Crochet Whale Pouch Bag Pattern For Summer

Crochet a cute whale pouch that is fun and useful at the same time. The whale’s mouth opens with a zipper and can hold small things like makeup or pens. Soft yarn and simple shaping give it a nice whale look with fins and a round body. Small details like blush cheeks and sleepy eyes make it more cute, and it also works well as a small storage bag or decoration.

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Step by Step Pattern:

Materials List

• Main Yarn: Thick yarn (e.g., “Somi” brand) in your choice of color (Blue, Pink, etc.).

• Secondary Yarn: White or Cream for the belly.

• Small Amount of Yarn: Black and Pink for facial features.

• Hook: 4.0mm (7/0).

• Hardware: Zipper (matching the pouch size), general sewing needle, and thread.

• Accessories: Stitch markers, scissors, tapestry needle, and clips or pins for the zipper.

Abbreviations List

• ch: Chain

• sc: Single crochet

• inc: Increase (2 sc in the same stitch)

• 3-sc inc: 3 single crochets in the same stitch

• sl st: Slip stitch

• st(s): Stitch(es)

• hdc: Half double crochet

Step-by-Step Pattern

Part 1: Whale Body (Back Piece)

1. Ch 13. Skip 2 chains; starting from the 3rd chain (using the back bumps/ridge), sc 10. In the last chain, 3-sc inc.

2. Continue on the other side of the chain: sc 10. In the remaining space of the starting chain, sc 4. Join with sl st.

3. Rounds 2–7: Continue working in rounds, increasing at the head and tail sections. Increase at the head to broaden the shape and use 2 increases at the tail section for the dorsal transition.

4. Rounds 8–14: Maintain the shape without further increases at the head, focusing on length and tapering toward the tail. Fasten off and weave in ends.

Part 2: Whale Belly

1. Ch 13. Repeat the same foundation as the back piece (sc 10, 3-sc inc at the end).

2. Rounds 2–6: Increase at the head and tail. For the belly tail section, use 3-sc inc (3 sc in one stitch) to create a wider, flatter base.

3. Final Rounds: Work sc around without increases to match the size of the back piece. Fasten off.

Part 3: Fins & Tail

• Side Fins (Make 2): Create a Magic Ring. Sc 4 into ring. Round 2: 4 inc (8 sts). Rounds 3-4: Sc 8. Fasten off with a long tail for sewing.

• Tail Fin: Use a Magic Ring. Round 1: Sc 6. Round 2: (sc, inc) x3 (9 sts). Rounds 3-4: Increase patterns to create a flat, triangular shape. Fold and sc across the edge to close.

Part 4: Facial Features

• Eyes: Position eyes about 3 rows above the mouth line. Embroider with black yarn (you can make them circular or “sleeping” curved lines).

• Cheeks: Use pink yarn to embroider small horizontal lines next to the eyes.

Part 5: Assembly & Zipper

1. Placement: Align the side fins on the body and the tail fin at the back. Sew securely.

2. Zipper: Use clips to position the zipper between the “mouth” area of the top and bottom pieces.

3. Sewing Zipper: Using a standard sewing needle and thread, sew the zipper to the top piece first using a backstitch for strength. Repeat for the bottom piece.

4. Closing the Body: Sew the remaining edges of the top and bottom pieces together (the back half) using a tapestry needle through the back loops only to join the pieces.

Finishing Touch: Use a steam iron to smooth out the stitches and help the pouch hold its rounded shape.

Video Tutorial: