Summer fun for kids will be incomplete without this chubby and cute & colorful crochet whale plushie named “fat plushie” as a buddy present. So, crochet this CUTEST no-sew sea creature plushie with my provided pattern for absolute beginners. This is also one of the easiest plushies I have covered so far, among the baby turtle and the octopus plushies.
You can also crochet a pineapple version of this plushie by avoiding the striped pattern and using yellow for the body. It also has a tiny sprout leaf on the head, also crocheted with the plush yarn.
I have named the other one “candy stripes whale” plushie that looks definitely the most elegant. Similar to a chubby bee plushie, it can make a perfect shelf decoration and sofa cuddle. You can easily crochet it as big as you want, so try it for sure. Below will be a US pattern that is quick and easy!
This pattern is perfectly accurate, like the one recommended, so you will love crocheting it!
https://craftshive.com/cuttlefish-plushie-pattern/Crochet Chubby Whale Two Versions: Row-by-Row Pattern
Here is the free pattern for crocheting this striped fish plushie for beginners:
Abbreviations
- MR: Magic Ring
- ch: Chain stitch
- x: Single crochet
- v: Increase (2 sc in one stitch)
- a: Decrease (sc 2 together)
- sl st: Slip stitch
- *[ ]n: Repeat instructions within brackets n times
Supplies Recommended
- Plush Yarn: The tutor uses Himalaya Dolphin Baby plush yarn.
- Crochet Hook: A 5 mm hook is used to work with the thick plush yarn.
- Safety Eyes: One pair of 9 mm safety eyes.
Stripe & Color Pattern
For the body, follow this sequence for color changes:
R1–R3: Dark Purple
R4–R5: Pink
R6–R7: Light Purple
R8–R9: Yellow
R10–R11: Aqua
R12–R13: Dark Purple
R14–R15: Pink
Sprout: Green
Pattern: Fat Whale Body
R1 (Dark Purple): MR 8x (8)
R2 (Dark Purple): 8v (16)
R3 (Dark Purple): [x, v]*8 (24)
R4 (Pink): [3x, v]*6 (30)
R5 (Pink): [4x, v]*6 (36)
R6 (Light Purple): [5x, v]*6 (42)
R7 (Light Purple): 42x (42)
R8 (Yellow): 42x (42)
R9 (Yellow): 42x (42)
R10 (Aqua): 42x (42)
R11 (Aqua): 42x (42)
R12 (Dark Purple): [5x, a]*6 (36)
R13 (Dark Purple): 36x (36)
R14 (Pink): [4x, a]*6 (30)
R15 (Pink): [3x, a]*6 (24)
Stuffing: Stuff firmly with fiberfill.
R16: [2x, a]*6 (18)
R17: [x, a]*6 (12)
R18: 6a (6)
Finish: Fasten off and sew the opening closed.
Pattern: Tail & Fins (Main Body Color)
Typically these are made in a single color, such as the final body color or a contrasting one from your list.
Tail (Make 2)
R1: MR 6x (6)
R2: [x, v]*3 (9)
R3: 9x (9)
Finish: Flatten and sew to the back of the body.
Fins (Make 2)
R1: MR 6x (6)
R2: [x, v]*3 (9)
Finish: Sew to the sides of the whale.
Pattern: Sprout (Green)
Step 1: Ch 6.
Step 2: Starting from the 2nd chain from hook, sl st into each of the 5 chains.
Step 3: Repeat to create a second “leaf” or sprout branch if desired.
Finish: Sew to the top center of the whale’s head.
Finishing
Eyes: Add safety eyes between the rounds where the color changes (typically around R8–R9) or as desired.
Mouth: Embroider a small mouth if you wish to add more expression.
Pattern: Fat Whale Body (Pineapple Version)
R1: (white) MR 8x (8)
R2: (white) 8v (16)
R3: (white) [x, v]*8 (24)
R4: (white) [3x, v]*6 (30)
R5: (white) [4x, v]*6 (36)
Then yellow!
R6: [5x, v]*6 (42)
R7: 42x (42)
R8: 42x (42)
R9: 42x (42)
R10: 42x (42)
R11: 42x (42)
R12: [5x, a]*6 (36)
R13: 36x (36)
R14: [4x, a]*6 (30)
R15: [3x, a]*6 (24)
Stuffing: Stuff firmly with fiberfill.
R16: [2x, a]*6 (18)
R17: [x, a]*6 (12)
R18: 6a (6)
Finishing
Eyes: Add safety eyes between the rounds where the color changes (typically around R8–R9) or as desired.
Mouth: Embroider a small mouth if you wish to add more expression.
And that’s how you will want to crochet this chubby whale plushie!