lisa baby whale free crochet amigurumi pattern

Lisa Baby Whale - Free Amigurumi Whale Pattern

crochet whale toy with books, stones, and driftwood

Make waves with the adorable Lisa Baby Whale, a soft and cuddly amigurumi crochet pattern that’s perfect for ocean lovers of all ages. Measuring about 9 inches (23 cm) long, this sweet whale is crocheted with plush  KnitPal Chenillique XL yarn in calming Ocean Mist tones, giving it a velvety texture that’s irresistibly huggable. With its rounded body, tiny side fins, and gentle embroidered eyebrows, Lisa has a peaceful, friendly expression that brings it to life. Worked in continuous rounds with simple shaping and easy construction, this beginner-friendly pattern is a relaxing project that results in a charming handmade companion.

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What You’ll Need

  • Yarn: 

    KnitPal Chenillique XL (weight #6 - 100% Polyester, 88 yds per 100 g)
    Approximately 1 ball in Ocean Mist
    Black cotton yarn (weight #3) for embroidering nose, mouth, and eyebrows - 28" (70 cm)

  • Hook:
    US 7 / 4.5 mm
    Or size needed to obtain gauge

  • Notions:
    Stitch marker
    Scissors
    2-Plastic safety eyes - 14 mm
    Stuffing for toys
    Tapestry needle
    Sewing pins

Details

  • Skill Level: Easy

  • Gauge: A 4-round gauge swatch = 3" (7.5 cm) in diameter with a US 7 / 4.5 mm hook
    Swatch:
    Round 1: 6sc in a Magic Ring. (6 sts)
    Round 2: Inc around. (12 sts)
    Round 3: (Sc, inc)x 6. (18 sts)
    Round 4: (Sc 2, inc)x 6. (24 sts)

  • Size: 9" (23 cm) tall

Abbreviations (US Terms)

  • ch: chain
  • dec: invisible decrease (see below)
  • hdc: half double crochet
  • inc: increase (work 2 single crochet stitches into the same stitch or space)
  • sc: single crochet
  • sl st: slip stitch
  • st(s): stitch(es)
  • (...)x # - work instructions within parentheses as many times as directed (#)
  • (# sts) - indicates the total number (#) of stitches you should have at the end of the round/row

Special Stitches

invisible decrease (dec) - insert hook in FRONT LOOP ONLY of next two stitches (which results in two more loops on hook), yarn over, pull through two loops on hook, yarn over, pull through last two loops on hook

Example of working in continuous rounds

Notes 

  • Unless stated otherwise, this pattern is worked in continuous rounds. Use a stitch marker to mark the first stitch of each round, moving it up each round.

Pattern 

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BODY

Round 1: 8sc in a Magic Ring. (8 sts)
Round 2: Inc around. (16 sts)
Round 3: (Sc, inc)x 8. (24 sts)
Round 4: (Sc 2, inc)x 8. (32 sts)
Round 5: (Sc 3, inc)x 8. (40 sts)
Rounds 6-13 (8 rounds): Sc 40.

Attach the eyes in Round 8, 16 sts apart.

Round 14: (Sc 4, dec, sc 4)x 4. (36 sts)
Round 15: (Sc 7, dec)x 4. (32 sts)
Round 16: Sc 32.
Round 17: (Sc 3, dec, sc 3)x 4. (28 sts)
Round 18: (Sc 5, dec)x 4. (24 sts)
Round 19: Sc 24.
Round 20: (Sc 2, dec, sc 2)x 4. (20 sts)
Round 21: Sc 20.

Stuff the Body.

Round 22: (Sc 3, dec)x 4. (16 sts)
Round 23: Sc 16.
Rounds 24-26 (3 rounds): Hdc 5, sc 3, sl st 5, sc 3. (16 sts)
Round 27: (Sc 2, dec)x 4. (12 sts)

Stuff the Body.

Round 28: Sc 12.
Round 29: (Sc, dec)x 4. (8 sts)
Row 30: Flatten end of Body, aligning opposite sts; ch1 (does not count as a st throughout), insert hook in next 2 opposite sts and make a sc, continue making sc through both layers across row, turn. (4 sts)
Row 31: Ch1, 2hdc in next st, sl st 2, 2hdc in next st, turn. (6 sts)
Row 32: Ch1, 2hdc in next st, sc, sl st 2, sc, 2hdc in next st. (8 sts)

Cut the yarn and fasten off. Hide the yarn end inside the toy.

FINS (MAKE 2)

Round 1: 6sc in a Magic Ring. (6 sts)
Round 2: Sc 2, (inc)x 2, sc 2. (8 sts)
Round 3: Sc 3, (inc)x 2, sc 3. (10 sts)

Flatten the end of the Fin, aligning opposite sts; ch1, insert hook in next 2 opposite sts and make a sc, continue making sc through both layers to close (5 sc total).

Fasten off, leaving a long tail to attach the Fin to the Body.

ATTACHING THE FINS

Using sewing pins, pin the Fins to the sides of the Body between Rounds 11 and 15 of the Body.
Using the yarn tail from each Fin, sew the Fins on the Body.
Secure the yarn ends, then hide them inside the toy.

EMBROIDERING THE EYEBROWS

Using two sewing pins for each eye, mark where you want to embroider the eyebrows. Position them 1 st above each eye from Round 8 to 9 of the Body (see photo below).
Using the black cotton yarn, make a stitch between the marked sts.
Secure the yarn ends, then hide them inside the toy.

Download a printable pattern PDF with step-by-step photos


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Anna Rainous
Posted on March 24, 2026
Anna Rainous
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