The snuggliest whale outside the ocean!
Looking to make something special that’s sure to bring smiles and be treasured always? Atlas is a perfect match as an adaptable and rather playful creature (and knit). You can easily customize Atlas in size, color and type of yarn… really, there’s an ocean of possibilities to explore when you dive in to making this cuddly whale!

YARN
Colorwork Whale
MC - Malabrigo Chunky, Pure Merino Wool, approx 100 yd / 91 m, 3.5 oz / 100 g, in 69 Pearl Ten; 1 skein.
CC1 - Malabrigo Chunky, Pure Merino Wool, approx 100 yd / 91 m, 3.5 oz / 100 g, in 98 Tuareg; 1 skein.
CC2 - Malabrigo Chunky, Pure Merino Wool, approx 100 yd / 91 m, 3.5 oz / 100 g, in 130 Damask; 1 skein.

Two-tone Whale
MC - Malabrigo Chunky, Pure Merino Wool, approx 100 yd / 91 m, 3.5 oz / 100 g, in 063 Natural; 1 skein.
CC2 - Malabrigo Chunky, Pure Merino Wool, approx 100 yd / 91 m, 3.5 oz / 100 g, in 130 Damask; 1 skein.

NEEDLES
US 9 - Set of four double pointed needles.
US 9 - One 16 inch circular needles (or straight needles may be used).

ADDITIONAL MATERIALS
Scissors
Tapestry Needle
Toy Stuffing
Stitch Marker
Safety Doll Eyes in desired size OR Black Floss

SKILL LEVEL
Fledgling (Intermediate)
GAUGE
Not essential - fabric should not allow stuffing to poke through. Adjust needle size if necessary.

NOTES
Read through the entire pattern before you begin knitting.

Atlas is worked in multiple parts both flat and in the round. The Body colorwork chart only goes up to row 86 and is knit using the Intarsia method. You can easily knit the body in one color or your choice of patterning. The color changes are indicated in the chart only and all shaping is shown on the chart as well (you can follow the chart instead of the written directions for this section if you wish). Due to the amount of shaping for the whale, the colors on the chart appear to not line up as they will appear on the finished whale - this can be deceiving, but as long as you follow the chart based on the number of stitches on each row everything will line up properly.