Crochet Whale and Shark Applique

What started as a “whaley” cute crochet appliqué can quickly be turned into a shark appliqué as well! And I must have good timing because I’m pretty sure it’s Shark Week! They measure about 6×5 inches although you could make them smaller by using thinner yarn and going down a hook size. As you can see the shark is a bit smaller only because the gray yarn was a bit thinner and my tension was tighter. Great project to attach to a hat, blanket, romper and more!

Materials:
– Red Heart Super Saver Yarn in Light Periwinkle (Whale) or Light Gray (Shark)
– Red Heart Super Saver Yarn in White
Shop these colors HERE on Yarnspirations.com
– Size H Crochet Hook
– Tapestry Needle
– Safety Eyes

Video tutorial:

Whale or Shark Body:
Starting with white yarn
Chain 11, SC in second chain from hook, HDC in next, DC in next 6, HDC, SC in last, chain 1, turn
Row 2: 2 SC in first, HDC, DC in next 6, HDC, 2 SC in last, chain 1, turn
Row 3: Add in blue (or gray) yarn but do not fasten off white yarn, 2 SC in first, HDC in next 2, 2 DC in next 6, HDC in next 2, 2 SC in last, chain 1, turn
Row 4: 2 SC in first, SC in next 4, HDC, 2 DC in next + 1 DC in next (do this 4 times), HDC, SC in next 4, 2 SC in last, chain 1, turn
Row 5: SC in first 8, HDC, DC in next 8, HDC, SC in last 8, chain 1, turn
Row 6: slip stitch in first 6, SC in next 2, HDC, 2 DC in next 8, HDC, SC in next 2, slip stitch in remaining stitches, join in white yarn and work along bottom edge 3 SC, 10 HDC, 3 SC fasten off and weave in ends.

Whale (and Shark) fins (make 2):
Chain 6, SC in second chain from hook and in next, HDC in next two, DC in last, fasten off
(Make a 3rd fin for top of shark)

Whale Tail/Spout:
Chain 6, SC in 2nd chain from hook, HDC in last 4 chains… Chain 6 again, SC in 2nd chain from hook, HDC in last 4 chains, join to middle, chain 4, slip stitch back up chain. Fasten off leaving long tail.

Stitch on a cute smile for the whale and jagged teeth for the shark!
I purchased the cartoon safety eyes from Amazon. Find them HERE.

If you love whales, check out Walter the Whale from my book Crochet Cute Critters!
Book is available HERE on Amazon.com!

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