Product Description
This pattern is a PDF file (15 pages including 35 photos). The pattern is written in English and US crochet terms.
Pattern for other fish (except Powderblue Surgeonfish) are not included.
Difficulty: Intermediate - includes some less common crochet techniques and color changes.
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Amigurumi Whale Shark Pattern No.32 by pawpaw
Project Overview
This downloadable crochet pattern creates an amigurumi whale shark toy designed by independent designer pawpaw. The finished whale shark measures approximately 55cm (21.7 inches) in length, making it a substantial stuffed toy project suitable for intermediate crocheters. The pattern uses DK weight yarn in multiple colors to create a realistic and charming representation of this gentle ocean creature.
What Is Being Made
The pattern produces a complete amigurumi whale shark with anatomically inspired features. The design includes a main body, pectoral fins, dorsal fins, caudal (tail) fins, and detailed facial features including eyes. The whale shark is constructed as a three-dimensional stuffed toy using the traditional amigurumi technique of crocheting in continuous rounds and stuffing as you go.
Materials Required
This pattern requires a 5mm (H/8) crochet hook and 100% acrylic 8 ply (DK weight) yarn. The specific yarn used in the pattern is Panda "CARNIVAL 8 ply" in the following quantities and colors:
- Royal Blue: 270 meters / 295 yards
- White: 258 meters / 282 yards
- Soft Pink: 31 meters / 34 yards
- Black: 120 centimeters / 47 inches
Additional materials include polyester fiberfill stuffing, a tapestry needle or sewing needle for weaving in ends and attaching components, and a stitch marker for tracking rounds.
Crochet Techniques and Stitches
This intermediate-level pattern employs fundamental amigurumi construction techniques. The primary stitches used throughout the pattern include:
- Single crochet (sc): The foundational stitch used for most of the body construction
- 2 single crochet together (2sctog): A decrease stitch used to shape the toy and create contours
- Slip stitch (sl st): Used for joining rounds and securing yarn
- Chain (ch): Used for foundation chains and structural elements
Pattern Construction Method
All stitches in this pattern work through back loops only, a technique that creates a distinctive textured appearance common in amigurumi design. The pattern notes indicate that you may work continuously with yarn during color changes rather than cutting and tying off between each round, offering flexibility in your construction approach. The pattern suggests an optional assembly sequence where you can create and attach the fins and eyes before stuffing the main body, though the crafter may choose their preferred order of assembly.
Difficulty Level
Rated as intermediate difficulty, this pattern assumes familiarity with basic crochet stitches and amigurumi fundamentals. Crocheters should be comfortable with increasing and decreasing stitches, working in continuous rounds, and assembling multiple components into a finished toy.
```Specifications
| Brand: | Independent Designer |
| Yarn Weight: | DK |
| Pages: | 15 |
| Designer: | pawpaw |
| Craft: | Crochet |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English |
| Number of Patterns: | 1 |
| Skill Level: | Intermediate |
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