About This Wallace and Wanda Whales Amigurumi Pattern
This pattern teaches you how to crochet Wallace and Wanda, two small whale amigurumi with a rounded body and removable fins. It includes the option to add a fair isle color-dot scheme for Wallace and plain color for Wanda. The PDF contains full round-by-round instructions, finishing steps, and assembly tips to ensure a neat final toy.
You will work the body top-down in continuous rounds and make the fins and tail separately before joining. The pattern uses DK weight cotton yarn and 8 mm safety eyes for a tidy, professional finish.
Why You'll Love This Wallace and Wanda Whales Amigurumi Pattern
I absolutely love this pattern because it combines simple shaping with a playful color-dot option that really makes the design pop. I enjoy the top-down construction since it makes stuffing and shaping easy as you go, and the separate fins and tail give you creative placement freedom. The fair isle dot technique is a fun way to practice carrying yarn on the wrong side without cutting strands every time. I find these whales sew up quickly and make adorable gifts that always get compliments.
Switch Things Up
I love how easy it is to customize these whales by changing colors; try soft pastels for a nursery version or bold brights for a playful toy.
You can make a mini keychain version by using fingering yarn and a smaller hook to create a tiny, portable whale.
I often add embroidered eyelashes or a small smile to give the whales more personality before attaching the fins.
Try substituting safety eyes with French knots for a baby-safe option if you intend the toy for very young children.
If you want a chunkier whale, use worsted weight yarn and a larger hook; the shape will stay the same but scale up nicely.
Mix and match yarn textures—cotton for a firm shape or acrylic for a plusher, softer finish depending on the intended use.
I like to add surface crochet dots after finishing for an extra texture option if carrying floats feels tricky with tiny yarn.
Experiment with placement of the side fins to create different expressions—move them slightly forward for a curious look or back for a relaxed pose.
For collectors, make a whole pod of whales in coordinated colors and arrange them as a decorative set or mobile for a nursery.
You can also make seasonal versions by adding tiny crocheted accessories like a bow, scarf, or party hat to personalize each whale.
I sometimes add a small loop at the top of the tail so the whale can hang as an ornament or baby mobile piece.
Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them
✗ Skipping the stitch marker when working continuous rounds will make it difficult to find the start of each round; use a marker at the first stitch and move it every round to maintain accurate stitch counts.
✗ Forgetting to stuff as you go results in lumps and poor shaping; stuff the body gradually and overstuff slightly before closing to let stuffing settle into shape.
✗ Not securing color changes for the fair isle dots can cause loose strands; carry the unused color on the wrong side and crochet over it every few stitches as instructed to keep strands tidy.
✗ Using the wrong hook size will change the finished size too much; use the recommended 2.75 mm hook with DK cotton or adjust yarn weight and hook proportionally while checking gauge.
✗ Pulling decreases too tightly can cause an obvious gap in the fabric; use an invisible decrease technique and maintain consistent tension to avoid gaps.
