mm crochet hook
Large eye blunt yarn needle

All my designs are my own originals. I try to make them up with vegan-friendly and eco-friendly materials. The yarn is 100% cotton and the stuffing material is recycled. The eyes are made from yarn and not plastic safety eyes.

Feel free to make up the designs for sale - I’d appreciate a credit for DesignsbyDrKate - but please do not reproduce, publish or sell the pattern itself.