THIS PATTERN IS ADVANCED. IT IS NOT FOR BEGINNERS.
This pattern is written in ENGLISH and US crochet terms, and is intended for right-hand crocheters.
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*THIS IS A PDF PATTERN ONLY! Not a finished product.*
Everything "whale" be alright with this cutie around! Whitney the Whale Shark is so chubby and cuddly, you'll have a fin-tastic time hanging with her!
When crocheted with worsted weight (category 4) yarn and a 3.5 mm crochet hook, the Whale Shark will measure 17"L x 13"W x 6"H.
Please keep in mind that this is an ADVANCED PATTERN. It takes time and work to make the speckled pattern on the shark's back, but it makes a beautiful finished product!
Again, this is a crochet PATTERN, not a finished product. If you do not crochet and you would like a physical "Whitney the Whale Shark Crochet Stuffed Animal", please message me and I will make a private listing for you so you can purchase it.
This is a 13 page PDF pattern that includes 19 pictures, and several pro-tips to make your crocheting experience a breeze!
Materials needed:
~ Half a skein of "I Love This Yarn" in 'dark denim' (medium, worsted weight)
~ Half a skein of "Craft Smart Never Enough" in 'white' (medium, worsted weight)
~ Small amount of "Red Heart Super Saver" in 'baby pink' (medium, worsted weight)
~ 3.5mm hook
~ 18mm safety eyes
~ Poly-fil stuffing
~ Yarn needle for sewing
~ Stitch marker
Abbreviations:
~ sc: single crochet
~ dec: decrease (I use Planet June's invisible decrease)
~ inc: increase
~ st: stitch
~ slst: slip stitch
~ *sc x*: repeat sequence inside *
~ ch: chain
~ BLO: back loops only
~ [xx]: number of stitches at the end of the round
~ sc STN: single crochet and switch to navy yarn
~ sc STW: single crochet and switch to white yarn
~ dec STW/dec STN: single crochet and switch to color of yarn indicated
~ BLO dec: a single crochet decrease in the back loops only. You can work it the same as the invisible decrease, just in the back loops.
I walk you through how to create the new stitches, and I also include a link to my website for a video tutorial.
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You may sell the finished products of the patterns you buy, but please give credit back to me, Julia P. of The Kotton Kaboodle and give a link back to my shop or website, "www.thekottonkaboodle.com".
WASHING INSTRUCTIONS FOR FINISHED PRODUCT:
Put the stuffed animal in a pillowcase and close the hole with a hair tie. Put it in your washing machine on a gentle/delicate cycle using cold water and a very small amount of detergent so it will smell good. Let it air dry until it is completely dry. You may have to reshape the stuffed animal slightly.
You can surface treat any stains.