In the deep
Float through the depths of the briny seas in the company of Laura Strutt’s cute whale great gift for wildlife fans
YOU WILL NEED
■ Any chunky weight chenille yarn, 150m of each: dark blue, light blue
■ A small amounts of each: pink, black
■ A 6mm (US J/10) hook
■ 2 safety eyes, 12mm
■ A sheet of stiff plastic, 50x50cm (optional)
■ Toy stuffing
■ A stitch marker
TENSION
Tension is not critical, but it may affect the yarn quantities required
MEASUREMENTS
Whale measures approx 30.5x14cm (12x5½ in)
ABBREVIATIONS
invdec
Insert hook in front loop of next st, insert hook in front loop of next st across, yrh and pull through both sts, yrh and pull through 2 loops on hook For a full list, see page 78
The king of the ocean, this whale is crocheted in two shades of blue to match the waves. He’s also rather squishy and super cute!