Crochet Adorable Whale Star Lovey Blanket Free Pattern

Materials Needed

• Lightweight cotton yarn in navy blue, sky blue, and white
• Crochet hooks: 3.5mm and 4.0mm
• Fiberfill for stuffing
• Yarn needle
• Stitch markers
• Safety eyes

Abbreviations

• ch - chain
• sc - single crochet
• dc - double crochet
• sl st - slip stitch
• st(s) - stitch(es)
• inc - increase

Pattern Instructions

Star Blanket

1. Using white yarn, ch 4, join with sl st to form a ring.
2. Round 1: Ch 3 (counts as dc), 14 dc into the ring, join with sl st to top of ch-3. (15 sts)
3. Round 2: Change to sky blue. Ch 3, dc in same st, *2 dc in next st*, repeat * around, join. (30 sts)
4. Round 3: Change to navy blue. Ch 3, *dc in next st, 2 dc in next st*, repeat * around, join. (45 sts)
5. Round 4-12: Alternate colors as shown in the image (white, sky blue, navy blue), following the increase pattern to form a star shape. Ensure even distribution to form clear points in successive rounds.

Whale Head

1. Using navy blue, form a magic ring.
2. Round 1: Work 6 sc into ring. (6 sts)
3. Round 2: 2 sc in each st around. (12 sts)
4. Round 3: *Sc in next st, 2 sc in next*, repeat * around. (18 sts)
5. Round 4-7: Sc in each st around. Start filling with fiberfill. (18 sts)
6. Round 8: *Sc in next st, sc2tog*, repeat * around. (12 sts)
7. Fasten off and weave in ends. Attach safety eyes.

Whale Fins and Tail

Follow amigurumi technique to crochet small fins and a tail, using navy blue. Use 3.5mm hook:

1. For fins, ch 5, dc in next 3 ch, turn, sc down the other side, sl st to finish.
2. Attach to sides of whale body securely.

Sewing and Assembly

1. Attach whale head to the center of the star blanket, using a yarn needle and thread, secure firmly.
2. Embellish star points with small shell and anchor motifs using sky blue yarn.

Enjoy your beautiful sea-themed crochet lovey!