Knitting patterns whale toys and hats, sweaters, and more featuring whales. Updated 2/17/25.
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Free Patterns
Hazel the Humpback Whale
Large 26 inch softie toy whale knit in the round with ribbing, bobbles, and colorwork to add realistic details. DK weight yarn. Designed by Bec Brittain
Humpback Whale Sweater
Child's pullover with stranded colorwork whale. Sizes 4 yrs/104 cl (6 yrs/116 cl) 8 yrs/128 cl (10 yrs/140 cl) 12 yrs/152 cl. Designed by Karen S. Lauger for Ficolana. Available in English, Danish, and German
Blue Whale Hat
Cassandra May at Little Red Window designed this knit baby hat that turns a beanie into a whale with some simple knit pieces. The 12 month size pattern is free at her website. Printable pdf version and other sizes from newborn to 2T are available on Etsy.
- Get the free knitting pattern
- Get the pdf version and additional sizes on Etsy
- See more Whale and Sea Creature Knitting Patterns
Walter the Whale
Whale softie knit flat with cute little stripes on his belly. Size: 13” / [33 cm] long. Designed by Áine Marriott.
Whale + Wave Hat
The whole family can wear this hat with a whale spouting off in front of ocean waves. Sizes Newborn Baby to Adult Men. Aran weight yarn. Designed by Tara Marie.
Toy Whale
Cuddly whale stuffie knit flat. No size is given but it looks like it's about 12 inches tall. Bulky weight yarn. Designed by Quiet Life Farm.
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- See the Ravelry page
A Whale of a Time Hat
A pod of whales circle this hat in Toddler and Child sizes. Aran weight yarn. Designed by Meaghan Hock.
Underwater Critters
This trio of underwater sea creatures includes a fish, crab and whale. They can be used as key-ring charms, pendants, Easter basket fillers, or just stash busting toys. Knit flat. DK weight yarn. Designed by Amanda Berry.
Oedipus the Orca
Orca whale stuffie knit in the round. Looks like it's about 8 inches long. Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Ali Tong. Pictured project by GaiaYarns
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Whale Season Sweater
Whales swim around the circular yoke of this Icelandic style sweater framed by diamond waves. Sizes XS to XXL. Aran weight yarn. Designed by Nazilia Zemdikhanova.
Oh Whale!
Whale stuffies in two sizes 11” long and 7.5” long. Each one uses less than one skein 85 - 160 yards (78 - 146 m) of Worsted weight yarn. Designed by Rachel Lenoff.
Arm Knit Orca Blanket
Slip into this cozy blanket designed by Amanda Bassetti of SimplyMaggie.com who designs many ingenious arm knitting patterns. Quick knit in super bulky yarn. Length: 49” from nose to tail
- Get the free knitting pattern
- Get the recommended Premier Couture Jazz yarn on Amazon
- See more Sea Creature Knitting Patterns
Narwhal Hat
Baby hat with fins and horn to make it look like the toothed whale. Designed by Cassandra May at Little Red Window. The 0-3 mo. size pattern is free at her website. Printable pdf version and other sizes from newborn to 2T are available on Etsy.
Whale Baby Romper
Cute onesie with whale motif in knit and purl stitches. Sizes 1/3 months. Available in English and Portuguese. You might want to check the learn more link at the bottom of the Ravelry page because there’s a video. Designed by Filipa Carneiro
Baby Whales Cardigan
The "Save the baby whales!" sweater is sized for babies, toddlers, and young children, and features whales and waves in stranded colorwork. Baby sizes:1-3, 3-6, 6-9, 9-12 months Toddler sizes: 12-18, 18-24 months, 2-3 years. Runs big! Designed by Sargantana Formenterenca. Sport weight. Pictured projects by raleuen and MillieMartha.
Whale Dishcloth or Afghan Square
Easy cloth with a whale motif in knit and purl stitches. Great as a dishcloth, washcloth or with other squares to form a blanket or afghan. Both chart and written pattern are included and are very easy. Designed by Daisy and Storm.
Star Whale
Toy version of the Doctor Who alien, the Star Whale, from the episode in Season 5 (Eleventh Doctor), “The Beast Below”. Designed by Juanita McLellan
Patterns for Purchase
Arthur Baby Blanket
Baby blanket with little whales in knit and purl stitches. DK weight yarn. Designed by Aiste Cottart.
Whale Amigurumi
Each of these whale stuffie toys takes only 60 yards of worsted weight yarn and a few hours of knitting. Size 16cm/6.5 inches long x 10cm /4 inches tall. Designed by cheezombie.
Orca Whale Toy
Adorable whale softie is just under 2 feet. In order to make the orca, you should be able to knit in the round, as well as do simple increases and decreases. Designed by Rachel Borello Carroll. Super Bulky weight yarn. May be only free for a limited time.
Blue Whale Toy
Real blue whales are the biggest of them all, regularly growing to around 100 feet long! This whale comes in at just under 2 feet, but he’s the perfect size for snuggles. Designed by Rachel Borello Carroll. Super Bulky weight yarn.
Whale Cushion
Whale shaped pillow. All pieces are knitted flat (back and forth) on a pair of straight single-pointed knitting needles. One size: 30cm tall x 30cm long x 14cm wide / 12in x 12in x 5in (not including the tail or flippers). DK weight yarn. Designed by Amanda Berry.
There She Blows Hat
This whale of a beanie can be made in 5 sizes ie XS,S,M,L & XL which covers anyone with a head circumference between 16-26 inches.
Whale Hot Water Bottle Cozy
Make a splash with this Whale Hot Water Bottle Cover with an envelope style opening so you can easily take the cover off or on the bottle. And at the mouth end of the bottle or the tail of the cover, the cover is open to give easy access to the plug end for filling. Aran weight yarn. Designed by TeaCosyFolk
Whale Sweaters by iKnitDesigns
Pullovers and hoodie in a variety of baby and child sizes. Designed by Denny Gould
