I’ve made Wesley the whale using a super chunky #6 weight plush yarn. This is ideal for a big soft and huggable toy and is a quick make, you can make your whale in a few hours. Wesley can be made with or without the white underside piece, you can decide. He is 12.5 inches long in super chunky weight yarn - 19.5 inches in jumbo - (when made with the recommended materials).

The 13 page pattern is intermediate skill level and is available in US and UK terminology – both versions will be available for you to download. It is clear to follow with detailed instructions and lots of pictures for step by step making and assembly. There is also an adjustment for using non-plush yarn as well as picture instructions for invisible finish, magic ring alternative and tips for sewing using jumbo chenille yarn.

The following stitches/techniques are used in this pattern:
US Terminology - slip stitch, single crochet, half double crochet, double crochet, increase, decrease (sc2tog), invisible finish
UK Terminology - slip stitch, double crochet, half treble, treble, increase, decrease (dc2tog), invisible finish

Recommended Materials:

• Yarn: I have made Wesley using Premier Parfait Chunky (super chunky weight yarn) - colour and weight details in pattern
• Hook: 5mm (H) crochet hook (a 6mm hook is also needed for the underside piece)
• Stuffing: I use polyester filling
• Safety eyes: I have used 15mm plastic safety eyes, but you can embroider the eyes on if you prefer
• Large yarn needle
• Pins
• (A stitch marker and row counter are useful)

(This pattern is for personal use only, not to be resold or rewritten in any way. I am happy for you to sell the finished toy, but please credit the design to me.)

Pattern Language: English